Upcoming Events

Paws to Read / Programa de Lectura con Perros

4:30pm–5:30pm

Children, School Age

Library Branch: Cambria Library

Age Group: Children, School Age

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 Emil or Whisper, certified therapy dogs!

First come first serve. 15-minute sessions.

Lee tu libro favorito a Emil o Whisper, nuestros perros de terapia.

Sit & Stitch: Crochet, Knit, Embroidery Meet Up

4:30pm–5:30pm

Teen, Adult

Library Branch: Shell Beach Library

Age Group: Teen, 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

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 bring your 3D Project on a flash drive.
One print job per person per week.
Please come up to the Children's Area on the 2nd floor of the SLO Library.

Freedom to Read Storytime

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!

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

10:30am–11:00am

Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool

Library Branch: Atascadero Library

Room: Atascadero Library Polin Community Room

Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool

Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning

Event Details:

Join Sally for storytime! We'll read books, sing songs, and have fun!

Ages 5 & under

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.

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

Preschool Storytime/Hora de cuentos bilingüe

11:30am–12:00pm

Children, Preschool

Library Branch: Oceano Library

Age Group: Children, Preschool

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.

Acompañanos para hora de cuentos en español y en inglés, tendrán canciones y bailes.

Kids' Day at the Library- Make Franken-Teddies

2:00pm–4:45pm

School Age, Tween

Library Branch: Nipomo Library

Room: Nipomo Library Community Room

Age Group: School Age, Tween

Program Type: Family Activities, Craft & Design

Event Details:

Kids Day at the Library is a monthly event, with a different program or activity each month.

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

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 bring your 3D Project on a flash drive.
One print job per person per week.
Please come up to the Children's Area on the 2nd floor of the SLO Library.

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.

Acompañanos los Viernes para ver documentales, telenovelas o series de televisión.

Build a Marble Run

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: Family Activities

Event Details:

Come to the library and play with marbles! Build your own creations and have lots of fun.

Ven a la biblioteca y juega con canicas. Crea tus propias creaciones y vente para divertirte.

SLO Library - Teen Advisory Board Meeting

3:30pm–4:30pm

Teen

Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library

Room: SLO Library Teen Area

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Teen Advisory Board

Event Details:

Looking for volunteer or community service hours? Join San Luis Obispo Library's Teen Advisory Board! Participation can be listed on job, scholarship and college applications.

Comix Fair at the SLO Library, 2025.

9:00am–1:00pm

Children, Tween, Teen, Adult, All Ages

Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library

Room: SLO Library Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen, Adult, All Ages

Program Type: Books & Reading, Kids Activities, Family Activities, Art & Culture, Games & Gaming

Event Details:

Join us on Saturday, October 11th for the SLO Library Comix Fair 2025.

This is a free, family-friendly event celebrating comic books!

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 Children's Area

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.

Sensory Playtime

10:00am–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, Family Activities

Event Details:

Let your little ones lead the way in this open-ended playtime! Babies and toddlers can use their five senses to explore our play stations. Parents & caregivers: we also have early literacy tips for you!
For ages 0-5.

Costume Exchange!

10:00am–2:00pm

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

Library Branch: Shandon Library

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

Program Type: Kids Activities, Other

Event Details:

Free,gently used costumes will be available for kids and teens at the library! You don't need to bring a costume to participate! Donations of costumes in good condition will be accepted before the event and on the day of.

Costume Exchange for Kids / Intercambio de Disfraces para Jovenes

10/11/2025 @ 10:00am–10/18/2025 @ 3:30pm

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

Library Branch: Cambria Library

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

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

Costume Exchange at the Cambria Library all week long! Free!

Visit the library and pick out your costume. No donation needed to participate.

Santa Margarita Book Club

10:30am–11:30am

Adult

Library Branch: Santa Margarita Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Books & Reading

Event Details:

Join us on the 2nd Saturday of the month for a celebration of reading and the joy of discussing books with others. The booklist can be found as an attachment in this event.

TLC: Weekly English Conversation Group

10:30am–12:00pm

Adult

Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library

Room: TLC Learning Lab

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:

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3D Printer: Make an appointment

Storytime

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3D Printer: Make an appointment

Storytime