San Luis Obispo Friends of the Library
Our Mission
Supporting the Library’s mission to connect the community to knowledge, culture, and creativity through exceptional service.
What We Do
Over the last 10 years SLO Friends of the Library has donated over $300,000 to the San Luis Obispo Library to help fund Library programs and collections for adults, teens, and children. In addition, we have obtained over $100,000 in grants from the Harold J. Miossi Charitable Trust to fund Science and Arts programs and to provide primary sponsorship for the mural in the Library entrance.
Our book sales, bookstore, and online book sales, plus your membership and generous donations provide this funding. Please join us to keep up this support!
What’s New
FEBRUARY BOOK SALE
Our first book sale of the year will be held February 26-28 in the Community Room next to the SLO Library, 995 Palm Street in San Luis Obispo. We’ll again have approximately 7,500 books for all ages, priced at $1.50 per inch (when stacked). In addition, we’ll have music CDs for $.50 each and puzzles mainly priced at $5 or below. All items drop to $5/bag or $10/box on Saturday the 28th.
SLO Friends of the Library Members will receive early access to the sale from 9am-12pm on Thursday the 26th. If you’re not already a member, join ahead of the sale or at the door. Note that all annual memberships purchased October 1, 2025, or after will remain valid through 2026.
Come and find some great bargains while supporting the SLO Library!
VISIT THE LIBRARY BOOKSTORE
The SLOFOL bookstore is in the corner to your left as you enter the Library and features gently used books at bargain prices: fiction, non-fiction, children’s books and magazines. Take time to browse when you’re in the Library, and you may find some treasures.
VISIT OUR eBAY STORE
Our eBay store is full of unusual books and bargains! To browse our selection of books, click here.
WE’RE ON SOCIAL MEDIA!
Check out our new Facebook page and Instagram account. We’ll be updating them regularly with news of the Friends and the SLO Library.