Kick Off Banned Books Week with “The Librarians”
Kicking off Banned Books Week in San Luis Obispo County, the SLO Film Center and the SLO County Library Foundation present a screening of The Librarians (2025) on Sunday, October…
Find Local History Books and Thousands More at Sale
The final book sale of the year organized by the San Luis Obispo Friends of the Library will feature books on the history of SLO County and California, curated in…
Read Some “Banned” Books October 4-10
"Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read." That's the theme of this year's Banned Books Week October 4-10 highlighting the value of free and open access to information. The…
Four Local Authors Celebrate New Books Sept. 27
Four local authors are featured at a Book Publication Celebration on Sunday, September 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. at The Bunker in San Luis Obispo. [caption id="attachment_15604" align="alignleft" width="150"]…
Writers’ Conference Hosts Master Classes, Too
The Central Coast Writers' Conference at Cuesta College is offering eight master classes in addition to its main conference registration. Each optional workshop is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon…
Local Author Adds to “Creative Careers” Book Series
Black Rabbit Books recently published two new nonfiction books for children by Central Coast author Marne Ventura in its "Creative Careers" series. 12 Careers that Create Art and Design and…
Artist Sommer Roman Publishes New Book
Central Coast artist, illustrator and author Sommer Roman has a new children's book coming out later this month. Len & Lou Get Bored, now available for pre-order online in the…
Writers’ Conference Set for September 25-26
A New York Times bestselling author and a suspense fiction book doctor are the opening and closing keynote speakers for the 42nd Central Coast Writers’ Conference at Cuesta College September…
New Book by Local Poet Unlocks “Ordinary Wonders”
Blending essays and poetry, local author Carolyn Chilton Casas has released a new book chronicling her transformative journey into energy healing and its ripple effects throughout her life. Unlocking Ordinary…
Celebrate Your Library Card in September
It's national Library Card Sign-up Month, and in addition to all the usual (and unusual) perks you get with a local library membership, you can add freebies and discounts from…