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Earth Month; blue and green background with planet Earth

Hydrology & Land Use Change

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Atascadero Library Polin Community Room at Atascadero Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Room: Atascadero Library Polin Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Science & Nature, Sustainability
Event Details:

Join Jesse Trace, restoration ecologist and permaculture designer, for a deep dive into the water cycle, the unique climate, and the historic landscapes and ecosystems of the California Central Coast!

handmade journals

Make Recycled Art for Earth Day

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Morro Bay Library Program Room at Morro Bay Library
Program Type:
Art & Culture, Craft & Design
Age Group:
School Age, Tween, Teen
Library Branch: Morro Bay Library
Room: Morro Bay Library Program Room
Age Group: School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Art & Culture, Craft & Design
Event Details:

Join us at the library as we craft beautiful handmade things from recycled materials. We'll have a button maker, DIY notebook binder, collage supplies and more!

Berkeley the dog

Paws to Read/Programa de lectura con perros

Wednesday, April 16, 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
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.

Read to a Dog

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

Wednesday, April 16, 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
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning, Books & Reading

Read to a Dog

Kids are invited to practice reading with a gentle certified therapy dog. All abilities welcome.

Event Details:

Read your favorite book to Grove, a certified therapy dog! Ages 3 and up.

First come first serve. 15-minute sessions. 

Electric piano keyboard, small drum, violin, drumsticks

SLO Symphony Instrument Petting Zoo

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Shandon Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Art & Culture, Music & Theater
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Shandon Library
Age Group: 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.

crazy quilt

Sit & Stitch: Crochet, Knit, Embroidery Meet Up

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arroyo Grande Library
Program Type:
Craft & Design
Age Group:
Adult
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.

SLO Food Bank logo on light blue background

Slo Food Bank Distribution-Atascadero Library

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Atascadero Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Need food? Receive free fresh produce, pantry staples and frozen meat. No ID required.

1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month 4:30pm-6:00pm

3d Printer

SLO Library - 3d Printer

Thursday, April 17, 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
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

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, April 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Cambria Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
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

Thursday, April 17, 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

Thursday, April 17, 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. 

Please bring a small blanket or towel.

miss emily at storytime

Storytime/Hora de cuentos

Thursday, April 17, 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
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, April 17, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Oceano Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
Library Branch: Oceano Library
Age Group: Children, 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.

Event Details:

Acompañanos para hora de cuentos en español y en inglés, tendrán canciones y bailes.

Avila on Marsh Sr living Outreach

Thursday, April 17, 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

Jigsaw Puzzle Day

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Morro Bay Library Program Room at Morro Bay Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult
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.

adults painting with watercolor palette

Adult Spring Craft

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 1:30pm - 1:30pm
Shandon Library
Program Type:
Craft & Design
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Shandon Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft & Design
Event Details:

Come make a cute spring themed decor project! All materials will be provided.   

Registration required 

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

Bookends Book Discussion Group

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Arroyo Grande Library Lawn at Arroyo Grande Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adult
Closed
Required
Library Branch: Arroyo Grande Library
Room: Arroyo Grande Library Lawn
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

Electric piano keyboard, small drum, violin, drumsticks

SLO Symphony Instrument Petting Zoo

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Nipomo Library Community Room at Nipomo Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Art & Culture, Music & Theater
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Nipomo Library
Room: Nipomo Library Community Room
Age Group: 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.

stethoscope circling red heart

Healthy Aging and Fall Prevention Series

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Los Osos Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Los Osos Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Fire in the Canyon book cover with author Daniel Gumbiner photo

Book of the Year: An evening with Daniel Gumbiner

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Book of the Year 2025, Lecture
Age Group:
Adult
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading, Book of the Year 2025, Lecture
Event Details:

See Book of the Year author Daniel Gumbiner live at the Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center, San Luis Obispo campus.

Blue and green Branch Out library van with cartoon quail driving. Woo hoo!

CA Valley Mobile Outreach Stop

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Branch Out Mobile Libraries
Program Type:
Branch Out Mobile Libraries
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Branch Out Mobile Libraries
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Branch Out Mobile Libraries
movie clapboard, tickets, and bucket of popcorn on pink background

Sensory Movie for Adults with Disabilities

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Atascadero Library Polin Community Room at Atascadero Library
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 Inside Out 2.

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, April 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Los Osos Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
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, April 18, 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
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

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.