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This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Sidetrack Book Club

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
SLO Library Teen Area at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Tween, Teen
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Teen Area
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Come join us to talk about books!

This program will be held in the Teen Area of the San Luis Obispo Library. Light refreshments will be served. Bring a friend! Ages 10-17.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Shandon Book Dragons (Book Club)

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Shandon Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
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!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Book Discussion Group

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Nipomo Library Community Room at Nipomo Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Nipomo Library
Room: Nipomo Library Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Bring your coffee and settle in to discuss each month's book selection. The booklist can be found as an attachment in this event.  

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Storytime/Hora de cuentos

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Santa Margarita Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning, Books & Reading, Kids Activities
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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Paws to Read/Programa de lectura con perros

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Los Osos Library Children's Area at Los Osos Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Read to a Dog/Programa de lectura con perros

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Morro Bay Library Children's Area at Morro Bay Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Tween
Library Branch: Morro Bay Library
Room: Morro Bay Library Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Tween
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Come read to Billie the Corgi! A great reading partner, Billie enjoys listening to all stories read to her.
*Rain cancels.

Lee cuentos al perro Billie!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

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

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
SLO Library Children's Area at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning, Books & Reading
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. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Shell Beach Book Club

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Shell Beach Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Shell Beach Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Join a group of friendly book lovers that explore and discuss a variety of great fiction and nonfiction titles. Call the Shell Beach Library for the current discussion book.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

The Life of Bees

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shandon Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Science & Nature
Age Group:
Children, School Age
Library Branch: Shandon Library
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Books & Reading, Science & Nature
Event Details:

Brenda will help us explore the life of the honeybee and the important role they in our communities. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Meet us in the Park

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Branch Out Mobile Libraries
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Kids Activities, Branch Out Mobile Libraries
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Branch Out Mobile Libraries
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading, Kids Activities, Branch Out Mobile Libraries
Event Details:

At French Park join us and other local services for a fun community evening. Get a library card, check out books, do an activity with us.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Paws to Read / Programa de Lectura con Perros

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Cambria Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning, Books & Reading
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, a certified therapy dog! 

First come first serve. 15-minute sessions. 


Lee tu libro favorito a Emil, nuestro perro de terapia. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Storytime/Hora de cuentos

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Santa Margarita Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning, Books & Reading, Kids Activities
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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Paws to Read/Programa de lectura con perros

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Los Osos Library Children's Area at Los Osos Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Read to a Dog/Programa de lectura con perros

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Morro Bay Library Children's Area at Morro Bay Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Tween
Library Branch: Morro Bay Library
Room: Morro Bay Library Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Tween
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Come read to Billie the Corgi! A great reading partner, Billie enjoys listening to all stories read to her.
*Rain cancels.

Lee cuentos al perro Billie!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

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

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
SLO Library Children's Area at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning, Books & Reading
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Read to a Dog

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Atascadero Library Children's Area at Atascadero Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Room: Atascadero Library Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Come read to Jack, the library therapy dog!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

The Great Library Book Swap

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
SLO Library Teen Area at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Sustainability
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween, Teen
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Teen Area
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Books & Reading, Sustainability
Event Details:

Are you looking to revamp your personal library? 

Look no further! 

The main SLO Library is holding a monthly Children's and Teen's Book Swap! Come on by and swap some books and find new treasures!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Storytime/Hora de cuentos

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Santa Margarita Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning, Books & Reading, Kids Activities
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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Paws to Read/Programa de lectura con perros

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Los Osos Library Children's Area at Los Osos Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Read to a Dog/Programa de lectura con perros

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Morro Bay Library Children's Area at Morro Bay Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Tween
Library Branch: Morro Bay Library
Room: Morro Bay Library Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Tween
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Come read to Billie the Corgi! A great reading partner, Billie enjoys listening to all stories read to her.
*Rain cancels.

Lee cuentos al perro Billie!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

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

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
SLO Library Children's Area at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning, Books & Reading
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. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Booked for Lunch at the Cayucos Library

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Cayucos Library Meeting Room at Cayucos Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Cayucos Library
Room: Cayucos Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

We meet at the library at noon on the second Friday of every month. Weather permitting, we gather on our beautiful patio. Please come prepared to tell us about your favorite books read this month. Everyone is welcome.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Meet us in the Park

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Branch Out Mobile Libraries
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Kids Activities, Branch Out Mobile Libraries
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Branch Out Mobile Libraries
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading, Kids Activities, Branch Out Mobile Libraries
Event Details:

At DeVaul Park join us and other local services for a fun community evening. Get a library card, check out books, do an activity with us.

This event is in the "Adult" group

The Bears Book Club

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Los Osos Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Los Osos Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Discussion of Paul Coelho's "The Alchemist."