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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!

Children's Day in the Plaza outreach booth

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:30pm
Branch Out Mobile Libraries
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Branch Out Mobile Libraries
Age Group:
Children
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Branch Out Mobile Libraries
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Kids Activities, Branch Out Mobile Libraries

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! 

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

SLO Library - Lego Club

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
SLO Library Community Room at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Tween
Open
Required
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: Kids Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 18

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! 

Event Details:

Join our Lego Club and show off your creative side. We supply the Legos and theme for you to stretch your imagination and build. Ages 5-12. Registration Required. 

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.  

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)

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

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.

Electric piano keyboard, small drum, violin, drumsticks

SLO Symphony Instrument Petting Zoo

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Morro Bay Library Program Room at Morro Bay Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Art & Culture, Music & Theater
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, 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.

Die with four brightly colored game pieces.

Game Day

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Cambria Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Games & Gaming
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, Games & Gaming
Event Details:

Join us at 4:00PM for a relaxing day to play board games. All ages are welcome! 

Electric piano keyboard, small drum, violin, drumsticks

SLO Symphony Instrument Petting Zoo

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Oceano Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Art & Culture, Music & Theater
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Oceano Library
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.

Electric piano keyboard, small drum, violin, drumsticks

SLO Symphony Instrument Petting Zoo

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Los Osos Library Children's Area at Los Osos Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Art & Culture, Music & Theater
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Los Osos Library
Room: Los Osos Library Children's Area
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.

Ice cream in cones.

Make Your Own Ice Cream

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Arroyo Grande Library Lawn at Arroyo Grande Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Arroyo Grande Library
Room: Arroyo Grande Library Lawn
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us as the Master Food Preservers teach us how to make ice cream in a coffee can.  Ages 5 - 11.  Registration required.

Electric piano keyboard, small drum, violin, drumsticks

SLO Symphony Instrument Petting Zoo

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Atascadero Library Polin Community Room at Atascadero Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Art & Culture, Music & Theater
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Room: Atascadero Library Polin Community Room
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.

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! 

Electric piano keyboard, small drum, violin, drumsticks

SLO Symphony Instrument Petting Zoo

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cambria Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Art & Culture, Music & Theater
Age Group:
Children, School Age, All Ages
Library Branch: Cambria Library
Age Group: Children, School Age, 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.

nintendo switch

Play Nintendo Switch

Saturday, April 12, 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
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.

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

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.

Electric piano keyboard, small drum, violin, drumsticks

SLO Symphony Instrument Petting Zoo

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Shandon Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Art & Culture, Music & Theater
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Shandon Library
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.

Electric piano keyboard, small drum, violin, drumsticks

SLO Symphony Instrument Petting Zoo

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Nipomo Library Community Room at Nipomo Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Art & Culture, Music & Theater
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Nipomo Library
Room: Nipomo Library Community Room
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.

Electric piano keyboard, small drum, violin, drumsticks

SLO Symphony Instrument Petting Zoo

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
SLO Library Children's Area at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Art & Culture, Music & Theater
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween, Teen, All Ages
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween, Teen, 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.

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

Lego Club: Screen-Free Play Time

Saturday, April 19, 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! 

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

Lego Club

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Atascadero Library Polin Community Room at Atascadero Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities
Age Group:
School Age
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Room: Atascadero Library Polin Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Kids Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come build and create with Legos at the library!

For ages 5-12.

Registration required.

School age girl assembling lego robotics

STEAM Saturdays

Saturday, April 19, 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.