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Mother Goose Is Twice as Loose!

Library’s popular in-person early literacy program adds second class

PASO ROBLES, CA May 8, 2023  Due to popular demand, Mother Goose on the Loose, better known as Baby Story Time, is now offered twice on Thursday mornings: 9:30 am and again at 10:00 am.

Baby Story Time is an early literacy program for ages 0-18 mo...

Dive into Reading this Summer!

Library’s annual Summer Reading Program offers fun and exciting activities for kids

PASO ROBLES, CA –May 22, 2023 What would Summer in the City be without the Library's popular Summer Reading Program? This year's theme is Dive into Reading and what better way to do that than by joining the reading challenge! S...

Summer Teen Volunteer Opportunities Return to Library!

Information session planned for parents and teens

PASO ROBLES, CA –April 27, 2023 The Paso Robles City Library invites area teens entering grades 10, 11, 12 to help with Dive into Reading!—the Library’s summer reading incentive program—one day per week during June ...

Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery

What the octopus can teach us

PASO ROBLES, CA – May 24, 2023 Join the Summer Reading Program ocean-themed discussion on Wednesday, June 21, 6-7 pm in the Library Conference Room of Sy Montgomery’s Soul of an Octopus.

In pursuit of the wild, solitary, predat...

Papier Mâché and Decoupage Fun

Ocean-themed craft kicks off Library’s Dive into Summer program

PASO ROBLES, CA – May 12, 2023 Kick off the Library’s Summer Reading Program—Dive into Summer—with a craft project guaranteed to have you swimming back for more!

June’s adult series craft project is a papier mâché and decoupage bowl similar to the one depi...

Celebrate Día de los Niños/Day of the Child with Bilingual Lotería!

Annual event celebrates children, families, and reading

PASO ROBLES, CA – April 1, 2023  In keeping with its tradition of celebrating the annual Día de los Niños/Day of the Child/Day of the Book event, the City of Paso Robles Community Services Department has partnered ...

Pastels on Display at the Paso Robles City Library

Paso Robles Art Association’s Pastel Guild members to display in May

PASO ROBLES, CA –April 10, 2023 The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to showcase the Paso Robles Art Association’s Pastel Guild during the month of May. Member Shelly Snow states, “We believe that showing in the Paso Roble...

3-D Koi Pond Project

Taking embroidery skills to the next level

PASO ROBLES, CA – March 24, 2023 The Paso Robles City Library’s April Adult Craft project is a three-dimensional embroidered koi pond reminiscent of those found in China and Japan. Embroidery will be applied in layers on tulle fabric a...

Somewhere Sisters by Erika Hayasaki

What does it mean to give a child a good life?

PASO ROBLES, CA – April 19, 2023 Join the Paso Robles City Library’s Book Group on Wednesday, May 17, 6-7 pm in the Library Conference Room for a discussion of Erika Hayasaki’s Somewhere Sisters.

Told from their own perspectives, twin sisters Ha and Leon r...

Linda Trapp to Display in Library in April

Watercolor and giclee on tap

PASO ROBLES, CA –March 10, 2023  In April, Art in the Library will feature the creative expression of artist Linda Abbott Trapp, who has painted the boundary between art and psychology for the past two decades. “I draw on my e...

All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir

Library Book Group discusses Cuesta Book of the Year

PASO ROBLES, CA – March 19, 2023 Be part of this year's Cuesta Book of the Year celebration by joining the Paso Robles City Library’s monthly book group for a conversation about All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir on Wednesday, April 1...

An Evening with Majida Fazel

Cuesta Book of the Year-themed cultural event

PASO ROBLES, CA –March 15, 2023   Enhance your reading of All My Rage, this year's Cuesta Book of the Year selection, by attending the Paso Robles City Library's immersive evening of belly dance and henna art on&nb...

Create Coasters with Gorgeous Geometric Motifs

April craft based on traditional Pakistani tile designs

PASO ROBLES, CA – February 24, 2023 The Paso Robles City Library’s adult craft class’s April project is a set of felt coasters based on traditional Pakistani tile designs. Pakistan is known for its beautiful ceramic tiles wit...

The Pros and Cons of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

City staff to discuss local ordinance and standards

PASO ROBLES, CA –February 8, 2023   The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to host City planning staff on Wednesday, March 8, 5:30-6:30 pm in the Library Conference Room as they present information about the city’s local Acce...

The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post

Cereal company heiress dared to do more

PASO ROBLES, CA – February 15, 2023 Join the discussion of Allison Pataki’s The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post on Wednesday, March 15, 6-7 pm, in the Library Conference Room. 

