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• For What's It's Worth: December 2024 • |
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Dash & Lily's book of dares
by Rachel Cohn
In a story told in the alternating voices of Dash and Lily, two sixteen-year-olds carry on a wintry scavenger hunt at Christmastime in New York, neither knowing quite what--or who--they will find
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Eight dates and nights
by Betsy Aldredge
Teens Hannah and Noah, who each have different ideas of how to spend Hanukkah, team up to save the last Jewish remnant in small-town Texas
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The Christmas clash
by Suzanne Park
"Enemies Chloe Kwon and Peter Li, whose families operate rival restaurants in the food court, must work together to save the mall from a developer and discover that the feud between their families goes far deeper than either of them realized. Original. Simultaneous eBook."
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Our cursed love
by Julie Abe
"During their winter break trip to Japan, best friends Remy and Cam take an ancient soulmate elixir that doesn't go as planned, forcing them to unravel their past and rewrite the future, or be cursed to forget each other?—?forever. Simultaneous eBook."
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Lightlark
by Alex Aster
"Welcome to the Centennial. Every hundred years, the island of Lightlark appears for only 100 days to host a deadly game, where the rulers of six realms fight to break their curses and win unparalleled power. Each ruler has something to hide. Each curse is uniquely wicked. To break them--and save themselves and their realms--one ruler must die"
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Frostblood
by Elly Blake
Hiding her powers of heat and flame from a frostblood ruling class that wants to destroy her kind, 17-year-old Ruby agrees in the wake of a tragedy to join a rebel cause that would use her powers as a weapon. Simultaneous eBook. 50,000 first printing.
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Through the woods
by E.M. Carroll
"A collection of five spine-tingling short stories"
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Forest Hills Bootleg Society
by Dave Baker
When they sell bootleg copies of a risqué anime movie to local boys, four best friends shake up their conservative small town and their friendship as they try to find a way to replicate their first success. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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No rules tonight
by Hyun Sook Kim
Set in dictatorial South Korea in 1984, a group of teens experience a taste of freedom on a winter retreat with no parental supervision
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Clementine
by Tillie Walden
"From the world of Robert Kirkman's "The Walking Dead"...Clementine lives! Clementine is back on the road, looking to put her traumatic past behind her and forge a new path all her own. But when she comes across an Amish teenager named Amos with his headin the clouds, the unlikely pair journeys North to an abandoned ski resort in Vermont, where they meet up with a small group of teenagers attempting to build a new, walker-free settlement. As friendship, rivalry, and romance begin to blossom amongst thegroup, the harsh winter soon reveals that the biggest threat to their survival... might be each other."
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Bring me your midnight
by Rachel Griffin
Tana Fairchild's fate has been planned for her since the day she was born: marry the governor's son and secure an unprecedented alliance between the witches and the mainlanders, but when Tana meets dark magician Wolfe and discovers the power of the dark magic within her, she must choose between her duty to her family and her burgeoning love for Wolfe. Simultaneous eBook.
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Blame it on the mistletoe
by Beth Garrod
When Holly switches places with Elle, her favorite social media influencer, for Christmas, she finds the holiday filled with surprises, especially when she meets Elle's handsome twin brother, while Elle gets more followers—and more than she bargained for. Original.
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The Ravens
by Kass Morgan
Loner Vivi Deveraux is thrilled to join Westerly College's Kappas, who are secretly witches, until she meets perfect, polished Scarlett Winter, who will stop at nothing to be the sorority's next president
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Wintersong
by S. Jae-Jones
After her sister is kidnapped by the Goblin King, Liesl journeys to the Underground and is faced with an impossible decision when she finds herself captivated by the strange world and its mysterious ruler
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Paper Pine Tree Folding Craft
Tuesday, December 3 to December 31, 10 am to 6pm
Morro Bay Library
The Morro Bay Library is offering visitors a take-home winter craft! Learn how to fold your own paper pine trees as part of our ongoing craft programs. Each Grab-And-Go bag includes a set of directions, and the materials needed to make this seasonal craft! Bags are in limited supply, so be sure to grab one on your next library visit!
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Grab-N-Go Sourdough Kits
Tuesday, December 10 to December 14, 11 am to 5pm
Shandon Library
Come to the Shandon Library to pick up a DIY sourdough starter kit! Kit includes Mason jar, flour, instructions and recipes for sourdough starter. For adults and teens. While supplies last.
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Cranberry Condiment with Master Food Preservers
Thursday, December 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Santa Margarita Bookstore
Learn how to make a delicious cranberry condiment, just in time for the holidays. All participants take home an 8 oz jar of preserved cranberries. Registration is required.
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Film Fridays
Friday, December 13, 20, and 27 , 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Cambria Library
Join us on Fridays for topical documentaries, telenovelas, or television series.
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Build with Legos
Friday, December 13, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Los Osos Library Children's Area
Come to the library and build amazing creations with Legos!
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Teen Study Session
Friday, December 13, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Atascadero Library - Polin Community Room
The library will offer a space for teens to study with each other for finals week. Coffee & snacks provided.
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The Art Corner
Friday, December 13, 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! For this month, we will be decorating holiday cookies! Ages 9 to 17
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Boba Tea & Key Chains for Teens
Saturday, December 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Santa Margarita Library
Teens learn how to make boba (bubble) tea and craft a boba keychain for your backpack.
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SLO Library - Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Saturday, December 14, 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 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. You must be 12-18 years old. 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, December 17, 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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Game Day
Wednesday, December 18, 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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Chess Club
Friday, December 20, 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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Atascadero Library - TAB Meeting
Friday, December 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Atascadero Library - Polin Community Room
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 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. You must be 12-18 years old. All library programs will be following current California and County of San Luis Obispo health guidelines
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Last Minute Holiday Gift Making
Saturday, December 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Morro Bay Library - Program Room
Eek, a bunch of winter holidays start next week and you forgot a gift for someone! Don't panic - come to the library and craft a beautiful handmade present. We'll have a button maker, DIY notebook binder, card making supplies and more.
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Nintendo Switch
Friday, December 27, 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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SLO Library- Video Game Club
Saturday, December 28, 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, December 28, 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 December, we will be screening "Elf."
Run time: 95 Minutes Rating: PG
Program brought by and created by the Tween Advisory Board (AKA: Mighty Banana Club).
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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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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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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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