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The Library Has a New App!

LiDA replaces old Black Gold app

PASO ROBLES, CA –September 1, 2023 The Library is pleased to introduce Aspen LiDA—short for Library Discovery App—which will replace the old Black Gold app, set to expire September 30.  Aspen LiDA is loaded with grea...

The House of Broken Angels

Pulitzer-Prize finalist Luis Alberto Urrea at his best

PASO ROBLES, CA – September 18, 2023 Join the discussion of Luis Alberto Urrea’s The House of Broken Angels on Wednesday, October 18, 6:00-7:00 pm in the Library Conference Room.  

In his final days, beloved and ailing patriarc...

A Photographic Look into Our Past

Library displays late 19th century Central Coast portraits this month

PASO ROBLES, CA –?August 30, 2023  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. Arnold...

The Arsonists’ City by Hala Alyan

Public invited to join Library’s monthly book group discussion

PASO ROBLES, CA – August 23, 2023 On Wednesday, September 20, beginning at 6:00 p.m., the public is invited to participate in a discussion of Hala Alyan’s The Arsonists’ City, a rich family story and a personal look at the le...

Cal Poly Arab Music Group Comes to Library

Trio to perform free concert in September

PASO ROBLES, CA – September 1, 2023 On Wednesday, September 13, at 6:00 pm in the Library Conference Room, the Library will host a trio from the Cal Poly Arab Music Ensemble. The group will perform some of the oldest continuously performed art m...

Fall for September’s Embroidery Craft Project

Autumn sampler creates cozy fall feeling. Perfect for advanced beginner or intermediate crafters...

PASO ROBLES, CA – August 1, 2023 Crafters will enjoy this month’s autumn embroidery sampler designed by DMC. Part of a series, but able to stand alone, this sampler will add to any seasonal décor. Perfect for advanced beginner or intermediate crafters, th...

Free Art Display Space Available

Library art display proposals accepted until September 11

PASO ROBLES, CA –July 1, 2023 The Paso Robles City Library seeks to encourage the artistic and cultural interests of the community by providing free space in the Library to display visual and other work. To be considered for display in 2024:

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Check out a Mobile Tidepool at the Library

The public is invited to an evening learning about local tidepools with Central Coast Aquarium...

PASO ROBLES, CA –July 19, 2023  On Wednesday, August 23, 5:30-6:30 pm in the Library Conference Room, the public is invited to an evening learning about local tidepools. Central Coast Aquarium staff will answer questions and introduce attendees t...

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

Charming, witty, and compulsively readable debut novel

PASO ROBLES, CA – July 19, 2023 Round out your Dive into Summer with a group discussion of Shelby Van Pelt’s Remarkably Bright Creatures on Wednesday, August 16, 6-7 pm, in the Library Conference Room.

After Tova Sullivan’s hu...

There’s Still Time to Dive into Reading

Library’s reading program continues through August 12

PASO ROBLES, CA –July 19, 2023 There is still time to Dive into Reading with the Library's popular reading challenge! Register through Beanstack, then hook a good book and get started. Remember to log your minutes to earn great prizes. ...

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...

Bring the Sea Inside with Colorful Macrame Fish

August craft wraps up Dive into Summer

PASO ROBLES, CA –July 1, 2023  Round out the ocean-themed Summer Reading Program—Dive into Summer—by making a fish wall hanging to display. Using the square knot, double half hitch, and lark’s head knots, l...

Dive into Reading this Summer!

Summer in the City fun continues at the Library

PASO ROBLES, CA –June 23, 2023 The Library's popular Summer Reading Program continues this month. Simply register through Beanstack, then hook a good book and get started. Log your minutes to earn great prizes. One lucky reader will win the Grand Prize – ...

David Butz Art on Display in July

Pushing the limits of printmaking

PASO ROBLES, CA  June 30, 2023  Capturing the beauty of nature, from its raucous spectacle to its soft quiet moments, David Butz explores the parks and wilderness areas of the western United States, searching for breathtaking subjects to...

Dive into Crafting this Summer

Ocean-themed pendant made with polymer clay

June 2, 2023 Continue the ocean-themed celebration of the Library’s Summer Reading Program—Dive into Summer—with a polymer clay craft project.

Using the clay and a special twisting technique, design a beautiful ocean-themed pe...

The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See

Ocean-themed programs and events continue

PASO ROBLES, CA – June 21, 2023 The Summer Reading Program’s Dive into Summer theme continues this month with a group discussion of Lisa See’s The Island of Sea Women on Wednesday, July 19, 6-7 pm, in the Library Conference Room.

Mi-ja and Young-sook, two ...

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 ...

Bruce Cook Photography on Display in June

Layered photographs combine fantasy and reality

PASO ROBLES, CA  May 10, 2023  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...

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...

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...