Take the Bike Pump Track Survey

PASO ROBLES, CA, August 20, 2021 – The City of Paso Robles has engaged the services California Skateparks to design a new bicycle pump track and is seeking community input from future users of the track on what design features they might...

Mayor's Messages

Most recent: 8/6/2021 Q&A with Dr. Greg Ellison on the COVID-19 Vaccine (YouTube)

Salinas Riverbed Update

June 25, 2020 Mayor Steve Martin held a press conference alongside Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham, and Supervisors John Peschong and Debbie Arnold.&...

La Biblioteca Invita al Público a Participar en el Desarrollo de Su Futuro

PASO ROBLES, CA – 17 de septiembre de 2021 La Biblioteca de la Ciudad de Paso Robles, junto con el Centro para la Efectividad Organizacional, invita al público a participar en el proceso de planificación estratégico de la Biblioteca para identificar y abo...

Paso Robles Recibe Subvención para Innovación Rural

PASO ROBLES, CA, 3 de septiembre del 2021 – La Ciudad de Paso Robles en asociación con la Asociación Hispana de Negocios ha sido seleccionada entre 40 comunidades a nivel nacional para recibir participación total...

Taller de Compromiso Público para Crear el Futuro de los Servicios Recreativos

Taller de Compromiso Público para Crear el Futuro de los Servicios Recreativos.Miércoles, agosto 18, 20201, 5pm – 7pm.Cámara del Consejo de la Ciudad de Paso Robles, 1000 Spring Street.

¡Nosotros estamos...

Paso Robles comienza el proceso de redistribución de distritos

PASO ROBLES, CA, 30 de julio de 2021 – La Ciudad de Paso Robles considerará posibles cambios en sus cuatro distritos electorales del concejo municipal antes de las elecciones de 2022 y está pidiendo la opinión de los residentes. El proceso incluirá cuatro...

El Día del Niño se Convierte en una Semana de Celebración

PASO ROBLES, CA - 1 de abril de 2021  De acuerdo con su tradición de celebrar el evento anual el Día del Niño /Día del Libro, la Biblioteca de Paso Robles invita a las familias a pasar por uno de los pa...

Paso Robles lanza programa de reembolso de propano para empresas locales

El Ayuntamiento de Paso Robles asignó $100,000 para la compra de propano como parte del Programa de Recuperación para ayudar a las empresas locales a proporcionar espacios públicos al aire libre, sujeto a las ór...

Paso Robles se prepara para las tormentas entrantes

PASO ROBLES, CA, 26 de enero de 2021- Una serie de tormentas invernales se dirige hacia el condado de San Luis Obispo y se espera que Paso Robles reciba hasta 9-12 pulgadas de lluvia esta semana si la tormenta permanece en su curso actual. Actualmente, se...

Paso Robles lanza un programa de incentivos para apoyar a las empresas locales

PASO ROBLES, CA, 15 de enero de 2021 -- Con muchas empresas locales obligadas a cerrar o a limitar las actividades durante la orden regional de permanecer en casa del estado, la ciudad de Paso Robles continúa encontrando formas de ayudar a apoy...

Paso Robles ahora utiliza los servicios de traducción

PASO ROBLES, CA, enero 12, 2021 – La ciudad de Paso Robles anuncio que comenzará a utilizar un nuevo servicio de traducción para ayudar a las personas que llaman más rápidamente. El servicio permite al...

Escuelas K-12 Pueden Reabrir Para Instrucción En Persona Modificada En El Condado De SLO

San Luis Obispo, CA — La Dra. Penny Borenstein, Oficial de Salud del Condado, afirmó que a partir de hoy, 6 de octubre, las escuelas K-12 del Condado de San Luis Obispo tienen la opción de reabrir para la instrucci&oacu...

Servicio Rápido para niños en el Centro de Estudio de la Biblioteca La instalación se reabre para

PASO ROBLES, CA – 1 de octubre de 2020 La Biblioteca de la Ciudad de Paso Robles se complace en anunciar la reapertura del Centro de Estudio para el Servicio Rápido “Grab-and-Go” para niños a partir del 7 de octubre de 2020.

Ubicado en 3600 Oak St., Ste. #...

Paso Robles Airport Commission Seeking New Members

PASO ROBLES, CA – The City of Paso Robles is seeking applicants for openings on the Airport Commission. The City will accept applications until 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 15, 2021. 

The Commission serves at the pleasure of the City Counci...

City of Paso Robles Receives Chamber Endorsement for Spaceport Concept

A number of companies involved in the space technology sector have been in contact with the City regarding the Spaceport project and the City is actively researching the potential opportunities of the space tech economy.

PASO ROBLES, CA. September 14, 2021 - President and CEO of the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce, Gina Fitzpatrick, presented a Letter of Support to City of Paso Robles Mayor Steve Martin on behalf of the Chamber Board of Directors in support of the City&am...

Paso Robles Fire - Responds to Multiple Fires

On Friday September 10, Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services responded to multiple fires within the City of Paso Robles.

The first fire was reported at 3:15 p.m. as a possible structure fire in the 1600 block of Via Rosa. Upon arrival responding units found a fence and pool equipment on fire due to an electrical malfunction of the pool equipment. The fire melted the side of...

Paso Robles Receives Rural Innovation Grant

Partnering with Hispanic Business Association and Sandbox Paso to create tech jobs

PASO ROBLES, CA, September 10, 2021 – The City of Paso Robles in partnership with the Hispanic Business Association has been selected from among 40 communities nationwide to receive fully-funded participation in the Rural Innovation Initiative f...

