| “It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot, and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.” —Charles Dickens
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LIBRARY NEWS
County of San Luis Obispo Public Libraries March 2026 |
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Did You Know?
Arroyo Grande Library is Under ConstructionPardon our dust! The Arroyo Grande Library is closed for major renovations, but you can visit our walkup window right next door to the library for your holds pickups and returns.
The walkup window is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 1 - 6pm, and Fridays and Saturdays, 1 - 5pm.
Visit SLOLibrary.org to learn more about the remodel. |
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Pro Tips |
Passport Services at the Library |
If you are getting a passport for the first time or need to replace an old, lost, or damaged one, you can apply in person at the library with an appointment. Learn more about our passport services. |
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SAVE THE DATE
April 1 - May 31 | One Book, One Coast: A West Coast book club. Learn more at SLOLibrary.org
Saturday, May 9 | Outside Together: A short film screening and inclusive discussion about the joy of outdoor recreation. 1 p.m. at Cuesta College's Harold J. Miossi Cultural and Performing Arts Center. Free admission.
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Book of the Year 2026
Read Sacrament, by Susan StraightLet's read together: Book of the Year is our annual literary event and community reads program in partnership with Cuesta College, Paso Robles City Library, and the SLO County Library Foundation.
Author Susan Straight discusses the novel live on Tuesday, April 28, at Cuesta College's Harold J. Miossi Cultural and Performing Arts Center. Tickets on sale now. Learn more. |
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Film Discussion
SLO Library Film ClubHarold and MaudeThursday, April 2 | 3:30 pm
Like a book club, but for films! Just watch Harold and Maude on Kanopy or DVD, and then join us for the conversation.
First Thursdays, monthly. Registration required.
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| Recent Releases | Reserve a copy |
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| The Cafe with No Name |
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| I Told You So! | by Matt Kaplan |
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| Who Knows You by Heart | by C. J. Farley |
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| 99 Ways to Die: And How to Avoid Them | by Ashely Alker | |
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Your Next Watch | New DVDs |
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| Hamnet |
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| Killers of the Flower Moon | Blu-ray & DVD |
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| The ChoralBlu-ray only |
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| The Running ManBlu-ray & DVD | |
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| Fresh Perspectives | Women's History Month |
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| Joyride: A memoir |
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| Men Explain Things to Me | by Rebecca Solnit |
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| Toni at Random | by Dana A. Williams | |
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| Mother Mary Comes to Me | by Arundhati Roy | |
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SLO County Library Foundation |
We LOVE the Library podcast |
Do you LOVE the public library? Here's the twice-monthly podcast from the SLO County Library Foundation. To listen, visit SLOLibraryFoundation.org, or tune in on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. |
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Book Sale | Friends of the Nipomo Library holds its first sale of the year Saturday, Mar. 14, 10am - 2pm, at the Nipomo Library.
Safe Routes to School Survey | SLO Regional Rideshare is asking all parents and guardians of children who attend TK-12 grades in SLO County to share their thoughts on how to make their school commute safer! Take the survey here. |
"I Voted" Sticker Contest | SLO County students in grades 3-12 can enter their designs to the County Clerk-Recorder's office until March 10. Hand-drawn and digital artwork accepted. For contest rules and entry form, visit www.SLOVote.gov. |
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Get the SLO County Libraries mobile app |
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