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Oaks & Acorns as a Staple Food

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
San Miguel Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: San Miguel Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Science & Nature, Sustainability
Event Details:

Learn about the mighty oak and how the acorn is used in cuisine and culture. Presented by Jesse Trace of Traceland Organics. For adults.

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

Lego Club: Screen-Free Play Time

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
San Miguel Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Craft & Design
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, School Age
Library Branch: San Miguel Library
Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities, Craft & Design

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! 

Electric piano keyboard, small drum, violin, drumsticks

SLO Symphony Instrument Petting Zoo

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cambria Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Art & Culture, Music & Theater
Age Group:
Children, School Age, All Ages
Library Branch: Cambria Library
Age Group: Children, School Age, All Ages
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities, Art & Culture, Music & Theater

Try out SLO Symphony Instruments!

Violins, horns, percussion, and more: Kids, teens, and adults are invited to play a variety of instruments from the San Luis Obispo Symphony petting zoo menagerie. Learn about different types of instruments, how each one creates a unique sound, and how they are played.

nintendo switch

Play Nintendo Switch

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Nipomo Library Community Room at Nipomo Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Games & Gaming
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:

Master your gaming skills and make new friends with our Nintendo Switch! We will provide one Switch for up to 4 players at a time - feel free to bring your own too. Games include Super Mario Smash Bros, Super Mario Party, and Minecraft.

Matcha Mixer

Teen Matcha Mixer

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
SLO Library Teen Area at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Teen Advisory Board, Other
Age Group:
Teen
Open
Required
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Teen Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Teen Advisory Board, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Teens! Come by and enjoy a good old iced matcha with the SLO Library Teen Advisory Board. 

We will have a short workshop on iced matchas, snacks and time to socialize with other teens. 

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

Baby/Toddler Storytime/Hora de cuentos

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
SLO Library Community Room at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
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

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.

Event Details:

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.

3d Printer

SLO Library - 3d Printer

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:30pm
SLO Library Children's Area at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Age Group:
All Ages
Open
Required
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Have a project you'd like us to print? Here's how to get started:

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

Spanish Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Lectura

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Atascadero Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning

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, April 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Morro Bay Library Program Room at Morro Bay Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
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.

Toddler playing with brightly colored blocks.

Clase de participación de padres para niños edades 0-5 / Parent Participation Class for parents of kids 0-5

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Oceano Library
Program Type:
en español, Family Activities, Health & Wellness, Parenting
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler, Preschool, Adult
Open
Required
Library Branch: Oceano Library
Age Group: Baby & Toddler, Preschool, Adult
Program Type: en español, Family Activities, Health & Wellness, Parenting
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Une serie de 6 semanas que ofrecerá apoyo y habilidades para mejorar la vinculación y el desarrollo saludable.  Cada semana, los padres y los niños aprenderán juntos participando en actividades. Estas clases es en ESPAÑOL y ingles.&

Older woman in chair performing yoga stretch

Cayucos Library Chair Yoga

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cayucos Library Patio at Cayucos Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Open
Required
Library Branch: Cayucos Library
Room: Cayucos Library Patio
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

A gentle 'mindful mobility' practice with instructor Helen Trevelyan. Water bottle and clothing layers recommended. Attendees of all skill levels are welcome.

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

Shell Beach Library Storytime

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Shell Beach Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning, Family Activities
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.

Film Reel

Memory Lab Orientation

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
SLO Library Memory Lab at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Technology Skills
Age Group:
Adult
Open
Required
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Memory Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Skills
Required
Seats Remaining: 2

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.

Hands with purple crochet hook and white yarn

Sit & Stitch: Crochet, Knit, Embroidery Meet Up

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Atascadero Library Polin Community Room at Atascadero Library
Program Type:
Craft & Design
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Room: Atascadero Library Polin Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft & Design
Event Details:

Join our twice monthly knitting, crochet and embroidery club to exchange tips and ideas with other crafty types. All skill levels are welcome.

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

Storytime/Hora de cuentos

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Santa Margarita Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning, Books & Reading, Kids Activities
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

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.

Event Details:

Join Ms. Tracey for a fun weekly themed Storytime that includes movement, songs, fingerplays, and stories.

3d Printer

SLO Library - 3d Printer

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:30pm
San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Age Group:
All Ages
Open
Required
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Required
Seats Remaining: 1

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.

Event Details:

Please come up to the Children's Area on the 2nd floor of the SLO Library. 

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

Preschool Storytime/Hora de cuentos

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Nipomo Library Community Room at Nipomo Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
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, April 16, 2025 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
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 with Ms. Sallie/Hora de cuentos

Wednesday, April 16, 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
Library Branch: Arroyo Grande Library
Room: Arroyo Grande Library Lawn
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning, Family Activities, Parenting

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.

Event Details:

Join Ms. Sallie for a weekly themed storytime that includes movement, songs, fingerplays, and stories. 

Women discussion at cafe

TLC: Weekly English Conversation Group

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
SLO Library City Conference Room at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
TLC
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library City Conference Room
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:

Boy and girl cutting shapes for crafts

Peeps Diorama Contest

04/16/2025 @ 11:00am to 04/26/2025 @ 5:00pm
Shandon Library
Program Type:
Family Activities
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Shandon Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family Activities
Event Details:

Make a Peep Diorama based on your favorite book or poem for a chance to win! Bring to the library starting 4/16 through 4/26. Winners will be chosen by popular vote starting 4/29. Some supplies are avail at the library for use.

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

Storytime

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Creston Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Library Branch: Creston Library
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Transitions Mental Health Association. Yellow daisy logo.

TMHA Library Outreach Team

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Atascadero Library Study Room 2 at Atascadero Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
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, April 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch Out Mobile Libraries
Program Type:
Branch Out Mobile Libraries
Age Group:
Adult
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Branch Out Mobile Libraries
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Branch Out Mobile Libraries