The Foundation works closely with Library Director, Christopher Barnickel, and the dedicated library staff to identify projects and initiatives to fund. Whether supporting a community event, the popular summer reading program, or a capital campaign, you can trust the Foundation to maximize the impact of your generous donations made in support of the library.
Enjoy viewing a recap of the library’s successful summer reading program. Simply click here.
Here are some of the initiatives funded over the past twenty-five years:
Annual Summer Reading Program for Children (System-wide)
Children Literacy Stations (Arroyo Grande, Morro Bay, San Miguel)
Captain’s Family Corner (Atascadero)
Apple iPads & training
A Brief History of the San Luis Obispo County Library by Joe Carotenuti
Self-check stations (Shell Beach, Santa Margarita)
Chrome laptops (Arroyo Grande, Nipomo, Cayucos)
Library furniture (Cayucos)
Brain Play interactive toys (System-wide)
Spanish language materials (System-wide)
System-wide study of library usage/demographics
System-wide Library by Mail (click here to learn more)
As library ambassadors, The Foundation has sponsored Library exhibits and events. Some of these include:
2019 Baron Wolman, Rolling Stone photographer
2019 Paul Mobley, photographer and author, American Farmer
2018 San Luis Obispo Receptions and Exhibits: Jack Kerouac 40-foot typed manuscript of On the Road
2014 - 2016 Book & Author Series in cooperation with Cal Poly Arts
2007 Library Summit in Atascadero
We Welcome Your Donations
The Foundation welcomes donations of any amount. Please use the donation button on this website or contact our board president to talk about your desire to give to the Library. Your donation is tax-deductible.