Friends of the Atascadero Library

06/03/2026

Our bookshop is open 5 days a week, and we stock new merchandise every week!

05/20/2026

If this happened in Atascadero, what creature would stroll into our library? 🦝🐿🦨

Penzance Library

05/12/2026

Our next Friends of the Atascadero Library Board meeting is on Wednesday May 13, and you're invited. We meet once a month in the O'Grady Conference Room starting at 4:30 PM.

05/07/2026

Our annual meeting will be held on June 6, 2026 at 2 PM. Please join us in the Polin Room at the . We'll be taking care of some FOAL business and our guest, Dr. Bushra Anjum's presentation and discussion will begin at 2:30.

All are welcome to join some, or part of the meeting. Light refreshments provided.

05/01/2026

New in the bookshop! by Kristin Hannah.

05/01/2026

Our neighbors Friends of The Santa Margarita Library are hosting a family day on Saturday, May 2. Check out their post for signup info!

Family day this Saturday May 2nd at the Santa Margarita Library! Sign up at SLOlibrary.org

05/01/2026

Big thanks to everyone who came out to our bug hotel workshop. And thank you to UC Master Gardeners - San Luis Obispo County for your time and expertise! We had a lot of fun and we hope to host this workshop again. Let us know if you'd be interested! 🐝🐜🦋

04/29/2026

Did you miss our seed starting workshop last week? If you did, let us introduce you to the seed library at the . Our amazing seed library is located just inside the main doors and offers seeds free to patrons. If you're new to growing, this is a great way to get started. Visit today and get your summer garden underway. 🫛🥕🌻

04/20/2026

Do bugs need a hotel? Of course they do! Come find out why, and build one for your insect friends. Join us and the SLO County Master Gardeners on Saturday April 25. This is a free workshop, all ages welcome. 🐝🐞🪳🐛