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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. 

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.

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! 

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.

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
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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.

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.

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

Storytime with Ms. Sallie/Hora de cuentos

Wednesday, May 21, 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. 

giant connect four

Games on the Patio

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Morro Bay Library Patio at Morro Bay Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages
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Library Branch: Morro Bay Library
Room: Morro Bay Library Patio
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities, Games & Gaming
Event Details:

Play giant Jenga, jumbo Connect Four, ring toss and cornhole on our patio!

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

Cayucos Library Storytime

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Cayucos Library Meeting Room at Cayucos Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning, Family Activities
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool
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Library Branch: Cayucos Library
Room: Cayucos Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, 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.

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

Storytime with Ms. Sallie/Hora de cuentos

Thursday, May 22, 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.

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

Film Fridays

Friday, May 23, 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. 

giant connect four

Games on the Lawn

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Los Osos Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages
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Library Branch: Los Osos Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities, Games & Gaming
Event Details:

Play giant Jenga, jumbo Connect Four, ring toss and cornhole on our lawn!

Electric piano keyboard, small drum, violin, drumsticks

SLO Symphony Instrument Petting Zoo

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Santa Margarita Bookstore at Santa Margarita Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Art & Culture, Music & Theater
Age Group:
All Ages
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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Santa Margarita Library
Room: Santa Margarita Bookstore
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.

Illustration of author and parts of their comic

Kane Lynch: Comic Book Launch Party

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
SLO Library Community Room at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Kids Activities, Family Activities, Art & Culture
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tween, Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Community Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading, Kids Activities, Family Activities, Art & Culture
Event Details:

Join comic book artist and author, Kane Lynch, for a fun-filled event with activities!  There will be a live book reading of their recently published graphic novel, Reel Life and Q and A with the author! 

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

Lego Club: Screen-Free Play Time

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
San Miguel Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Craft & Design
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, School Age
View Details
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! 

School age girl assembling lego robotics

STEAM Saturdays

Saturday, May 24, 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.  

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

Shell Beach Library Storytime

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Shell Beach Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning, Family Activities
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler, Preschool
View Details
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.

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

Storytime with Ms. Sallie/Hora de cuentos

Wednesday, May 28, 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. 

nintendo switch

Play Nintendo Switch

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Morro Bay Library Program Room at Morro Bay Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
School Age, Tween, Teen
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Library Branch: Morro Bay Library
Room: Morro Bay Library Program 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 Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, and Just Dance.

Read to a Dog. Cartoon quail reading to a furry gray dog on green and pink background.

Read to a Dog/Programa de lectura con perros

Wednesday, May 28, 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
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Library Branch: Arroyo Grande Library
Room: Arroyo Grande Library Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Books & Reading, Family Activities
Event Details:

Read to a Dog

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

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.

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

Storytime with Ms. Sallie/Hora de cuentos

Thursday, May 29, 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.

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

Film Fridays

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