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

SLO Library - Bilingual Storytime/Hora de cuentos bilingüe

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
SLO Library Children's Area at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age
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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:

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.

Between the Lines Book Group

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Atascadero Library O'Grady Conference Room at Atascadero Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adult
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Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Room: Atascadero Library O'Grady Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Between the Lines is a monthly book discussion group for adults. We read a selection of fiction and non-fiction books. 

Women discussion at cafe

TLC: Weekly English Conversation Group

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
SLO Library City Conference Room at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
TLC
Age Group:
Adult
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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:

colorful paper circles hanging on strings

Crafting with Melinda Forbes

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Santa Margarita Bookstore at Santa Margarita Library
Program Type:
Craft & Design
Age Group:
Tween, Teen, Adult
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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Santa Margarita Library
Room: Santa Margarita Bookstore
Age Group: Tween, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Craft & Design
Event Details:

Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting with Melinda Forbes. These classes are for ages 10 through adults.

Earth Month; blue and green background with planet Earth

Hydrology & Land Use Change

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Nipomo Library Community Room at Nipomo Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult
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Library Branch: Nipomo Library
Room: Nipomo Library 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!

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

Lego Club: Screen-Free Play Time

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
San Miguel Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Craft & Design
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, School Age
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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! 

various dice on a map

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Los Osos Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Tween, Teen
Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Los Osos Library
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling adventurous teens and tweens! Local teen dungeon masters will take us on a role-playing voyage to unknown realms.
Snacks will be provided!
For ages 11-18.
Space is limited so please register!

Boy and girl cutting shapes for crafts

Kids Craft- Dino Succulent Garden

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Shandon Library
Program Type:
Craft & Design
Age Group:
School Age
Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Shandon Library
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Craft & Design
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come create a tiny dino-land using succulents and dino accessories! For ages 7 and up. Seats are limited. Registration is required. 

School age girl assembling lego robotics

STEAM Saturdays

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cambria Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Science & Nature, Art & Culture, Craft & Design, Movie
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween
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Library Branch: Cambria Library
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities, Science & Nature, Art & Culture, Craft & Design, Movie
Event Details:

Join us at the Cambria Library every Saturday at 2pm for a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) related craft or activity and fun movie! 

All films are rated PG.  

nintendo switch

Play Nintendo Switch

Saturday, May 17, 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
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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.

film reel

Memory Lab Orientation

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
SLO Library Memory Lab at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Technology Skills
Age Group:
Adult
Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Memory Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Skills
Registration Required

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.

May 2025

Sidetrack Book Club

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
SLO Library Teen Area at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Tween, Teen
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Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Teen Area
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Come join us to talk about books!

This program will be held in the Teen Area of the San Luis Obispo Library. Light refreshments will be served. Bring a friend! Ages 10-17.

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

Baby/Toddler Storytime/Hora de cuentos

Tuesday, May 20, 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
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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:

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.

3d Printer

SLO Library - 3d Printer

Tuesday, May 20, 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
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
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, May 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Atascadero Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool
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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, May 20, 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
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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.

child with blue overalls and paint brush painting blue paint onto paper

Clase de Arte y Movimento para niños/ Parent Participation Kids Art & Movement

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Oceano Library
Program Type:
en español, Kids Activities, Family Activities, Art & Culture, Parenting
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oceano Library
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: en español, Kids Activities, Family Activities, Art & Culture, Parenting
Registration Required
Event Details:

Está clase de arte y movimiento ayudará a los padres a relacionarse con sus hijos a través del arte y la creatividad.En está clase mostraremos algunas actividades para que los padres se involucren con sus hijos en casa.

Older woman in chair performing yoga stretch

Cayucos Library Chair Yoga

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cayucos Library Patio at Cayucos Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cayucos Library
Room: Cayucos Library Patio
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
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, May 20, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Shell Beach Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning, Family Activities
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler, Preschool
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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.

jar of raspberry jam with three raspberries

Raspberry Jam

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Oceano Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Waitlist
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oceano Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Oceano Library for this special class presented by the UCCE Master Food Preserves and learn how make Raspberry Jam. All ingredients and tools will be provided.

Hands with purple crochet hook and white yarn

Sit & Stitch: Crochet, Knit, Embroidery Meet Up

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Atascadero Library Polin Community Room at Atascadero Library
Program Type:
Craft & Design
Age Group:
Adult
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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, May 21, 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
View Details
Library Branch: Santa Margarita Library
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning, Books & Reading, Kids Activities
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. Tracey for a fun weekly themed Storytime that includes movement, songs, fingerplays, and stories.

3d Printer

SLO Library - 3d Printer

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:30pm
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
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.

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, May 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Nipomo Library Community Room at Nipomo Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler, Preschool
View Details
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.