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Paso Robles City Library January 2021

"The Paso Robles City Library is the place to discover, to learn, and to grow, empowering our community to achieve its vision for the future."

Party favors, clock, white wooden background, words Cheers to the New Year

The Library Is Open for Grab-and-Go Service

Library staff is following strict guidelines to ensure safety by sanitizing work stations and common areas. All items in the library have been quarantined a minimum of four days (96 hours) before being checked in, shelved or delivered to patrons.* 

  • Face coverings are required and patrons are asked to maintain physical distancing while in the library.
  • Visits are limited to 20 minutes once, per day. Library users are encouraged to browse collections online in advance for materials they wish to take home.
  • Furnishings are unavailable for in-library reading or study and newspapers are unavailable for in-library usage.
  • Curbside Service is available during open hours for those preferring to place holds and pick up their items in the parking lot.
  • All events and classes will continue to take place online.
  • Friends of the Library Gift Shop will remain closed until further notice. Donations cannot be accepted at this time.
*Given the nature of a shared library collection and the limited knowledge of the coronavirus, we are not able to guarantee the safety of shared library materials. 
Illustration of woman dressed in purple placing yellow mask over nose and mouth




If Friends Were Flowers, I'd Pick You Embroidery Craft

Registration deadline: January 16
ZOOM Meetup: Thursday, January 28
7:00-8:00 pm

In keeping with our January theme of friendship, this month’s embroidery project would make a lovely gift for your BFF. Using simple techniques such as the back stitch and satin stitch, you will create a colorful embroidery piece that can tell your friend how much they mean to you. Space is limited. Registration is required for each participant to receive craft kits and information about the ZOOM meetup. For ages 16+.

Colorful embroidery thread and embroidered flowers




Book Group Reads: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

ZOOM Meetup: Thursday, January 21, 7:00-8:00 pm
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine?is the smart, warm, and uplifting?story of an out-of-the-ordinary heroine whose deadpan weirdness and unconscious wit make for an irresistible journey as she realizes the only way to survive is to open your heart.?This title is available through Black Gold and also in eBook and audiobook formats through the Overdrive platform. Space is limited. Registration is required for each participant to receive ZOOM meetup information.  For ages 16+.   

Drawing of woman wearing orange blouse and brown skirt




Pre-School Story Time
with Miss Melissa 

Mondays 10:00 am on Facebook

Miss Melissa is back on Mondays for Pre-school Story Time! Join her for a story or two then suggestions for a simple theme-related craft that can be modified to meet a wide range of ages and abilities. Snap a photo or two of your craft creation and post for all to enjoy!

Woman smiling, paper craft animals, art supplies




Try It! Tuesdays
with Miss Melissa

Tuesdays 4:00 pm on Facebook   
Quick and easy 5-minute crafts you can do with stuff you have around the house. These videos will be posted, so you can come back and try it again and again! Snap a photo or two of your craft creation and post for all to enjoy!

Food, jar, spoon




Animal Tales Story Time & Craft
with Miss Frances

Wednesdays 2:30 pm on Facebook
Miss Frances is back with a story and craft activity for the grade-school group! Craft kits are available for pick up at the library the Monday before (while supplies last). Craft-along with her on Wednesdays!

Miss Frances in floral shirt with paper cutouts of animal tales




Mother Goose On the Loose
with Miss Carrie

Thursdays 9:00 am on Facebook
On Thursday mornings, Miss Carrie entertains the very young ones with Mother Goose on the Loose! Clear a space on the floor and get ready to have some fun with songs, rhymes, and movements designed to encourage pre-literacy skills.

Woman holding doll with words Mother Goose in background

Toddler Story Time & Craft
with Miss Cappy

Fridays 10:00 am on Facebook

Miss Cappy is back with Toddler Story Time on Fridays! Join her for a story or two and a simple craft activity. Craft kits will be available for pick up from the library the Wednesday before (while supplies last). Craft-along with her on Fridays!
Older woman holding paper with frog cut outs

The Paso Robles City Library is located at 1000 Spring Street. Currently, the library is open for Grab-and-Go service:

  • 9-10 Vulnerable populations, Monday-Saturday
  • 10-7 General public, Monday-Friday
  • 10-4 General public, Saturday
Please call 805-237-3870 or check the library website and social media for any updates to current hours and services.
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City of Paso Robles
1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446

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