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LIBRARY NEWS
County of San Luis Obispo Public Libraries October 2026 | Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.
― Albert Camus
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eBooks & Streaming
Verifying your card in Libby & KanopyLibby and Kanopy users: Beginning Oct. 14, you may be prompted to verify your card with a password/PIN. This is the same password you use to sign into your library account at SLOLibrary.org. This helps keep your account secure.
Don't know your password/PIN? Reset it anytime at SLOLibrary.org.
Need more help? Contact your favorite library or ASK US online. |
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Service Updates
DeVaul Park Branch Out Van | We're at the park on 2nd & 3rd Saturdays, 3:00 - 4:00 Wednesday, Nov. 11 | County libraries and County offices will be closed in observance of Veterans Day. |
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Banned Books Week 2026
Let Books Be--Protect the Freedom to ReadWe believe everyone should see themselves in a book, and that's why we have books for all kinds of readers!
Celebrate Banned Books Week by discovering a story you love: Browse in person, or request a title from SLOLibrary.org for pickup at your favorite library.
Learn more about the American Library Association's Banned Books Week. |
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Manhattan Short 2026
Film Festival ResultsDid you attend our Manhattan Short film festival screenings and vote for your favorites? See which films won at ManhattanShort.com |
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| Recent Releases | Reserve a copy |
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| California Hiking with Kids
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| Everything in Color by Stephanie Stalvey |
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| A Plagued Sea by Kim Bo-Young |
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| These Walls Remember by Del Sandeen | |
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| Beyond Inheritance by Roxanne Khamsi |
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| Against Convenience by Gabe Bullard |
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| Coffee Shop at Home by Katerina Diaz |
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| The Case for Quitting by Lindsay Crouse | |
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Fresh Perspectives | Banned & Challenged Books
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| The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini |
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| Stamped by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi |
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| They Called Us Enemy by George Takei |
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| The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison |
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Emergency Preparedness Information | Find your Zone, find El Niño information, sign up for alerts, and check current incident statuses at the County's Office of Emergency Services website, ReadySLO.org.
SLO Friends of the Library Book Sale | Oct. 15-17, Noon-5pm, San Luis Obispo Library. Choose from more than 7500 pre-owned books, including history books curated by the History Center of SLO County. Friends of the Library members get early access from 9am-Noon. Learn more at SLOFOL.org.
Help with Medi-Cal Questions | Stay informed about upcoming Medi-Cal changes so you can take action and avoid gaps in doctor visits, prescriptions, or other health care. Get up-to-date, local information at CentralCoastCoverage.org
Walktober & Rideshare Week | Replace your short driving trips with walking trips in October and you could win prizes! Learn more at Rideshare.org
Housing Needs Survey | The County of SLO Department of Social Services, Homeless Services Division invites you to participate in the 2027 Community Development Needs Assessment Survey through October 16. Learn more. |
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