All Central Coast families are invited to enjoy the end of summer with a day full of curiosity, learning, and fun at a SLO County Public Libraries Extravaganza at the Cuesta College SLO campus on Saturday, August 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Touch-a-Truck, a popular interactive attraction featuring squad cars, big trucks, and engines from various County departments, will be on exhibit. “Kids and grownups love our touch-a-truck events,” according to library spokesperson Erica Thatcher.
Visitors also can enjoy performances in the Harold J. Miossi Cultural and Performing Arts Center from local Taiko drumming group Ichimi Daiko, SLO Movement Arts, and Mad Science LA.
Storybook characters Pete the Cat and Clifford the Big Red Dog will be roaming the event to meet fans and offer opportunities for photos.
Other all-day activities include a curiosities sideshow, carnival games, food trucks from Big Wave Sushi and Wandering Eats, and a treasure hunt.
The Extravaganza is free and open to the public, and is sponsored by the SLO County Library Foundation and Friends of the Library groups.