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• For What's Its Worth: June 2024 • |
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The Encanto's daughter
by Melissa De la Cruz
Upon her father's death, half-Encanto MJ Rodriguez, the rightful heir to the Sirena throne, discovers her father was murdered and forges an unlikely alliance to find the truth?—?one that forces her to decide if she can both open herself to love and carry the weight of the crown. Simultaneous eBook.
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Queen's shadow
by E. K. Johnston
Asked by her successor to become Naboo's representative in the Galactic Senate, Padmé Naberrie, the former Queen Amidala, enlists the help of her loyal handmaidens to navigate the treacherous waters of politics. By the best-selling author of Ahsoka. 75,000 first printing. Movie tie-in.
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My Hero Academia. Vol. 1, Izuku Midoriya: Origin
by Khei Horikoshi
Without any special power, middle school student Izuku Midoriya has no chance of getting into the prestigious U.A. High School for budding heroes, but an encounter with the great hero All Might gives him an opportunity to change his destiny. There are more than 30 volumes!
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Highly suspicious and unfairly cute
by Talia Hibbert
To win the grand prize at the end of their survival course, ex-best friends Claire and Bradley trudge through mud, dirt and their messy past to find the adventure bringing them closer together, sparking a whole new kind of relationship. Simultaneous eBook.
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Truly Devious
by Maureen Johnson
When Stevie Bell, an amateur detective, begins her first year at a famous private school in Vermont, she sets a plan to solve the cold case involving the kidnapping of the founder's wife and daughter shortly after the school opened
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A scatter of light
by Malinda Lo
"Sent to California to stay with her grandmother, where she expects to be bored, Aria Tang West instead meets Steph Nichols, her grandmothers gardener, who introduces her to the working-class queer community, prompting her to second guess who she is and what she wants to be.
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The mermaid, the witch, and the sea
by Maggie Tokuda-Hall
Disguising herself as a male pirate to escape poverty, Flora follows a strict survival code that is challenged by her unexpected feelings for a noblewoman on her way to a dreaded arranged marriage. A first novel by the author of Also an Octopus. Simultaneous eBook.
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Lying in the deep
by Diana Urban
When her boyfriend leaves her for her best friend, Jade joins a semester long cruise program unaware that the two are also onboard, and when her ex-boyfriend is murdered and his new girlfriend goes missing, Jade must dig into her shipmates' lives to findthe murderer and clear her name
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The counselors
by Jessica Goodman
After a traumatic school year, camp counselor Goldie Easton is excited to reunite with her two best friends at an elite summer camp, but when a local boy is found dead on the grounds, all three must reveal a dark secret to find the murderer
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Wings in the wild
by Margarita Engle
When a hurricane exposes Soleida's family's secret sculpture garden, the Cuban government arrests her artist parents, forcing her to escape alone to Central America where she meets Dariel, a Cuban American boy, and together they work to protect the environment and bring attention to the imprisoned artists in Cuba
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Summer days and summer nights : twelve love stories
by Stephanie Perkins
A collection of summertime romances by 12 best-selling young adult authors includes contributions by such notable favorites as Francesca Lia Block, Lev Grossman and Veronica Roth. Simultaneous eBook.
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Blue Lock. 1
by Muneyuki Kaneshiro
"After a disastrous defeat at the 2018 World Cup, Japan's team struggles to regroup. But what's missing? An absolute ace striker. The Football Union is hell-bent on creating a striker who hungers for goals and thirsts for victory, so Blue Lock--a rigorous training ground for 300 of Japan's best and brightest youth players--is created. To survive this battle royale, the last striker standing will have to out-muscle and out-ego everyone who stands in his way!"
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House of Hollow
by Krystal Sutherland
Reappearing in their Scotland suburb a month after going missing, three sisters with no memory of what happened begin to transform, while strange phenomena begin occurring around them in ways that impact their coming-of-age a decade later. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Chasing Pacquiao
by Rod Pulido
When Bobby is unwillingly outed he turns to boxing, finding a hero in Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao, but when Pacquiao publicly denounces homosexuality, Bobby must discover a hero within himself
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Rogue princess
by B. R. Myers
In a gender-swapped science-fiction adaptation of the Cinderella story, a headstrong princess fleeing an arranged marriage steals the royal spaceship and teams up with a snarky commoner to foil a rebel plot. By the award-winning author of Girl on the Run. Simultaneous eBook.
