| Surely the flowers of a hundred spring are simply the souls of beautiful things!
― L.M. Montgomery
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LIBRARY NEWS
County of San Luis Obispo Public Libraries April 2026 | |
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Did You Know?
National Library Week is April 19-26
Your support means everything--Thank you! Here's how you can show some extra library love during National Library Week: |
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SERVICE UPDATES
Saturday, April 18 | Our voicemail and text notification service will be offline from 1:00 - 11:00 pm, due to scheduled maintenance. Notices about holds, overdues, etc., will be sent once maintenance is complete. Thank you for your patience! |
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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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Exhibition
Mawtini: Arab American narratives of home and belongingThrough April 30 San Luis Obispo Library 2nd Floor
A community-based oral history project that documents the histories and experiences of San Luis Obispo’s Arab American community. Experience photos, recorded stories, and curated visuals in this immersive exhibit at the library during Arab American Heritage Month.
Learn more about Mawtini. |
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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
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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| Recent Releases | Reserve a copy |
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| The Hitch |
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| Hooked | by Asako Yuzuki |
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| Junglekeeper | by Paul Rosolie |
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| The Idea Machine | by Joel J. Miller | |
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Your Next Watch | New movies & TV |
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| Mercy |
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| The Spongebob Movie | DVD |
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| TaskDVD |
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| ChristyBlu-ray & DVD | |
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| Fresh Perspectives | Arab American writers |
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| Behind You is the Sea: A novel |
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| I Was Their American Dream: A graphic memoir | by Malaka Gharib |
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| Martyr! | by Kaveh Akbar | |
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| The Book Collectors | by Delphine Minoui | |
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| Milk and Honey |
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| The Lost Spells | by Robert MacFarlane |
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| The Intentions of Thunder | by Patricia Smith | |
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| Blue Horses | by Mary Oliver | |
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Carrizo Plain National Monument 25th Anniversary | Friday, April 10, 10:00 - 1:00, Goodwin Education Center. A free celebration with Painted Rock tours, interactive displays, and complimentary refreshments. Learn more about the event.
Children's Swimsuit Drive | April 15 - May 15. Donate new and gently used youth swimsuits XS-XL, including swim diapers, to any County of SLO Public Libraries location or the SLO County Parks main office at 1144 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.
Children's Day in San Miguel | Saturday, April 25, 11:00-3:00. The annual Día del Niño celebration returns to San Miguel Park! Exiting performances, food, animal ambassadors, plant exchange, giant obstacle course, and more! Free. Visit the event Facebook page for more information. |
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