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Berkeley the dog

Paws to Read/Programa de lectura con perros

Wednesday, May 14, 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, May 14, 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, May 14, 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. 

Die with four brightly colored game pieces.

Game Day

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Cambria Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tween, Teen, Adult, All Ages
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Library Branch: Cambria Library
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities, Games & Gaming
Event Details:

Join us at 4:00PM for a relaxing day to play board games. All ages are welcome! 

Tub of ricotta cheese

Ricotta Cheese Making for Adults

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Atascadero Library Polin Community Room at Atascadero Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult
Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Room: Atascadero Library Polin Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Science & Nature, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us with UC Master Food Preservers and learn to make Ricotta Cheese. Take what you make! 

Space is limited. Registration required. 

Older adult in gold sweater looking at open laptop at a desk

Let's Talk!

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Los Osos Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, Art & Culture, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
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Library Branch: Los Osos Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Science & Nature, Art & Culture, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a TED Talk viewing followed by discussion.

3d Printer

SLO Library - 3d Printer

Thursday, May 15, 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
Open
Register Now
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.

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

Storytime

Thursday, May 15, 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

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Atascadero Library Polin Community Room at Atascadero Library
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool
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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

Thursday, May 15, 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, May 15, 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.

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

Preschool Storytime/Hora de cuentos bilingüe

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Oceano Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
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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.

Avila on Marsh Sr living Outreach

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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

Jigsaw Puzzle Day

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Morro Bay Library Program Room at Morro Bay Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult
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Library Branch: Morro Bay Library
Room: Morro Bay Library Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Details:

Spend some time at the library putting together a jigsaw puzzle.

Boy and girl cutting shapes for crafts

Kids' Day at the Library

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Nipomo Library Community Room at Nipomo Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Craft & Design
Age Group:
School Age, Tween
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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. K-6th grader can learn from experts, play board games, learn basic coding, and other fun activities.

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

Bookends Book Discussion Group

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Arroyo Grande Library Lawn at Arroyo Grande Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adult
Full
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Arroyo Grande Library
Room: Arroyo Grande Library Lawn
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Bookends is a monthly book group for adults. We read a selection of fiction, non-fiction, and classics. Join us outside under the sunshade, weather permitting.  Register for the booklist, discussion questions, and a meeting reminder.

Read Together

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Los Osos Library
Program Type:
Music & Theater
Age Group:
Adult
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Library Branch: Los Osos Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Music & Theater
Event Details:

Come read a script together! We will provide the script, assign roles, and read it together. This month is a Shakespeare comedy.

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

Sensory Movie for Adults with Disabilities

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Atascadero Library Polin Community Room at Atascadero Library
Cancelled
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Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Room: Atascadero Library Polin Community Room
Event Details:

Join us for a Sensory Movie for Adults with Disabilities.

The movie this month will be TBD.

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

Transitions Mental Health Association. Yellow daisy logo.

TMHA Library Outreach Team

Friday, May 16, 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, May 16, 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
Open
Register Now
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.

Children playing chess.

Chess Club

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Nipomo Library Community Room at Nipomo Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Other
Age Group:
School Age, Tween, Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: Nipomo Library
Room: Nipomo Library Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Tween, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Family Activities, Other
Event Details:

Would you like to learn to play chess? Would you like to improve your chess strategy and meet other players? Join us on the third Friday of the month from 2:00-4:30. School ages to seniors are welcome.

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

Film Fridays

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Cambria Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Science & Nature, Art & Culture, Movie
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
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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. 

Legos

Teen Legos

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Atascadero Library Polin Community Room at Atascadero Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teen
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Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Room: Atascadero Library Polin Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come build things with Legos. 

Ages 12-17

hex bugs

HexBugs

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Los Osos Library Children's Area at Los Osos Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities
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: Kids Activities, Family Activities
Event Details:

Create mazes for these motorized bugs, race them and more! All ages welcome.