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

Storytime

Thursday, January 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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.

Cambria Read to a Dog

Paws to Read / Programa de Lectura con Perros

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cambria Library
Age Group:
Children, School Age
Library Branch: Cambria Library
Age Group: Children, School Age
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 Emil or Whisper, certified therapy dogs! 


Lee tu libro favorito a Emil o Whisper, nuestros perros de terapia. 


 

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

Preschool Storytime/Hora de cuentos bilingüe

Thursday, January 22, 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.

Teen Advisory Board. Pastel frosted donuts with sprinkles on a graph paper background.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Atascadero Library Polin Community Room at Atascadero Library
Age Group:
Teen
Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Room: Atascadero Library Polin Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Teen Advisory Board
red carpet with velvet rope for movie stars at Oscar awards

Read Together

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Los Osos Library
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Los Osos Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Art & Culture
Event Details:

Join us for a fun read-through of a play script. No experience or acting skills necessary! 

person with curly hair and yellow sweatshirt smiling

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

Friday, January 23, 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

3d Printer

SLO Library - 3d Printer

Friday, January 23, 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.
movie clapboard, tickets, and bucket of popcorn on pink background

Film Fridays

Friday, January 23, 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 23, 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.

Paper Airplane

Paper Airplane Competition

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Los Osos Library Children's Area at Los Osos Library
Age Group:
School Age, Tween
Library Branch: Los Osos Library
Room: Los Osos Library Children's Area
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: Afterschool Activities, Science & Nature, Craft & Design
Event Details:

Come test your paper airplane making skills! Will your plane be fast? Acrobatic? Colorful?

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

Baby/Toddler Storytime/Hora de cuentos

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
SLO Library Children's Area at San Luis Obispo Library
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age
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:

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 us for Baby/Toddler storytime! Come read books, sing songs and play! For ages 0 to 3.  

¡Acompáñanos a nuestra hora de cuentos, canciones y rimas! De edad a 0 a 3.

Women discussion at cafe

TLC: Weekly English Conversation Group

Saturday, January 24, 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:

Jeanie Greensfelder (SLO Co. Poet Laurate 2017-2018)

A Poetry Reading by Jeanie Greensfelder

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
SLO Library Community Room at San Luis Obispo Library
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading, Art & Culture
Event Details:

Please join us at the SLO Library's Community Room for a poetry reading by Jeanie Greensfelder. Jeanie is a SLO County poet laurate (2017-2018). Jeanie will be reading from her newly published fourth book, Time Traveler.

Winter watercolor scene

Watercolor Winter Painting - with Spencer Collins

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Nipomo Library Community Room at Nipomo Library
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Nipomo Library
Room: Nipomo Library Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Art & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to create a beautiful winter snow scene using watercolor paints with instructor Spencer Collins! These make great gifts for the holiday season! All skill levels welcome. Registration required. For Teens/Adults. 

teen advisory board

Los Osos Teen Advisory Board

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Los Osos Library
Age Group:
Teen
Library Branch: Los Osos Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Teen Advisory Board
Event Details:

Calling all teens! Looking for volunteer or community service hours? Help Librarian Emily run the Teen Advisory Board! Participation can be listed on job, scholarship and college applications.

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

SLO Library - Bilingual Storytime/Hora de cuentos bilingüe

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
SLO Library Community Room at San Luis Obispo Library
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Community Room
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.

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

Shandon Book Dragons (Book Club)

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Shandon Library
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Shandon Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Come to the Library to review our current selection and enjoy a light snack! 

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

Nipomo Book Discussion Group

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Nipomo Library Community Room at Nipomo Library
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Nipomo Library
Room: Nipomo Library Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Bring your coffee and settle in to discuss each month's book selection. 

3d Printer

SLO Library - 3d Printer

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:30pm
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.
Hora de cuentos. Bilingual storytime. Cartoon fox reading a book on pink and beige background.

Spanish Bilingual Storytime

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Atascadero Library Polin Community Room at Atascadero Library
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Room: Atascadero Library Polin Community Room
Age Group: Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning, en español

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.

miss emily at storytime

Storytime/Hora de cuentos

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Morro Bay Library Program Room at Morro Bay Library
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Library Branch: Morro Bay Library
Room: Morro Bay Library Program Room
Age Group: Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Event Details:

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

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