Major thanks to our Foundation for sponsoring unprecedented summer reading prizes for readers! Every reader, from baby to senior, was able to get free books and other library swag for completing the fun summer reading program. Thousands of children enjoyed free programs, and adults entered a drawing for some pretty sweet experiences like a bi-plane ride.
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County of San Luis Obispo Public Libraries will be closed Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day.
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Free Legal Clinic:
Record Clearance For individuals in need of assistance clearing their criminal records. Confidential. Appointments Required.
FRI, AUG 9 | 12:30-4:30
San Luis Obispo Library
Seed Stories and Seed-Saving Basics
THURS, AUG 22 | 6:30
Los Osos Library
Youth Craft Faire
Buy handmade, kid-made from kids ages 8-18.
SAT, AUG 10 | 10:00-12:00 Los Osos Library
Teen Tech Petting Zoo
3-D Printer, Virtual Reality, Little Bits and more! Grades 6-12.
THURS, AUG 22 | 4:00
San Luis Obispo Library
American Farmer: photos by Paul Mobley
On exhibit through SUN, AUG 17 San Luis Obispo Library
Adjusting to homework again? We can help with free online tutors for youth and adult learners. Use your SLO Libraries card to get started with Brainfuse.
Visit the SLO County History Center (the original San Luis Obispo Library) to enjoy 'Opening the Book: the History of the San Luis Obispo City Library'. Exhibitions Manager Kaylee Scoggins Herring installed the exhibit in the former librarian's office–Check out the vintage phone still on the wall!
Summer Sounds New music CDs from Madonna, Willie, Bruce, and more.
Teen Titles Try something new, from true crime to supernatural horror.