Message from Paso Robles Fire Chief Regarding COVID-19

PASO ROBLES, CA, September 3, 2021 – The Paso Robles Chief of Fire and Emergency Services, Jonathan Stornetta is urging all Paso Robles community members to consider immediately vaccinating against COVID-19.  The recent spike in severe ...

City of Paso Robles Announces New Concession Services at Barney Schwartz Park

Reservable Mobile Food Vendor Spaces and New Concessionaire Program to Benefit Nonprofit Groups

PASO ROBLES, CA - The City of Paso Robles is rolling-out a new plan for concession service at Barney Schwartz Park (2970 Union Road) including a dedicated area for mobile food service vendors and a concessionaire program designed to benefit nonprofit comm...

Paso Robles Breaks Ground on New Public Safety Facility

Fire Station 3 will be located on Union Road near Ardmore

PASO ROBLES, CA, September 3, 2021 – The City of Paso Robles held a groundbreaking ceremony this morning to celebrate the beginning of construction of a new public safety facility located at 2924 Union Road. Once complete, the facility will house Fire Sta...

Mayor Martin Visits the Miniature World of Space Tech

Conversations continue with a wide range of companies from the numerous sectors of the space industry who have expressed early interest in a potential Paso Robles Spaceport.

On August 3rd, the Paso Robles City Council unanimously voted to submit pre-application information to the FAA for a Spaceport license for the Paso Robles Airport and to continue evaluating the Spaceport license opportunity with the Airport Commission.&am...

National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month, a time to focus on getting ready for emergencies and disasters

Paso Robles, CA – August 31, 2021.  September is National Preparedness Month, a time to focus on getting ready for emergencies and disasters.  Disasters frequently strike in the U. S. – wildfires, hurricanes, tornados...

Virtual Public Meeting on Centennial Creek Improvement Project

Project will improve stream function and value

PASO ROBLES, CA, August 26, 2021– The City of Paso Robles, in partnership with CalTrans and the Upper Salinas-Las Tablas Resource Conservation District (USLTRCD), is planning improvements to Centennial Creek in Paso Robles and is looking for pub...

Paso Robles Moving Back to Virtual Public Meetings

In response to the recent spike of COVID-19 cases in Paso Robles and SLO County, the City of Paso Robles is opting to move back to virtual public meetings.

PASO ROBLES, CA – August 23, 2021. In response to the recent spike of COVID-19 cases in Paso Robles and SLO County, the City of Paso Robles is opting to move back to virtual public meetings. 

Effective immediately, City Council and Plann...

Paso Robles Hires Olympic Skatepark Firm to Design Bike Pump Track

City is seeking community input on design features

PASO ROBLES, CA, August 20, 2021 – The City of Paso Robles has engaged the services California Skateparks to design a new bicycle pump track and is seeking community input from future users of the track on what design features they might...

The First Tract Homes Since 2007 Under Construction in Paso Robles

The First Tract Homes Since 2007 Under Construction in Paso Robles at The Vintages at River Oaks

55+ housing community has broken ground

PASO ROBLES, CA, August 17, 2021 – The first tract homes in Paso Robles to be built since the 2007 recession began are under construction now in a community called The Vintage at River Oaks. The tract is located near the River Oaks Hot Springs a...

Paso Robles Appoints New City Manager

The Paso Robles City Council is pleased to announce that a conditional offer of employment for the position of City Manager has been made to Ty Lewis, the current Paso Robles Police Chief.  The appointment is formally scheduled to occur at the ne...

Community Emergency Response Training Available

Next session begins October 20

PASO ROBLES, CA – In the event of a large-scale disaster, such as a wildfire, earthquake, or flood, the fire department, law enforcement, and emergency medical services will immediately respond.  However, it is likely that they will be ...

Paso Robles Beginning Redistricting Process

Public input requested at August 3, 2021 meeting

PASO ROBLES, CA, July 29, 2021 – The City of Paso Robles will be considering possible changes to its four City Council election districts in advance of the 2022 election and is asking for resident input. The process will include four public hearings betwe...

Change in Public Meeting Format

The City of Paso Robles is encouraging residents to take adequate safety precautions in the wake of increasing COVID-19 cases in San Luis Obispo County. In an effort to remain vigilant against COVID-19 variants, the City of Paso Robles is taking every opp...

Senator John Laird Visits Paso Robles

Meets with City leaders and community stakeholders

PASO ROBLES, CA, July 26, 2021 – Representatives of the City of Paso Robles hosted Senator John Laird and his District Representative for SLO County, Clint Weirick, on Thursday, July 22 for a short presentation by the City that was followed by a...

Paso Robles Addresses Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Homelessness Issues

Including statistical data, legal considerations, riverbed issues, local resources

PASO ROBLES, CA, June 22, 2021 – Due to an increase in requests for information about legal and safety issues surrounding homeless residents and riverbed clearing, the City of Paso Robles has compiled answers to frequently asked questions surrou...

Paso Robles Meetings Returning to In-Person in July

Additional virtual engagement options remain; some masking required

PASO ROBLES, CA, June 21, 2021 – With the reopening of California and removal of meeting capacity restrictions, the City of Paso Robles will return to in-person meetings for its City Council, Planning Commission and advisory bodies beginning Jul...

