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kids making art

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: Afterschool Activities, 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.

Emmy the dog in the library.

Paws to Read/Programa de lectura con perros

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Santa Margarita Library
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Tween
Library Branch: Santa Margarita Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Tween
Program Type: Books & Reading, Afterschool Activities
Event Details:

Read your favorite book to Emmy, a certified therapy dog! Ages 3 and up.
Lee tu libro favorito a Emmy, nuestro perro de terapia. Para las edades de 3 y más años.

cubetto robot with map

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: Afterschool Activities, 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+.

cubetto robot with map

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: Afterschool Activities, 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+.

Emmy the dog in the library.

Paws to Read/Programa de lectura con perros

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Santa Margarita Library
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Tween
Library Branch: Santa Margarita Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Tween
Program Type: Books & Reading, Afterschool Activities
Event Details:

Read your favorite book to Emmy, a certified therapy dog! Ages 3 and up.
Lee tu libro favorito a Emmy, nuestro perro de terapia. Para las edades de 3 y más años.

giant octo play creation

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, Afterschool 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+

Children playing chess.

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, Afterschool 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. 

giant octo play creation

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, Afterschool 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+

Emmy the dog in the library.

Paws to Read/Programa de lectura con perros

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Santa Margarita Library
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Tween
Library Branch: Santa Margarita Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Tween
Program Type: Books & Reading, Afterschool Activities
Event Details:

Read your favorite book to Emmy, a certified therapy dog! Ages 3 and up.
Lee tu libro favorito a Emmy, nuestro perro de terapia. Para las edades de 3 y más años.

Paper Airplane

Paper Airplane Competition

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Morro Bay Library Program Room at Morro Bay Library
Age Group:
School Age, Tween
Library Branch: Morro Bay Library
Room: Morro Bay Library Program Room
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: Afterschool Activities, Science & Nature, Craft & Design
Event Details:

Come test your paper airplane making skills! Will your plane be fast? Acrobatic? Colorful?

Paper Airplane

Paper Airplane Competition

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Los Osos Library Children's Area at Los Osos Library
Age Group:
School Age, Tween
Library Branch: Los Osos Library
Room: Los Osos Library Children's Area
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: Afterschool Activities, Science & Nature, Craft & Design
Event Details:

Come test your paper airplane making skills! Will your plane be fast? Acrobatic? Colorful?

Emmy the dog in the library.

Paws to Read/Programa de lectura con perros

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Santa Margarita Library
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Tween
Library Branch: Santa Margarita Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Tween
Program Type: Books & Reading, Afterschool Activities
Event Details:

Read your favorite book to Emmy, a certified therapy dog! Ages 3 and up.
Lee tu libro favorito a Emmy, nuestro perro de terapia. Para las edades de 3 y más años.

nintendo switch

Play Nintendo Switch

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Morro Bay Library Program Room at Morro Bay Library
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: Kids Activities, Afterschool 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.

nintendo switch

Play Nintendo Switch

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Los Osos Library Children's Area at Los Osos Library
Age Group:
School Age, Tween, Teen
Library Branch: Los Osos Library
Room: Los Osos Library Children's Area
Age Group: School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Kids Activities, Afterschool 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, Just Dance and Super Smash Bros.

Emmy the dog in the library.

Paws to Read/Programa de lectura con perros

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Santa Margarita Library
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Tween
Library Branch: Santa Margarita Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Tween
Program Type: Books & Reading, Afterschool Activities
Event Details:

Read your favorite book to Emmy, a certified therapy dog! Ages 3 and up.
Lee tu libro favorito a Emmy, nuestro perro de terapia. Para las edades de 3 y más años.

Emmy the dog in the library.

Paws to Read/Programa de lectura con perros

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Santa Margarita Library
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Tween
Library Branch: Santa Margarita Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Tween
Program Type: Books & Reading, Afterschool Activities
Event Details:

Read your favorite book to Emmy, a certified therapy dog! Ages 3 and up.
Lee tu libro favorito a Emmy, nuestro perro de terapia. Para las edades de 3 y más años.

Emmy the dog in the library.

Paws to Read/Programa de lectura con perros

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Santa Margarita Library
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Tween
Library Branch: Santa Margarita Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Tween
Program Type: Books & Reading, Afterschool Activities
Event Details:

Read your favorite book to Emmy, a certified therapy dog! Ages 3 and up.
Lee tu libro favorito a Emmy, nuestro perro de terapia. Para las edades de 3 y más años.

Children playing chess.

Chess Club

Friday, February 20, 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, Afterschool 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. 

Emmy the dog in the library.

Paws to Read/Programa de lectura con perros

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Santa Margarita Library
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Tween
Library Branch: Santa Margarita Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Tween
Program Type: Books & Reading, Afterschool Activities
Event Details:

Read your favorite book to Emmy, a certified therapy dog! Ages 3 and up.
Lee tu libro favorito a Emmy, nuestro perro de terapia. Para las edades de 3 y más años.

Emmy the dog in the library.

Paws to Read/Programa de lectura con perros

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Santa Margarita Library
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Tween
Library Branch: Santa Margarita Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Tween
Program Type: Books & Reading, Afterschool Activities
Event Details:

Read your favorite book to Emmy, a certified therapy dog! Ages 3 and up.
Lee tu libro favorito a Emmy, nuestro perro de terapia. Para las edades de 3 y más años.

Emmy the dog in the library.

Paws to Read/Programa de lectura con perros

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Santa Margarita Library
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Tween
Library Branch: Santa Margarita Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Tween
Program Type: Books & Reading, Afterschool Activities
Event Details:

Read your favorite book to Emmy, a certified therapy dog! Ages 3 and up.
Lee tu libro favorito a Emmy, nuestro perro de terapia. Para las edades de 3 y más años.

Emmy the dog in the library.

Paws to Read/Programa de lectura con perros

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Santa Margarita Library
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Tween
Library Branch: Santa Margarita Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Tween
Program Type: Books & Reading, Afterschool Activities
Event Details:

Read your favorite book to Emmy, a certified therapy dog! Ages 3 and up.
Lee tu libro favorito a Emmy, nuestro perro de terapia. Para las edades de 3 y más años.

Emmy the dog in the library.

Paws to Read/Programa de lectura con perros

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Santa Margarita Library
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Tween
Library Branch: Santa Margarita Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Tween
Program Type: Books & Reading, Afterschool Activities
Event Details:

Read your favorite book to Emmy, a certified therapy dog! Ages 3 and up.
Lee tu libro favorito a Emmy, nuestro perro de terapia. Para las edades de 3 y más años.

Emmy the dog in the library.

Paws to Read/Programa de lectura con perros

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Santa Margarita Library
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Tween
Library Branch: Santa Margarita Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Tween
Program Type: Books & Reading, Afterschool Activities
Event Details:

Read your favorite book to Emmy, a certified therapy dog! Ages 3 and up.
Lee tu libro favorito a Emmy, nuestro perro de terapia. Para las edades de 3 y más años.