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San Luis Obispo Library History

By Bonnie Running

  • First public library in 1897

    Local taxes supported a 5000 book collection for 1000 registered card holders.
    -SLO County Library: A brief history, by Joseph Carotenuti, 2012.
  • Carnegie grant

    Carnegie grant

    San Luis Obispo County receives two $10,000 grants for libraries in San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles.
    -SLO County Library: A brief history, by Joseph Carotenuti, 2012.
  • Carnegie Library built

    Carnegie Library built

    Carnegie Library (https://goo.gl/maps/ChrdyJFLtSS2)

  • County votes to hire first county librarian

    -SLO County Library: A brief history, by Joseph Carotenuti, 2012.

  • $12000 budget for fiscal year

    Pays for 14 employees and all the books and supplies at 72 branches (community branches and school libraries).
    -SLO County Library: A brief history, by Joseph Carotenuti, 2012.

  • Library moves out of Carnegie building

    A larger building is created to house the increasingly large library collection at the corner of Palm and Morro Streets.
    -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Luis_Obispo,_California
  • Current library location building finished

    Current library location building finished

    http://www.slolibrary.org/
    SLO Library
  • SLO Foundation established

    SLO Foundation established

    Supports summer reading programs and author signings.
    -http://slolibraryfoundation.org/about/who-we-are/
  • Bonnie starts working at the SLO library

    Bonnie starts working at the SLO library

    Starting as an Administrative Assistant Aide

  • Planned refurbishment of Palm St building

    Library will expand from 2 floors to 3!