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Meet us in the Park

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Branch Out Mobile Libraries
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Kids Activities, Branch Out Mobile Libraries
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Branch Out Mobile Libraries
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading, Kids Activities, Branch Out Mobile Libraries
Event Details:

At Emerson Park join us and other local services for a fun community evening. Get a library card, check out books, do an activity with us.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Paws to Read / Programa de Lectura con Perros

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Cambria Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning, Books & Reading
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, a certified therapy dog! 

First come first serve. 15-minute sessions. 


Lee tu libro favorito a Emil, nuestro perro de terapia. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Storytime/Hora de cuentos

Wednesday, July 2, 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
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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Paws to Read/Programa de lectura con perros

Wednesday, July 2, 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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Read to a Dog/Programa de lectura con perros

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Morro Bay Library Children's Area at Morro Bay Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Tween
Library Branch: Morro Bay Library
Room: Morro Bay Library Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Tween
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Come read to Billie the Corgi! A great reading partner, Billie enjoys listening to all stories read to her.
*Rain cancels.

Lee cuentos al perro Billie!

This event is in the "Children" group

Read to a Dog

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Atascadero Library Children's Area at Atascadero Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Room: Atascadero Library Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Come read to Jack, the library therapy dog!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Fiction Addiction Book Group

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Arroyo Grande Library Lawn at Arroyo Grande Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adult
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Arroyo Grande Library
Room: Arroyo Grande Library Lawn
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

"Fiction Addiction" is a book group for adults that meets the first Saturday of each month.  Bring your own coffee and join in the conversation about a selected work of contemporary fiction. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Paws to Read / Programa de Lectura con Perros

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Cambria Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning, Books & Reading
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, a certified therapy dog! 

First come first serve. 15-minute sessions. 


Lee tu libro favorito a Emil, nuestro perro de terapia. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

The Bears Book Club

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Los Osos Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Los Osos Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Discussion of Barbara Demick's "Nothing to Envy."

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Storytime/Hora de cuentos

Wednesday, July 9, 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
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.

This event is in the "School Age" group

Lavender Farmer

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
San Miguel Park at San Miguel Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Science & Nature
Age Group:
School Age
Offsite Event
Library Branch: San Miguel Library
Room: San Miguel Park
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Books & Reading, Science & Nature
Event Details:

A farmer from Hambly Farms will be discussing the properties & benefits of lavender and why/what/how people use it. We'll also talk about growing lavender and how to be successful.  Lunch at the Library is a project of the California

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Paws to Read/Programa de lectura con perros

Wednesday, July 9, 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.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Shell Beach Library Poetry Group

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Shell Beach Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Art & Culture
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

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

Wednesday, July 9, 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
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. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

San Luis Obispo Library Book Disussion Group

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
SLO Library City Conference Room at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library City Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

The San Luis Obispo Library Book Club is a monthly book group for adults. We read a selection of recent fiction and non-fiction books. Join us the second Tuesday of each month from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm in the Conference Room at the library.

This event is in the "School Age" group

Lavender Farmer

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Shandon Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Science & Nature
Age Group:
School Age
Library Branch: Shandon Library
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Books & Reading, Science & Nature
Event Details:

A farmer from Hambly Farms will be discussing the properties & benefits of lavender and why/what/how people use it. We'll also talk about growing lavender and how to be successful. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California

This event is in the "Adult" group

Booked for Lunch at the Cayucos Library

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Cayucos Library Meeting Room at Cayucos Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Cayucos Library
Room: Cayucos Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

We meet at the library at noon on the second Friday of every month. Weather permitting, we gather on our beautiful patio. Please come prepared to tell us about your favorite books read this month. Everyone is welcome.

This event is in the "School Age" group

Lavender Farmer

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Atascadero Library Polin Community Room at Atascadero Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Science & Nature
Age Group:
School Age
Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Room: Atascadero Library Polin Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Books & Reading, Science & Nature
Event Details:

A farmer from Hambly Farms will be discussing the properties & benefits of lavender and why/what/how people use it. We'll also talk about growing lavender and how to be successful.  Lunch at the Library is a project of the California

This event is in the "Adult" group

Santa Margarita Book Club

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Santa Margarita Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Santa Margarita Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Join us on the 2nd Saturday of the month for a celebration of reading and the joy of discussing books with others. The booklist can be found as an attachment in this event.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Summer Reading: Books, Board Games, Beverages

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Los Osos Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Art & Culture
Age Group:
Teen
Library Branch: Los Osos Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Books & Reading, Art & Culture
Event Details:

Come get hopped up on a beverage of your choosing (boba? matcha? hot tea?)! Revamp your personal library by bringing books to swap for something new to read! Sit down for a fun (or ruthlessly chaotic?) board game!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Storytime/Hora de cuentos

Wednesday, July 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
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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Paws to Read/Programa de lectura con perros

Wednesday, July 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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Read to a Dog/Programa de lectura con perros

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Morro Bay Library Children's Area at Morro Bay Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Tween
Library Branch: Morro Bay Library
Room: Morro Bay Library Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Tween
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Come read to Billie the Corgi! A great reading partner, Billie enjoys listening to all stories read to her.
*Rain cancels.

Lee cuentos al perro Billie!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

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

Wednesday, July 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
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.