Posted on: May 12, 2022
Layered photographs combine fantasy and reality
PASO ROBLES, CA May 12, 2022 Photographer, digital artist, retired structural engineer, retired international search-and-rescue specialist, private pilot, scuba diver, passionate animal lover, wine devotee, and Oreo cookie enthusiast B...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: May 15, 2022
Popular children’s program sure to bring smiles this summer
PASO ROBLES, CA –May 15, 2020 In-person Story Time is back at the Paso Robles City Library two days a week this summer!
Beginning in June, the weekly lineup will be:
• Mondays: Miss Frances returns with Anim...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: May 4, 2022
Join the celebration of reading, programs and the Great Outdoors
PASO ROBLES, CA –May 4, 2020 The Paso Robles City Library invites all ages to participate in Read Beyond the Beaten Path during June 1-July 31 and read to win great prizes! Simply register and log your minutes. Complete 10 hours of reading and w...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: May 3, 2022
Teens invited to help with Summer Reading Program 2022
PASO ROBLES, CA –May 2, 2020 The Paso Robles City Library invites area teens entering grades 9-12 to help with the summer reading incentive program one day per week during June 13-July 31.
The Library Summer Teen Volunteer Program is an...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: May 18, 2022
Native Wildlife event kicks off Summer Reading Program 2022
PASO ROBLES, CA –May 18, 2022 Kicking off this year’s Summer Reading Program—Read Beyond the Beaten Path—is a visit from Zoo to You on Wednesday, June 15, at 10:00 am in the Library Conference Room.&nb...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: May 16, 2022
3D project takes knotting skills to new level
PASO ROBLES, CA – May 15, 2022 Register by Wednesday, June 8 to participate in this Zoom macrame class on Wednesday, June 22, 6-7pm.
Intermediate crafters will enjoy the challenge of creating this month’s macramé basket based...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: April 13, 2022
All library services will be inaccessible
PASO ROBLES, CA April 13, 2022 The Paso Robles City Library will be closed Friday, April 22 through Sunday, April 24 to transition to a new catalog operating system. During this transition to the new catalog:
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: April 11, 2022
Library challenges students to read during Spring Break
PASO ROBLES, CA –April 11, 2022 Looking for something to do during Spring Break? Children ages 5-12 are invited to participate in the Library’s Spring into a New Book reading challenge during April 15-22!
Simply sign up with Beanstack, ...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: April 8, 2022
Small spacecraft big in space research
PASO ROBLES, CA –April 8, 2022 The Paso Robles City Library invites the public to learn about the CubeSats—a class of research spacecraft called nanosatellites—invented at Cal Poly in the late 1990s that have become...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: April 8, 2022
Free vehicle day-use entry to over 200 participating state park units
PASO ROBLES, CA –April 8, 2022 The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to partner with the California State Library in offering library patrons free vehicle day-use passes to over 200 participating state park units operated by the California Sta...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: April 4, 2022
All library services will be inaccessible
PASO ROBLES, CA April 4, 2022 The Paso Robles City Library will be closed on Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23 for computer system upgrades. During that time, there will be no access to library services, including the catalog.
As a reminder...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: April 1, 2022
Annual Library event celebrates children, families, and reading
PASO ROBLES, CA – April 1, 2022 In keeping with its tradition of celebrating the annual Día de los Niños/Day of the Child/Day of the Book event, the Paso Robles City Library invites families to stop by the Uptown ...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: April 15, 2022
Abstract watercolor expresses joy in nature
PASO ROBLES, CA April 15, 2022 In May, Art in the Library will feature the creative expression of artist Linda Abbott Trapp, who finds her inspiration in nature, faith, love, and culture. “My abstract watercolor works express my joy in...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: March 25, 2022
Kits provide comfort, distraction, and enrichment
PASO ROBLES, CA March 25, 2022 The Paso Robles City Library and Recreation Services divisions are pleased to partner with local agencies in providing Comfort Kits to children and families struggling with such situations as homelessness, trauma, or crisis....
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: April 15, 2022
Generations become united across time in this fanciful tale
PASO ROBLES, CA –April 15, 2022 On Thursday, May 19, 6-7 pm, the public is invited to enhance its reading experience by participating in a Zoom discussion of Everything Is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer.
With only a yellowing phot...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: March 23, 2022
Native American coming-of-age story is authentically voiced
PASO ROBLES, CA – March 23, 2022 As part of the Paso Robles City Library's Cuesta Book of the Year celebration, join the Library Book Group’s Zoom discussion of Where the Dead Sit Talking by Brandon Hobson on Wednes...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: March 10, 2022
Special Zoom discussion features guest host Kathy Myers
PASO ROBLES, CA – March 10, 2022 The Paso Robles City Library will celebrate Cuesta Book of the Year, There There by Tommy Orange, with a special book discussion on Thursday, April 7, 6:00-7:00 pm, featuring guest host Kathy Myers from...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: March 11, 2022
Cuesta Book of the Year-themed craft for adults
PASO ROBLES, CA – March 11, 2022 As part of the Cuesta Book of the Year celebration honoring Native American culture, the Paso Robles City Library’s adult craft class will focus on Native American beading techniques. Designed...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: March 14, 2022
Artist Jeanne Aird employs traditional and new techniques
PASO ROBLES, CA March 15, 2022 The art quilts of local resident Jeanne Aird will be on display in the Paso Robles City Library the month of April. Using such techniques as block printing, Japanese shibori, painting, bleaching, dyeing, hand-stitc...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: February 28, 2022
Changes in services coming
PASO ROBLES, CA February 28, 2022 The Black Gold Cooperative Library System, of which Paso Robles City Library is a member, is currently undergoing a realignment that will ultimately allow Central Coast libraries to provide a more community-foc...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: February 16, 2022
Mother Nature’s grandeur through local lens in March
PASO ROBLES, CA February 15, 2022 The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to display the photographic collection of local resident Ken Johnson. Interested in photography since the 1980s, Johnson was unable to pursue his passion until his recent retirement...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: February 14, 2022
Recreate Library’s popular program at home with Storytime Boxes
PASO ROBLES, CA February 9, 2022 The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to announce the addition of a new collection in the Children’s Library—Storytime Boxes!
