The San Luis Obispo County Library was established in 1919 under authority of the County Free Library Act. The Library is a San Luis Obispo County department operating under the authority of the County Board of Supervisors. Today the library provides service to residents of 6 of the 7 incorporated cities and the unincorporated areas of San Luis Obispo County, a service area that extends over 3,000 square miles. The Library offers circulation of books, magazines, newspapers, government publications, and other special publications, and also offers downloadable media of all types.

 

The mission of the County of San Luis Obispo Public Libraries is to connect the community to knowledge, culture, and creativity through exceptional service.


For more information about Library Services, please visit our website.

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County of SLO Public Libraries to Update Catalog Operating System

County of SLO Public Libraries to Update Catalog Operating System All Black Gold libraries will close April 22-23

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County of SLO Public Libraries to Leave Black Gold Library Cooperative

With an eye toward cost-efficient, modern, and locally focused library services, the County of San Luis Obispo Public Libraries will be withdrawing from the Black Gold Cooperative Library system July 1.