Cal Poly’s Kennedy Library was featured in the 2026 American Libraries Magazine Library Design Showcase following a $78 million renovation that expanded student study spaces and improved energy efficiency.
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Kennedy Library renovation recognized for new resources and expansion of community spaces
Cal Poly’s Kennedy Library received the Merit Award at the 2026 AIA San Diego Design Awards following a $78 million renovation that transformed the facility into a sustainable student hub.
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Kennedy Library to remain open 24/7 during finals week
Cal Poly students preparing for final exams will soon have around-the-clock access to the Kennedy Library. According to an Instagram post by the ASI President Marc Cabeliza, all five floors of the Kennedy Library will remain open 24/7 from June 1 until June 11 to provide students with additional study space during finals week. Students […]
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On-campus positions may become available for non-citizens with AB 713
California’s AB 713 bill would allow undocumented students to work on Cal State campuses, providing them with financial aid and other benefits, if passed by the Senate.
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Room to grow: Students express concerns over study spaces as Cal Poly prepares to increase student enrollment
Cal Poly plans to enroll 25,000 students by 2030, but the Kennedy Library’s study spaces have not kept up with the growing population, making it difficult for students to find a place to study.
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Students adjust to library culture for first time in two years
Students have had to adjust to library culture since Kennedy Library reopened in September. With all students, excluding the majority of seniors on campus, all of them have never experienced what the library was like before its closure, specifically the noise levels on each floor.
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SLO Transit alerts riders of detours and delays due to Cal Poly skilled trade workers strike
Due to labor strikes, SLO Transit has alerted riders to expect detours and stop closures to Cal Poly throughout the week, leaving some students to walk to school in the rainy weather.
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Balancing your goals is better than having constant discipline
While having extreme discipline and an excruciatingly packed schedule might help you inch ahead now, balancing preparation and rest helps you avoid burnout in the long run.
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Seven weeks in, what do students think of the renovated Kennedy Library?
The Kennedy Library at Cal Poly has reopened after a $80 million renovation, providing students with more seating, study areas, and upgraded technology, though some have noted a lack of power outlets and food options.
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Kennedy Library consumed by glowing black orb
After being under renovation for over two years and reopening in September 2025, the Kennedy Library is unavailable once again, due to an all-consuming, opaque black mass that has overtaken the building.Â
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Kennedy Library unveils new mural in official ribbon-cutting ceremony
The Kennedy Library at Cal Poly celebrated its re-opening with a ribbon-cutting after a two-year renovation, featuring a new mural, updated facilities and extended hours, providing students with a much-needed study space.