Upcoming Events

Lunch at the Library

Kids (age 0-18) can enjoy a free lunch in the San Miguel Park* every Wednesday at 12pm, PLUS a fun activity starting at 1pm. We'll be on the picnic tables under the shade.

Get connected with primary care, recovery, clothing, food, Medicare, shelter, mental health, showers, health insurance, and more.  No appointment needed. 

Come early! Kids get free lunch in the San Miguel Park at 12pm!

Join us for a fun interactive event with Reptile Ron and his exotic animal friends from around the world!

Join us at the library for this special class presented by the UC Master Preservers and learn how to make Ricotta Cheese. Take home what you make. Registration required. Space is limited. For Adults/Teens.

May the force be with you at the library this summer! Join us for an afternoon of trivia, crafts, games and more. Star Wars costumes and t-shirts are encouraged! Be there or be a stuck-up, half-witted, scruffy-looking nerf-herder.

Join us at the Shandon Library for an informative program from Master Gardeners of SLO! Master Gardeners volunteers will share facts about common pollinator species. 

Calling adventurous teens and tweens! Local dungeon master John will take us on a role-playing voyage to unknown realms.
Snacks will be provided!
For ages 11-18.
Space is limited so please register!

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.

Join us on Fridays for topical documentaries, telenovelas, or television series. 

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.

Join us at the library for this special class presented by the UC Master Preservers and learn how to make Raspberry Chocolate Jam. Take home what you make. Registration required. Space is limited. For Adults/Teens.

Summer is here! Do you know what that means? Summer Reading Program!! 

We are having a craft party to celebrate the launch of 2025 SRP! Come join us in the Children's Area to create fun summery crafts. 

Summer Lego Challege 2025

Join us every Saturday this summer to stretch your kid's imagination and get your kid off their tablet. 

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.

Have some plants you want to offload? Looking for some new additions? Come to the library and change out your plants and seeds.

Feel free to drop off earlier in the day.

Plus check out our new seed library! 

Come join us to talk about books!

This program will be held in the Teen Area of the San Luis Obispo Library. Light refreshments will be served. Bring a friend! Ages 10-17.

Kids ages 5-11 are invited to engineer, build, and create with Legos. All bricks provided by the library.

¡Acompáñenos a construir con Legos! Para edades de 5-11 años. Los Legos son proporcionados por la biblioteca.

Lunch at the Library

Kids (age 0-18) can enjoy a free lunch in the San Miguel Park* every Wednesday at 12pm, PLUS a fun activity starting at 1pm. We'll be on the picnic tables under the shade.

Get connected with primary care, recovery, clothing, food, Medicare, shelter, mental health, showers, health insurance, and more.  No appointment needed. 

Come early! Kids get free lunch at 12pm!

Bring your bike, scooter, skateboard, or rollerblades for a day of fun and learn how to make a sweet, refreshing, sugar-free smoothie on a bicycle!

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.