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• For What's It's Worth: April 2025 • |
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POETRY: Words in Bloom Poetry Booklist for Teens |
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The poetry of secrets
by Cambria Gordon
Set against a backdrop of the Spanish Inquisition, a young Jewish woman in 1481 Trujillo is forced to convert to Catholicism and tolerate the unwanted courtship of a powerful local in spite of her love for another man, whose noble family regards her as tainted. Simultaneous eBook.
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Ain't burned all the bright
by Jason Reynolds
This smash-up of art and text visually captures what it is to be Black in Americaand what it means to REALLY breath. 100,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Dark testament : poems
by Crystal Simone Smith
Searching for resilience and hope, an award-winning poet gives voice to the mournful dead, crafting a masterwork that unmasks a dialogue of tragic truths about the lives of those taken unjustly and too soon. Simultaneous eBook.
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Concrete kids
by Amyra Leâon
"Concrete Kids is an exploration of love and loss, melody and bloodshed. Musician, playwright, and educator Amyra Leâon takes us on a poetic journey through her childhood in Harlem, as she navigates the intricacies of foster care, mourning, self-love, and resilience"
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You don't have to be everything : poems for girls becoming themselves
by Diana Whitney
A poetry anthology for today's young women explores themes ranging from perfectionism and self-acceptance to culture and identity, featuring contributions by such luminaries as Maya Angelou, Naomi Shihab Nye and Mary Oliver. 30,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Lady Sunflower : Stories, Songs, and Poems from the Desk of kill.gertrude
by Sierra Shuck-sparer
Lady Sunflower is an achingly poignant collection written by Sierra Shuck-Sparer when she found herself grappling with the unimaginable: high-risk medulloblastoma. At the age of fifteen, Sierra was thrust into her harrowing battle against Gertrude (the name she gave her cancer). She faced relentless treatments and surgeries all while trying to retain her identity as a teenager heading into her college years.
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Knucklehead : poems
by Tony Keith
The author pens a love letter to Black boys and men he affectionately calls“knuckleheads,” in a collection of poems that affirms the many forms of Black masculinity and promotes self-discovery through history, family, friendship and falling in love. Simultaneous eBook.
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These are the words
by Nikita Gill
"Taking you on a journey through the seasons of the soul, in this collection Nikita gives you the words to help heal from your first breakup, to celebrate finding your family, to understand first love, to express your anger and your joy, to fight for what you believe in and to help you break some rules to be your truest self. Gorgeously illustrated throughout by Nikita herself and featuring seasonal astrological poetry, this collection is an achingly beautiful, stunningly warm and fearless expression of truth from one of the most influential and well-known voices in modern poetry"
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Inheritance : a visual poem
by Elizabeth Acevedo
Interweaving a powerful message of self-love, an award-winning author and poet celebrates the beauty and meaning of natural Black hair through her most famous spoken-word poem brought to a lushly illustrated picture book form. 150,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations
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Peeps Diorama Contest
Tuesday, March 18 to April 18, All Day
Atascadero Library
Create a diorama based on a book, fairytale, or poem using Peeps! Drop it off at the library where it will be displayed. Dioramas due by April 5, voting begins on April 8. Winners will get a prize! All ages.
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Make Recycled Art for Earth Day
Wednesday, April 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Morro Bay Library - Program Room
Join us at the library as we craft beautiful handmade things from recycled materials. We'll have a button maker, DIY notebook binder, collage supplies and more!
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Chess Club
Friday, April 18, 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, April 18, and 25 / Friday, May 2 and 9, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Cambria Library
Join us on Fridays for topical documentaries, telenovelas, or television series.
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Make Recycled Art for Earth Day
Friday, April 18, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Event Location
Los Osos Library - Children's Area
Join us at the library as we craft beautiful handmade things from recycled materials. We'll have a button maker, DIY notebook binder, collage supplies and more!
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SLO Symphony Instrument Petting Zoo
Saturday, April 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
SLO Library - Children's Area
Violins, horns, percussion, and more: Kids, teens, and adults are invited to play a variety of instruments from the San Luis Obispo Symphony petting zoo menagerie. Learn about different types of instruments, how each one creates a unique sound, and how they are played.
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Los Osos Teen Advisory Board
Saturday, April 19, 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, April 19, 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 April, we will be reading and discussing "Wilderlore: The ever storms," by Amanda Foody. All library programs will follow current state and county health guidelines.
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Silly Fun Poetry Workshop for Teens
Wednesday, April 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Atascadero Library - Polin Community Room
Poetry galore! We'll have 3 stations - competitive poetry (think poetry rap battle), black-out poetry, and poetry telephone. Test your writing skills, have fun, and eat some snacks! Ages 13-18
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Atascadero Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Friday, April 25, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Atascadero Library - Polin Community Room
Teen Advisory Board meeting for all teens! Come by and plan programs and much more things!
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Reader's Theater Group
Saturday, April 26, 2:15pm - 4:15pm
Arroyo Grande - Library Lawn
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. April's play is Book of Days by Lanford Wilson.
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Morro Bay Teen Advisory Board
Saturday, April 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Morro Bay Library - Program Room
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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Play Nintendo Switch
Wednesday, April 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Morro Bay Library - Program Room
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 2, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Los Osos Library - Children's Area
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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Pokemon Card Trading
Saturday, May 3, 10:00am - 11:30am
Los Osos Library - Children's Area
Do YOU wanna be the very best like no one ever was? Then bring your Pokémon cards to meet, compete, and trade with other collectors your age! All attendees will receive 1 card of their choosing from the librarian, while supplies last. Parents and guardians note: Staff will not monitor individual card trades. Please use good judgment with cards that you/your children are not comfortable trading. Thank you!
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Teen Improv Workshop with Betsy Sodaro
Saturday, May 3, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Atascadero Library - Polin Community Room
Join TV actress and improv master Betsy Sodaro for an Improv Workshop for teens! Betsy performs at Upright Citizens Brigade in LA and is best known for her appearances on Ghosts, Duncanville, and Disjointed. This workshop is sure to be a fun time and a great experience for teens interested in improv and theater!
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Origami Art Party
Wednesday, May 7, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Morro Bay Library - Program Room
Make origami with Librarian Emily at our monthly art party! We'll have supplies, directions and the determination to figure out the folding steps with you. Use your imagination to make unique art pieces using paper, pens, pencils, scissors, glue and more. All materials provided - you bring the inspiration! Creative options available for ages 3-12.
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Origami Art Party
Friday, May 9, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Los Osos Library - Children's Area
Make origami with Librarian Emily at our monthly art party! We'll have supplies, directions and the determination to figure out the folding steps with you. Use your imagination to make unique art pieces using paper, pens, pencils, scissors, glue and more. All materials provided - you bring the inspiration! Creative options available for ages 3-12.
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SLO Library - Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Saturday, May 10, 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. Light refreshments will be provided. Ages 12-18. All library programs will be following current California and County of San Luis Obispo health guidelines.
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Color to Calm (All Ages)
Tuesday, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Cambria Library
Join us for fun as we color or paint our stress away. (All supplies provided by Cambria Library)
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Shell Beach Library Poetry Group
Wednesday, May 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Shell Beach Library
Monthly open poetry reading and discussion of published and original poetry. All adults and teens are welcome.
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Game Day
Wednesday, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Cambria Library
Join us at 4:00PM for a relaxing day to play board games. All ages are welcome!
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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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