October events scheduled at the Atascadero Library
The Atascadero Library is located at 6555 Capistrano Ave in Atascadero.
Multiple October events are scheduled at the Atascadero Library. For more information about programs at the Atascadero Library check the online calendar or call the library at (805) 461-6162.
Children’s Programs
For more information about children’s programs contact Leslie Weaver at (805) 461-6163 or [email protected].
Preschool Storytimes
Preschool storytimes are scheduled on Monday and Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. to share stories and songs.
Toddler Storytimes
Join us for a storytime specifically designed for your toddler every Friday morning at 10:30 a.m. to share stories, rhymes, music and finger plays.
Railroad Storytime
- Friday, Oct 6 at 10:30 a.m.
- Toddler and Preschool age
Ballet Classes
- Four weeks of ballet classes on Tuesday from Oct 3–24
- Registration required.
- Ages 3-5 at 10:30 a.m.
- Ages 6-12 at 11:30 a.m.
Craft Club
- Come make a fun project!
- Wednesday, Oct 4 at 3:30 p.m.
- Registration required. Please call or register online.
- Ages 6 to 12.
Lego Club
- Join us Saturday, Oct 14 at 2 p.m. for some Lego building fun!
- Registration required. Please call or register online.
- Ages 5-12
Pajama Drama
- Six weeks of classes on Thursdays Sept 7–Oct 12 at 3:30 p.m.
- Children are invited to take part in unique drama and imaginative play classes with a theme of the natural world.
- Registration required
- Ages 5-8
Paws to Read to Daisy
- Thursdays Oct 5-19 at 3:30 p.m.
- Practice reading anything to Daisy the dog and she will listen!
- School-age
Mexican Huichol Yarn Painting Yarn Painting Workshop
- Saturday Oct 28 at 11 a.m.
- Registration required.
- Ages 10–17
Family and all ages
Free Family Movies
Try out one of these fabulous free family shows at the Atascadero Library:
Paddock Puppet Players
- Join us as we welcome the Paddock Puppet Players for some animal themed puppet fun!
- Thursday, Oct 5 at 10:30 a.m.
- Fun for all ages
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
- Oct 2-28
- See website for details
- All ages
Drum Circle “Revive and Re-energize“
- Thursday Oct 26 6-7:30 p.m.
- Join Abbey Onikoyi for a Drum Circle Sing-a-Long to learn African music through drumming and song.
- For Ages 12 and up.
Teen Programs
Mexican Huichol Yarn Painting Yarn Painting Workshop
- Saturday Oct. 28 at 11 a.m.
- Registration required.
- Ages 10–17
Adult Programs
For more information about adult programs call Brian Coburn at (805) 461-6162 or email [email protected].
The artwork of Linda Wargo
Wargo is the featured artist in October. An art reception will be held on Thursday, Oct 12, at 5:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served and all are invited.
Nature to Create an Abstract Composition (Acrylic Painting)
- Saturday, Oct 7 from10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Join Janice Pluma as adults use nature as an inspiration to create abstract compositions.
- Registration required. Please call or register online.
Book Discussion Groups
The two adult library book groups are Gems in the Stacks, which meets this month on Tuesday, Oct 3 at 11 a.m. and Mixed Minds Book Group which meets the 3rd Thursday, Oct 19 of the month at 2:30 p.m.Gems in the Stacks will discuss “The Little Paris Bookshop” by Nina George. Mixed Minds Book Group will discuss “When Breath Becomes Air “by Paul Kalanithi. For more information, please call the library at (805) 461-6162.
