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Accepting Costume Donations

All Day 9/5 - 10/3
Atascadero Library
Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Event Details:

All month, bring in your gently used Kids and Teen costumes for our Costume Exchange on Oct. 4.

The Goonies poster

Family Movie Night at Dairy Creek

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family Activities, Movie
Event Details:

Join us at Dairy Creek Golf Course for a family movie night on the lawn! We will be showing the classic '80s movie The Goonies!  A young teenager named Mikey Walsh finds an old treasure map in his father's attic.

Hora de cuentos. Bilingual storytime. Cartoon fox reading a book on pink and beige background.

SLO Library - Bilingual Storytime/Hora de cuentos bilingüe

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
SLO Library Community Room at San Luis Obispo Library
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Community Room
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Event Details:

Bilingual Storytime

Stories and songs in English and in Spanish for the whole family. Cuentos y canciones en inglés y en español para toda la familia.

A bilingual storytime with Iván. Songs and stories in English and Spanish for the whole family.


Hora de cuentos bilingüe con Ivan. Cuentos y canciones en inglés y en español para toda la familia.

Two illustrated quails with speech bubbles and a stack of books.

Shandon Book Dragons (Book Club)

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Shandon Library
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Shandon Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Come discuss this month's book selection and enjoy a light snack!

3d Printer

SLO Library - 3d Printer

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:30pm
SLO Library Children's Area at San Luis Obispo Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Registration Required
Event Details:

3D Printer: Make an appointment

Have a project you'd like us to print? Here's how to get started:

  1. Check our 3D Printer Use Procedures & Policy. 
  2. Make an appointment to bring your project file to the San Luis Obispo Library Children's department. 

This is a DYI project. Please call the Children's department at 805-781-5775 with any questions. 

This program was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.

  • Please bring your 3D Project on a flash drive.
  • One print job per person per week.
  • Please come up to the Children's Area on the 2nd floor of the SLO Library.
Storytime. California quail cartoon character reading a book while lying down.

Storytime with Ms. Sallie at Rancho Grande Park

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning, Kids Activities, Family Activities, Parenting, Branch Out Mobile Libraries
Event Details:

Storytime

Learning is fun at our lively Storytime! Join us for books, songs, and a lot of wiggling. All children are welcome

Can't make it to Storytime? Check out our favorite Storytime books or look for more early learning classes and events.

Join Ms. Sallie for a weekly themed storytime that includes movement, songs, fingerplays, and stories. 

Please bring a small blanket or towel.  This storytime will be at Rancho Grande Park.

miss emily at storytime

Storytime/Hora de cuentos

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Morro Bay Library Program Room at Morro Bay Library
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Library Branch: Morro Bay Library
Room: Morro Bay Library Program Room
Age Group: Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Event Details:

Please join us at the Morro Bay Library for stories, dance, and music with Miss Emily!
This program is in English.

Juntate para baile, cuentos, y música en la biblioteca de Morro Bay con Miss Emily!
Este programa estará en inglés.

Storytime. California quail cartoon character reading a book while lying down.

Shell Beach Library Storytime

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Shell Beach Library
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Library Branch: Shell Beach Library
Age Group: Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning, Family Activities

Storytime

Learning is fun at our lively Storytime! Join us for books, songs, and a lot of wiggling. All children are welcome

Can't make it to Storytime? Check out our favorite Storytime books or look for more early learning classes and events.

Manhattan Short Film Festival

Manhattan Short Film Festival

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Shell Beach Library
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Library Branch: Shell Beach Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Movie, Film Festival
Event Details:

MANHATTAN SHORT 2025...You Be the Judge!

Cambria Emergency Evacuation Preparation 

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Cambria Library
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Cambria Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Talk to a Cambria Community Liaison volunteer to the Cambria Fire Department and learn more information on how to prepare for emergency events.

Quincy quail costume exchange

Nipomo Library - Costume Exchange

All Day 10/1 - 10/11
Nipomo Library
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween, Teen
Library Branch: Nipomo Library
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Family Activities, Sustainability
Event Details:

Costume Exchange at the Library! Free!

Visit the library and pick out a new costume or exchange a costume your child has outgrown. No donation needed to participate.

Storytime. California quail cartoon character reading a book while lying down.

Storytime/Hora de cuentos

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Santa Margarita Library
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Library Branch: Santa Margarita Library
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning, Books & Reading, Kids Activities
Event Details:

Storytime

Learning is fun at our lively Storytime! Join us for books, songs, and a lot of wiggling. All children are welcome

Can't make it to Storytime? Check out our favorite Storytime books or look for more early learning classes and events.

