| In May, anything seemed possible. If only I could learn to harness time itself. To make every month like May! ― T.A. Barron
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LIBRARY NEWS
County of San Luis Obispo Public Libraries May 2026 | |
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Did You Know?
Membership RenewalIt's important that we have your current contact information. Visit any of our 14 libraries with photo identification and proof of your current address (if your ID doesn't have it) to renew.
You can sign into your account online anytime at SLOLibrary.org to see your renewal date, and to update your phone number or email address and notification preferences. |
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SERVICE UPDATES
Additional Summer Hours in Shandon, San Miguel, Oceano & Shell Beach June 1 - July 31 | We're open extra hours during our busy--and hot--Summer Reading season at these locations. Be sure to visit SLOLibrary.org when planning your summer visits. |
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Storytellers Series
Outside Together: Celebrating diverse outdoor experiencesSaturday, May 9 | 1 pm Cuesta College Harold J. Miossi Performing Arts & Cultural Center
Free admission. RSVP here.
Watch the short film Breath of Gloster, featuring trail runner Peyton Thomas, then stay for an inspired discussion with Peyton and other community experts.
Learn more about Outside Together. |
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Film Screening
To Climb a Gold MountainVarious locations & times
Hear the stories of four women of Asian descent from past and present in this documentary that tracks the progression, evolution, and legacy of immigrants in America. Find a library screening here. |
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A West Coast Book Club
One Book, One CoastThrough May 31
Be part of a community of thousands of people reading They Called Us Enemy, by George Takei, and celebrating literacy, learning, and civil discourse.
Learn more about the book club and local events. |
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| Recent Releases | Reserve a copy |
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Your Next Watch | New movies & TV |
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| Fresh Perspectives | Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month |
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Fairy Festival at SLO Botanical Garden | Sat, May 9, 10:00 - 2:00. A free family day in a whimsical wonderland. Costumes encouraged. Find free family events at the SLO Botanical Garden.
Free County Transit Passes | San Luis Obispo Council of Governents (SLOCOG) is inviting eligible SLO County residents to apply for a free year of countywide transit. Learn more at SLOCOG.org
Voter Information | Learn more about voting, Vote by Mail ballots, and the June 2, 2026 California Primary Election at SLOCounty.ca.gov |
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