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• For What's Its Worth: February 2025 • |
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BLIND DATE WITH A BOOK Teen Romance Booklist |
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The falling in love montage
by Ciara Smyth
Challenged to break her no-relationships rule by a new friend who invites her to share in a summer of clichâe rom-com reenactments that will end with no hurt feelings upon the arrival of fall, a cynical lesbian teen struggles to let go when she unexpectedly falls in love for real
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Fat chance, Charlie Vega
by Crystal Maldonado
Overweight sixteen-year-old Charlie yearned for her first kiss while her perfect best friend, Amelia, fell in love, so when she finally starts dating and learns the boy asked Amelia out first, she is devastated
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Love requires chocolate : a love in translation novel
by Ravynn K. Stringfield
Ready to have an epic semester abroad in Paris, theater nerd Whitney Curry anticipates a grand adventure but instead struggles with schoolwork, homesickness and mastering the French language until her cute tutor teaches her lessons about the real Paris?—?and love. Simultaneous and eBook.
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See you yesterday
by Rachel Lynn Solomon
After reliving the same day for months, eighteen-year-old Barrett reluctantly teams up with her nemesis Miles to escape the time loop, and soon finds herself falling for him, but what she does not know is what they will mean to each other if they finallymake it to tomorrow
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Lunar New Year love story
by Gene Luen Yang
High school senior Valentina adored Valentine's Day until a shocking revelation leads her to believe her love life is cursed, until a Lunar New Year celebration introduces her to charming lion dancer boys and a chance at breaking her family's curse
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Cupid's revenge
by Wibke Brueggemann
Unlike her friend Teddy, sixteen-year-old Tilly is not looking for a girlfriend, but when Teddy forms a crush on Katherine Cooper-Bunting, his co-star in their community theater production, Tilly finds herself also swooning over her
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The breakup lists
by Adib Khorram
"Keeping his romantic exploits limited to the breakup lists he makes for his sister, which chronicle every flaw of her various exes, Jackson wonders why the idea of eventually writing a breakup list feels so impossible when his sister sets her sights on Liam. Simultaneous eBook."
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If you'll have me
by Eunnie
"Momo Gardner is the kind of friend who's always ready to lend a helping hand. She's introverted, sensitive, and maybe a little too trusting, but she likes to believe the best in people. PG, on the other hand, is a bit of a lone wolf, despite her reputation for being a flirt and a player. Underneath all that cool mystery, she's actually quick to smile, and when she falls for someone, she falls hard. An unexpected meet-cute brings the two together, kicking off the beginning of an awkward yet endearing courtship--but with their drastically different personalities, Momo's overprotective friend, and PG's past coming back to haunt her, Momo and PG's romance is put to the test"--Provided by publisher
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Going bicoastal / : The World Behind the Door
by Dahlia Adler
Told in alternating timelines, this queer rom-com follows Natalya Fox, who must choose between spending the summer in NYC with her dad (and the girl she's crushing on) or in LA with her estranged mom (and the guy she never saw coming). 50,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Salt the water
by Candice Iloh
A confrontation with a teacher and a family crisis force high school senior Cerulean Gene to drop out of twelfth grade and derails their dreams of moving cross-country and living off the grid
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Just say yes
by Goldy Moldavsky
When she finds out she's undocumented, high school senior Jimena Romera searches for a green card husband, no romantic strings attached, but gets more than she bargains for when she sets her sights on the perfect, overachieving boy next door. Simultaneous. (Young Adult– Grade 7+)
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This is how you fall in love
by Anika Hussain
When she agrees to pretend-date her best friend Adnan to help cover up his top-secret relationship, Zara, who is desperate to have her own great love story, finds things getting complicated when a new, exciting boy turns up in her life.
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P.S. I still love you
by Jenny Han
"Lara Jean didn't expect to really fall for Peter. She and Peter were just pretending. Except suddenly they weren't. Now Lara Jean is more confused than ever. When another boy from her past returns to her life, Lara Jean's feelings for him return too. Can a girl be in love with two boys at once?"
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Winter Reading Program for Teens
Thursday, January 2 to Friday, February 14, All Day
All Branch Locations
Come to your local library and participate in our annual Winter Reading Program! Bingo is the name of the game! Complete 5 in a row (across, vertically, or diagonally) to win a small prize. Finish all the squares to enter to win a grand prize!
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Book Page Heart Garland Craft
Tuesday, February 4 to Friday, February 28, All Day
Morro Bay Library
The Morro Bay Library is offering visitors a lovingly bookish craft! Learn how to make a heart garland from used book pages as part of our ongoing craft programs. Each Grab-And-Go bag includes a set of directions, and the materials needed to make this adorable craft! Bags are in limited supply, so be sure to grab one on your next library visit!
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Film Friday
Friday, February 14, 21 and 28, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Cambria Library
Join us on Fridays for topical documentaries, telenovelas, or television series.
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Stitchin' Social: Teen Knitting/Crochet Hour
Saturday, February 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
SLO Library - Teen Area
Grab your knitting and crochet needles and join us in our first ever Stichin' Social at the SLO Library!
Beginner friendly. We will have simple pattern to follow.
Snacks are provided.
Materials will be provided.
Ages from 12 to 18.
Registration is Required
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Morro Bay Teen Advisory Board
Saturday, February 15, 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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Sidetrack Book Club
Saturday, February 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 February, we will be discussing "Wilderlore: The Accidental Apprentice," by Amanda Foody.
All library programs will follow current state and county health guidelines.
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Make Kimchi with Master Preservers
Saturday, February 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Los Osos Library
Join us at the library for this special class presented by the UC Master Preservers and learn how to make Kimchi. Take home what you make. Registration required. Space is limited.
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The Art Corner
Thursday, February 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
SLO Library - Teen Area
Ohhhh, The Art Corner?? What's that??
The Art Corner is our newly created Arts & Craft club for tweens and teens. We get together once a month and create beautiful creations!
Ages 9 to 17.
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Chess Club
Friday, February 21, 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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Toggle Navigation Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Friday, February 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Atascadero Library - Polin Community 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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Minecraft IRL Party
Friday, February 21, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Los Osos Library - Children's Area
Creepers and zombies and endermen, oh my! Drop in for Minecraft themed crafts & games! Craft items in real life, make blocky characters out of paper, play trivia to win prizes, and more. Costumes encouraged! Will YOU survive the night?
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SLO Library- Video Game Club
Saturday, February 22, 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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Reader's Theatre Group
Saturday, February 22, 2:15pm - 4:15pm
Arroyo Grande - Library Lawn
Join us on the last Saturday of each month. Come and participate by reading and discussing a play alongside others with no audience and no pressure. Registration required.
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Saturday Movie Matinee
Saturday, March 22, 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 February, we will be screening Inside Out. Rated PG and Run Time 102 minutes.
Program brought by and created by the Tween Advisory Board (AKA: Mighty Banana Club).
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Toggle Navigation Los Osos Teen Advisory Board
Saturday, February 22, 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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Play Nintendo Switch
Wednesday, February 26, 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, February 28, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
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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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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County of SLO Public Libraries
995 PALM ST
SAN LUIS OBISPO, California 93403
805-781-5991 |
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