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

Storytime/Hora de cuentos

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 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, January 14, 2026 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.

  • Your appointment is scheduled from opening until 30 minutes before closing.
Storytime. California quail cartoon character reading a book while lying down.

Cayucos Library Storytime

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 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, January 14, 2026 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, January 14, 2026 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, January 14, 2026 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:

Read to a Dog. Cartoon quail reading to a furry gray dog on green and pink background.

Paws to Read

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Los Osos Library Children's Area at Los Osos Library
Age Group:
School Age
Library Branch: Los Osos Library
Room: Los Osos Library Children's Area
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Books & Reading, Kids Activities

Read to a Dog

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

Emmy the dog in the library.

Paws to Read/Programa de lectura con perros

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Santa Margarita Library
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Tween
Library Branch: Santa Margarita Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Tween
Program Type: Books & Reading, Afterschool Activities
Event Details:

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

Blue and Tan Shell with words "Shell Beach Library Poetry Group"

Shell Beach Library Poetry Group

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Shell Beach Library
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Library Branch: Shell Beach Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading, Art & Culture
Event Details:

Monthly open poetry reading and discussion of published and original poetry.

All adults and teens are welcome.

giant octo play creation

Build It Challenge

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Morro Bay Library Program Room at Morro Bay Library
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age
Library Branch: Morro Bay Library
Room: Morro Bay Library Program Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Kids Activities, Afterschool Activities, Family Activities
Event Details:

Build creations with Giant Octo Play, GeoMags, stacked cups and more! Will yours be the tallest, widest, most colorful, or something else entirely? Build it, tear it down, build it again! For ages 5+

Read to a Dog

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

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 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, Kids Activities, Family Activities
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. 

theater masks

Kids' Theater Program

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Atascadero Library Polin Community Room at Atascadero Library
Age Group:
School Age, Tween
Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Room: Atascadero Library Polin Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: Music & Theater
Event Details:

Registration for this program is on the January 7 event listing.

3d Printer

SLO Library - 3d Printer

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
SLO Library Children's Area at San Luis Obispo Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Open
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.

  • Your appointment is scheduled from opening until 30 minutes before closing.
Storytime. California quail cartoon character reading a book while lying down.

Storytime

Thursday, January 15, 2026 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

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

Storytime

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Cambria Library
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool
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 with Ms. Sallie at Soto Sports Complex JC Room

Thursday, January 15, 2026 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 Soto Sports Complex JC Room.

miss emily at storytime

Storytime/Hora de cuentos

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Los Osos Library Children's Area at Los Osos Library
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler, Preschool
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, January 15, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Oceano Library
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
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.

person with curly hair and yellow sweatshirt smiling

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

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Oceano Library
Age Group:
Adult
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, January 16, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Atascadero Library Polin Community Room at Atascadero Library
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Room: Atascadero Library Polin Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Join us for a Sensory Movie for Adults with Disabilities.

The movie this month will be Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

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

3d Printer

SLO Library - 3d Printer

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
SLO Library Children's Area at San Luis Obispo Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Open
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.

  • Your appointment is scheduled from opening until 30 minutes before closing.
Children playing chess.

Chess Club

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Nipomo Library Community Room at Nipomo Library
Age Group:
School Age, Tween, Teen, Adult
Library Branch: Nipomo Library
Room: Nipomo Library Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Tween, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Kids Activities, Afterschool Activities, Family Activities, Games & Gaming, Other
Event Details:

Learn to play chess, improve your chess strategy, and or just play chess and meet other players. School age to seniors are welcome. Game boards and instruction will be provided.

The third Friday of the month from 2:00-4:30. 

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

Film Fridays

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Cambria Library
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
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.

theater masks

Kids' Theater Program

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Atascadero Library Polin Community Room at Atascadero Library
Age Group:
School Age, Tween
Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Room: Atascadero Library Polin Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: Music & Theater
Event Details:

Registration for this program is on the January 7 event listing.