See & Do
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Mother's Day Crafts/ Manualidades
Wednesday, May 7
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Oceano Library
Bring your imagination and come make unique Mother's Day flower bouquets and cards!
 
Games Under the Sea
Wednesday, May 14
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Morro Bay Library
Celebrate the natural world with ocean themed games and crafts! Win small prizes playing loteria del mar, learn about seashore creatures with a matching game, choose an adorable or fearsome sea creature to color, and more.
 
Games on the Patio
Wednesday, May 21
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Morro Bay Library
 
Games on the Lawn
Friday, May 23
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Los Osos Library
Come play giant Jenga, jumbo Connect Four, ring toss and cornhole
 
SLO Symphony Instrument Petting Zoo
Coming to a Library near you!
Kids, teens, and adults are invited to play a variety of instruments from the San Luis Obispo Symphony petting zoo menagerie!
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.
 
Adults
Oaks & Acorns as a Staple Food
Saturday, May 3
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Oceano Library
Join us to learn about the mighty oak and how the acorn is used in cuisine and culture!
 
Hydrology & Land Use Change
Friday, May 9
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Shell Beach Library
 
Saturday, May 17
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Nipomo Library
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!
 
Electrify Your Life
Saturday, May 10
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Nipomo Library
Come learn about resources to "electrify your life" by talking to vendors and neighbors about transitioning to clean energy with SLO County Citizens' Climate Education! 
Crafting with Melinda Forbes
Saturday, May 17
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Santa Margarita
Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting with Melinda Forbes!
 
 
Kids & Families
Lawn Games
Saturday, May 3
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Nipomo Library
Come have fun with us on the back lawn with giant outdoor games like Jenga, Connect Four and Twister Hoopla!
 
Origami Art Party
Wednesday, May 7
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Morro Bay Library
 
Friday, May 9
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Los Osos Library
Come make origami with Librarian Emily at our monthly art party! We'll have supplies and directions to help you figure out the folding!
 
Mother's Day Craftathon
Saturday, May 10
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
San Luis Obispo Library
Come try out a variety of crafting stations with your family including button making, tissue paper flowers, Mother's Day card decorating, glass lantern decoration, and more!
 
HexBugs
Friday, May 16
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Los Osos Library
Create mazes for these motorized bugs, race them and more!
 
Summer at the Library:
We're SLO Curious!
June 7 – August 9, 2025
Calling all curious quails: The Summer Reading Challenge and fun summer activities are coming to all 14 of our libraries! Borrow books you love, track  your reading for prizes, and see something cool, curious, or just plain weird! Stay tuned for more information.
 
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.
Find more events at SLOLibrary.org