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Read to a Dog

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

Wednesday, March 25, 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. 

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

Storytime with Ms. Sallie at Soto Sports Complex JC Room

Thursday, March 26, 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.

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

Shell Beach Library Storytime

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Shell Beach Library
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Library Branch: Shell Beach Library
Age Group: 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.

Read to a Dog

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

Wednesday, April 1, 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. 

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

Lego Club/Club de Legos

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Nipomo Library Community Room at Nipomo Library
Age Group:
School Age, Tween
Library Branch: Nipomo Library
Room: Nipomo Library Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: Family Activities, Other

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! 

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

Shell Beach Library Storytime

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Shell Beach Library
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Library Branch: Shell Beach Library
Age Group: 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.

Read to a Dog

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

Wednesday, April 8, 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. 

Boy and girl cutting shapes for crafts

Kids' Day at the Library

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Nipomo Library Community Room at Nipomo Library
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. 

The first session from 2:00-3:00 pm is for home school groups and the second session from 3:45-4:45 pm is for the after-school kids.

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

Lego Club / Club de Legos

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Shell Beach Library
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tween
Library Branch: Shell Beach Library
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween
Program Type: Family Activities, Other

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! 

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

Shell Beach Library Storytime

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Shell Beach Library
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Library Branch: Shell Beach Library
Age Group: 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.

Read to a Dog

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

Wednesday, April 15, 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. 

Children playing chess.

Nipomo Chess Club

Friday, April 17, 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, 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. 

pokemon card trade

Pokemon Card Trading

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Nipomo Library Community Room at Nipomo Library
Age Group:
School Age, Tween, Teen
Library Branch: Nipomo Library
Room: Nipomo Library Community Room
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!

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

Shell Beach Library Storytime

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Shell Beach Library
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Library Branch: Shell Beach Library
Age Group: 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.

Read to a Dog

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

Wednesday, April 22, 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. 

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

Shell Beach Library Storytime

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Shell Beach Library
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Library Branch: Shell Beach Library
Age Group: 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.

Read to a Dog

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

Wednesday, April 29, 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. 

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

Lego Club/Club de Legos

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Nipomo Library Community Room at Nipomo Library
Age Group:
School Age, Tween
Library Branch: Nipomo Library
Room: Nipomo Library Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: Family Activities, Other

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! 

Read to a Dog

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

Wednesday, May 6, 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. 

Read to a Dog

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

Wednesday, May 13, 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. 

Boy and girl cutting shapes for crafts

Kids' Day at the Library

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Nipomo Library Community Room at Nipomo Library
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. 

The first session from 2:00-3:00 pm is for home school groups and the second session from 3:45-4:45 pm is for the after-school kids.

Children playing chess.

Nipomo Chess Club

Friday, May 15, 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, 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. 

pokemon card trade

Pokemon Card Trading

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Nipomo Library Community Room at Nipomo Library
Age Group:
School Age, Tween, Teen
Library Branch: Nipomo Library
Room: Nipomo Library Community Room
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!

Read to a Dog

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

Wednesday, May 20, 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.