San Luis Obispo Friends of the Library

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San Luis Obispo Friends of the Library Providing funding and volunteer support to the San Luis Obispo Library for over 40 years. Join us!

Join Crime Prevention Specialist Brandy Swain from the SLO County Sheriff's Office at the SLO Library next Thursday, Oct...
10/16/2026

Join Crime Prevention Specialist Brandy Swain from the SLO County Sheriff's Office at the SLO Library next Thursday, October 22, for an informative presentation on internet safety for parents and caregivers. Learn about cyberbullying, social networking sites, online gaming, texting, cell phone safety, and practical strategies for helping children navigate the digital world safely.

The presentation will take place from 1:00-2:30pm in the Community Room. Note, because of the mature themes, this presentation is intended for adults only and will provide valuable tools for promoting safe and responsible technology use at home.

The SLO FOL Fall Book Sale starts today! SLO FOL Members only receive early access from 9am-12pm. If you're not already ...
10/15/2026

The SLO FOL Fall Book Sale starts today! SLO FOL Members only receive early access from 9am-12pm. If you're not already a member, join at the door for as little as $10. Most books are $1.50/inch today and Friday, reducing to $5/bag all day Saturday. Music CDs and puzzles are also available. Our featured collection of SLO County and California history, vintage children's, and books by local authors will be priced as marked.

Planning to visit a State Park? Don't forget CA library cardholders can check-out a free vehicle day-use pass valid at o...
10/13/2026

Planning to visit a State Park? Don't forget CA library cardholders can check-out a free vehicle day-use pass valid at over 200 participating State Parks. Read the program details at http://bit.ly/3FvUArf and then visit or go online to the SLO Library and check-out your pass (search for "State Parks Pass" in the catalog)!

Reminder the SLO FOL Fall Book Sale happens this week, Thursday through Saturday, in the Community Room at the SLO Libra...
10/11/2026

Reminder the SLO FOL Fall Book Sale happens this week, Thursday through Saturday, in the Community Room at the SLO Library! We'll have ~7,500 books on sale for adults, teens, and children across many genres. Most books will be priced at $1.50/inch Thursday and Friday, dropping to $5/bag all day Saturday, with music CDs and puzzles also available.

Featured will be a special collection curated in collaboration with the History Center of San Luis Obispo County, including SLO County and California history, vintage children's, and books by local authors. Items in this collection will be priced as marked.

SLO FOL Members receive early access from 9am-12pm on Thursday. If you're not already a member, join at the door or at https://www.slofol.org/membership for as low as $10 an individual or $20 a household. Annual memberships purchased now will remain valid through 2027.

Come out and support the SLO Library!

The SLO Library Book Club selection for November is The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. Join in by reading this book ah...
10/10/2026

The SLO Library Book Club selection for November is The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. Join in by reading this book ahead of the Book Club's next meeting on November 12 from 10:30am - 12:00pm in the City Conference Room at the library.

Cartoonist Kane Lynch will be at the SLO Library again next Saturday, October 17, for a spooky cartooning workshop! Twee...
10/09/2026

Cartoonist Kane Lynch will be at the SLO Library again next Saturday, October 17, for a spooky cartooning workshop! Tweens and teens, head over to the Teen Area at the library at 2:00pm to join in on the fun. Registration is not required.

Join artist and musician María Belén Luzuriaga Abad at the SLO Library next Friday, October 16, for a unique altar-makin...
10/08/2026

Join artist and musician María Belén Luzuriaga Abad at the SLO Library next Friday, October 16, for a unique altar-making event, exploring the rich history of altar creation and its significance in various cultures. This workshop will delve into the traditional practices of honoring the deceased, focusing on Día de Mu***os (Day of the Dead).

The workshop will take place from 2:00-3:00pm. Find more information and register to attend at https://bit.ly/4iUcmsK.

Reminder the Branch Out van will be at De Vaul Park this Saturday and next, October 10 and 17, from 3:00-4:00pm! Get a l...
10/07/2026

Reminder the Branch Out van will be at De Vaul Park this Saturday and next, October 10 and 17, from 3:00-4:00pm! Get a library card, borrow books, and learn about all the FREE resources the library has available to you.

The Branch Out van is at De Vaul Park (1651 Spooner Drive in SLO) the 2nd and 3rd Saturdays of each month.

If you're able to join us at the SLO FOL book sale next week, make sure to look for our Featured Collection sign. Curate...
10/06/2026

If you're able to join us at the SLO FOL book sale next week, make sure to look for our Featured Collection sign. Curated in collaboration with the History Center of San Luis Obispo County, we'll have ~300 vintage books, pamphlets, event programs, and more on offer. Most items are SLO County or California history but there will also be children's books (including some vintage schoolbooks) and books by local authors. Prices will range from $3 up to $325 for a c. 1870 book originally from Myron Angel's own library.

The sale runs from Thursday, October 15, to Saturday, October 17, with SLO FOL Members only receiving early access from 9am-12pm on Thursday. Become a member at https://www.slofol.org/join-us or join at the door. We hope you stop by to find some wonderful books to add to your own collection!

10/06/2026

⏰Libby & Kanopy users: Beginning October 14, 2026, you will be prompted to verify your library card with your PIN in the Libby and Kanopy apps.

❗Your PIN is the password you use to sign into your online library account at SLOLibrary.org. You can reset it anytime at SLOLibrary.org. Or contact your favorite library for help!

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995 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA
93403

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