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• FOR WHAT'S IT'S WORTH: May 2025 • |
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SUMMER READS: Flip Flops and Fantastic Reads |
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Along for the ride
by Sarah Dessen
"Nights have always been Auden's time, her chance to escape everything that's going on around her. Then she meets Eli, a fellow insomniac, and he becomes her nocturnal tour guide. Now, with an endless supply of summer nights between them, almost anythingcan happen..." -- page 3 of cover
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The summer after you + me
by Jennifer Salvato Doktorski
A year after Superstorm Sandy, Lucy's life is returning to normal at the New Jersey shore, where she has grown up surfing with her twin brother, crabbing and long-boarding with friends, and working at Surf Taco, but the torch she holds for summer resident Connor, the center of The Big Mistake, still burns
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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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The Summer Queen
by Rochelle Hassan
"When the Summer Court, a nomadic community of Fair Folk, arrives to take back something that belongs to them, Leo makes a risky deal with their princess and regent that sends Coven Blackthorn deep into Elphame to complete a dangerous challenge. Simultaneous eBook."
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The matchbreaker summer
by Annie Rains
When her mom decides to close Camp Seabrook because she's marrying a guy she met online, 16-year-old Paisley Manning teams up with polar opposite Hayden Bennett to break up the happy couple—and loses her heart in the process. Original. Simultaneous eBook. ?
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The edge of summer
by Erica George
Left to complete the list of things to accomplish before college after losing her best friend, Corlander is distracted from her mission by her attraction to a local lifeguard. 30,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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The secret summer promise
by Keah Brown
Planning the best summer ever, Andrea Williams realizes that there's just one thing that could ruin it: her best friend Hailee finding out her true feelings, so Andrea will fall out of love with her?—?or so she thinks.
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The summer she went missing
by Chelsea Ichaso
One year after her best friend, Audrey, went missing, Paige enters a world far darker than she ever could've imagined to find the truth after discovering a burner phone hidden in Audrey's old room that links her disappearance to that of another girl. Original. Simultaneous eBook.
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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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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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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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Liar's beach
by Katie Cotugno
"Michael Linden--doesn't belong in wealthy, storied Martha's Vineyard. But when his roommate Jasper invites him to spend the end of summer at his massive beachfront home, August House, Linden tries his best to fit in. Linden wouldn't call it lying, exactly...Then someone is found unconscious in Jasper's pool, and everyone has something to hide--Jasper, his beautiful sister Eliza, their older brother Wells, and their friends. The accident is written off as just that--an accident--but Linden begins to wonder...Enter: Holiday Proctor. Linden's childhood friend, and the one person on the island who knows the truth about Linden. There's nothing Holiday loves more than a good old-fashioned mystery and she's convinced there's a potential killer on the Vineyard"
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Teen Clothing Swap Donation Run
Tuesday, April 22-Friday, June 13, During Our Open Hours
SLO Library- Teen Area
Are you looking to donate your clothes?? Look no further! SLO Library is asking teens to donate their old clothes for our first ever Teen Book Swap for this June 14th. You can drop off any donations in the SLO Teen Area. Watch for the signs and the clothing rack.
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Chess Club
Friday, May 16, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Nipomo Library Community Room at 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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Film Fridays
Friday, May 16, 23, and 30, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Cambria Library
Join us on Fridays for topical documentaries, telenovelas, or television series.
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Atascadero Library Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Friday, May 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Atascadero Library Polin Community Room at Atascadero Library
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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Crafting with Melinda Forbes
Saturday, May 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Santa Margarita Bookstore at Santa Margarita Library
Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting with Melinda Forbes. These classes are for ages 10 through adults.
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Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Saturday, May 17, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Los Osos Library
Calling adventurous teens and tweens! Local teen dungeon masters will take us on a role-playing voyage to unknown realms. Snacks will be provided! For ages 11-18. Space is limited so please register!
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Play Nintendo Switch
Saturday, May 17, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Nipomo Library Community Room at Nipomo Library
Master your gaming skills and make new friends with our Nintendo Switch! We will provide one Switch for up to 4 players at a time - feel free to bring your own too. Games include Super Mario Smash Bros, Super Mario Party, and Minecraft.
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Sidetrack Book Club
Saturday, May 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
SLO Library Teen Area at San Luis Obispo Library
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 May, we are going to read and discuss "Wilderlore: The Night Compass," by Amanda Foody. All library programs will follow current state and county health guidelines.
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Teen Movie and Bracelet Making
Wednesday, May 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Atascadero Library Polin Community Room at Atascadero Library
Teens! Come relax before finals. We'll play a movie, make some bracelets, and eat snacks! Ages 12-17
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Kane Lynch: Comic Book Launch Party
Saturday, May 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
SLO Library Community Room at San Luis Obispo Library
Join comic book artist and author, Kane Lynch, for a fun-filled event with activities! There will be a live book reading of their recently published graphic novel, Reel Life and Q and A with the author!
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Reader's Theater Group
Saturday, May 24, 2:15pm - 4:15pm
Arroyo Grande Library Lawn at Arroyo Grande Library
Try out theater by reading a part in a short play alongside others. Discussion of the play to follow. A fun way to appreciate theater with no audience and no pressure. May's play will be Kin by Bathsheba Doran.
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Make Raspberry Chocolate Jam
Wednesday, May 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Shell Beach Library
Join us at the library for this special class presented by the UC Master Preservers and learn how to make Raspberry Chocolate Jam. Take home what you make. Registration required. Space is limited.
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Play Nintendo Switch
Wednesday, May 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Morro Bay Library Program Room at Morro Bay Library
Master your gaming skills and make new friends with our Nintendo Switch! We will provide one Switch for up to 4 players at a time - feel free to bring your own too. Games include Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, and Just Dance.
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Play Nintendo Switch
Friday, May 30, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Los Osos Library Children's Area at Los Osos Library
Master your gaming skills and make new friends with our Nintendo Switch! We will provide one Switch for up to 4 players at a time - feel free to bring your own too. Games include Mario Kart, Just Dance and Super Smash Bros.
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Paper Airplane Competition
Saturday, May 31, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
SLO Library Community Room at San Luis Obispo Library
Come and test your paper airplane making skills in our first annual Paper Airplane Competition. Supplies will be provided. Ages 8 to 11 Brought to you by Tween Advisory Board.
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Los Osos Teen Advisory Board
Saturday, May 31, 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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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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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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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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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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County of SLO Public Libraries
995 PALM ST
SAN LUIS OBISPO, California 93403
805-781-5991 |
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