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Bring Your Own Book Club

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Shell Beach Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Shell Beach Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Join a group of friendly book lovers and share a book of your choice.

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, April 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

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.

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, April 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

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

Wednesday, April 2, 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. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Fiction Addiction Book Group

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Arroyo Grande Library Lawn at Arroyo Grande Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adult
Open
Required
Library Branch: Arroyo Grande Library
Room: Arroyo Grande Library Lawn
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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 "Baby & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

The Great Library Book Swap

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
SLO Library Teen Area at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Sustainability
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween, Teen
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Teen Area
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Books & Reading, Sustainability
Event Details:

Are you looking to revamp your personal library? 

Look no further! 

The main SLO Library is holding a monthly Children's and Teen's Book Swap! Come on by and swap some books and find new treasures!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

The Bears Book Club

Tuesday, April 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:

April: The Rose Code by Kate Quinn.

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, April 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

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.

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, April 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Read to a Dog/Programa de lectura con perros

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Arroyo Grande Library Children's Area at Arroyo Grande Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Family Activities
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, School Age
Library Branch: Arroyo Grande Library
Room: Arroyo Grande Library Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Books & Reading, Family Activities

Read to a Dog

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

Event Details:

Join us at the Arroyo Grande Library to practice your reading with our trained therapy dogs.  The dogs will alternate but one will be at the library on select Wednesdays at 3:30.  For ages 4 and up.

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

Shell Beach Library Poetry Group

Wednesday, April 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.

April is national poetry month!

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, April 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

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. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

San Luis Obispo Library Book Disussion Group

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
SLO Library City Conference Room at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Book of the Year 2025
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library City Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading, Book of the Year 2025
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 "Adult" group.

Booked for Lunch at the Cayucos Library

Friday, April 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 "Adult" group.

Santa Margarita Book Club

Saturday, April 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 "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, 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.

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, 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.

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, 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. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Between the Lines Book Group

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Atascadero Library O'Grady Conference Room at Atascadero Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adult
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. 

This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Sidetrack Book Club

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
SLO Library Teen Area at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Tween, Teen
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Shandon Book Dragons (Book Club)

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Shandon Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Shandon Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Come discuss this month's book selection and enjoy a light snack!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Book Discussion Group

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Nipomo Library Community Room at Nipomo Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Nipomo Library
Room: Nipomo Library Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Bring your coffee and settle in to discuss each month's book selection. The booklist can be found as an attachment in this event.