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Peeps candies

Peeps Diorama Contest

All Day 3/18 - 4/18
Atascadero Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Craft & Design
Age Group:
Children, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Age Group: Children, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Family Activities, Craft & Design
Event Details:

Create a diorama based on a book, fairytale, or poem using Peeps! Drop it off at the library where it will be displayed. Dioramas due by April 5, voting begins on April 8. Winners will get a prize!

All ages.

3d Printer

SLO Library - 3d Printer

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:30pm
San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Age Group:
All Ages
Closed
Required
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

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.

Event Details:

Please come up to the Children's Area on the 2nd floor of the SLO Library. 

black out poem

Poetry Month Art Party

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Morro Bay Library Program Room at Morro Bay Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Craft & Design
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Tween
Library Branch: Morro Bay Library
Room: Morro Bay Library Program Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Tween
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities, Craft & Design
Event Details:

It's a special art party for National Poetry Month! Use your imagination to make black out poems, collage poems, and other unique art pieces using paper, pens, pencils, scissors, glue and more. All materials provided - you bring the inspiration!

crazy quilt

Sit & Stitch: Crochet, Knit, Embroidery Meet Up

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arroyo Grande Library
Program Type:
Craft & Design
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Arroyo Grande Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft & Design
Event Details:

Join our weekly knitting, crochet and embroidery club to exchange tips and ideas with other crafty types. All skill levels are welcome.

3d Printer

SLO Library - 3d Printer

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
SLO Library Children's Area at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Age Group:
All Ages
Closed
Required
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

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.

3d Printer

SLO Library - 3d Printer

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
SLO Library Children's Area at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Age Group:
All Ages
Closed
Required
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

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.

black out poem

Poetry Month Art Party

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Los Osos Library Children's Area at Los Osos Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Craft & Design
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: Kids Activities, Family Activities, Craft & Design
Event Details:

It's a special art party for National Poetry Month! Use your imagination to make black out poems, collage poems, and other unique art pieces using paper, pens, pencils, scissors, glue and more. All materials provided - you bring the inspiration!

Hatching Chickens: Hatch Day Party!

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
San Miguel Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Science & Nature, Sustainability, Craft & Design
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Library Branch: San Miguel Library
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities, Science & Nature, Sustainability, Craft & Design
Event Details:

Snacks will be provided! 

The day is finally here! Let's celebrate our chicks hatching!
Come enjoy a craft and watch in real time as a chicks start to break out of their eggs! 

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

Lego Club: Screen-Free Play Time

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
San Miguel Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Craft & Design
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, School Age
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, April 5, 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
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.  

3d Printer

SLO Library - 3d Printer

Tuesday, April 8, 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
Closed
Required
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Have a project you'd like us to print? Here's how to get started:

adults painting with watercolor palette

Color to Calm (All Ages)

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Cambria Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Art & Culture, Craft & Design
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tween, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Library Branch: Cambria Library
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities, Art & Culture, Craft & Design
Event Details:

Join us for fun as we color or paint our stress away.

(All supplies provided by Cambria Library)

3d Printer

SLO Library - 3d Printer

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:30pm
San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Age Group:
All Ages
Closed
Required
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

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.

Event Details:

Please come up to the Children's Area on the 2nd floor of the SLO Library. 

bug hotel

Kids' Craft Club

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Atascadero Library Polin Community Room at Atascadero Library
Program Type:
Craft & Design
Age Group:
Children, School Age
Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Room: Atascadero Library Polin Community Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Craft & Design
Event Details:

Make an Earth Day craft to take home!

Ages 6-12

crazy quilt

Sit & Stitch: Crochet, Knit, Embroidery Meet Up

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arroyo Grande Library
Program Type:
Craft & Design
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Arroyo Grande Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft & Design
Event Details:

Join our weekly knitting, crochet and embroidery club to exchange tips and ideas with other crafty types. All skill levels are welcome.

3d Printer

SLO Library - 3d Printer

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
SLO Library Children's Area at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Age Group:
All Ages
Open
Required
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Required
Seats Remaining: 1

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.

3d Printer

SLO Library - 3d Printer

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
SLO Library Children's Area at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Age Group:
All Ages
Open
Required
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Required
Seats Remaining: 1

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.

Pony beads

Teen Bracelet Making

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Atascadero Library Polin Community Room at Atascadero Library
Program Type:
Craft & Design
Age Group:
Tween, Teen
Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Room: Atascadero Library Polin Community Room
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Craft & Design
Event Details:

Come make bracelets for yourself and your friends!

Ages 12-17

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

Lego Club: Screen-Free Play Time

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
San Miguel Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Craft & Design
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, School Age
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! 

3d Printer

SLO Library - 3d Printer

Tuesday, April 15, 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
Closed
Required
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Have a project you'd like us to print? Here's how to get started:

Hands with purple crochet hook and white yarn

Sit & Stitch: Crochet, Knit, Embroidery Meet Up

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Atascadero Library Polin Community Room at Atascadero Library
Program Type:
Craft & Design
Age Group:
Adult
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.

3d Printer

SLO Library - 3d Printer

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:30pm
San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Age Group:
All Ages
Open
Required
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Required
Seats Remaining: 1

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.

Event Details:

Please come up to the Children's Area on the 2nd floor of the SLO Library. 

handmade journals

Make Recycled Art for Earth Day

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Morro Bay Library Program Room at Morro Bay Library
Program Type:
Art & Culture, Craft & Design
Age Group:
School Age, Tween, Teen
Library Branch: Morro Bay Library
Room: Morro Bay Library Program Room
Age Group: School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Art & Culture, Craft & Design
Event Details:

Join us at the library as we craft beautiful handmade things from recycled materials. We'll have a button maker, DIY notebook binder, collage supplies and more!

crazy quilt

Sit & Stitch: Crochet, Knit, Embroidery Meet Up

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arroyo Grande Library
Program Type:
Craft & Design
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Arroyo Grande Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft & Design
Event Details:

Join our weekly knitting, crochet and embroidery club to exchange tips and ideas with other crafty types. All skill levels are welcome.