City Council to hold EIR Scoping Meeting for The Landing Paso Robles

PASO ROBLES, CA, June 10, 2021– The public is encouraged to participate in the June 15, 2021 City Council teleconference-only scoping meeting for the Environmental Impact Report for the proposed reuse of the Estrella Youth Correctional Facility ...

City of Paso Robles Short-Term Rental Permits Reach Capacity

The City has limited the number of non-hosted short term rental permits to 325.

PASO ROBLES, CA, May 24, 2021– The Paso Robles Community Development Department recently accepted the 325^th application for a non-hosted short-term rental permit, which was the maximum number approved by the City Council in 2019.  

Pleas...

Summer Pool Care in Paso Robles

Summer is Almost Here and It’s Pool Time!!

Hot summer days are here, and the pool is calling your name. Although you may be ready to grab a float and jump in, you should first check the condition of your pool for holes in the liner, missing tiles, or other...

Unaccompanied Minors at Camp Roberts

UPDATE: June 3, 2021

The federal government’s plans to house unaccompanied migrant children from the United States-Mexico border at Camp Roberts have been placed on hold “indefinitely,” according to Rep. Salud Carbajal&rsq...

Mayor Reports on Plans to House Migrant Children at Camp Roberts

(PASO ROBLES CA) The City of Paso Robles has been notified of the potential to re-locate migrant children from California’s southern border to shelter facilities at Camp Roberts, north of the city, according to Paso Robles Mayor Steve Martin.

“In a teleconference meeting with federal officials recently we were told as many as 5,000 unaccompanied migrant children could be processed at Camp Roberts,” said Martin. “I expressed concerns about the impacts on local traf...

Grazing Salinas River

The City of Paso Robles will begin grazing the primary firebreaks within the Salinas River on Monday May 3, 2021. The size and complexity of the project will require 300-500 goats per day.

PASO ROBLES, CA – City of Paso Robles will begin grazing the primary firebreaks within the Salinas River on Monday May 3, 2021. The City’s Vegetation Management Plan identifies grazing as an approved method to reduce hazardous fuels. H...

Paso Robles Downtown Parking Expanded Hours

The City of Paso Robles is expanding the hours of paid parking in downtown Paso Robles to 7 days a week from 9 AM to 8 PM.

PASO ROBLES, CA – May 1, 2021 - The City of Paso Robles is expanding the hours of paid parking in downtown Paso Robles. Currently paid parking hours are Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM. Starting May 1^st, paid parking hours will be 7 days a we...

UPCOMING FIRE SEASON

With the lack of seasonal rain this year, it is especially important that property owners reduce hazardous vegetation as soon as possible. Please clear all combustible vegetation, including dead leaves, weeds, brush, and tree limbs no later than May 1.

PASO ROBLES, CA – To prepare for the upcoming fire season, Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services would like to remind residents and property owners about the City’s weed abatement program. This program is designed to keep the City fi...

Paso Robles Extends Local Business Incentive Program Until June 15th

PASO ROBLES, CA, April 14, 2021 -- The City of Paso Robles' "Keep It Local" gift card program is now scheduled to continue until June 15, 2021, to coincide with the potential re-opening of the state’s economy, as annou...

City Receives Grant for Crosswalk Upgrades at Appaloosa and Niblick

The City of Paso Robles was awarded a Highway Safety Improvement Grant for crosswalk upgrades at Appaloosa Drive and Niblick Road.

PASO ROBLES, CA - The City of Paso Robles was awarded a Highway Safety Improvement Grant, on March 31, for crosswalk upgrades at Appaloosa Drive and Niblick Road. The grant will pay for push button flashing lighting, extension and widening of the median t...

Paso Robles Downtown Senior Parking Permits Now Available

The City of Paso Robles is launching an annual Senior Downtown Parking Permit. Seniors 65 and older can purchase a permit for $5 per year. Permits are valid from April 1st – March 31st. With the Senior Permit, seniors can park in any paid parkin...

Council Appoints Interim City Manager While Permanent Search Continues

Public invited to COVID-safe send off for Tom Frutchey

PASO ROBLES, CA, March 18, 2021 – The City Council has appointed Greg Carpenter as Interim City Manager, effective April 19th. He will serve in this role for at least a few months while the City Council continues the search for a permanent City ...

Paso Robles City Council Sets Goals for 2021-2022

Public workshop and surveys helped develop community vision and Council goals

PASO ROBLES, CA, February 23, 2021 – The Paso Robles City Council held a community visioning and goal-setting workshop on February 20, in preparation for setting budget priorities for the next fiscal budget and to get a feel for what residents w...

Paso Robles City Council Holding Goal Setting Workshop on 2/20

Seeking resident input on 2021-2022 goals and budget priorities

PASO ROBLES, CA, February 18, 2021 – The Paso Robles City Council is seeking community participation in its visioning and goal-setting workshop, which will be held on Saturday, February 20.  The purpose of the workshop is to set budget ...

Paso Robles Providing Propane Assistance to Local Businesses

PASO ROBLES, CA, January 26, 2021 – Paso Robles City Council has allocated $100,000 towards the purchase of propane as part of its COVID-19 Economic Recovery Program to assist local businesses and the residents they employ. 

Similar to t...

Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services Releases Annual Report

PASO ROBLES, CA, January 26, 2021 – City of Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services recently completed its Annual Report for 2020 and is making the results available to the public.

The report outlines the department’s ...