Marjorie Merriweather Post’s journey ...

Book Publishing Event Coming to Paso Robles City Library

Learn the 1-2-3s of getting published

PASO ROBLES, CA – February 22, 2023 The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to host a special literary event: Book Publishing 1-2-3 with full-time editor and workshop presenter Laurie Gibson. The class will explore ideas to aid in your growth as...

Paso Robles City Library to Showcase Local Watercolorists

Paso Robles Art Association’s Painters Guild to display in March

PASO ROBLES, CA –February 10, 2023 The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to showcase the Paso Robles Art Association’s Painters Guild during the month of March. Working with watercolors, artists Betty Scanlan, Daisy Witcosky, Kay Eic...

Underground Railroad Book Group’s February Title

A powerful meditation on the history we all share

PASO ROBLES, CA – January 23, 2023 On Wednesday, February 22, 6-7 pm in the Library Conference Room, the public is invited to meet and discuss Colson Whitehead’s The Underground Railroad, a chronicle of a young slave's adventures as she makes a desperate ...

Embroider a Spring Sampler

Colorful meadow flora and fauna will brighten the day

PASO ROBLES, CA – January 18, 2023 The Paso Robles City Library’s adult craft class’s March project is a Spring Embroidery Sampler from DMC. Employing traditional stitches used by women beginning in the 19th century, this sam...

Federal and State Tax Assistance Available

IRS-certified volunteers to offer free tax preparation and filing

PASO ROBLES, CA –January 11, 2023 Looking for a particular tax form? The Paso Robles City Library Reference Desk staff can assist with accessing and printing federal and state tax forms. Looking for help preparing or filing your 2022 taxes? AARP...

Passion for Paso Returns with We Olive!

Popular program emphasizes local products

PASO ROBLES, CA –January 8, 2023 The Paso Robles City Library invites the public to learn about all-things-olive on Wednesday, February 8, from 6:00-7:00 pm in the Library Conference Room. Rudi Lasslett, from We Olive, will present an informative and deli...

Library to Reach Out to Homebound Patrons

New service utilizes postal service delivery

PASO ROBLES, CA –January 5, 2023 The Paso Robles City Library announces a new service intended for those unable to leave home to visit the library due to a temporary or permanent health condition.

Library by Mail service will enable homebound cit...

Library’s 2023 Story Times

Stories and crafts for every age group

PASO ROBLES, CA –December 10, 2022  Beginning January 2023, the Paso Robles City Library will offer six Story Times each week:

•    Mondays, 2:30 pm – Grade School Story Time: Animal Tales wi...

Mother Goose Is Loose!

Library’s popular in-person early literacy program returns

PASO ROBLES, CA December 10, 2022   Mother Goose on the Loose, better known as Baby Story Time, is back with Miss Carrie on Thursdays, 10:00 am beginning January 5. 

Baby Story Time is an early literacy program for ages 0-18 months that u...

Felt Appliqué Brooch February’s Adult Craft

Design, sewing, and embroidery techniques for beginning and intermediate crafters

PASO ROBLES, CA – December 19, 2022  Learn a new skill or improve your crafting abilities with the Paso Robles City Library’s monthly craft series! Crafters will enjoy this month’s applique project. Inspired by the quilts used by those traveling ...

Kick Off the New Year with Rules of Civility

1930’s high-society New York topic of discussion

PASO ROBLES, CA – December 10, 2022  Join the Paso Robles City Library’s Book Group discussion of Rules of Civility by Amor Towles on Wednesday, January 18, 6-7 pm in the Library Conference Room. New participants are encouraged to attend...

Start the New Year with Crafting!

January’s craft will help you save your pennies

PASO ROBLES, CA – November 17, 2022  Crafters will enjoy this Felt Coin Purse project – a great tool to meet your New Year’s goal to save your pennies. Designed by Over the River Felt of overtheriverfelt.com, this co...

Van Steenwyk Bequest to Library

Funds to be used to augment book and electronic collections

PASO ROBLES, CA – October 19, 2022 The Paso Robles Library Foundation is pleased to accept a $100,000 donation from the estate of Elizabeth Van Steenwyk, longtime Paso Robles City Library advocate, prolific author, and local businesswoman.

Accord...

Paso Robles City Library Receives Wine Country Alliance Donation

Funds to be used to augment Children’s Library

PASO ROBLES, CA –7 October, 2022  The Paso Robles Library Foundation is pleased to accept a $5,000 donation from the Paso Robles Wine County Alliance Foundation. 

