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Christmas Craft Club

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Shandon Library
Program Type:
Craft & Design
Age Group:
Adult
Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Shandon Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft & Design
Event Details:

Christmas in July! Sign up for this monthly series featuring a different holiday themed craft on one Thursday of each month until December! 

adults painting with watercolor palette

Christmas Craft- Adults

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Shandon Library
Program Type:
Craft & Design
Age Group:
Adult
Open
Required
Library Branch: Shandon Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft & Design
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come make a Holiday themed canvas art project! For adults. Registration is required.

Boy and girl cutting shapes for crafts

Kids' Day at the Library

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Nipomo Library Community Room at Nipomo Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Craft & Design
Age Group:
School Age, Tween
Library Branch: Nipomo Library
Room: Nipomo Library Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: Family Activities, Craft & Design
Event Details:

Kids Day at the Library is a monthly event, with a different program or activity each month. K-6th grader can learn from experts, play board games, learn basic coding, and other fun activities.

colored pencils

Adult Coloring Club

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Arroyo Grande Library
Program Type:
Craft & Design
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Arroyo Grande Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft & Design
Event Details:

Join us for an adult coloring club on the 2nd & 4th Friday of each month from 1 to 2 p.m. Adult coloring has been shown to improve your health by promoting mindfulness & relieving stress.

3d Printer

SLO Library - 3d Printer

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
SLO Library Children's Area at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Age Group:
All Ages
Closed
Required
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

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.

handmade journals

Last Minute Holiday Gift Making

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Morro Bay Library Program Room at Morro Bay Library
Program Type:
Art & Culture, Craft & Design
Age Group:
Tween, Teen
Library Branch: Morro Bay Library
Room: Morro Bay Library Program Room
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Art & Culture, Craft & Design
Event Details:

Eek, a bunch of winter holidays start next week and you forgot a gift for someone! Don't panic - come to the library and craft a beautiful handmade present. We'll have a button maker, DIY notebook binder, card making supplies and more.

3d Printer

SLO Library - 3d Printer

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:30pm
SLO Library Children's Area at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Age Group:
All Ages
Closed
Required
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

3d Printer

SLO Library - 3d Printer

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
SLO Library Children's Area at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Age Group:
All Ages
Closed
Required
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

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.

3d Printer

SLO Library - 3d Printer

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
SLO Library Children's Area at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Age Group:
All Ages
Closed
Required
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

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.

3d Printer

SLO Library - 3d Printer

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:30pm
SLO Library Children's Area at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Age Group:
All Ages
Closed
Required
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

3d Printer

SLO Library - 3d Printer

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:30pm
San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Age Group:
All Ages
Closed
Required
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

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.

Event Details:

Please come up to the Children's Area on the 2nd floor of the SLO Library. 

3d Printer

SLO Library - 3d Printer

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
SLO Library Children's Area at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Age Group:
All Ages
Closed
Required
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

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.

3d Printer

SLO Library - 3d Printer

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
SLO Library Children's Area at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Age Group:
All Ages
Closed
Required
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

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.

kids making art

Art Party

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Los Osos Library Children's Area at Los Osos Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Craft & Design
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: Family Activities, Craft & Design
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity at our monthly art party! Use your imagination to make unique art pieces using paper, pens, pencils, scissors, glue and more. All materials provided - you bring the inspiration! Creative options available for ages 3-12.

colorful paper circles hanging on strings

The Art Corner

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
SLO Library Teen Area at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Art & Culture, Craft & Design
Age Group:
Tween, Teen
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Teen Area
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Art & Culture, Craft & Design
Event Details:

Ohhhh, The Art Corner?? What's that?? 

The Art Corner is our newly created Arts & Craft club for tweens and teens. We get together once a month and create beautiful creations! 

Ages 9 to 17. 

 

Snowflake craft

Maker Day: Snowflakes

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Arroyo Grande Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Art & Culture, Craft & Design
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, School Age
Library Branch: Arroyo Grande Library
Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Family Activities, Art & Culture, Craft & Design
Event Details:

Join us for some snowflake themed art projects.  All materials will be provided.  Come any time between 10:30 and 11:30. 

adults painting with watercolor palette

Color to Calm (All Ages)

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Cambria Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Art & Culture, Craft & Design
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tween, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Library Branch: Cambria Library
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities, Art & Culture, Craft & Design
Event Details:

All students in this class will develop a further understanding of painting and drawing techniques needed to create works of art. Each session focuses on a specific artist or style.

Lego club for kids. Brightly colored Lego bricks on green background.

Lego Club

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Oceano Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Craft & Design
Age Group:
School Age
Library Branch: Oceano Library
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Kids Activities, Craft & Design

LEGO Club

Kids ages 5-11 are invited to engineer, build, and create with Legos. All bricks provided by the library.
¡Acompáñenos a construir con Legos! 

Winter Button Craft

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Morro Bay Library Program Room at Morro Bay Library
Program Type:
Craft & Design
Age Group:
Adult
Required
Library Branch: Morro Bay Library
Room: Morro Bay Library Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft & Design
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Welcome the winter season with a craft at the library! We will be creating winter button decor as part of our ongoing craft programs. Follow along as a staff member walks you through the steps to making your own seasonal craft!

Boy and girl cutting shapes for crafts

Kids' Day at the Library

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Nipomo Library Community Room at Nipomo Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Craft & Design
Age Group:
School Age, Tween
Library Branch: Nipomo Library
Room: Nipomo Library Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: Family Activities, Craft & Design
Event Details:

Kids Day at the Library is a monthly event, with a different program or activity each month. K-6th grader can learn from experts, play board games, learn basic coding, and other fun activities.

Boy and girl cutting shapes for crafts

Lunar New Year Craft

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Shandon Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Craft & Design
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Shandon Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Craft & Design
Event Details:

We will be making a fun Lunar New Year craft for the Year of the Snake! 

year of the snake

Lunar New Year Crafts

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Morro Bay Library Program Room at Morro Bay Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Art & Culture, Craft & Design
Age Group:
School Age, Tween
Library Branch: Morro Bay Library
Room: Morro Bay Library Program Room
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities, Art & Culture, Craft & Design
Event Details:

Learn all about the Lunar New Year while making fun holiday crafts! Wear your finest red outfit for good luck! Welcome to the year of the snake.

year of the snake

Lunar New Year Crafts

Friday, January 31, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Los Osos Library Children's Area at Los Osos Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Art & Culture, Craft & Design
Age Group:
School Age, Tween
Library Branch: Los Osos Library
Room: Los Osos Library Children's Area
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities, Art & Culture, Craft & Design
Event Details:

Learn all about the Lunar New Year while making fun holiday crafts! Wear your finest red outfit for good luck! Welcome to the year of the snake.

adults painting with watercolor palette

Color to Calm (All Ages)

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Cambria Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Art & Culture, Craft & Design
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tween, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Library Branch: Cambria Library
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities, Art & Culture, Craft & Design
Event Details:

All students in this class will develop a further understanding of painting and drawing techniques needed to create works of art. Each session focuses on a specific artist or style.