Paso Robles Prepares for Incoming Storms

Road closures, temporary parklet modifications, riverbed outreach

PASO ROBLES, CA, January 25, 2021– A series of winter storms is heading toward San Luis Obispo County and Paso Robles is expected to receive up to 9-12 inches of rain this week if the storm stays on its current course. The heaviest rainfall is c...

Incoming Storms and Flood Safety

Rainfall amounts from anticipated winter storms could be significant, which may potentially cause local flooding. City Staff has taken preemptive measures to mitigate and/or reduce the flooding potential where possible (i.e., drain cleaning, etc.) The Cit...

Paso Robles Incentive Program to Support Local Business is Underway

PASO ROBLES, CA, January 22, 2021 -- The City of Paso Robles' "Keep It Local" gift card program is now in full swing! Over 50 local businesses are participating in the campaign offering 20% discounts on full-v...

Paso Robles Upcoming Street Maintenance Work 2021

Paso Robles, CA, January 21, 2021 -- The City of Paso Robles has scheduled its street maintenance repairs for 2021, using funds from the existing Supplemental Sales Tax passed in 2012.

Construction is set to begin this summer and to be completed by the end...

Paso Robles Launches Incentive Program to Support Local Business

Designed to generate sales revenue while saving customers money

PASO ROBLES, CA, January 12, 2021 -- With many local businesses forced to shut down or limit activities during the state’s Regional Stay at Home order, the City of Paso Robles continues to find ways to help support local businesses and residents. To that ...

Paso Robles Now Using Translation Services

All residents can now get their questions answered more quickly

PASO ROBLES, CA, January 12, 2021 – The City of Paso Robles has announced it will begin using a new translation service to help callers more quickly. The service allows City staff to easily connect to a third-party translation service via a conf...

Paso Robles Planning Commission Seeking Volunteers

The City of Paso Robles is now accepting applications for appointment to the Planning Commission. Appointments will be for 3-year terms expiring February 28, 2024.

The City of Paso Robles is now accepting applications for appointment to the Planning Commission. Appointments will be for 3-year terms expiring February 28, 2024. Commissioners can expect to dedicate 15 - 20 hours each month to meetings, subcommittee mee...

Paso Robles Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Seeking New Members

The City of Paso Robles is now accepting applications for appointments to fill one vacancy for a Board of Commissioner and one Tenant Board of Commissioner on the Paso Robles Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.

The City of Paso Robles is now accepting applications for appointments to fill one vacancy for a Board of Commissioner and one Tenant Board of Commissioner on the Paso Robles Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.

The Paso Robles Housing Authority Board...

Información de distribución comunitaria de alimentos para Paso Robles

PASO ROBLES, CA, 16 de diciembre de 2020 – El Distrito Escolar de la Unión Conjunta Paso Robles (PRJUSD) anunció ayer que no proporcionará comidas a los estudiantes durante las vacaciones de invierno de tres sema...

Community Food Distribution Information for Paso Robles

PASO ROBLES, CA, December 16, 2020 – The Paso Robles Joint Union School District announced yesterday that it will not be providing meals to students during the three-week winter break.

The City of Paso Robles has compiled Food Resource informatio...

Council Provides Direction Regarding Public Health Orders

While Council Supports Purple Tier for Paso, State and County Retain Public Health Oversight

PASO ROBLES, CA, December 11, 2020 - Last night, the City Council held a special meeting, in light of the state’s recent decision to issue a stay-at-home order for San Luis Obispo County.  After extensive public input and discussion, th...

Paso Robles Housing Element Being Updated

The City Council will be holding a public hearing on December 1, 2020

PASO ROBLES, CA, November 23, 2020 – The City of Paso Robles is updating its Housing Element, a required Element of the General Plan that includes goals and objectives to achieve housing for all economic segments of the community, including affo...

Pending Winter Storms and Flood Preparedness

Rainfall amounts from anticipated winter storms could be significant, which may potentially cause local flooding. City Staff has taken preemptive measures to mitigate and/or reduce the flooding potential where possible (i.e., drain cleaning, etc.) The Cit...

Paso Robles Housing Element Being Updated

Planning Commission Holding Public Hearing on November 10

PASO ROBLES, CA, November 5, 2020 – The City of Paso Robles is updating its Housing Element, a required Element of the General Plan that includes goals and objectives to achieve housing for all economic segments of the community, including affor...

Paso Robles Unveils its Wildfire Preparedness Plan

Encourages all residents to make a plan

PASO ROBLES, CA, October 12, 2020 – Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services would like to remind all residents about the importance of being prepared in the event of a wildfire. To better our assist our community in being prepared, we created th...

City Streets Repair and Maintenance Update

Pavement condition rating received

PASO ROBLES, CA, October 9, 2020 – The City of Paso Robles Public Works Department received an update on the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) rating for city streets. PCI is the commonly accepted system for assessing the overall condition of stree...

Local Businesses “Paying it Forward”

Ask that their small business grants be given to those who need them more

PASO ROBLES, CA, October 6, 2020 - In August 2020, the City of Paso Robles launched a COVID-19 Small Business Grant Program utilizing $200,000 in federal CARES Act funds to provide one-time grant funding for small businesses in Paso Robles. 

The p...

K-12 Schools Can Reopen for Modified In-Person Instruction in SLO County

Starting today, October 6, San Luis Obispo County’s K-12 schools have the option to reopen for modified in-person instruction.

