Still not open. Barriers in parking lot. Scrim up to block view. No clue to reopening date.read more

The librarians are not very friendly nor interested in helping the public. However, the technician…read morestaff at the desk are very helpful. The children's section is not set up to accommodate children. There should be more outreach to the families trying to help children find books. The picture book section is particularly not child-friendly for browsing. The books are jammed tightly on the shelves by the author's last name, which makes it difficult for anyone to find a book unless they know specifically what they're looking for.

I love this small but mighty library and its wonderful staff. Just make sure to check the hours…read morebefore you go.

Nice home town library. Smells like books. Limited hours of service. Located off main streets, in…read morethe Shell Beach area of Pismo Beach.

Small selection at the location due to the size but you could order to have something delivered…read morehere to pick up. The staff is very nice. Not too much parking but chances are if you are visiting this location you probably live near or maybe go to school. As for the area arroyo grande location seems to be the largest.

Nice library to do some reading. If you need a private room for interviews or meetings, there is…read moreonly one, first come first serve and you reserve at front desk.

I will agree, one of the biggest and best Public libraries i have found on the Central Coast. I…read morestopped here once to look at some of their books and magazines, and i was happy with what i saw. They have lots of older and newer books and magazines. Staff are nice and professional here. Great parking spaces. Lots to see and do at this library. Always a pleasure to visit.

It's all a library should be and then some. Super helpful staff. Supplied with practically…read moreeverything I end up looking to read. Grateful for their work.

We went here for a kids' event and were surprised by how many homeless people were inside. There…read morewere a lot of people with significant amounts of luggage and the whole first floor smelled like stale urine. The second floor was better, but it's not a place I will be visiting again. All the librarians were friendly and attentive, the library itself looked new and organized, but it's not a place I would bring young kids to roam and read like I did as a kid.

The selection here is amazing for such a small library. They have just about everything you could…read morewant: dvd's, magazines, computers, and even some art exhibits. This is a great place to bring children and be sure to check out their events board. They recently held a LEGO building event that would have been a huge hit if I was still a kid. They also keep it cool in the summer time so it can be a great way to cool off and dive deep into a great book.

This is a fabulous little library. I love that they have a wide selection of new and classic books…read more As an elementary school teacher, I visit frequently and am always able to find new and interesting books for my students. Also, their children's section offers many bilingual and Spanish texts. It is great when a library reflects the diversity of its community!

I have to write based on older impressions, when I graduated. I used to make the library my primary…read morestudy spot. James Webb, Ph. D, was my Exercise Physiology Professor- a uniquely wise and intelligent gentleman, who challenged me to study outside my intellectual means- so, Kennedy Library was the obvious place. Applied Physiology, Physician and Sports medicine, and other amazing journals I would dive into the literature and deeply immerse myself. I will always deeply respect this library and its amazing holdings.,

Clean, spacious, and bright facility. Gorgeous views of the hills and modern filtered water…read moredispensers on each floor are major pluses in my book. Only downside is lack of outlets. There are none in the corals and only an occasional one on the walls for the desks. Visitors: No wifi access provided to visitors so if that's you, find the one public computer near the stairs on each floor for Internet access.

This is a relatively small facility but with connections throughout the county. Staff a friendly,…read morehelpful, and knowledgeable.

I looooove this library. Very friendly staff, 2 handy self check outs, and 3 reference computers…read more They always have something going on for the community, and they're always striving to be better. Great selection of items and whatever they don't have, they'll order for you from another library.

The Atascadero Library has an exciting new micro-exhibit called "Censorship is so 1984". This is an…read moreeducational representation of the top ten most called upon books for banning this year. - The library offered free bookmarks and a "read for your rights" campaign directive from the American Library Association. - Support your local library and protect our rights to knowledge, understanding and education. Learning is a human right!

Efficient library. Just order a book you want on line on their website, and they will email you…read morewhen your book comes in. It will be on a shelf for you to self check out.