Join Ms. Tracey for a fun weekly themed Storytime that includes movement, songs, fingerplays, and stories.

3d Printer

SLO Library - 3d Printer

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:30pm
San Luis Obispo Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Registration Required
Event Details:

3D Printer: Make an appointment

Have a project you'd like us to print? Here's how to get started:

  1. Check our 3D Printer Use Procedures & Policy. 
  2. Make an appointment to bring your project file to the San Luis Obispo Library Children's department. 

This is a DYI project. Please call the Children's department at 805-781-5775 with any questions. 

This program was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.

  • Please bring your 3D Project on a flash drive.
  • One print job per person per week.
  • Please come up to the Children's Area on the 2nd floor of the SLO Library.
Storytime. California quail cartoon character reading a book while lying down.

Cayucos Library Storytime

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Cayucos Library Meeting Room at Cayucos Library
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Library Branch: Cayucos Library
Room: Cayucos Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning, Family Activities

Storytime

Learning is fun at our lively Storytime! Join us for books, songs, and a lot of wiggling. All children are welcome

Can't make it to Storytime? Check out our favorite Storytime books or look for more early learning classes and events.

Storytime. California quail cartoon character reading a book while lying down.

Preschool Storytime/Hora de cuentos

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Nipomo Library Community Room at Nipomo Library
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Library Branch: Nipomo Library
Room: Nipomo Library Community Room
Age Group: Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning

Storytime

Learning is fun at our lively Storytime! Join us for books, songs, and a lot of wiggling. All children are welcome

Can't make it to Storytime? Check out our favorite Storytime books or look for more early learning classes and events.

Storytime. California quail cartoon character reading a book while lying down.

Storytime

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Atascadero Library Polin Community Room at Atascadero Library
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Room: Atascadero Library Polin Community Room
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Event Details:

Join Sally for storytime! We'll read books, sing songs, and have fun!

Ages 5 & under

Women discussion at cafe

TLC: Weekly English Conversation Group

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
TLC Learning Lab at San Luis Obispo Library
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: TLC Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: TLC
Event Details:

The Literacy Connection is excited to announce our English Conversation Club happening every Wednesday and Saturday from 10:30am - 12:00pm. All levels are welcome!

This is a friendly, casual environment to:

Storytime. California quail cartoon character reading a book while lying down.

Storytime

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Creston Library
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Library Branch: Creston Library
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Transitions Mental Health Association. Yellow daisy logo.

TMHA Library Outreach Team

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Atascadero Library Study Room 2 at Atascadero Library
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Room: Atascadero Library Study Room 2
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Get connected with primary care, recovery, clothing, food, Medicare, shelter, mental health, showers, health insurance, and more.  No appointment needed. 

Manhattan Short Film Festival

Manhattan Short Film Festival

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cambria Library
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Library Branch: Cambria Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Movie, Film Festival
Event Details:

MANHATTAN SHORT 2025...You Be the Judge!

assorted buttons

Button Making

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Morro Bay Library Program Room at Morro Bay Library
Age Group:
School Age, Tween, Teen
Library Branch: Morro Bay Library
Room: Morro Bay Library Program Room
Age Group: School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Family Activities, Craft & Design
Event Details:

Create your very own fantastic pieces of flair using our button maker! For ages 8-18.

Berkeley the dog

Paws to Read/Programa de lectura con perros

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Los Osos Library Children's Area at Los Osos Library
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Tween
Library Branch: Los Osos Library
Room: Los Osos Library Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Tween
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Read your favorite book to Berkeley, a certified therapy dog! Ages 3 and up.
Lee tu libro favorito a Berkeley, nuestro perro de terapia. Para las edades de 3 y más años.

Read to a Dog

SLO Library - Paws to Read/Programa de lectura con perros

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
SLO Library Children's Area at San Luis Obispo Library
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning, Books & Reading
Event Details:

Read to a Dog

Kids are invited to practice reading with a gentle certified therapy dog. All abilities welcome.

Read your favorite book to Grove, a certified therapy dog! Ages 3 and up.

First come first serve. 15-minute sessions. 

Cambria Read to a Dog

Paws to Read / Programa de Lectura con Perros

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Cambria Library
Age Group:
Children, School Age
Library Branch: Cambria Library
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning, Books & Reading
Event Details:

Read to a Dog

Kids are invited to practice reading with a gentle certified therapy dog. All abilities welcome.

Read your favorite book to Emil or Whisper, certified therapy dogs! 

First come first serve. 15-minute sessions. 


Lee tu libro favorito a Emil o Whisper, nuestros perros de terapia.