Upcoming Events

Monthly open poetry reading and discussion of published and original poetry.

All adults and teens are welcome.

Led by an expert in SAT prep, this free 4-week course will help students prepare for the test and provide access to practice questions, tests, and additional materials. Attend any or all of the meetings.

Join us on Fridays for topical documentaries, telenovelas, or television series. 

Join us for a party to kick off our Summer Reading Program at Cambria Library! Curiosities, all day crafts, and fortune telling await!   

Kick back with a good book for summer reading! Come get a reading log, play lawn games, make chalk art, color a bookmark, and more. Bring a blanket and relax on our lawn!

This class introduces Ayurvedic principles for balance and well-being, focusing on the use of accessible herbs to support digestion and overall health.

Start the summer with some fresh new fits and exchange the clothes you're tired of for new ones! Modify or mend the clothes you have with our sewing machine, or hangout and enjoy some snacks!

Looking for volunteer or community service hours? Join San Luis Obispo Library's Teen Advisory Board! Participation can be listed on job, scholarship and college applications.

Led by an expert in SAT prep, this free 4-week course will help students prepare for the test and provide access to practice questions, tests, and additional materials. Attend any or all of the meetings.

Lunch at the Library

Kids (age 0-18) can enjoy a free lunch in the San Miguel Park* every Wednesday at 12pm, PLUS a fun activity starting at 1pm. We'll be on the picnic tables under the shade.

Get connected with primary care, recovery, clothing, food, Medicare, shelter, mental health, showers, health insurance, and more.  No appointment needed. 

Join us at the library for this special class presented by the UC Master Preservers and learn how to make Ricotta Cheese. Take home what you make. Registration required. Space is limited. For Adults/Teens.

May the force be with you at the library this summer! Join us for an afternoon of trivia, crafts, games and more. Star Wars costumes and t-shirts are encouraged! Be there or be a stuck-up, half-witted, scruffy-looking nerf-herder.

Join us at the Shandon Library for an informative program from Master Gardeners of SLO! Master Gardeners volunteers will share facts about common pollinator species. 

Led by an expert in SAT prep, this free 4-week course will help students prepare for the test and provide access to practice questions, tests, and additional materials. Attend any or all of the meetings.

Join us on Fridays for topical documentaries, telenovelas, or television series. 

Master your gaming skills and make new friends with our Nintendo Switch! We will provide one Switch for up to 4 players at a time - feel free to bring your own too. Games include Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, and Just Dance.

Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting with Melinda Forbes. These classes are for ages 10 through adults.

Join us at the library for this special class presented by the UC Master Preservers and learn how to make Raspberry Chocolate Jam. Take home what you make. Registration required. Space is limited. For Adults/Teens.

Summer is here! Do you know what that means? Summer Reading Program!! 

We are having a craft party to celebrate the launch of 2025 SRP! Come join us in the Children's Area to create fun summery crafts. 

Have some plants you want to offload? Looking for some new additions? Come to the library and change out your plants and seeds.

Plus check out our new seed library! 

Master your gaming skills and make new friends with our Nintendo Switch! We will provide one Switch for up to 4 players at a time - feel free to bring your own too. Games include Super Mario Smash Bros, Super Mario Party, and Minecraft.

Come join us to talk about books!

This program will be held in the Teen Area of the San Luis Obispo Library. Light refreshments will be served. Bring a friend! Ages 10-17.

Led by an expert in SAT prep, this free 4-week course will help students prepare for the test and provide access to practice questions, tests, and additional materials. Attend any or all of the meetings.