San Luis Obispo, CA — County Health Officer Dr. Penny Borenstein affirmed that starting today, October 6, San Luis Obispo County’s K-12 schools have the option to reopen for modified in-person instruction according to the criteria list...

Paso Robles Receives a “C–" Rating for Public Fire Protection Capabilities

Resident insurance premiums could be impacted

PASO ROBLES, CA, September 24, 2020 – City of Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services (PRFES) recently received the results of an insurance evaluation conducted by the Insurance Services Office (ISO), an independent organization that serves insu...

Voter Service Centers and Ballot Drop Boxes in Paso Robles

There will not be traditional polling places but there will be 23 Voter Service Centers open around the county for 4 days between October 31- November 3 for in-person voting.

PASO ROBLES, CA, September 22, 2020 – For the November 3, 2020 election, every registered voter will automatically receive a ballot in the mail. Voters may also choose instead to vote in person. In-person voting begins on October 5, 2020 and con...

Safe Temporary Camping Area Established for the Homeless in Paso Robles

City, ECHO and Paso Cares collaborating

PASO ROBLES, CA, August 6, 2020 – In order to respond to high fire risk conditions and to follow guidance for providing shelter to those experiencing homelessness during the pandemic, the City is providing an emergency, temporary camping area wi...

Library Invites Public to Participate in Developing Its Future

Community-wide survey first step in strategic planning process

PASO ROBLES, CA – September 17, 2021 The Paso Robles City Library, together with the Centre for Organizational Effectiveness, invites the public to participate in the Library’s strategic planning process to identify and address the community’s current and...

Call for Art Display Proposals at the Paso Robles City Library

Proposals for 2022 now being accepted

PASO ROBLES, CA – September 13, 2021 The Paso Robles City Library encourages the artistic and cultural interests of the community by providing space in the Library to display visual art and other exhibits of interest to the pub...

Library Adds Chromebooks to Its Collection

Laptops to help bridge the digital divide

PASO ROBLES, CA – September 3, 2021 The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to announce the addition of ten Google Chromebooks to its collections.

Chromebooks are simple laptops that run on Google’s Chrome operating system. Patrons with a Google a...

Library Book Group Reads Mexican Gothic

Title reflects October’s theme “A Good Scare”

PASO ROBLES, CA –September 3, 2021 Join the Library Book Group’s Zoom discussion of Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia on Thursday, October 21, 2021, 6:00-7:00 pm.

After receiving a frantic letter from her cousin begging for someone...

Día de los Muertos Felt Calacas Craft Event

Popular seasonal skeletons are sure to delight

PASO ROBLES, CA – September 3, 2021 Learn a new skill or improve your crafting abilities with the Paso Robles City Library’s monthly craft series! In keeping with the October theme of “A Good Scare,” using simple su...

Keep Children Engaged with Story Times and Crafts

City Library offers weekly programs for every age

PASO ROBLES, CA –August 13, 2021 The Paso Robles City Library continues to offer its popular Story Times and craft activities for children of all ages in both virtual and in-person formats.

Preschool Story Time for ages 3-6, every Monday at 10:00...

REVISED: September Book Group Discussion

Learning to Speak Southern to be September’s title

UPDATE: This Book Group Meeting will take place virtually via Zoom. Due to increasing rates of local COVID cases, the library wants to prevent program attendees from possible exposure. You will receive a link to our Zoom meeting shortly before we meet at ...

REVISED: Popular Adult Crafting Class

Crafting instructions to be face-to-face beginning September

UPDATE: This Craft Meetup will take place virtually via Zoom. Due to increasing rates of local COVID cases, the library wants to prevent program attendees from possible exposure. You will receive an email link with information about picking up your kit an...

Library Moves Towards Full Service with Fresh New Furnishings

New furnishings in adult and children’s areas add to safety and enjoyment

PASO ROBLES, CA – June 21, 2021 The Paso Robles City Library invites the public to check out its fresh new look. Thanks to generous funding from the Paso Robles Library Foundation, new tables throughout the library now offer be...

African Bead Wrapped Bracelet Craft Class

Deadline to register for popular adult crafting class August 13

PASO ROBLES, CA – July 1, 2021  Learn a new skill or improve your crafting abilities with the Paso Robles City Library’s online craft series! 

Intermediate crafters will enjoy the challenge of creating this month&r...

Library Book Group Wraps Up Summer Reading in Africa

Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie August title

PASO ROBLES, CA –July 1, 2021  Join the Library Book Group’s Zoom discussion of Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, 7:00-8:00 pm and wrap up this summer’s exploration of foreign literature.

Fifteen-y...

Color Your World with Wind Chimes

Craft kits available for popular Try It! Tuesdays program

PASO ROBLES, CA – July 1, 2021  Wrap up this summer’s special Try It! Tuesdays maker classes with some colorful wind chimes. Kits containing everything needed to participate will be available to pick up starting Wednesday, Aug...

Turtle Dance! A Music, Bubble and Comedy Show

LIVE sensory/autism-friendly show for families

PASO ROBLES, CA – July 1, 2021 On Thursday, August 5 at 11:00 am, enjoy a special inclusive, neurodiverse event for children and teens of all abilities. Families will dance, sing along, and hear stories and songs about autism advocates ...

Make a No-Sew Fleece Pillow

Craft kits available for popular Try It! Tuesdays program

PASO ROBLES, CA – July 1, 2021  The Library’s revamped Try It! Tuesdays maker class continues with Grab & Go kits containing everything needed to participate. Then tune in to Facebook on Tuesdays at 4 pm to Try It! with Mi...