Carefully curated by Youth Services Librarian Melissa Bailey and Story Time supersta...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: February 9, 2022
Library displays late 19th century Central Coast portraits this month
PASO ROBLES, CA – February 8, 2022 The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to have on display a curated sampling of the Paso Robles Historical Society’s large collection of the late 19th century photographer, Richard J. Arno...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: January 28, 2022
Mobile units available for off-site access
The Paso Robles City Library has acquired 22 additional Hot Spots for public check-out. This brings the library’s fleet of Hot Spots for check out to 42.
Hot Spots are mobile units that can provide off-site Internet access for up to ten devices. They can b...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: February 15, 2022
Explore an artistic representation of higher thought and deeper meaning
PASO ROBLES, CA – February 15, 2022 This month, the Paso Robles City Library’s adult craft class will focus on the mandala artform—an intricate geometrical pattern in a square or circular shape, symbolic of the cosmos. Designed for beginning painters, par...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: February 17, 2022
Enter a world that is at once lush and fascinating, stark and cruel
PASO ROBLES, CA – February 24, 2022 Join the Library Book Group Zoom discussion of The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi on Thursday, March 17 6:00-7:00 pm.
Escaping from an abusive marriage, seventeen-year-old Lakshmi makes...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: January 10, 2022
Personal photo used in this month’s adult craft class
PASO ROBLES, CA – January 15, 2022 Crafters will enjoy the challenge of creating this month’s line embroidery project from their own photo. Using simple supplies and one single stitch technique, participants will create a beautiful pie...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: January 17, 2022
Library Book Group’s title explores February’s theme of Desire
PASO ROBLES, CA – January 15, 2022 Elle, a fifty-year-old happily married mother of three, awakens at “The Paper Palace”—the family summer place that she has visited every summer of her life having done so...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: December 15, 2021
Four new online workforce development resources now available
PASO ROBLES, CA – December 7, 2021 With funding from the California State Library, the Paso Robles City Library is pleased to make available several new tools from some of the top online learning companies to help library users with job training...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: December 14, 2021
Library Book Group kicks off New Year with vividly imagined tale
PASO ROBLES, CA –December 20, 2021 Join the Library Book Group Zoom discussion of Kristin Hannah’s Winter Garden on Thursday, January 20, 6:00-7:00 pm.
When their beloved father falls ill, two estranged sisters find themselves together by his de...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: December 14, 2021
Use of various shades creates more life-like winter scene
PASO ROBLES, CA – December 20, 2021 Learn a new skill or improve crafting abilities with the Paso Robles City Library’s monthly craft series! Create January’s cross stitch robin in a winter garden using simple supplies, one single stitch technique, and a ...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: November 1, 2021
Scandinavian decoration sure to bring a smile
PASO ROBLES, CA – November 1, 2021 Learn a new skill or improve crafting abilities with the Paso Robles City Library’s monthly craft series! In keeping with the December theme of “Hygge,” crafters at all s...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: November 1, 2021
Library Book Group’s good read for December surprises
PASO ROBLES, CA – November 1, 2021 Once you let a book into your life the most unexpected things can happen. Broken Wheel, Iowa, has never seen anyone like Sara. She traveled all the way from Sweden just to meet her book-loving pen pal, Amy, but...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: October 8, 2021
Virtual public meeting next step in strategic planning process
PASO ROBLES, CA – October 8, 2021 The Paso Robles City Library, together with the Centre for Organizational Effectiveness, invites the public to participate in the Library’s next phase of the strategic planning process—a virt...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: September 20, 2021
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 com...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: October 1, 2021
An unforgettable story about aging and time and love
PASO ROBLES, CA –October 1, 2021 Join the Library Book Group’s Zoom discussion of Autumn by Ali Smith on Thursday, November 18, 6:00-7:00 pm.
This Man-Booker Prize Finalist and first in the Seasonal Quartet Series is an unforg...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: October 1, 2021
Hand-sewing craft makes a perfect fall hostess gift
PASO ROBLES, CA – October 1, 2021 Learn a new skill or improve your crafting abilities with the Paso Robles City Library’s monthly craft series! In keeping with the November theme of “Harvest,” create an e...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: September 13, 2021
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...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: September 29, 2021
Live virtual program back by popular demand
PASO ROBLES, CA – September 29, 2021 Turtle Dance Music is back with The Spooky Halloween Music and Comedy Concert for Kids on Friday, October 29, at 10 am. Jokes, music, and movement will leave children of all ages giggling. Designed with child...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: September 3, 2021
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...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: September 1, 2021
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...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: September 1, 2021
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...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: August 16, 2021
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...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: August 1, 2021
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 ...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: August 1, 2021
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...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: June 22, 2021
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...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: July 1, 2021
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...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: July 1, 2021
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...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: July 1, 2021
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...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: July 1, 2021
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 ...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: July 1, 2021
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...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: June 1, 2021
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...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: June 1, 2021
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...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: June 1, 2021
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...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: June 1, 2021
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...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: June 1, 2021
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...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: June 1, 2021
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...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: June 1, 2021
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...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: June 1, 2021
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...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: July 1, 2021
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...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: June 1, 2021
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,...
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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: June 1, 2021
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...
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Paso Robles Library News