Community Calendar

Bright. Bright. Bold. Bursting with creativity. Step into the colorful world of Pop Art, inspired by artists who made everyday things extraordinary. Learn printmaking and create a series of relief prints in the style of Andy Warhol. Build larger-than-life, playful sculptures like Claes Oldenburg, and jump into a high-energy project inspired by Keith Haring’s figures in motion.
June 23 to 25. 10 am to 12:30 pm. Ages 6 and up.

Join us for a virtual lecture by the 2025 Kenneth Karmiole Research Fellow, Dr. Joseph Wei, who drew on primary source materials from the Library's California Ethnic and Multicultural Archives (CEMA) to advance his scholarship on Asian American socialist feminist poetry and literary organizing.

Drawing on archival research from UCSB's California Ethnic and Multicultural Archives, this presentation examines the work of the late Asian American socialist feminist poet Nellie Wong (1934–2026). Looking at Wong's correspondences and drafts of essays and poems, Wei takes up her work as a model for organizing "yellow feminist visibility" in the 1980s — that is, performances of Asian American socialist feminist commitment amidst the conservative backlash against radical race movements of the 1960s. These performances of visibility were important because Wong and her compatriots conceived of Asian American feminists and lesbians as a vanguard class, whose daily work and organizing activities contained the seeds for social transformation.

Dementia Caregiver Support Groups provide a safe space for people caring for those with dementia the opportunity to exchange information, build a support system with people who understand and develop methods and skills to solve problems.

Discover hope, connection, and insights at Mended Hearts Chapter #415's monthly support group.  Open to all heart patients, families, and friends with meetings every 4th Wednesday of the month.

Experience the power of peer-to-peer support from fellow heart patients. Each month, our gatherings feature an informative presentation, a time for questions, and small-group breakout sessions to help members connect and share experiences.

Mended Hearts San Luis Obispo is the local chapter of Mended Hearts International, a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring hope and elevating the quality of life for heart patients through peer-to-peer support, education, and community involvement.

The U.S. Forest Service is proposing to roll back the Roadless Area Conservation Rule—one of the most important protections for our national forests—while limiting public input in the process.

For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has protected millions of acres of intact forest from new road construction, large-scale logging, and mining, safeguarding clean drinking water, wildlife habitat, and outdoor recreation—including more than 635,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest and surrounding public lands (check out this map with roadless areas in Los Padres National Forest).

Now, these protections are at risk.

Join us for a community meeting to learn what this rollback could mean for our local forests, hear from experts and advocates, and stand with others in defense of the wild places we all cherish. Together, we can show that our communities are paying attention—and that we will fight to protect our forests.

Come out to find bargains and support the SLO Library! ~7,500 books on sale for adults, teens, and children, priced at $1.50/inch Thursday & Friday or $5/bag all day Saturday. Music CDs and puzzles will also be offered. SLO Friends of the Library Members only receive early access Thursday from 9am-12pm, join in advance at slofol.org or at the door for as low as $10.

Bright. Bright. Bold. Bursting with creativity. Step into the colorful world of Pop Art, inspired by artists who made everyday things extraordinary. Learn printmaking and create a series of relief prints in the style of Andy Warhol. Build larger-than-life, playful sculptures like Claes Oldenburg, and jump into a high-energy project inspired by Keith Haring’s figures in motion.
June 23 to 25. 10 am to 12:30 pm. Ages 6 and up.

Discover the spirit of adventure in “Call of the Wild,” an inspiring exhibit that explores the beauty, energy, and freedom found in nature and the human experience.
The "Off the Wall" juried exhibition, hosted by the Central Coast Artists Collective brings a contrast in media to the gallery. This statewide showcase features 3D artwork from California sculptors, complete with an awards reception.

Discover the spirit of adventure in “Call of the Wild,” an inspiring exhibit that explores the beauty, energy, and freedom found in nature and the human experience. This exhibit features a variety of artistic interpretations, including wildlife, landscapes, emotional expression, and imaginative works that reflect the untamed world around us and within us.

The "Off the Wall" juried exhibition, hosted by the Central Coast Artists Collective brings a contrast in media to the gallery. This statewide showcase features 3D artwork from California sculptors, complete with an awards reception.

Exhibit schedule: June 25 to August 3. 12 to 4 pm
Artist’s Reception: Sunday June 28th. 2 pm

The Development Directors Roundtable is a collaboration between Spokes and the Association of Fundraising Professionals of San Luis Obispo County.

Spokes roundtables are facilitated, peer networking and problem-solving opportunities held monthly. At the start of the roundtable, participants introduce themselves and share some good news or something that’s “keeping them up at night.” They may also offer a “spotlight topic” for consideration during the meeting.