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This event is in the "Preschool" group

Shell Beach Library Storytime

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Shell Beach Library
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler, Preschool
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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Noon Years Eve Party

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Morro Bay Library Program Room at Morro Bay Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Morro Bay Library
Room: Morro Bay Library Program Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities
Event Details:

Want to ring in the New Year, but your bedtime is way before midnight? Come to our Noon Year's Eve Party instead! Celebrate the start of 2026 with us - with music, activities, and a countdown at noon.

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 "All Ages" group

Noon Year's Eve Party

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Nipomo Library Community Room at Nipomo Library
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween, All Ages
Library Branch: Nipomo Library
Room: Nipomo Library Community Room
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween, All Ages
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities, Craft & Design
Event Details:

Not everyone can make it to midnight to welcome 2026!  At the crack of Noon, we will welcome in the new year.  Join in the countdown and the revelry that follows. While waiting for the ball to drop, make a paper plate shaker.

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

Art Party

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Los Osos Library Children's Area at Los Osos Library
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: Family Activities, Craft & Design
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity at our monthly art party! Make unique art pieces using paper, pens, pencils, scissors, glue and more. All materials provided - you bring the inspiration! Creative options available for ages 3-12.

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

Lego Club/Club de Legos

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Nipomo Library Community Room at Nipomo Library
Age Group:
School Age, Tween
Library Branch: Nipomo Library
Room: Nipomo Library Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: Family Activities, Other

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! 

This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Shell Beach Library Storytime

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Shell Beach Library
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler, Preschool
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.

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

Beginning Coding for Kids

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Morro Bay Library Program Room at Morro Bay Library
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age
Library Branch: Morro Bay Library
Room: Morro Bay Library Program Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Family Activities, Science & Nature
Event Details:

Hands on coding fun for kids! Come tinker with Cubetto robots, a Let's Go Code set and a Robot Mouse. For ages 3+.

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, January 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
SLO Library Children's Area at San Luis Obispo Library
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, Kids Activities, Family Activities
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Storytime with Ms. Sallie at Soto Sports Complex JC Room

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning, Kids Activities, Family Activities, Parenting, Branch Out Mobile Libraries
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.  This storytime will be at Soto Sports Complex JC Room.

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

Kids' Day at the Library

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Nipomo Library Community Room at Nipomo Library
Age Group:
School Age, Tween
Library Branch: Nipomo Library
Room: Nipomo Library Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: Family Activities, Craft & Design
Event Details:

Kids Day at the Library is a monthly event, with a different program or activity each month. 

The first session from 2:00-3:00 pm is for home school groups and the second session from 3:45-4:45 pm is for the after-school kids.

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

Beginning Coding for Kids

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Los Osos Library Children's Area at Los Osos Library
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age
Library Branch: Los Osos Library
Room: Los Osos Library Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Family Activities, Science & Nature
Event Details:

Hands on coding fun for kids! Come tinker with Cubetto robots, a Let's Go Code set and a Robot Mouse. For ages 3+.

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

Lego Club / Club de Legos

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Shell Beach Library
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tween
Library Branch: Shell Beach Library
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween
Program Type: Family Activities, Other

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! 

This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Shell Beach Library Storytime

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Shell Beach Library
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler, Preschool
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.

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

Cayucos Library Storytime

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Cayucos Library Meeting Room at Cayucos Library
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool
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.

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

Build It Challenge

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Morro Bay Library Program Room at Morro Bay Library
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age
Library Branch: Morro Bay Library
Room: Morro Bay Library Program Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities
Event Details:

Build creations with Giant Octo Play, GeoMags, stacked cups and more! Will yours be the tallest, widest, most colorful, or something else entirely? Build it, tear it down, build it again! For ages 5+

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, January 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
SLO Library Children's Area at San Luis Obispo Library
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, Kids Activities, Family Activities
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Storytime with Ms. Sallie at Soto Sports Complex JC Room

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning, Kids Activities, Family Activities, Parenting, Branch Out Mobile Libraries
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.  This storytime will be at Soto Sports Complex JC Room.

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Chess Club

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Nipomo Library Community Room at Nipomo Library
Age Group:
School Age, Tween, Teen, Adult
Library Branch: Nipomo Library
Room: Nipomo Library Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Tween, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities, Games & Gaming, Other
Event Details:

Learn to play chess, improve your chess strategy, and or just play chess and meet other players. School age to seniors are welcome. Game boards and instruction will be provided.

The third Friday of the month from 2:00-4:30. 

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

Build It Challenge

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Los Osos Library Children's Area at Los Osos Library
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age
Library Branch: Los Osos Library
Room: Los Osos Library Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities
Event Details:

Build creations with Giant Octo Play, GeoMags, stacked cups and more! Will yours be the tallest, widest, most colorful, or something else entirely? Build it, tear it down, build it again! For ages 5+

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

Pokemon Card Trading

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Nipomo Library Community Room at Nipomo Library
Age Group:
School Age, Tween, Teen
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:

Do YOU wanna be the very best like no one ever was? Then bring your Pokémon cards to meet, compete, and trade with other collectors your age!

This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Shell Beach Library Storytime

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Shell Beach Library
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler, Preschool
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.

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

Cayucos Library Storytime

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Cayucos Library Meeting Room at Cayucos Library
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool
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.

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, January 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
SLO Library Children's Area at San Luis Obispo Library
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, Kids Activities, Family Activities
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 "Baby & Toddler" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

WIC Pop Up Event

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Nipomo Library
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler, Adult
Library Branch: Nipomo Library
Age Group: Baby & Toddler, Adult
Program Type: Family Activities, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Partnership between the County of SLO Libraries and WIC to provide pop up distributions.