County Libraries to Host Back-to-School Extravaganza at Cuesta College
Author: Erica Thatcher
Date: 7/8/2026 2:48 PM
Families are invited to music performances, a magic show, and more at this annual event
San Luis Obispo County, CA Central Coast families are invited to enjoy the end of summer with a day of playing and learning at the Back-to-School Extravaganza—a County of San Luis Obispo Public Libraries event on the Cuesta College campus in San Luis Obispo Saturday, August 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Visitors can attend scheduled performances in the Harold J. Miossi Cultural and Performing Arts Center: Musician Dino O’Dell kicks off the event with performances at 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; magician Shawn McMaster closes the day with a magic show from 1-2 p.m.
Attendees can also meet the Library’s mascot, Quincy the Quail, as well as Star Wars characters from the 501st Legion and a dragon from the storybook Dragons Love Tacos. The characters will be available for photos throughout the day.
Other all-day activities include a photobooth, carnival games, food trucks from Big Wave Sushi and Wandering Eats, and a treasure hunt. Several local family support agencies will also have booths with activities and information.
Extravaganza admission and parking is free and open to the public; the event is sponsored by the SLO County Library Foundation and the Friends of Library groups.
For the complete schedule of Extravaganza activities or more information about the library, visit SLOLibrary.org. Visit SLOLibraryFoundation.org to learn more about the Foundation.
