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.

Featured News

San Luis Obispo County Garbagemens' Association presents grant award check to San Miguel Library staff. Click to view article, San Miguel Library Receives Grant Award from San Luis Obispo County Garbagemens’ Association

San Miguel Library Receives Grant Award from San Luis Obispo County Garbagemens’ Association

Grant funds from the Garbagemens’ Association will go towards more library improvements.
An outside view of the Shandon Library where the new tool lending library will be hosted. Click to view article, Shandon Library to Unveil New Tool Lending Library at Earth Day Event

Shandon Library to Unveil New Tool Lending Library at Earth Day Event

Community is invited to build a Reading Garden with SLO County Master Gardeners and SLO County Food Bank

Try our myLIBRO mobile app Click to view article, County of San Luis Obispo Public Libraries Offer myLIBRO Mobile Library App

County of San Luis Obispo Public Libraries Offer myLIBRO Mobile Library App

Patrons can “shop” for books and more from a smartphone using the myLIBRO mobile library app.
library card Click to view article, Save Money by Borrowing with a Library Card

Save Money by Borrowing with a Library Card

September is Library Card Signup Month, and the County of San Luis Obispo Public Libraries wants to remind residents about the value of a library card.

library foundation donation Click to view article, County of SLO Public Libraries Accepts Large Donation for New Materials

County of SLO Public Libraries Accepts Large Donation for New Materials

Library Foundation releases funds from $2.6 million bequest