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Scythe
by Neal Shusterman
In a world where disease has been eliminated, the only way to die is to be randomly killed ('gleaned') by professional reapers ('scythes'). Two teens must compete with each other to become a scythe--a position neither of them wants. The one who becomes a scythe must kill the one who doesn't
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Breathing underwater
by Abbey Lee Nash
Seventeen-year-old competitive swimmer Tess Cooper grapples with the upheaval of her carefully planned future following an epilepsy diagnosis, and works to get back in the pool despite her doctor's advice or her disctracting feelings for the new guy
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STEAM Family Party!
Saturday, June 8, 11:00am - 2:00pm
SLO Library - Children's Area
Come by and enjoy our STEAM Family Day to kick off our Summer Reading Program for 2024. We will have a bunch of cool STEAM activities in the SLO Library Children's Area that you and your family can enjoy. The event will be in the Children's Area from 11am to 2pm. Activities are for all ages expect the Ancient Art and Crafting workshop (6 to 12).
List: Ozobots
Button Maker
Hexbugs
Keva Planks
Kinetic Sand
Ancient Art and Crafting: Cave Paintings starting 1pm in the Teen Area (Ages 6 to 12)
Much More!!
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Yoga en la Biblioteca para las familias (Bilingual)
Saturday, June 8, June 15, June 22 and June 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
San Miguel Library
Inscríbete para la practica de yoga en la biblioteca. Aprende las bases de las posturas y conocer la respiración controlada. Disfruta de la relajación en un espacio accesible. Para las familias. Instrucción en español e inglés. Requiere registro.
Join us at the library for this class designed for anyone new or returning to yoga. Learn the essential elements of a yoga practice through basic language in a fun and approachable space for the whole family! This class will focus on the shapes of the postures, principles of alignment and utilizing the breath. Instruction provided in both English and Spanish. Registration is required. Please bring a mat if you can - there will be a limited supply of mats available
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SLO Library - Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Saturday, June 8, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
SLO Library - Teen Area
Looking for volunteer or community service hours? Join San Luis Obispo Library's Teen Advisory Board! Participation can be listed on job, scholarship and college applications. Help plan virtual and in person teen events, create content for social media, create contest ideas, recommend books, movies and more. All meetings will be held in the Teen Area of the San Luis Obispo Library and on Zoom.
Light refreshments will be provided. You must be 12-18 years old.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5736148024 Meeting ID: 573 614 8024
All library programs will be following current California and County of San Luis Obispo health guidelines.
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SAT Prep Course
June 11, June 13, June 18, June 20, June 25, and June 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Led by an expert in SAT prep, this free 4-week course will help students prepare for the test and provide access to practice questions, tests, and additional materials.
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89555339231?pwd=hu2G316jC1a08H7gIC6AeJac4U5VMS.1
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Cardboard City Construction
Wednesday, June 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
San Miguel Library
Come claim your plot and build you very own cardboard city! ¡Ven a reclamar tu parcela y construye tu propia ciudad de cartón!
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Fun Friday: Water Blasters!!!
Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
San Miguel Park
Cool off in the San Miguel Park with water blasters!!
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Teen Board Game Party!
Saturday, June 15, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
SLO Library - Teen Area
Teens! Get ready for the Summer Reading Program with a Board Game Night!! We will have snacks, Mario Kart tournament and different kinds of board games/ card games going on! Also, you will have a chance to sign up for the Teen Summer Reading Program.
Ages from 11 to 17.
Mario Kart Tournament:
Maximum of 16 players. Four knockout stages, two semifinals and one final.
First come first serve basis.
The tournament will start promptly at 1:30 pm.
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Family Engineering Day
Saturday, June 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
San Miguel Library
Let your imagination soar as with various types of building mediums, including blocks, Legos, planks, magnets, cardboard, and cups.
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SLO Library - Teen Book Club
Saturday, June 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
SLO Library - Teen Area
Come join us to talk about books! This program will be held in the Teen Area of the San Luis Obispo Library. Light refreshments will be served. Bring a friend!
Ages 10-17.
For the month of June, we will be discussing "Squire and Knight," by Scott Chandler.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5736148024 Meeting ID: 573 614 8024
All library programs will follow current state and county health guidelines.
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Comic Book Drawing
Wednesday, June 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
San Miguel Library
Come by and create your own comic books drawings!
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TechDeck Skate Park
Thursday, June 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
San Miguel Library
Tech Deck Skate Park at San Miguel Library. Come by and show off your skills.
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Disc Golf in the Park
Friday, June 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
San Miguel Park
Come by and throw some discs! A birdie might await you!
