| “In February, let nature be your guide and find solace in its beauty and rhythm.” —John Muir
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LIBRARY NEWS
County of San Luis Obispo Public Libraries February 2026 | |
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Winter Reading |
Cozy Winter Reading Challenge |
There's still time to join the reading challenge. And don't forget to turn in your Bingo card by Saturday, Feb. 14, to claim your prize and to get entered into our grand prize drawing! |
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Pro Tips
Read More this YearWant to (re)start a reading habit? Our librarians share their tips for staying motivated to read in this SLOLibrary.org article. |
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Online Learning
NEW! Learn a Language with LingQUse LingQ’s library of lessons, or turn your favorite shows, articles, or podcasts into interactive lessons. Use tools like dictionaries, text-to-speech, transcript support, and more for better retention and more confidence in 50+ languages. Learn more.
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SAVE THE DATE
Thursday, Feb. 12 | All libraries are closed for the Lincoln's Birthday holiday.
Tuesday, April 28 | Book of the Year Author Event: Susan Straight discusses her latest novel, Sacrament. At Cuesta College's Harold J. Miossi Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 5-7 pm. Tickets available now.
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Book of the Year 2026
Read Sacrament, by Susan StraightLet's read together: Book of the Year is our annual literary event and community reads program in partnership with Cuesta College, Paso Robles City Library, and the SLO County Library Foundation. Learn more. |
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| Recent Releases | Reserve a copy |
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| The Red Winter |
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| Kismet | by Sara Kramer |
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| Rebel English Academy | by Mohammed |
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| We Will Be Jaguars | by Nemonte Nenquimo | |
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Your Next Watch | New DVDs |
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| Nuremberg |
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| Song Sung Blue | Blu-ray & DVD |
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| BookishDVD |
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| Now You See Me Now You Don'tBlu-ray & DVD | |
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| Cozy Reads | Romance & Friendship |
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| Meet Me at the Lake |
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| Flirting Lessons | by Jasmine Guillory |
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| All the Men I've Loved Again | by Christine Pride | |
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| The Burnout | by Sophie Kinsella | |
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| Fresh Perspectives | Black History Month |
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| The Fraud |
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| Sankofa | by Chibundu Onuzo |
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| Come & Get It | by Kiley Reid | |
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| Symphony of Secrets | by Brendan Slocumb | |
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SLO County Library Foundation |
We LOVE the Library podcast | Do you LOVE the public library? A new twice-monthly podcast from the SLO County Library Foundation , We LOVE the Library features voices from inside and outside SLO County Public Libraries.
To listen, visit SLOLibraryFoundation.org, or tune in on Apple Podcasts. |
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"I Voted" Sticker Contest | SLO County students in grades 3-12 can enter their designs to the County Clerk-Recorder's office until March 10. Hand-drawn and digital artwork accepted. For contest rules and entry form, visit www.SLOVote.gov.
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