The funds, generated by the organization’s Virtual Wine...

Hurray! Stuffed Animal Sleepover Is Back!

Furry friends invited to end-of-the-year adventure

PASO ROBLES, CA –November 30, 2022  Once again, the Library invites Stuffed Animals to a special sleepover, where they will make new friends, play games, read stories, and get into all sorts of mischief after the Library closes for the ...

Start the New Year with Crafting!

January’s craft will help you save your pennies

PASO ROBLES, CA – November 17, 2022  Crafters will enjoy this Felt Coin Purse project – a great tool to meet your New Year’s goal to save your pennies. Designed by Over the River Felt of overtheriverfelt.com, this co...

Library Book Group Reads The Snow Child

Close out 2022 with a magical debut novel

PASO ROBLES, CA – November 17, 2022 What better way to close out 2022 than by joining the Paso Robles Library Book Group? December’s selected title, Eowyn Ivey’s The Snow Child, will be discussed on Thursday, December 15, 6-7...

Wish You Were Here!

Travel to Northern Italy and Istanbul with Karen and Mike

PASO ROBLES, CA –October 12, 2022  The Paso Robles City Library invites the public to travel through Northern Italy and Istanbul with avid travelers Karen MacLaurin and Mike Cussen on Thursday, November 3, 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Library ...

Alfredo the Magnificent to Astound and Amaze!

Mind-bending fun for the whole family

PASO ROBLES, CA –September 14, 2022  Duffy Hudson and the Paso Robles City Library present Alfredo the Magnificent on Wednesday, October 12, at 4 p.m. in the Library Conference Room. By the end of the show, YOU will be the magician! This interact...

Create a One-of-a-Kind Holiday Wreath

December craft perfect for beginning macramé enthusiasts

PASO ROBLES, CA – October 12, 2022  December’s craft activity is perfect for beginners and those more skilled in knot tying. Using the larks head, double half hitch, and square knots, create a white wreath with red ornaments, ...

Library Book Group’s October Read Is Deliciously Deadly

A fun and frightening debut novel

PASO ROBLES, CA –September 23, 2022  On Thursday, October 20, 6-7 pm, in the Library Conference Room, the public is invited to discuss Oyinkan Braithwaite’s witty debut novel, My Sister the Serial Killer.

Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize...

A Visit from Edgar Allan Poe: In the Shadow of the Raven

Library to host unique one-man theatrical experience

PASO ROBLES, CA –September 14, 2022  On Wednesday, October 12, from 6:00-7:00 pm in the Library Conference Room, the Paso Robles City Library will host a special evening’s entertainment featuring the works and life story of on...

Autumn Pumpkin Banner for Your Fall Décor

November craft combines sewing, embroidery, and felt

PASO ROBLES, CA – September 16, 2022  Crafters will enjoy this November’s three-dimensional felt craft – the perfect Autumn Pumpkin banner to hang on a wall or door for Thanksgiving. Designed by Amy Chappell of amero...

Library Book Group to Read Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel

A novel of art, love, plague, time travel and metaphysics

PASO ROBLES, CA –June 15, 2022   On Thursday, September 15, 6-7 pm, the public is invited to meet in the Library Conference Room to discuss of Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel. 

Best-selling author Mandel returns with...

Destination Spaceport!

Library to host special program on City’s exciting plan for airport’s future

PASO ROBLES, CA –August 10, 2022 On Thursday, September 1, from 6:00-7:00 pm in the Library Conference Room, the Paso Robles City Library will host a joint presentation by Henry Danielson, CISSO Technology Advisor at Cal Poly’s Cybersecurity Institute (CC...

Preschool Story Time & Craft with Miss Melissa is Back!

New day and time for popular children’s program

PASO ROBLES, CA –August 10, 2022  Beginning September 7, the Paso Robles City Library returns to offering weekly in-person Preschool Story Time for ages 3-6 with Youth Services Librarian Melissa Bailey. 

Join Miss Melissa on Wednesdays at...

Black Velveteen Cat “Purrfect” for the Season

Library offers Halloween-themed crafting project for intermediate sewers

PASO ROBLES, CA – August 10, 2022  Intermediate sewing enthusiasts will enjoy October’s black cat craft. While designed as a hand sewing project, it can be completed by machine. Arms and legs will be jointed using heavy duty t...

Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with Cuentos y Crafts with Cristal!

