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• FOR WHAT'S IT'S WORTH: NOVEMBER 2024 • |
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FIRESIDE READS Recommended Readings |
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We free the stars
by Faizal, Hafsah
In a world inspired by ancient Arabia, seventeen-year-old Zafira and the sultan's son Nasir continue their quest to uncover a lost magic artifact and discover that the prize they seek may be even more dangerous than any of their enemies
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Hotel Magnifique
by Emily J. Taylor
While working at the legendary Hotel Magnifique, sisters Jani and Zosa discover a darkness under its glittering façade as they fall victim to the cruelty of the ruthless maître d'hôtel and must unravel the mystery of the hotel's magic to survive.
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Cruel crown
by Aveyard, Victoria
In "Queen Song," Queen Coriane keeps a secret diary that recounts her heady courtship, Cal's birth, and the challenges in her royal life; and in "Steel Scars," Captain Farley is tasked with planting the seeds of rebellion in Norta
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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 clash of steel
by Lee, C. B.
In this thrilling YA remix of the classic adventure Treasure Island, Xiang joins the mysterious Anh and her crew in pursuit of a fabled treasure when a tiny map scroll is discovered in her plain gold pendant. 50,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Firekeeper's daughter
by Boulley, Angeline
Daunis, who is part Ojibwe, defers attending the University of Michigan to care for her mother and reluctantly becomes involved in the investigation of a series of drug-related deaths
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Warrior girl unearthed
by Boulley, Angeline
With the rising number of missing Indigenous women, her family's involvement in a murder investigation and grave robbers profiting off her Anishinaabe tribe, Perry takes matters into her own hands to solve the mystery and reclaim her people's inheritance. 250,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Cytonic
by Brandon Sanderson
Spensa, a Cytonic, must discover what she really is by entering the Nowhere, a place from which few ever return, to save the galaxy from an ancient alien force that can wipe out entire planetary systems in an instant.
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Rage and ruin
by Armentrout, Jennifer L.
"As tensions rise, they must stay close together and patrol the DC streets at night, seeking signs of the Harbinger, an entity that is killing Wardens and demons with no seeming rhyme or reason. Forbidden to be with each other, Zayne and Trinity fight their feelings and turn to unusual sources for help -- the demon Roth and his cohorts. But as deaths pile up and they uncover a sinister plot involving the local high school and endangering someone dear to Zayne, Trin realizes she is being led ... herded ... played for some unknown end"
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Such charming liars
by McManus, Karen M.
Helping her mother pull off one last heist at billionaire Ross Sutherland's birthday party, Kat tries to avoid her former stepbrother Liam, but when a Sutherland is murdered, Kat and Liam become the new targets and can't trust anyone except each other?—?or can they? Simultaneous eBook.
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The lady of rapture
by Raughley, Sarah
"An African tightrope dancer who cannot die and who has no memories of her past, Iris Marlow, a Hiva destined to destroy the world, is murdered by her friends, but there's one more Hiva out there, and unlike Iris, this one has no love for humanity. Simultaneous eBook."
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Blood like fate
by Sambury, Liselle
With everyone losing faith in her, fully fledged witch Voya Thomas, after a vision of a terrifying future, has a newfound sense of purpose to bring her shattered community together and stop what's coming for them before it's too late. 40,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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The hunger games
by Collins, Suzanne
Collects all three adventures of Katniss and the District 12 team, as they compete in the annual televised survival competition pitting young people from each of the twelve districts of Panem against one another
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The maze runner series
by James Dashner
Details the adventures of Thomas, a boy who wakes up in the middle of a maze with no memory, who must escape the maze and ensure the survival of the human race in a future where Earth has been decimated by solar flares
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Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics
Thursday, November 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cambria Library
This class will cover the basics of hardware and software applications, smart phones, social media, and more. Please bring your own device! There are a few laptops we can provide for the class if needed. Walk ins are welcome.
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Chess Club
Friday, November 15, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Nipomo Library - Community Room
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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Film Fridays
Friday, November 15, 22, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Cambria Library
Join us on Fridays for topical documentaries, telenovelas, or television series.
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Mini Fall Tapestry Weaving
Saturday, November 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
San Miguel Library
Come learn beginner weaving techniques and make a mini tapestry in fall colors. If you have kids, Lego Club happens at the same time so bring them along!
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Teen Origami
Saturday, November 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Los Osos Library
Make origami with Librarian Emily before the monthly Teen Advisory Board meeting! We'll have supplies, directions and the determination to figure out the folding steps with you.
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Los Osos Teen Advisory Board
Saturday, November 16, 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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Sidetrack Book Club
Saturday, November 16, 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 November, we will be reading "Salt Magic," by Hope Larson.
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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Legos for Teens
Tuesday, November 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Atascadero Library - Polin Community Room
Calling all teens! Come create things with Legos. There will be snacks. Ages 12-17
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Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Friday, November 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Atascadero Library - Polin Community Room
Calling all teens! Looking for volunteer or community service hours? Help Librarian Sally 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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Mobile Health Care Clinic/La Distribucion Cuidado de la Salud
Saturday, November 23, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Shandon Library
Mobile Health Care Clinic coming to Shandon! Free services Welcoming, confidential, & non-judgmental sexual and reproductive healthcare. No appointment required. Clinic is available the 2nd Wednesday and 4th Saturday each month from 10a-4p. Bilingual staff, ADA Accessible facility, Cen-Cal Accepted, Documentation not required BIENVENIDO, CONFIDENCIAL Y SIN JUICIO ATENCIÓN DE SALUD SEXUAL Y REPRODUCTIVA Personal bilingüe · Instalaciones accesibles según la ADA · Aceptado por CenCal · No se requiere documentación No se requiere cita previa Servicios gratuitos Cada mes, el segundo miércoles, de 10am a 4pm y cuarto sábado de 10am a 4pm
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SLO Library- Video Game Club
Saturday, November 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
SLO Library - Teen Area
Video games, snacks and friends!!! 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. Come on by and enjoy good company and video 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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Saturday Movie Matinee
Saturday, November 23, 2:45pm - 4:30pm
SLO Library - Teen Area
Come by and enjoy a movie matinee at the SLO Library! - All films are going to be family friendly (G to PG).
All film lengths will be less than 1hr and 30min.
Snacks and drinks are provided.
Bring your family and friends.
For November, we will be watching the Lego Movie!
Run time: 101 Minutes
Program brought by and created by the Tween Advisory Board (AKA: Mighty Banana Club).
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Pop-Up Indoor Mini Golf!
Wednesday, November 27, and 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
San Miguel Library
Come join the popup mini golf course in San Miguel this Thanksgiving break! The course is up Wednesday & Saturday! ¡Únase al campo de minigolf en San Miguel en estas vacaciones de Acción de Gracias! ¡El curso esta abierto el miércoles y sábado!
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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
By Appointment Only
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
SAN LUIS OBISPO, California 93403
805-781-5991 |
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