Library membership
Community members can enjoy:
- Access to library facilities and services
- Onsite access to electronic databases and resources
- Customized reference assistance
- Access to Special Collections and Archives (see open hours)
| Types of community borrowers | Card cost | Additional cards | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community user | $60 | Additional Family Member | $10 |
| Corporate user (includes one card) | $250 | Additional Employee Card | $30 |
| SLO Co. teacher * | $30 | N/A | N/A |
| SLO Co. senior citizen | $30 | N/A | N/A |
| SLO Co. high school student * | $10 | N/A | N/A |
| Cuesta College or Allan Hancock College student * | Free | N/A | N/A |
| Visiting faculty * | Free | N/A | N/A |
* requires a valid school ID, or evidence of current registration for classes, plus a photo ID
- Loan periods for most library materials: 21 days
- Loan period for bound periodicals: 4 days
To get a Kennedy Library card
- Fill out the borrowing application [PDF download]
- Checks and credit cards payable to Kennedy Library
- Return or send your application to the Kennedy Library Circulation Desk
Robert E. Kennedy Library
Access Services – Circulation
1 Grand Avenue (Bldg. 31-101)
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0601
(805) 756-5760
Interlibrary Loan privileges
Please contact borrow, renew, request for information.
Extended reference assistance
- Basic library assistance
- Basic library assistance is available to all for free.
- Advanced reference assistance
- Kennedy Library also offers professional library reference assistance for people with more difficult or involved reference questions. $50 per hour.
Borrowing materials
- Check out and returning library materials
- Check out library materials at the Circulation Desk located at the library entrance.
- Return books at the Circulation Desk or at one of the Book Drops outside the library
- Renew books online through PolyCat Renewals
- Loan Periods and Fines
- Learn more on the Circulations Fees and Overdue Fines page
- Renewing Books
- Most items can be renewed three times online or in person
- For more information see the Renewals page.
Managing your account
Use PolyCat, our online catalog, to renew books and check your account status
- Select My Account from any PolyCat web session
- Use your last name and Library Card Barcode to log in
- Once in your record, choose the option you would like to view checked out books, reading history, requested materials, and more
Events and exhibits
The community is welcome at our free events and exhibits.
Join in the conversation, make new friends and have some fun as we explore new ideas together.