Popular summer bilingual story time and craft experience to continue

PASO ROBLES, CA –August 10, 2022  The special bilingual Story Time and Craft program at the Library Study Center over the summer is back by popular demand!

Beginning Tuesday, September 20, at 4:00 pm, Miss Cristal will engage children with a bilin...

Amazing White Lions on Photographic Display

September’s Art in the Library features rare wild cats of southern Africa

PASO ROBLES, CA  August 10, 2022 On safari in southern Africa in July 2019, Cheryl Strahl and her husband, Richard, were privileged to see rare white lions in the Timbavati Game Reserve. They were told by their professional guides that only three...

Fun New Format for Library’s Adult Crafting Series

Craft ties into September’s space theme

PASO ROBLES, CA – August 10, 2022  Crafters will enjoy this month’s moon phase wall hanging. Perfect for beginning crafters, this simple mirror craft will provide an eye-catching display of the phases of the moon.  

To...

Destination Spaceport!

Library to host special program on City’s exciting plan for airport’s future

PASO ROBLES, CA –August 10, 2022 On Thursday, September 1, from 6:00-7:00 pm in the Library Conference Room, the Paso Robles City Library will host a joint presentation by Henry Danielson, CISSO Technology Advisor at Cal Poly’s Cybersecurity Institute (CC...

Paso Robles Appoints New Community Services Director

Julie Dahlen retiring, Angelica Fortin selected as new director

PASO ROBLES, CA. August 1, 2022 – The City of Paso Robles would like to congratulate Julie Dahlen on retiring after 27 years with the City, and to announce the appointment of Angelica Fortin as the new Director of Community Services for the City.

Julie Dah...

Call for Library Art Display Proposals

Proposals being accepted for next year’s displays

PASO ROBLES, CA –July 18, 2022 The Paso Robles City Library seeks to encourage the artistic and cultural interests of the community by providing space in the Library to display visual and other work. To be considered for display in 2023:

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August Art Display to Feature Loretta Easter

Proposals being accepted for next year’s displays

PASO ROBLES, CA –July 10, 2022 Local photographer Loretta Easter will display her artistic talent the month of August in the Library. Easter began taking photographs while in grammar school and finds beauty in interesting things on the Central C...

The Hearts of Men by Nickolas Butler

An earnest exploration of the best and worst of male behavior

PASO ROBLES, CA –June 15, 2022   On Wednesday, July 13, 6-7 pm, the public is invited to meet in the Library Conference Room to discuss of The Hearts of Men by Nickolas Butler. 

Across three generations and as many wars, this novel explor...

Applique a Felt Mountain Scene

Craft ties into 2022 Summer Reading Program theme

PASO ROBLES, CA – June 10, 2022  Learn a new skill or improve your crafting abilities with the Paso Robles City Library’s online craft series! Register by Friday, July 8 to participate in this Zoom felt applique class on Wedne...

Cuentos y Crafts with Cristal this Summer!

Library to offer special bilingual story time and craft experience for children

PASO ROBLES, CA –June 8, 2022  The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to offer Cuentos and Crafts with Cristal, a special 6-week bilingual Story Time and Craft program on Wednesdays at 1:30 pm at the Library Study Center, located on th...

Embroider a Summer Sampler

Craft ties into 2022 Summer Reading Program theme

PASO ROBLES, CA – July 15, 2022  Beginning and intermediate crafters will enjoy creating this month’s summer-themed embroidery project from DMC. In keeping with our Summer Reading Program theme Read Beyond the Beaten Path, thi...

The Clover Girls by Viola Shipman

Perhaps some friendships aren’t meant to last forever

PASO ROBLES, CA –July 15, 2022   On Wednesday, August 20, 6-7 pm, in the Library Conference Room the public is invited to participate in a discussion of The Clover Girls by Viola Shipman. 

Elizabeth, Veronica, Rachel, and Emily ...

Traveling Lantern Presents Camp Ocean

All (small) hands on deck!

PASO ROBLES, CA –June 15, 2020 Ahoy mateys! On Wednesday, July 13, at 10 am in the Library Conference Room, adventurous children are invited to participate in Traveling Lantern’s Camp Ocean.

Mr. Sharky, the snaggle-toothed camp counselo...

Sylvia Hambly presents Na Mele O Ke Kai at the Library

Experience storytelling through dance, music, and song

PASO ROBLES, CA –May 22, 2020 On Wednesday, June 22, 10 am in the Library Conference Room, join Sylvia Hambly and the dancers of Halau Hula Na Mele o ke Kai and explore the art of hula!

Hula dancing is a complex art form and there are ma...