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Paso Robles City Library April 2022

The Paso Robles City Library is a welcoming community hub where excellent information-seeking experiences ignite discovery and learning.

Please Note:

Due to the current realignment of Black Gold (click here for more information) all renewals, including autorenewals, have been suspended temporarily to allow time for materials to be returned to their owning libraries.
On Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23, the Library will be closed for software upgrades.

Jeanne Aird Quilts on Display in April

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-stitching, and embroidery, Aird captures the colors and textures of nature, including her own backyard. “The gnarly branches of the hundred-year-old oak trees and rolling hills provide me with images to re-create in some form or another,” states Aird.

Quilted fabric of blues, reds, dots, swirls

Special Book Discussion of Cuesta Book of the Year

Thursday, April 7, 6-7 pm

Special Zoom discussion of Cuesta Book of the Year There There by Tommy Orange, with special guest Kathy Myers. The novel follows twelve characters from Native communities, all travelling separately to the Big Oakland Powwow yet all connected to each other. Various formats available in the catalog. Registration required for Zoom information. For ages 16+.

Orange backdrop, two black illustrated feathers pointing in different directions

Learn Native American Beading Technique

Registration Deadline: Friday, April 8
Zoom Meetup: Thursday, April 28, 6-7 pm

Create a lovely, small beaded piece similar to the one depicted that can be used as a pin or button. Designed for beginning beaders. Space is limited. Registration with Paso Robles City Library card is required for each participant. For ages 16+.

Woman's hands with pink nail polish demonstrating Native American beading

Paso Robles Library Book Group Reads: Where the Dead Sit Talking by Brandon Hobson

Zoom Meeting: Thursday, April 20, 6-7 pm.

This Native-American coming-of-age story is about 15-year-old Sequoya and seventeen-year-old Rosemary, two teens with tumultuous pasts, who find each other.
The title is available in the library catalog.

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

Black Native American bird drawing, one feather falling, orange background

Día de los Niños

Friday, April 29, 2:30 pm
Uptown Family Park

Families are invited to stop by to pick up a special Día Celebration Grab & Go bag, while supplies last.
Day of the Child/Day of the Book, also known as Día de Los Niños/Día De Los Libros, is a celebration of children, families, and reading held at the end of April each year. The celebration emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Drawing of smiling children and open book. Colorful pennants above

Meeting Space Available

The Library offers meeting space for small groups (8 persons maximum)--perfect for studying, conference calls, tutoring, etc. Reservations (maximum 2 hours, one per day) can be made up to one week in advance in person or by calling the library. Please call the Library for more information at (805) 237-3870.

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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. 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.