See & Do
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Summer at the Library:
We're SLO Curious!
through August 9
Borrow books you love, track  your reading for prizes, and see something cool, curious, or just plain weird! 
 
SAVE THE DATE: BACK-TO-SCHOOL EXTRAVAGANZA!
Saturday, August 9, 10-2
Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center
Bring the whole family to enjoy Mad Science, Taiko Drumming, Touch-a-Truck, and more at Cuesta's beautiful San Luis Obispo campus! See the schedule.
 
Featured 
SLO Many Questions...About the Pismo Preserve!
Learn about about one of the jewels of the Central Coast, The Pismo Preserve, from local author Chris Strodder and The Land Conservancy of SLO County. 
 
See locations and times.
 
Festival Mozaic Mini-Concert
Thursday, July 10
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Nipomo Library
 
Thursday, July 10
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Atascadero Library
 
Friday, July 11
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Morro Bay Library
Enjoy a free mini string concert featuring cello, violin, and viola and discussion with four rising musical all-stars from top U.S. music conservatories.
 
Happy Gilmore at Dairy Creek Golf Course
Saturday, July 12
5:00 pm & 8:00 pm
Dairy Creek Golf Course
Join us for an outdoor screening of "Happy Gilmore" at Dairy Creek Golf Course. Two shows at 5pm and 8pm! PG-13. This free event benefits CASA SLO County.
 
 
Teen Summer Reading: Books, Board Games, Beverages
Saturday, July 12
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Los Osos Library
Come enjoy a beverage, revamp your personal library with our book swap, and play a fun board game!
 
 
With Your Library Card
Free & Discounted
Museum Passes
Visit museums and other cultural attractions in SLO County and the Bay Area with our Discover & Go program. Sign in with your library card, search dates and venues, and download your passes.
 
SLO MakerSpace Library Hours
Spark your curiosity this summer with an orientation to welding, ceramics, sewing, and more! Or borrow tools for your next project. Free with your library card during special library hours. No experience necessary. Learn more at MakerSpace.org.
 
Adults
Let's Talk!
Wednesday, July 16
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Los Osos Library
Join us as we discuss and view a TED Talk about mathemagician Arthur Benjamin and how he solves mental equations and guesses birthdays!
 
Jigsaw Puzzle Day
Thursday, July 17
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Morro Bay Library
Spend a relaxing afternoon putting together puzzles!
 
Crafting with Clay
Saturday, July 19
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Santa Margarita Library
Join us for a fun craft working with oven-bake clay! 
 
Kids & Families
Free Lunches and Activities
for Kids & Teens 
Kids (age 0-18) can enjoy a free lunch, PLUS a fun activity! At various libraries.
 
Lavender Farmer
Wednesday, July 9
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
San Miguel Park
 
Thursday, July 10
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Shandon Library
 
Friday, July 11
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Atascadero Library
Join us as a farmer from Hambly Farms discusses the properties & benefits of lavender and why/what/how people use it. We'll also talk about growing lavender and how to be successful.
 
Star Wars Party
Friday, July 11
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Los Osos Library
May the force be with you! Join us for an afternoon of trivia, crafts, games and more. Star Wars costumes and t-shirts are encouraged! 
 
Owl Pellet Dissection at Cambria Library
Tuesday, July 15
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Cambria Library
Dissect your very own owl pellet and learn to identify the bones and other undigestible remains of prey!
 
Pokémon Party
Wednesday, July 23
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Morro Bay Library
Drop in for Pokemon themed crafts and games! Design your own Pokémon card, bring your cards to trade, play trivia to win prizes, and more.
 
Find more events at SLOLibrary.org