| “Winter is the time for stories, staying warm and learning about ourselves. It’s the time of understanding.” —Rip Miller
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LIBRARY NEWS
County of San Luis Obispo Public Libraries December 2025 | |
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Cozy Winter Reading
Winter BINGO challenge returns Jan 2 - Feb 14Big books, warm blankets, and your favorite BINGO pen: Find out more about our annual winter reading challenge here. |
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Year in Review |
Most-Borrowed in 2025 |
Did library readers prefer eBooks over print? What was the top title borrowed this year? Which books did kids read most in 2025? Get the answers to these questions and more in this SLOLibrary.org news post! |
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The Literacy Connection |
Our program is growing! |
2025 brought significant growth and achievement in our adult literacy program. Learners and tutors successfully met learning goals and supported and strengthened our communities. Read their success stories in our Fall 2025 newsletter.
Are you looking for a way to help strengthen our communities? Find out how to become a literacy volunteer. |
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HOLIDAY HOURS
Thursday, Dec. 25 | All libraries are closed for the Christmas Day holiday. We will close at 5 pm on Wed. Dec. 24.
Thursday, Jan. 1 | All libraries are closed for the New Year's Day holiday. We will close at 5 pm on Wed. Dec. 31.
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eBooks & eAudiobooks
5,000+ new eBooks added to LibbyEbook enthusiasts: We're adding more eBooks and eAudiobooks daily to Libby. Stay tuned for more upgrades to our Libby collection in the next few months!
New to Libby eBooks and eAudiobooks? Read and listen on your favorite device with Libby, available at your favorite app store. Find out more here. |
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Bear with Us!
Delays on new titlesOne of our book distributors unexpectedly went out of business in October. We are ordering from alternate sources and adding titles as fast as we can so you can place your holds. Thanks for your patience! |
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| Recent Releases | Reserve a copy |
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| Dealing with Feeling |
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| How to Survive a Horror Story | by Mallory Arnold |
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| Crumbs | by Ben Mims |
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| Useless Etymology | by Jess Zafarris | |
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New DVDs | Your Next Watch |
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| Good Fortune |
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| Eleanor the Great | Blu-ray & DVD |
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| The Long WalkDVD |
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| A Big Bold Beautiful JourneyDVD | |
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| Most-Borrowed | Top Hits of 2025 |
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| Intermezzo |
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| Be Ready When the Luck Happens | by Ina Garten |
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| Crying in H Mark | by Michelle Zauner | |
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| The Wager | by David Grann | |
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| Personal Growth | 2026: You've got this |
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| Digital Dharma |
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| Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals | by Oliver Burkeman |
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| Money for Couples | by Ramit Sethi | |
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| Friendshipping | by Jenn Bane | |
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Operation Santa 2025 | Brighten a child's holiday with your donation of new toys, clothing, or shoes to this County of San Luis Obispo program. Donate at any County of SLO Public Libraries location through December 19.
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Transit Needs Survey | San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) is collecting requests for new, improved, or expanded transportation services. Submit a request through an online survey or attend a February 4 public hearing. Visit SLOCOG.org for more information.
| SLO County Library Foundation 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.
Listen at SLOLibraryFoundation.org, or tune in on Apple Podcasts. |
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