Welcome to the Arroyo Grande Library!
About this Branch
The Arroyo Grande Library serves the Five Cities of San Luis Obispo County with a 12,000 square foot Regional Library for the County of San Luis Obispo Library system. The Library features Reference and Local History collections, large print and Spanish language collections, book club kits, memory kits, State and County Parks passes, and a large collection of movies and books on CD. The library has a computer lab and print station. There is a book nook sponsored by the Friends of the Arroyo Grande Library.
The Children’s Department includes a Spanish language collection, a Lego construction table, puzzles and interactive games; and a large collection of juvenile books, educational tablets, books on CD, and movies. The teen area has a collection of teen books and an extensive manga/graphic novel collection.
This library provides ongoing and unique community programming and library services for customers of all ages.
Branch Resources
- Computers: 8 adult, 2 Kids
- Chromebooks: 5
- WiFi: All County Libraries provide free wireless Internet access
- Wireless Printing
Newspaper Holdings
- Barron's
- Investor's Business Daily
- LA Times
- NY Times
- Tribune
- USA Today
Ongoing Programs
- Storytime
- Lego Club
- Reading to Rover
- Book Groups
- Local Art Exhibits
- TAB - Teen Advisory Board
Special Features
Veterans Connect
A Veterans Resource Center is located at the Arroyo Grande Library, 800 W. Branch, Arroyo Grande, CA. Call 805-473-7164 for more information about the center or call 805-781-5766 to schedule an appointment with a Veterans Services Representative. This project was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
Eckerd Connects
Provides job searching assistance one Tuesday a month from 3:30-4:30. Please check the event calendar for the next job help session.
HiCAP Medicare Counseling
Call 1-800-434-0222 to schedule an in-person individual Medicare counseling appointment. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 10-12PM.(appointment required)
Local History Collection
A unique collection of South County history books and high school yearbooks.
Passport Services
Passport services are available for those seeking to obtain a US passport, by appointment.
Genealogy Library
To access the SLO County Genealogical Society's collection at the AG Library, please make an email appointment through This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Library THMA Outreach Team Van
Thursdays from 9:30 - 11am: Get connected with primary care, recovery, clothing, food, Medicare, shelter, mental health, showers, health insurance, and more.
