April 2021                                                                 
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We Miss You, Too!
And we truly appreciate your support. Currently, lots of Library staff are doing County COVID-19 work outside the Library to help keep you healthy and safe. We're at vaccination clinics, call centers, and working on contact tracing teams and in logistics. We've been delivering food, prescriptions and clothing, helping homeless folks get sheltered, doing data entry, tracking media and more since March of 2020. What a year! 
 
 
 
Sidewalk Service at 4 Locations
Shop for your holds at SLOLibrary.org or let us shop for you with Book Connection. When you're notified that your holds are ready, pick them up at the San Luis Obispo, Atascadero, Arroyo Grande, and Morro Bay libraries. We're open Tues–Sat, 9–5 (closed 1–2:15), no appointment necessary.
 
 
Spotlight
 
Cuesta College Book of the Year: Meredith May Author Talk
FRI, APR 23 | 5p
 
The award-winning Bay Area journalist and author shares her Honey Bus story.
 

 
The Great Sunflower Project
THURS, APR 22 | 1p
 
Citizen scientists of all ages: Help scientists track bees and other pollinators. 
 
 
Book to Action: Ibram X. Kendi Author Talk
WEDS, APR 21 | 5:30p
 
You're invited to participate in this BTA partner programming from California Center for the Book and CSU Chico. Register to hear Dr. Kendi's story. 
 
 
A Closer Look Online Book Discussion
SAT, MAY 15 | 1p
 
If you missed out on the first discussion, you're in luck: We're offering another program featuring Sir David Attenborough's A Life on Our Planet. Sign up early to receive a free copy. 
 
 
 
  
 
Tale Trail: Something Wonderful
Browse a picture book at three different SLO City parks this spring! This month, read ‘Something Wonderful’, by local author Matt Ritter and local illustrator Nayl Gonzales, at Meadow Park.
 
 
 
Bookish Buttons Giveaway
THROUGH April 31
 
We’re making fun reading-themed buttons to give away all month. Want some sweet library flair? Check out our social channels every Thursday in April for a chance to win!
 
    
 
 
 
Top Picks
 
 
New Books Coming Soon
New fiction and nonfiction hit the shelves this month. Be sure to log in at SLOlibrary.org to place your holds.
 
 
New Movies + TV
This month's top DVDs. Be sure to log in at SLOlibrary.org to place your holds.
 
 
National Poetry Month
A list of recent titles from contemporary poets. Be sure to log in at SLOlibrary.org to place your holds.
 
 
 
 Staff Picks
Your next favorite story. Be sure to log in at SLOlibrary.org to place your holds.    

 
What's Your Next Read?
Book recommendations directly to your Inbox.
 
 
 
 
Kids & Teens


Earth Day Science Online:
Revenge of the Toxic Robot
THURS, APR 22 | 4:30p
Live via Zoom
 
Solve the mystery of the toxic robot that's blocking the town park! You’ll also learn about reducing waste, recycling, reusing everyday products, and about pollution.  A Talewise online interactive science program. 
 
 
   
 
Art Class: Mexican Mural Movement
Join us for a 30-minute talk, followed by an art class. Class led by The Santa Barbara Museum of Art's Tina Villadolid. Supplies kit provided. Ages 12 and up.
 
TUES, APR 13 | 6p
Live via Zoom
 
 
Digital Media Challenge for Teens
Central Coast high school students! Enter the Central Coast Film Society's “Never Stop Creating” Student Challenge and you could win a $100 scholarship!
 
DEADLINE
THURS, APR 15
 
 
Arab American Heritage Month Online Storytime
You're invited to this special bilingual storytime led by local SWANA (Southwest Asian North African) educators. Sing songs, read stories in Arabic and English, and share some time together learning a little bit about Arab American experiences and culture!
 
WEDS, APR 28 | 10:30a
Live via Zoom
 
 
Día de los Niños Online Storytime
Our very own Ms. Susana goes live for a Day of the Child celebration! Read books and sing songs in this bilingual, interactive storytime.
 
FRI, APR 30 | 10:30a
Live via Zoom
 
 
 

Canciones bilingües: Bilingual Music
Preschoolers and kindergartners are invited to join children's singer-songwriter Nathalia in exploring rhythms and rhymes through songs and games.
 
WEDNESDAYS at 10:30a
Through April 21
Live via Zoom
 
 

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Top Tips
Manage Your Account
Can't find your library card number? Need help changing holds pickup locations? Call any open branch, or submit a request online anytime.
 
 
Place a Hold
Having trouble with the catalog? Be sure to log in to your account at SLOlibrary.org before doing your search. Or, try this video for more help placing your requests.
 
 
Get a Passport
The downtown San Luis Obispo branch offers passport services on Fridays and Saturdays for first-time applicants. Please call 805-781-5991 for an appointment.
 
Explore Online Learning
We're here 24/7 with research collections, Consumer Reports, Lynda.com, Creativebug, and more.
 

Get Homework Help
Students of all ages can get live one-on-one tutoring daily, 1–10pm, through Brainfuse HelpNow. 
 
 
 
Enjoy from Home
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