VROOM! Build a Wood Derby Race Car

Craft kits available for popular Try It! Tuesdays program

PASO ROBLES, CA – June 1, 2021  The Library’s revamped Try It! Tuesdays maker class continues with Grab & Go kits containing everything needed to participate. Then tune in to Facebook on Tuesdays at 4 pm to Try It! with Mi...

Stitch up a Dinosaur Pet

Craft kits available for popular Try It! Tuesdays program

PASO ROBLES, CA – June 1, 2021  The Library’s revamped Try It! Tuesdays maker class continues with Grab & Go kits containing everything needed to participate. Then tune in to Facebook on Tuesdays at 4 pm to Try It! with Mi...

Colorful Bouncy Ball Kits

Craft kits available for popular Try It! Tuesdays program

PASO ROBLES, CA – June 1, 2021  The Library’s revamped Try It! Tuesdays maker class continues with Grab & Go kits containing everything needed to participate. Then tune in to Facebook on Tuesdays at 4 pm to Try It! with Mi...

Virtual Paint Party Just for Children

Painting kits available in advance of program

PASO ROBLES, CA – June 1, 2021  Register to reserve your seat in a virtual paint party just for children! Once registered, stop by the library to pick up your painting kit, containing everything you will need to join Miss Melissa on Thu...

Traveling Lantern Theater Company Offers Second Virtual Performance

Summer Reading Program event accessible for week

PASO ROBLES, CA –June 1, 2021 The Paso Robles City Library invites all children to enjoy a second Traveling Lantern Theater Company virtual theater performance. The Caterpillar Hunter will be accessible any time during the week of Sunday, July 1...

Virtual Paint Party Just for Teens

Painting kits available in advance of program

PASO ROBLES, CA – June 1, 2021  Register to reserve your seat in the Library’s virtual paint party just for teens! Once registered, stop by the library to pick up a painting kit containing everything needed to join Miss Meliss...

Make a Foam Bead Slime Kit

Craft kits available for popular Try It! Tuesdays program

PASO ROBLES, CA – June 1, 2021  The Library’s revamped Try It! Tuesdays maker class continues with Grab & Go kits containing everything needed to participate. Then tune in to Facebook on Tuesdays at 4 pm to Try It! with Mi...

Shadow Factory

Shadow puppetry workshop accessible all month

PASO ROBLES, CA – June 1, 2021 Shadow School is a cross-curricular virtual puppetry program designed for elementary-aged audiences. It features a series of three engaging, self-paced online workshops that cover the science of shadows, poetry wri...

Traveling Lantern Theater Company Offers Virtual Performance

Summer Reading Program event accessible for week

PASO ROBLES, CA –May 10, 2021 The Paso Robles City Library invites all children to enjoy the Traveling Lantern Theater Company’s virtual theater performance of The Rainbow Lizard any time during the week of Sunday, June 20.

Pablo Del Pe...

Reading Rocks! A Music, Bubble and Comedy Show

LIVE sensory/autism-friendly show encourages reading

PASO ROBLES, CA – May 11, 2021 Color Your World with a LIVE high-energy music and comedy show for all ages on Thursday, June 17 at 11:00 am. Reading Rocks! encourages reading and a love of books by engaging children (and adults!) with songs, com...

Excavate Dino Bones on Next Try It! Tuesdays

Craft kits available for popular program

PASO ROBLES, CA – May 10, 2021 The popular children’s library program Try It! Tuesdays has been revamped for the summer with Grab & Go kits! Stop by the library to pick up a kit containing everything you will need to participate, t...

Chill Out with a Water Bead Stress Ball

Next Try It! Tuesdays craft kits available June 23

PASO ROBLES, CA – May 15, 2021 The popular children’s library program Try It! Tuesdays has been revamped for the summer with Grab & Go kits! Stop by the library to pick up a kit containing everything you will need to participate, t...

Try It! Tuesdays Gets New Look this Summer

Craft kits available for popular program

PASO ROBLES, CA – May 10, 2021 Popular children’s library program Try It! Tuesdays will be revamped for the summer with Grab & Go kits! Stop by the library to pick up a kit containing everything you will need to participate then tu...

Library Expands Services Effective May 10

Orange tier allows for increased usage of library facility

PASO ROBLES, CA – May 5, 2021 The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to announce increased services to the public, effective Monday, May 10.

• Visitation time limits will be eliminated.   
• Physically-distanced seating in both the ...

Library Book Group Wraps Up Summer Reading in Africa

Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie August title

PASO ROBLES, CA –July 1, 2021  Join the Library Book Group’s Zoom discussion of Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, 7:00-8:00 pm and wrap up this summer’s expl...

The Devil and the Dark Water

Indonesia is Library Book Group’s next Summer Reading Program stop

PASO ROBLES, CA –June 1, 2021  Join the Library Book Group’s Zoom discussion of The Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart Turton on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, 7:00-8:00 pm and continue this year’s Summer Reading Program,...

Traditional Indonesian Fabric Dyeing

eadline to register for next adult crafting experience July 9

PASO ROBLES, CA – June 1, 2021  Intermediate crafters will enjoy the challenge of creating this month’s ocean scene project based on the techniques of Samantha Wood Art. Using simple materials such as glue and paint, learn a version of the tradit...