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Chess Club
Friday, June 21, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Nipomo Library
Would you like to learn to play chess? Would you like to improve your chess strategy and meet other players? Join us on the third Friday of the month from 2:00-4:30. School ages to seniors are welcome. Game boards and instruction will be provided.
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Teen Summer Reading Program: Boba, Books, Board Games
Saturday, June 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Morro Bay Library - Patio
Come get hopped up on boba! Revamp your personal library by bringing books to swap for something new to read! Sit down for a fun (or ruthlessly chaotic?) board game! This program brought to you by the letter 'B.'
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Morro Bay Teen Advisory Board
Saturday, June 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Morro Bay Library - Patio
Calling all teens! Looking for volunteer or community service hours? Help Librarian Emily run the Teen Advisory Board! Participation can be listed on job, scholarship and college applications. Help plan teen events, create content for social media, create contest ideas, recommend books, movies and more. Tell me what rad stuff you want to see happen! There will be snacks.
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Lego Club
Tuesday, June 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cambria Library
Kids ages 5-11 are invited to engineer, build, and create with Legos. All bricks provided by the library. ¡Acompáñenos a construir con Legos!
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Bottle Rockets!!
Wednesday, June 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
San Miguel Library
Let's build and launch bottle rockets!!! All supplies will be provided but if you have your own 2L and/or decorations, go ahead and bring them Capacity limited to 30 participants.
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Great Domino Challenge!
Thursday, June 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
San Miguel Library
Come by and build dominos masterpieces!
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World Snack Testing (Universal Yums)
Friday, June 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
San Miguel Library
Join us to try snacks from around the world! While supplies last. Some products featured in this program are manufactured in a facility that also handles common allergens such as wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, soybeans, eggs, milk, fish, and shellfish.
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Teen Summer Reading Program- Boba, Books, Board Games!
Friday, June 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
SLO Library - Teen Area
Come get hopped up on boba! Revamp your personal library by bringing books to swap for something new to read! Sit down for fun (or ruthlessly chaotic?) board games!
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Tween/Teen Summer Reading Program- Video Game Club
Saturday, June 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Location
Video games, snacks, and boardgames, that sounds like a great time. Wait?! What?! SLO Library got you covered!
Come get your game on with the new SLO Library Video Game Club. The SLO Library Video Game Club is an inclusive space for all tweens and teens to come a hangout, make new friends, play video games and boardgames, and eat delicious snacks. We will have a Nintendo Switch running your favorite games to play with friends and have two tables set up for board games.
Ages 10 to 17. You are more than welcome to bring your own portable system to play. Snacks will be provided. Boardgames will be provided
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Los Osos Teen Advisory Board
Saturday, June 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Los Osos Library
Calling all teens! Looking for volunteer or community service hours? Help Librarian Emily run the Teen Advisory Board! Participation can be listed on job, scholarship and college applications. Help plan teen events, create content for social media, create contest ideas, recommend books, movies and more. Tell me what rad stuff you want to see happen! There will be snacks. For ages 13-18.
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Nintendo Switch @ SLO Teen Area
Tuesday thru Saturday, Open to 15 minutes to closing
SLO Library - Teen Area
Come to your SLO Library Teen Area to hang out and play some Nintendo Switch. Ages 10 to 17. Limited to one-hour sessions.
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SLO Library 3d Printing
Tuesday thru Friday, Open till 30 minutes closing
SLO Library - Children's Area
Check our 3D Printer Use Policy at 3d_print_pol.pdf (slolibrary.org). When your project is ready, make an appointment to bring it to the Children's Desk. This is a DYI project.
Please call the Children's Department at 805-781-5775 with any questions.
This program 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.
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Boardgame Cart in SLO Library Teen Area
Tuesday thru Saturday, Open to 15 minutes before closing.
SLO Library - Teen Area
The fabulous teens from TAB and the SLO Library has partner up to bring you a board game cart for the teen area. Come to SLO Library Teen Area and play some boardgames! Totally free to use and open to all your friends and family to play.
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Avid Readers and Writers! SLO Teen Area Book reviews!
Tuesday thru Saturday, Open till Close
SLO Library - Teen Area
Avid readers and writers, the SLO Library needs your help! We are always looking to collect book reviews and share them with other teens! Interested! Head to the Teen Area at SLO Library and pick up book review form. When you finish your review, hand it to the Children's Desk and we will post it for teens to read!
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County of SLO Public Libraries
995 PALM ST
PO BOX 8107, SAN LUIS OBISPO, California 93403
805-781-5991slolibrary.org |
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