Upcoming Events

Summer Reading Program: Animals and Nature

2:30pm–3:30pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Creston Library

Age Group: All Ages

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

Event Details:

Learn about local wildlife from SLO County Park rangers from the DEER program. All ages. Para todos.

Summer Reading Program: Reptile Ron

3:00pm–4:00pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Morro Bay Library

Room: Morro Bay Library Program Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Family Activities, Science & Nature

Event Details:

Meet Reptile Ron and all his animal friends. All ages. Para todos.

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.

Shell Beach Library Poetry Group

3:30pm–4:30pm

Teen, Adult

Library Branch: Shell Beach Library

Age Group: Teen, Adult

Program Type: Books & Reading, Art & Culture

Event Details:

Monthly open poetry reading and discussion of published and original poetry.

All adults and teens are welcome.

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

4:00pm–5:00pm

Adult

Library Branch: Arroyo Grande 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 Library - 3d Printer

9:00am–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.

Festival Mozaic Mini-Concert

9:30am–10:30am

All Ages

Library Branch: Nipomo Library

Room: Nipomo Library Community Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Art & Culture, Music & Theater

Festival Mozaic Mini-Concert

Festival Mozaic presents a Young Artist Program Mini-Concert featuring cello, violin, and viola. Enjoy a free mini string concert and discussion with four rising musical all-stars from top U.S. music conservatories. All ages welcome.

Learn more about the Young Artist Program.

In partnership with the SLO County Library Foundation.

Cayucos Library Storytime

10:30am–11:00am

Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool

Library Branch: Cayucos Library

Room: Cayucos Library Meeting Room

Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool

Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning, Family 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.

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am

Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool

Library Branch: Cambria Library

Age Group: Children, 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 with Ms. Sallie/Hora de cuentos

10:30am–11:00am

Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool

Library Branch: Arroyo Grande Library

Room: Arroyo Grande Library Lawn

Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool

Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning, Family Activities, Parenting

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.

Storytime/Hora de cuentos

10:30am–11:00am

Baby & Toddler, Preschool

Library Branch: Los Osos Library

Room: Los Osos Library Children's Area

Age Group: Baby & Toddler, Preschool

Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning

Event Details:

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

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

San Luis Obispo Library Book Disussion Group

10:30am–12:00pm

Adult

Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library

Room: SLO Library City Conference Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Books & Reading

Event Details:

The San Luis Obispo Library Book Club is a monthly book group for adults. We read a selection of recent fiction and non-fiction books. Join us the second Tuesday of each month from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm in the Conference Room at the library.

Lavender Farmer

11:00am–12:00pm

School Age

Library Branch: Shandon Library

Age Group: School Age

Program Type: Books & Reading, Science & Nature

Event Details:

A farmer from Hambly Farms will be discussing the properties & benefits of lavender and why/what/how people use it. We'll also talk about growing lavender and how to be successful. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California

The Villages - Oaks Outreach

11:00am–12:00pm

Adult

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Branch Out Mobile Libraries

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Branch Out Mobile Libraries

Lunch at the Library for Kids

11:30am–12:30pm

School Age

Library Branch: Nipomo Library

Room: Nipomo Library Lawn

Age Group: School Age

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Details:

Children ages 18 and under can eat a free lunch and enjoy lawn games on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at the Nipomo Library this summer! No registration is required.

Festival Mozaic Mini-Concert

12:00pm–1:00pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Atascadero Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Art & Culture, Music & Theater

Festival Mozaic Mini-Concert

Festival Mozaic presents a Young Artist Program Mini-Concert featuring cello, violin, and viola. Enjoy a free mini string concert and discussion with four rising musical all-stars from top U.S. music conservatories. All ages welcome.

Learn more about the Young Artist Program.

In partnership with the SLO County Library Foundation.

Brusho Basket Painting

2:00pm–3:30pm

Adult

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Morro Bay Library

Room: Morro Bay Library Program Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Craft & Design

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us at the Morro Bay Library for this summer craft class with instructor Spencer Collins! Students will learn to use "Brusho," a pigmented watercolor powder.

Summer Reading Program: Cartooning with Kane Lynch

2:00pm–4:45pm

School Age, Tween, Teen

Library Branch: Atascadero Library

Room: Atascadero Library Polin Community Room

Age Group: School Age, Tween, Teen

Event Details:

Join cartoonist Kane Lynch (and P-nut the Cartoon Cat) for a comic-making adventure! For ages 10 to 18. De 10 a 18 años.

TLC: Grupos de Conversación en inglés / Weekly English Conversation Group

10:30am–12:00pm

Adult

Library Branch: Oceano Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: TLC

Event Details:

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

This is a friendly, casual environment to:

- Practice speaking English

Booked for Lunch at the Cayucos Library

12:00pm–1:00pm

Adult

Library Branch: Cayucos Library

Room: Cayucos Library Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Books & Reading

Event Details:

We meet at the library at noon on the second Friday of every month. Weather permitting, we gather on our beautiful patio. Please come prepared to tell us about your favorite books read this month. Everyone is welcome.

TMHA Library Outreach Team

1:00pm–2:30pm

Adult

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.

Lavender Farmer

2:00pm–3:00pm

School Age

Library Branch: Atascadero Library

Room: Atascadero Library Polin Community Room

Age Group: School Age

Program Type: Books & Reading, Science & Nature

Event Details:

A farmer from Hambly Farms will be discussing the properties & benefits of lavender and why/what/how people use it. We'll also talk about growing lavender and how to be successful. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California

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