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Cartoon quail with magnifying glass. Summer at the Library.

Summer Reading Program: Animals and Nature

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Creston Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Science & Nature
Age Group:
All Ages
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Library Branch: Creston Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities, Science & Nature
Event Details:

Learn about local wildlife from SLO County Park rangers from the DEER program. All ages. Para todos.

Cartoon quail with magnifying glass. Summer at the Library.

Summer Reading Program: Reptile Ron

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Morro Bay Library Program Room at Morro Bay Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Science & Nature
Age Group:
All Ages
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Library Branch: Morro Bay Library
Room: Morro Bay Library Program 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.

Berkeley the dog

Paws to Read/Programa de lectura con perros

Wednesday, July 9, 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.

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

Shell Beach Library Poetry Group

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Shell Beach Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Art & Culture
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
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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.

Read to a Dog

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

Wednesday, July 9, 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
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. 

crazy quilt

Sit & Stitch: Crochet, Knit, Embroidery Meet Up

Wednesday, July 9, 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, July 10, 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.

Festival Mozaic Young Artists Free Mini Concerts with four pictures of young musicians and their instruments

Festival Mozaic Mini-Concert

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Nipomo Library Community Room at Nipomo Library
Program Type:
Art & Culture, Music & Theater
Age Group:
All Ages
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Library Branch: Nipomo Library
Room: Nipomo Library Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art & Culture, Music & Theater

Festival Mozaic Mini-Concert

Festival Mozaic presents a Young Artist Program Mini-Concert featuring cello, violin, and viola. Enjoy a free mini string concert and discussion with four rising musical all-stars from top U.S. music conservatories. All ages welcome.

Learn more about the Young Artist Program.

In partnership with the SLO County Library Foundation.

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

Cayucos Library Storytime

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Cayucos Library Meeting Room at Cayucos Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning, Family Activities
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool
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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.

Storytime

Thursday, July 10, 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 with Ms. Sallie/Hora de cuentos

Thursday, July 10, 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, July 10, 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.

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

San Luis Obispo Library Book Disussion Group

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
SLO Library City Conference Room at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adult
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Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library City Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

The San Luis Obispo Library Book Club is a monthly book group for adults. We read a selection of recent fiction and non-fiction books. Join us the second Tuesday of each month from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm in the Conference Room at the library.

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

Lavender Farmer

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Shandon Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Science & Nature
Age Group:
School Age
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Library Branch: Shandon Library
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Books & Reading, Science & Nature
Event Details:

A farmer from Hambly Farms will be discussing the properties & benefits of lavender and why/what/how people use it. We'll also talk about growing lavender and how to be successful. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California

The Villages - Oaks Outreach

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Lunch at the Library for Kids

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Nipomo Library Lawn at Nipomo Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
School Age
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Library Branch: Nipomo Library
Room: Nipomo Library Lawn
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Children ages 18 and under can eat a free lunch and enjoy lawn games on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at the Nipomo Library this summer! No registration is required.

Festival Mozaic Young Artists at Nipomo, Morro Bay, and Atascadero libraries. Young adults with stringed instruments.

Festival Mozaic Mini-Concert

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Atascadero Library
Program Type:
Art & Culture, Music & Theater
Age Group:
All Ages
View Details
Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art & Culture, Music & Theater

Festival Mozaic Mini-Concert

Festival Mozaic presents a Young Artist Program Mini-Concert featuring cello, violin, and viola. Enjoy a free mini string concert and discussion with four rising musical all-stars from top U.S. music conservatories. All ages welcome.

Learn more about the Young Artist Program.

In partnership with the SLO County Library Foundation.

Postcard with image of basket painted on the surface.

Brusho Basket Painting

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Morro Bay Library Program Room at Morro Bay Library
Program Type:
Craft & Design
Age Group:
Adult
Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Morro Bay Library
Room: Morro Bay Library Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft & Design
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Morro Bay Library for this summer craft class with instructor Spencer Collins! Students will learn to use "Brusho," a pigmented watercolor powder.

Cartoon quail with magnifying glass. Summer at the Library.

Summer Reading Program: Cartooning with Kane Lynch

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Atascadero Library Polin Community Room at Atascadero Library
Age Group:
School Age, Tween, Teen
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Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Room: Atascadero Library Polin Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Tween, Teen
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.

person with curly hair and yellow sweatshirt smiling

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

Friday, July 11, 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

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

Booked for Lunch at the Cayucos Library

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Cayucos Library Meeting Room at Cayucos Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adult
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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.

Transitions Mental Health Association. Yellow daisy logo.

TMHA Library Outreach Team

Friday, July 11, 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, July 11, 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
Full
View Details
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.

Lavender Farmer

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Atascadero Library Polin Community Room at Atascadero Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Science & Nature
Age Group:
School Age
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Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Room: Atascadero Library Polin Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Books & Reading, Science & Nature
Event Details:

A farmer from Hambly Farms will be discussing the properties & benefits of lavender and why/what/how people use it. We'll also talk about growing lavender and how to be successful.  Lunch at the Library is a project of the California