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Read to a Dog

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

Wednesday, April 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
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Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning, Books & Reading
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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. 

crazy quilt

Sit & Stitch: Crochet, Knit, Embroidery Meet Up

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arroyo Grande Library
Program Type:
Craft & Design
Age Group:
Adult
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Library Branch: Arroyo Grande Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft & Design
Event Details:

Join our weekly knitting, crochet and embroidery club to exchange tips and ideas with other crafty types. All skill levels are welcome.

3d Printer

SLO Library - 3d Printer

Thursday, May 1, 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
Full
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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

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.

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

Storytime

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Cambria Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool
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Library Branch: Cambria Library
Age Group: Children, 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

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Atascadero Library Polin Community Room at Atascadero Library
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool
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Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Room: Atascadero Library Polin Community Room
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

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

Ages 5 & under

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

Storytime with Ms. Sallie/Hora de cuentos

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Arroyo Grande Library Lawn at Arroyo Grande Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning, Family Activities, Parenting
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool
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Library Branch: Arroyo Grande Library
Room: Arroyo Grande Library Lawn
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning, Family Activities, Parenting
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.

miss emily at storytime

Storytime/Hora de cuentos

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Los Osos Library Children's Area at Los Osos Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler, Preschool
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Library Branch: Los Osos Library
Room: Los Osos Library Children's Area
Age Group: Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Event Details:

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

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

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

Preschool Storytime/Hora de cuentos bilingüe

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Oceano Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
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Library Branch: Oceano Library
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
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.

Acompañanos para hora de cuentos en español y en inglés, tendrán canciones y bailes.

stethoscope circling red heart

Healthy Aging and Fall Prevention Series

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Los Osos Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
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Library Branch: Los Osos Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Transitions Mental Health Association. Yellow daisy logo.

TMHA Library Outreach Team

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Los Osos Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
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Library Branch: Los Osos Library
Age Group: 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. 

3d Printer

SLO Library - 3d Printer

Friday, May 2, 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
Open
Register Now
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

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.

movie clapboard, tickets, and bucket of popcorn on pink background

Film Fridays

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Cambria Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Science & Nature, Art & Culture, Movie
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: Cambria Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Family Activities, Science & Nature, Art & Culture, Movie
Event Details:

Join us on Fridays for topical documentaries, telenovelas, or television series. 

nintendo switch

Play Nintendo Switch

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Los Osos Library Children's Area at Los Osos Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
School Age, Tween, Teen
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Library Branch: Los Osos Library
Room: Los Osos Library Children's Area
Age Group: School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Kids Activities, Games & Gaming
Event Details:

Master your gaming skills and make new friends with our Nintendo Switch! We will provide one Switch for up to 4 players at a time - feel free to bring your own too. Games include Mario Kart, Just Dance and Super Smash Bros.

Ice cream in cones.

Make Your Own Ice Cream/ Aprende Hacer Helado

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Shell Beach Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age
Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Shell Beach Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as the Master Food Preservers teach us how to make Ice Cream in a coffee can. Ages 5-11.
Registration required.

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

Fiction Addiction Book Group

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Arroyo Grande Library Lawn at Arroyo Grande Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adult
Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Arroyo Grande Library
Room: Arroyo Grande Library Lawn
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

"Fiction Addiction" is a book group for adults that meets the first Saturday of each month.  Bring your own coffee and join in the conversation about a selected work of contemporary fiction. 

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

SLO Library - Bilingual Storytime/Hora de cuentos bilingüe

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
SLO Library Children's Area at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age
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Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Children's Area
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.

pokemon card trade

Pokemon Card Trading

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Los Osos Library Children's Area at Los Osos Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
School Age, Tween, Teen
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Library Branch: Los Osos Library
Room: Los Osos Library Children's Area
Age Group: School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities, Games & Gaming
Event Details:

Do YOU wanna be the very best like no one ever was? Then bring your Pokémon cards to meet, compete, and trade with other collectors your age!

Women discussion at cafe

TLC: Weekly English Conversation Group

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
SLO Library City Conference Room at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
TLC
Age Group:
Adult
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Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library City Conference Room
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:

A platter of acorns is displayed.

Oaks & Acorns as a Staple Food

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Oceano Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult
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Library Branch: Oceano Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Science & Nature, Sustainability
Event Details:

Learn about the mighty oak and how the acorn is used in cuisine and culture. Presented by Jesse Trace of Traceland Organics. For adults. 

School age girl assembling lego robotics

S.T.E.A.M. Workshop for Kids

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Santa Margarita Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
School Age, Tween, Teen
Waitlist
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Santa Margarita Library
Age Group: School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Science & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids will create a S.T.E.A.M. project in the library.  

 

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

Lego Club: Screen-Free Play Time

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
San Miguel Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Craft & Design
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, School Age
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Library Branch: San Miguel Library
Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family 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! 

Lawn Games

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Nipomo Library Lawn at Nipomo Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
School Age, Tween, Teen
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Library Branch: Nipomo Library
Room: Nipomo Library Lawn
Age Group: School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities, Games & Gaming
Event Details:

Come have fun on the back lawn with giant outdoor games!  Jenga, Connect Four and Twister Hoopla are just a few of the games you can enjoy.   

Betsy Sodaro

Teen Improv Workshop with Betsy Sodaro

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Atascadero Library Polin Community Room at Atascadero Library
Program Type:
Music & Theater
Age Group:
Teen
Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Room: Atascadero Library Polin Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Music & Theater
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join TV actress and improv master Betsy Sodaro for an Improv Workshop for teens! Betsy performs at Upright Citizens Brigade in LA and is best known for her appearances on Ghosts, Duncanville, and Disjointed.

School age girl assembling lego robotics

STEAM Saturdays

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cambria Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Science & Nature, Art & Culture, Craft & Design, Movie
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween
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Library Branch: Cambria Library
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities, Science & Nature, Art & Culture, Craft & Design, Movie
Event Details:

Join us at the Cambria Library every Saturday at 2pm for a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) related craft or activity and fun movie! 

All films are rated PG.