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Lunch at the Library. Cartoon quail eating a slice of pizza.

Free Lunches for Kids (San Miguel Park)

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
San Miguel Park at San Miguel Library
Program Type:
en español, Kids Activities, Family Activities
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween, Teen
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Offsite Event
Library Branch: San Miguel Library
Room: San Miguel Park
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: en español, Kids Activities, Family Activities
Event Details:

Lunch at the Library

Kids (age 0-18) can enjoy a free lunch in the San Miguel Park* every Wednesday at 12pm, PLUS a fun activity starting at 1pm. We'll be on the picnic tables under the shade.

Transitions Mental Health Association. Yellow daisy logo.

TMHA Library Outreach Team

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Atascadero Library Study Room 2 at Atascadero Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
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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. 

Las Brisas Senior Living Outreach

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch Out Mobile Libraries
Program Type:
Branch Out Mobile Libraries
Age Group:
Adult
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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Branch Out Mobile Libraries
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Branch Out Mobile Libraries
Lunch at the Library. Cartoon quail eating a slice of pizza.

World Fruit Testing (Lunch at the Library)

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
San Miguel Park at San Miguel Library
Program Type:
en español, Kids Activities, Family Activities, Science & Nature, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween
View Details
Offsite Event
Library Branch: San Miguel Library
Room: San Miguel Park
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween
Program Type: en español, Kids Activities, Family Activities, Science & Nature, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come early! Kids get free lunch at 12pm!

Have you ever had a tamarillo? cherimoya? how about a mamey?

Come try and power rank these exotic fruits and learn about where they come from!

Film Reel

Memory Lab Orientation

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
SLO Library Memory Lab at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Technology Skills
Age Group:
Adult
Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Memory Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Skills
Registration Required

Memory Lab: Preserve your photos and videotapes

Sign up for an orientation for our digital preservation studio! You'll be introduced to the basics of VHS digitization and magazine or photo scanning.

Attendance at an orientation is required before booking our do-it-yourself Memory Lab.

Cartoon version of Kane Lynch with cat P-Nut in a library with students working on a comic at a table.

Summer Reading Program: Cartooning with Kane Lynch

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Morro Bay Library Program Room at Morro Bay Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Craft & Design
Age Group:
School Age, Tween, Teen
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Library Branch: Morro Bay Library
Room: Morro Bay Library Program Room
Age Group: School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Kids Activities, Craft & Design
Event Details:

Join cartoonist Kane Lynch (and P-nut the Cartoon Cat) for a comic-making adventure! For ages 10 to 18. De 10 a 18 años.

Berkeley the dog

Paws to Read/Programa de lectura con perros

Wednesday, July 16, 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
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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.

SLO Food Bank logo on light blue background

Slo Food Bank Distribution-Atascadero Library

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Atascadero Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages
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Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Need food? Receive free fresh produce, pantry staples and frozen meat. No ID required.

1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month 4:30pm-6:00pm

Older adult in gold sweater looking at open laptop at a desk

Let's Talk!

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Los Osos Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, Art & Culture, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
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Library Branch: Los Osos Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Science & Nature, Art & Culture, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us as we view a TED Talk followed by discussion.

3d Printer

SLO Library - 3d Printer

Thursday, July 17, 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
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.

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

Storytime

Thursday, July 17, 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.

miss emily at storytime

Storytime/Hora de cuentos

Thursday, July 17, 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.

Cover image of the book "Offical Field Guide to The Pismo Preserve."

SLO Many Questions...About The Pismo Preserve!

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Santa Margarita Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, Sustainability
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: Santa Margarita Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Science & Nature, Sustainability
Event Details:

Join us at the Library for an informative presentation about one of the jewels of the Central Coast, The Pismo Preserve!

Cartoon quail with magnifying glass. Summer at the Library.

Summer Reading Program: Reptile Ron

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Atascadero Library Polin Community Room at Atascadero Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Science & Nature
Age Group:
All Ages
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Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Room: Atascadero Library Polin Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family Activities, Science & Nature
Event Details:

Meet Reptile Ron and all his animal friends. All ages. Para todos.

Avila on Marsh Sr living Outreach

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch Out Mobile Libraries
Program Type:
Branch Out Mobile Libraries
Age Group:
Adult
View Details
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Branch Out Mobile Libraries
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Branch Out Mobile Libraries

Jigsaw Puzzle Day

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Morro Bay Library Program Room at Morro Bay Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult
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Library Branch: Morro Bay Library
Room: Morro Bay Library Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Details:

Spend some time at the library putting together a jigsaw puzzle.

Cartoon quail with magnifying glass. Summer at the Library.

Summer Reading Program: Cartooning with Kane Lynch

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Nipomo Library Community Room at Nipomo Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
School Age, Tween, Teen
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Library Branch: Nipomo Library
Room: Nipomo Library Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join cartoonist Kane Lynch (and P-nut the Cartoon Cat) for a comic-making adventure! For ages 10 to 18. De 10 a 18 años.

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

Bookends Book Discussion Group

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Arroyo Grande Library Lawn at Arroyo Grande Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adult
Cancelled
Full
View Details
Registration Required
Library Branch: Arroyo Grande Library
Room: Arroyo Grande Library Lawn
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Bookends is a monthly book group for adults. We read a selection of fiction, non-fiction, and classics. Join us outside under the sunshade, weather permitting.  Register for the booklist, discussion questions, and a meeting reminder.

person with curly hair and yellow sweatshirt smiling

TLC: Grupos de Conversación en inglés / Weekly English Conversation Group

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Oceano Library
Program Type:
TLC
Age Group:
Adult
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Library Branch: Oceano Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: TLC
Event Details:

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

This is a friendly, casual environment to:

- Practice speaking English

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

Sensory Movie for Adults with Disabilities

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Atascadero Library Polin Community Room at Atascadero Library
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Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Room: Atascadero Library Polin Community Room
Event Details:

Join us for a Sensory Movie for Adults with Disabilities.

The movie this month will be TBD.

Please feel free to bring lunch or a snack to enjoy while watching the movie.

Transitions Mental Health Association. Yellow daisy logo.

TMHA Library Outreach Team

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Los Osos Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
View Details
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, July 18, 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, July 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Cambria Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Science & Nature, Art & Culture, Movie
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
View Details
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. 

Acompañanos los Viernes para ver documentales, telenovelas o series de televisión.

Cartoon version of Kane Lynch with cat P-Nut in a library with students working on a comic at a table.

Summer Reading Program: Cartooning with Kane Lynch

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Los Osos Library Children's Area at Los Osos Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Craft & Design
Age Group:
School Age, Tween, Teen
View Details
Library Branch: Los Osos Library
Room: Los Osos Library Children's Area
Age Group: School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Kids Activities, Craft & Design
Event Details:

Join cartoonist Kane Lynch (and P-nut the Cartoon Cat) for a comic-making adventure! For ages 10 to 18. De 10 a 18 años.