Upcoming Events

Coding and Circuits for Kids

2:30pm–4:30pm

Preschool, School Age

Library Branch: Los Osos Library

Room: Los Osos Library Children's Area

Age Group: Preschool, School Age

Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities, Science & Nature

Event Details:

Hands on coding and circuitry fun for kids! Come tinker with Snap Circuits, Cubetto robots, a Robot Mouse and more. Options for ages 3+.

Reverse Coloring Book Craft!

10:00am–12:00pm

Adult

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Atascadero Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Craft & Design

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us at the Atascadero Library for this summer craft class with instructor Spencer Collins! In this class, students will learn to use watercolors and create colorful botanical designs.

SLO Library - Lego Club

2:00pm–3:00pm

School Age, Tween

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library

Room: SLO Library Community Room

Age Group: School Age, Tween

Program Type: Kids Activities

Registration Required

Event Details:

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!

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.

The Great Library Book Swap

2:00pm–3:30pm

Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween, Teen

Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library

Room: SLO Library Teen Area

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

Program Type: Books & Reading, Sustainability

Event Details:

Are you looking to revamp your personal library?

Look no further!

The main SLO Library is holding a monthly Children's and Teen's Book Swap! Come on by and swap some books and find new treasures!

Craft 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 craft or activity and fun movie!

All films are rated PG.

South County Teen Advisory Board

3:00pm–4:00pm

Teen

Library Branch: Arroyo Grande Library

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Teen Advisory Board

Teen Advisory Board

Teens ages 13-18 get work experience and life skills by joining our Teen Advisory Boards. Design and plan library collections, events, and make new friends! Great for resumes and college applications.

Baby/Toddler Storytime/Hora de cuentos

10:00am–10:30am

Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age

Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library

Room: SLO Library Community Room

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

Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning

Event Details:

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.

Join us for Baby/Toddler storytime! Come read books, sing songs and play! For ages 0 to 3.

¡Acompáñanos a nuestra hora de cuentos, canciones y rimas! De edad a 0 a 3.

SLO Library - 3d Printer

10:00am–5:30pm

All Ages

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library

Room: SLO Library Children's Area

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Craft & Design, Technology Skills

Registration Required

Event Details:

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

Storytime with Ms. Sallie at Rancho Grande Park

10:30am–11:00am

Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Offsite

Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool

Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning, Kids Activities, Family Activities, Parenting, Branch Out Mobile Libraries

Event Details:

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.

Join Ms. Sallie for a weekly themed storytime that includes movement, songs, fingerplays, and stories.

Please bring a small blanket or towel. This storytime will be at Rancho Grande Park.

Storytime/Hora de cuentos

10:30am–11:00am

Baby & Toddler, Preschool

Library Branch: Morro Bay Library

Room: Morro Bay Library Program Room

Age Group: Baby & Toddler, Preschool

Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning

Event Details:

Please join us at the Morro Bay Library for stories, dance, and music with Miss Emily!
This program is in English.

Juntate para baile, cuentos, y música en la biblioteca de Morro Bay con Miss Emily!
Este programa estará en inglés.

Cayucos Library Chair Yoga

11:00am–12:00pm

Adult

Library Branch: Cayucos Library

Room: Cayucos Library Patio

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Details:

A gentle 'mindful mobility' practice with instructor Helen Trevelyan. Water bottle and clothing layers recommended. Attendees of all skill levels are welcome.

Sit & Stitch: Crochet, Knit, Embroidery Meet Up

4:30pm–5:30pm

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.

Storytime/Hora de cuentos

10:00am–10:30am

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

Event Details:

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.

Join Ms. Tracey for a fun weekly themed Storytime that includes movement, songs, fingerplays, and stories.

SLO Library - 3d Printer

10:00am–5:30pm

All Ages

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Craft & Design, Technology Skills

Registration Required

Event Details:

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.

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

Preschool Storytime/Hora de cuentos

10:30am–11:00am

Baby & Toddler, Preschool

Library Branch: Nipomo Library

Room: Nipomo Library Community Room

Age Group: Baby & Toddler, Preschool

Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning

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.

Storytime in Sunken Gardens

10:30am–11:00am

Children

Library Branch: Atascadero Library

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning

Event Details:

Join us for a special outdoor storytime in Sunken Gardens!

Bring a blanket and get ready to have fun!

Storytime

11:15am–12:00pm

Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age

Library Branch: Creston Library

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

Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning

TMHA Library Outreach Team

12:30pm–2:00pm

Teen, Adult

Library Branch: Atascadero Library

Room: Atascadero Library Study Room 2

Age Group: Teen, 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.

Watercolor Art Party

3:00pm–5:00pm

Preschool, School Age, Tween

Library Branch: Morro Bay Library

Room: Morro Bay Library Program Room

Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Tween

Program Type: Family Activities, Craft & Design

Event Details:

Unleash your creativity at our monthly art party! Use your imagination to make unique art pieces using brushes, watercolors, paper, pens, pencils, scissors, glue and more. All materials provided - you bring the inspiration!

Paws to Read/Programa de lectura con perros

3:15pm–4:15pm

Preschool, School Age, Tween

Library Branch: Los Osos Library

Room: Los Osos Library Children's Area

Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Tween

Program Type: Books & Reading

Event Details:

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

Read to a Dog/Programa de lectura con perros

3:30pm–4:30pm

Preschool, School Age, Tween

Library Branch: Morro Bay Library

Room: Morro Bay Library Children's Area

Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Tween

Program Type: Books & Reading

Event Details:

Come read to Billie the Corgi! A great reading partner, Billie enjoys listening to all stories read to her.
*Rain cancels.

Lee cuentos al perro Billie!

SLO Library - Paws to Read/Programa de lectura con perros

3:30pm–4:30pm

Children, Preschool

Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library

Room: SLO Library Children's Area

Age Group: Children, Preschool

Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning, Books & Reading

Event Details:

Read to a Dog

Kids are invited to practice reading with a gentle certified therapy dog. All abilities welcome.

Read your favorite book to Grove, a certified therapy dog! Ages 3 and up.

First come first serve. 15-minute sessions.

Sit & Stitch: Crochet, Knit, Embroidery Meet Up

4:30pm–5:30pm

Adult

Library Branch: Shell Beach 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.

Slo Food Bank Distribution-Atascadero Library

4:30pm–6:00pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Atascadero Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Details:

Need food? Receive free fresh produce, pantry staples and frozen meat. No ID required.

1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month 4:30pm-6:00pm

Primary tabs

LEGO Club

Teen Advisory Board

Storytime

Storytime

Storytime

3D Printer: Make an appointment

Storytime

Read to a Dog