Great Wave of Kanagawa Embroidery Class

Deadline to register for popular adult program June 11

PASO ROBLES, CA – May 1, 2021  On Wednesday, June 23, 2021, 7:00-8:00 pm, share your embroidery abilities (or challenges) with the Paso Robles City Library’s online crafters! In keeping with this year’s Summer Reading Program theme “Reading Color...

Library Book Group Reads Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

Summer Reading Program kicks off with a trip back in time to Japan

PASO ROBLES, CA –May 1, 2021  Join the Library Book Group’s Zoom discussion of Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 7:00-8:00 pm and kick off this year’s Summer Reading Prog...

NEW: Library to Offer Limited In-Person, Outdoor Preschool Story Time

Registration required to attend new version of long-time family favorite

PASO ROBLES, CA – April 19, 2021  The Paso Robles City Library is thrilled to offer limited in-person Preschool Story Time with Miss Melissa beginning May 3.

Appropriate for preschool-age children and their families, the class will take place outs...

Día de los Niños/Day of the Child Grows to a Week of Celebration

Annual Library event celebrates children, families, and reading

PASO ROBLES, CA – April 1, 2021  In keeping with its tradition of celebrating the annual Día de los Niños/Day of the Child/Day of the Book event, the City Library invites families to stop by one of the local parks ...

Felt Bear Craft Class

Deadline to register for popular adult program May 14

PASO ROBLES, CA –?April 1, 2021  On Thursday, May 27, 2021, 7:00-8:00 pm, learn a new skill or improve your crafting abilities with the Paso Robles City Library’s online craft series for adults! In keeping with the May theme o...

Library Book Group Reads Bearskin by James McLaughlin

May’s title supports month’s theme of strength

PASO ROBLES, CA –April 1, 2021  Join the Library Book Group’s Zoom discussion of Bearskin by James McLaughlin on Thursday, May 20, 2021, 7:00-8:00 pm.

Rice Moore is just beginning to think his troubles are behind him. He&a...

Is it Time to Reboot Your Résumé?

Library to offer virtual workshop for jobseekers March 10

PASO ROBLES, CA – March 1, 2021 The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to present a Brainfuse Résumé Reboot Workshop, hosted by Job Search Coach Ashley Watkins, a Nationally Certified Résumé Writer (NCRW) and Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert (N...

Residents Invited to Apply for Open Board & Advisory Body Positions

Community participation helps city make decisions regarding services

February 23, 2021, Paso Robles, CA – The Paso Robles Community Services Department has several available positions for the Library Board of Trustees, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee. Members serve one ...

Beehive Cross Stitch

Cuesta Book of the Year Series-themed adult craft class

PASO ROBLES, CA – March 1, 2021 Register by April 15 for the Library’s Beehive Counted Cross Stitch craft class, pick up the craft materials, then meet up on Zoom Thursday, April 22, 7:00-8:00 pm to share your success!

Using the simple ...

Bee-Themed Film Discussion

Last in the Library’s Cuesta Book of the Year Series classes and events

PASO ROBLES, CA – March 1, 2021 Wrapping up the Library’s Cuesta Book of the Year Series of bee-themed classes and events is a discussion on Thursday, April 29, 7:00-8:00 pm of the 2008 film based on the bestselling novel, The Secret L...

The Honey Bus by Meredith May

Cuesta Book of the Year selection topic of Library’s Book Group discussion

PASO ROBLES, CA – March 1, 20201 The Paso Robles City Library’s Book Group invites the public to a Zoom discussion of the Cuesta Book of the Year selection, The Honey Bus, by Meredith May, on Thursday, April 15, 7:00-8:00 p.m. 

May recalls the firs...

Library’s Cookbook Club Celebrates Honey

Cuesta Book of the Year Series-themed choice for April

PASO ROBLES, CA – March 1, 2021  In honor of the Cuesta Book of the Year selection, The Honey Bus, the Paso Robles Library invites the public to a special edition of the Cookbook Club with The Fresh Honey Cookbook by Laurey Masterton. How does it...

Struggling to File for Unemployment Benefits?

Library Offers Online Employment Assistance Resources

PASO ROBLES, CA – February 1, 2021  The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to announce a new addition to its eLibrary—an Unemployment Benefits Navigator component to the JobNow platform—for library patrons struggling to file for unemplo...

Did You Resolve to Read More in 2021?

Library’s first reading challenge of 2021 celebrates National Library Lover’s Month

PASO ROBLES, CA – January 21, 2021  Did you resolve to read more in 2021? Need a little motivation? Take the Library’s first reading challenge of the year. Read or listen to your favorite book(s) during the month of February a...

Macramé Plant Holder Craft Class

Deadline to register for popular program March 12

PASO ROBLES, CA –?February 1, 2021  On Thursday, March 25, 2021, 7:00-8:00 pm, learn a new skill or improve your crafting abilities with the Paso Robles City Library’s online craft series! In keeping with March’s theme of “Happy Out,” this month’...

Burning Out on Virtual Life?

Library Still Offers Hands-on Craft Activities

PASO ROBLES, CA –January 1, 2021 - Life may be mostly virtual these days, but the Paso Robles City Library is still providing classes that incorporate hands-on craft activities. 

Each week, craft kits are available in the Children&rs...

Heart-Shaped Heating Pad Craft Class

Deadline to register February 12, 2021

PASO ROBLES, CA –?January 6, 2021  On Thursday, February 25, 2021, 7:00-8:00 pm, learn a new skill or improve your crafting abilities with the Paso Robles City Library’s online craft series! In keeping with February&a...

