The network of Centres for self-directed learning (CSDL) is among the older infrastructure activities developed by the Slovenian institute for adult education (SIAE). Following the development of self-directed learning, the SIAE began to focus on establishing and extending the culture of self-directed learning in Slovenia in 1993. In 2017, there were 36 CSDLs and 2 branches within the CSDL network, where CSDL participants were able to independently and freely strengthen and acquire knowledge with the support of CSDL experts, counsellors or mentors in organised self-directed learning. Data shows that the number of CSDL participants has increased over the years. From 2014 until now, many new initiatives have been created and many strategic documents have been developed and accepted at the national, European and global levels, which also support the work of the CSDLs. The article also presents the results of a research-applicative project used to develop recommendations for facing future challenges and implementing updates. Results show that there is a need to research-applied project, which found that there is a need to develop, supplement and upgrade the operation of CSDLs in Slovenia in specific areas, and provides recommendations for the further development of CSDLs.