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Paso Robles City Library March 2022

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.

Story Time in a Box!

The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to announce the addition of Story Time Boxes! Carefully curated by Youth Services Librarian Melissa Bailey and Story Time superstars Cappy Culver and Frances Glasier to mirror the Library’s popular Story Time program, these boxes allow patrons to re-create librarian-built, age-appropriate story time experiences at home. With options for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, as well as children in grade school, Story Time Boxes are available in the Children’s Library for one-week checkouts. A limited number of preschool boxes are in Spanish.

Recreate our popular program at home with Storytime Boxes Check one out today!

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More Hot Spots Available

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 be reserved through the Black Gold catalog with a valid, full-access Paso Robles City Library card for a 7-day period.

These resources were supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.

Ken Johnson Art on Display in March

The Library is pleased to display the photographic collection of local resident Ken Johnson. An avid outdoors person, Johnson finds his inspiration in Mother Nature. “The endless colors, weather, topography and overall beauty of the outdoors together with the changing moods and visual impact beg to be captured and shared,” he states. “California has some of our country’s most diverse landscapes. This series attempts to capture but a small portion of them, with a focus on local vistas.”

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Paint a Mandala

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 8
Zoom Meetup: Thursday, March 31, 6-7 pm.

This month, adults will be focused on the mandala artform, which allows participants to practice dot painting techniques, creating a beautiful mandala similar to the one depicted on a wood cut. Designed for beginning painters, this class project can be displayed on a wall or flat on a table. Space is limited. Registration with library card is required for each participant. For ages 16+.

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Paso Robles Library Book Group Reads: The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi

Zoom Meeting: Thursday, March 17, 6-7 pm.

Seventeen-year-old Lakshmi makes her way alone to the vibrant 1950s pink city of Jaipur. There she becomes the most highly requested henna artist—and confidante—to the wealthy women of the upper class. But trusted with the secrets of the wealthy, she can never reveal her own… The title is available in the library catalog.

Space is limited. Registration is required for each participant. For ages 16+.

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Don't Forget the Friends of the Paso Robles Library Now Has 2nd Location!

The Friends' inventory of high-quality, gently used books has grown so big a second location has been established! The Backroom Bookstore is located in The Gathering Emporium, located at 1335 Park Street. Check it out any day of the week, 11-5.

Weekly Children's Activities

Our great Grab & Go activity kits are available for you to pick up each week. All kits are available while supplies last.
Every Monday, pick up one of our age-appropriate craft kits:
· Toddler (ages 1-3)
· Preschool (ages 3-6)
· Animal Tales (1st-5th grade)
Every Tuesday, stop by to grab one of our Try It! (for children of all ages) kits, which includes everything you need to complete the activity – even instructions!

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The Paso Robles City Library is located at 1000 Spring Street and is open for in-person service Monday-Friday, 9-7 and Saturday 9-4. Masks are required for entry. Curbside service is available during open hours. Call the library at 805-237-3870 or visit prcity.com/library and the Library Facebook and Instagram sites for updates.