A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole

February’s Library Book Group Title

 PASO ROBLES, CA –January 6, 2021  Join the Library Book Group’s Zoom discussion of A Princess in Theory on Thursday, February 18, 2021, 7:00-8:00 pm. 

From acclaimed author Alyssa Cole comes the tale of a cit...

If Friends Were Flowers Embroidery Craft

Deadline to register for adult craft January 16, 2021

PASO ROBLES, CA –?December 1, 2020  On Thursday, January 28, 2021, 7:00-8:00 pm, learn a new skill or improve your crafting abilities with the Paso Robles City Library’s online craft series! In keeping with January’s...

Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

Library Book Group’s title to ring in the New Year

PASO ROBLES, CA –December 1, 2020  Kick off the New Year with the Library Book Group’s Zoom discussion of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine on Thursday, January 21, 2021, 7:00-8:00 pm. 

No one ever told Eleanor, a wo...

NEW: Caught Read-Handed Mystery Reading Challenge

Library issues challenge to all ages to read this December

PASO ROBLES, CA – November 5, 2020  A chilly evening calls for a hot drink, a warm blanket, and a good book. Cozy up this winter with our Caught Read-Handed Mystery Reading Challenge, where the only mystery is whether you'll be able to read 500 m...

Christmas Crime Story: Library Film Discussion

A “Caught Read-Handed" Mystery Reading Challenge-inspired holiday romp
with as many twists and turns as a candy cane

PASO ROBLES, CA –?November 1, 2020 On Thursday, December 10, 7:00-8:00 pm, the public is invited to discuss Christmas Crime Story, a quirky holiday romp that is more Die Hard than Jingle All the Way and with as many twists and turns as a candy ca...

December’s Holiday Craft Is a Mystery!

Mystery Box craft kits available for pick up beginning December 1

PASO ROBLES, CA –?November 1, 2020  In keeping with the Library’s new “Caught Read-Handed” Mystery Reading Challenge, December’s adult craft is under wraps, but here are some clues: 

• The c...

Library’s Cookbook Club Celebrates the Holidays

Exploring traditional Christmas and Hanukkah fare

PASO ROBLES, CA –?November 1, 2020  The Paso Robles City Library invites the public to get in the holiday spirit by trying out a new recipe or two to celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah. Betty Crocker Christmas Cookbook is a classic with e...

Murder for Christmas: Library Book Group’s Holiday Title

Kicking off Library’s “Caught Read-Handed” Reading Mystery Challenge

PASO ROBLES, CA –?November 1, 2020  Kick off the Library’s new “Caught Read-Handed” Mystery Reading Challenge, beginning December 1, 2020, with Murder for Christmas by Frances Duncan, available in print fro...

Happy Jolabokaflod to All!

Library to celebrate Icelandic holiday tradition in December

PASO ROBLES, CA –?November 1, 2020 Jolabokaflod, the Icelandic tradition of book gifting on Christmas Eve, returns to the Paso Robles City Library.  

According to Country Living, Jolabokaflod, which translates roughly to "Christmas ...

4th Annual Stuffed Animal Sleepover—with a Twist!

Library offers pandemic-safe alternative to popular children’s program

PASO ROBLES, CA – November 1, 2020  Stuffed Animals and their people are invited to say goodbye to 2020 with a very special New Year’s Eve Pajama Party via Zoom.  

For the past three years, the Library has invited Stuf...

olive & thyme: Library’s November Featured Cookbook

Inspiring family, friends, good food, and music

PASO ROBLES, CA –?October 9, 2020  On Thursday, November 5, 7:00-8:00 pm, the Paso Robles City Library invites the public to join the Cookbook Club in discovering olive & thyme by consummate host and lauded chef Melina Davies. With recipes dr...

Abe: Library Film Discussion

A young boy’s quest to bring family together through fusion cooking

PASO ROBLES, CA –?October 7, 2020 On Thursday, November 12, 7:00-8:00 pm, the public is invited to discuss Abe, a film about 12-year-old Abe (portrayed by Noah Schnapp) who loves food and loves to cook. But with Palestinian heritage on one side of the fam...

The Bear: Library Book Group’s November Title

A cautionary tale of human fragility, love, and loss

PASO ROBLES, CA –?October 7, 2020  On Thursday, November 19, at 7:00 pm the public is invited to join the Paso Robles City Library’s monthly book group for a ZOOM discussion of The Bear by Andrew Krivak, available in print in ...

Embroidered Brooch Perfect for Holiday Gift

Craft kits available for pick up

PASO ROBLES, CA –?October 7, 2020  Learn a new skill or improve your crafting abilities with the Paso Robles City Library’s online craft series! November's craft is a beautiful embroidered brooch based on a design fro...

Library Offers Users of Facility’s Internet Additional Assistance

Wi-Fi tables now available for outside use

PASO ROBLES, CA –?September 21, 2020 In celebration of National Library Card Sign-up Month, the Paso Robles City Library is pleased to offer four new tables to assist customers accessing the Library’s free Wi-Fi from the benches outsid...

Public Engagement Workshop to Create the Future of Recreation Services

The Paso Robles Recreation Services Department is excited to announce a two-hour public workshop to create the future of Recreation Services in Paso Robles!

Recreation Services invites community members to attend a public workshop facilitated by The Centre...