Upcoming Events

Casa de Flores Senior Living

02/28/2025 @ 10:30am - 09/26/2025 @ 11:30am

Adult

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Branch Out Mobile Libraries

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Branch Out Mobile Libraries

Casa de Flores Outreach

03/28/2025 @ 10:30am - 10/27/2025 @ 11:30am

Adult

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Branch Out Mobile Libraries

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Branch Out Mobile Libraries

Event Details:

stats: 9 ppl stopped by to see us and 1 library card got issued

Teen Clothing Swap Donation Run

All Day 4/22 - 6/13

Tween, Teen

Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library

Age Group: Tween, Teen

Program Type: Sustainability, Art & Culture, Health & Wellness

Event Details:

Are you looking to donate your clothes??

Look no further! SLO Library is asking teens to donate their old clothes for our first ever Teen Book Swap for this June 14th.

Casa de Flores Outreach

04/25/2025 @ 10:30am - 11/23/2025 @ 11:30am

Adult

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Branch Out Mobile Libraries

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Branch Out Mobile Libraries

Sensory Movie for Adults with Disabilities

11:30am - 1:00pm

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: Atascadero Library

Room: Atascadero Library Polin Community Room

Event Details:

Join us for a Sensory Movie for Adults with Disabilities.

The movie this month will be TBD.

Please feel free to bring lunch or a snack to enjoy while watching the movie.

Resource Fair THMA

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Branch Out Mobile Libraries

Program Type: Branch Out Mobile Libraries

TMHA Library Outreach Team

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Adult

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: Los Osos Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Details:

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

SLO Library - 3d Printer

1:00pm - 4:30pm

All Ages

Full

Registration Required

Full

Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library

Room: SLO Library Children's Area

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Craft & Design, Technology Skills

Registration Required

3D Printer: Make an appointment

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

Check our 3D Printer Use Procedures & Policy.
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.

Chess Club

2:00pm - 4:30pm

School Age, Tween, Teen, Adult

Library Branch: Nipomo Library

Room: Nipomo Library Community Room

Age Group: School Age, Tween, Teen, Adult

Program Type: Family Activities, Other

Event Details:

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.

Film Fridays

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Teen, Adult

Library Branch: Cambria Library

Age Group: Teen, Adult

Program Type: Family Activities, Science & Nature, Art & Culture, Movie

Event Details:

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

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Teen

Library Branch: Atascadero Library

Room: Atascadero Library Polin Community Room

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Teen Advisory Board

HexBugs

2:30pm - 4:30pm

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

Event Details:

Create mazes for these motorized bugs, race them and more! All ages welcome.

SLO Library - Bilingual Storytime/Hora de cuentos bilingüe

10:00am - 10:30am

Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age

Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library

Room: SLO Library Children's Area

Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age

Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning

Event Details:

Bilingual Storytime

Stories and songs in English and in Spanish for the whole family. Cuentos y canciones en inglés y en español para toda la familia.

A bilingual storytime with Iván. Songs and stories in English and Spanish for the whole family.

Hora de cuentos bilingüe con Ivan. Cuentos y canciones en inglés y en español para toda la familia.

Between the Lines Book Group

10:30am - 11:30am

Adult

Library Branch: Atascadero Library

Room: Atascadero Library O'Grady Conference Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Books & Reading

Event Details:

Between the Lines is a monthly book discussion group for adults. We read a selection of fiction and non-fiction books.

TLC: Weekly English Conversation Group

10:30am - 12:00pm

Adult

Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library

Room: SLO Library City Conference Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: TLC

Event Details:

The Literacy Connection is excited to announce our English Conversation Club happening every Wednesday and Saturday from 10:30am - 12:00pm. All levels are welcome!

This is a friendly, casual environment to:

Crafting with Melinda Forbes

11:00am - 12:00pm

Tween, Teen, Adult

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Santa Margarita Library

Room: Santa Margarita Bookstore

Age Group: Tween, Teen, Adult

Program Type: Craft & Design

Event Details:

Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting with Melinda Forbes. These classes are for ages 10 through adults.

Hydrology & Land Use Change

11:00am - 12:00pm

Adult

Library Branch: Nipomo Library

Room: Nipomo Library Community Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Science & Nature, Sustainability

Event Details:

Join Jesse Trace, restoration ecologist and permaculture designer, for a deep dive into the water cycle, the unique climate, and the historic landscapes and ecosystems of the California Central Coast!

Lego Club: Screen-Free Play Time

1:00pm - 3:00pm

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!

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

1:30pm - 4:00pm

Tween, Teen

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Los Osos Library

Age Group: Tween, Teen

Program Type: Games & Gaming

Registration Required

Event Details:

Calling adventurous teens and tweens! Local teen dungeon masters 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!

Kids Craft- Dino Succulent Garden

2:00pm - 3:00pm

School Age

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Shandon Library

Age Group: School Age

Program Type: Craft & Design

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come create a tiny dino-land using succulents and dino accessories! For ages 7 and up. Seats are limited. Registration is required.

STEAM Saturdays

2:00pm - 4:00pm

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.

Play Nintendo Switch

2:00pm - 4:30pm

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.

Memory Lab Orientation

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Adult

Waitlist

Registration Required

Waitlist

Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library

Room: SLO Library Memory Lab

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Technology Skills

Registration Required

Memory Lab: Preserve your photos and videotapes

Sign up for an orientation for our digital preservation studio! You'll be introduced to the basics of VHS digitization and magazine or photo scanning.

Attendance at an orientation is required before booking our do-it-yourself Memory Lab.

Sidetrack Book Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tween, Teen

Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library

Room: SLO Library Teen Area

Age Group: Tween, Teen

Program Type: Books & Reading

Event Details:

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.

Primary tabs

3D Printer: Make an appointment

Bilingual Storytime

LEGO Club

Memory Lab: Preserve your photos and videotapes