| “Welcome sweet November, the season of senses and my favorite month of all.” —Gregory F. Lenz
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LIBRARY NEWS
County of San Luis Obispo Public Libraries November 2025 | |
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SLOLibrary.org
Website Updates
We recently had to update the older webpages on SLOLibrary.org. If you don't see what you're looking for, be sure to check the "hamburger" menu in the top right corner and the menu at the bottom of our pages. Or just ask us--we're happy to help!
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Bear with Us!
Possible delays on new titlesLast month, one of our book distributors unexpectedly went out of business. We are ordering from alternate sources and adding titles to our website as fast as we can so you can place your holds. Thanks for your patience! |
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HOLIDAY HOURS
Tuesday, Nov. 11 | All libraries and County offices are closed for the Veterans Day holiday.
Thursday & Friday, Nov. 27-28 | All libraries are closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will close at 5 pm on Wed. Nov. 26.
Thursday, Dec. 25 | All libraries are closed for the Christmas 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.
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Author Event |
Melinda Velasquez:
The Weight of SilenceSaturday, Nov. 15 | 11am
San Luis Obispo Library |
Local author and life coach Melinda Velasquez leads an intimate reading and conversation about healing, resilience, and finding your voice after growing up in the shadow of addiction. Learn more.
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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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eBooks & eAudiobooks
Libby Reads NovemberIt's Libby's global ebook club for families! No waitlists or holds Nov. 18-Dec. 2 for The Village Beyond the Mist, by Sachiko Kashiwaba. This is the book that inspired the classic animated film Spirited Away.
Read with the free Libby app , available at your favorite app store, or use Libby on your computer. |
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| Recent Releases | Reserve a copy |
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| Evensong |
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| The Book of Moss | by Benjamin Saltman |
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| August Lane | by Regina Black |
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| Killed by a Traffic Engineer | by Wes Marshall | |
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Your Next Watch | New DVDs |
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| Downton Abbey: The Grande Finale |
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| Eden | Blu-ray & DVD |
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| The Morning ShowDVD |
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| Spinal Tap IIBlu-ray & DVD | |
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| For Foodies | Recipes & Inspiration |
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| One Pot One Portion |
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| The Choi of Cooking | by Roy Choi |
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| You Gotta Eat | by Margaret Eby | |
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| Ottolenghi Comfort | by Yotam Ottolenghi | |
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| Fresh Perspectives | Native American Heritage |
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| Whiskey Tender |
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| Big Chief | by John Hickey |
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| The Plague of Doves | by Louise Erdrich | |
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| The Sea-Ringed World | by María García Esperón | |
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Friends of the Nipomo Library Book Sale | Saturday, Nov. 8, 10am - 2pm. |
Winter Coat Drive | Through Nov. 15. Donate new adult-size coats, hats, scarves, gloves and sleeping bags at the following libraries: Atascadero, Cambria, Los Osos, Morro Bay, Nipomo, San Luis Obispo, Santa Margarita, Shell Beach. Supports SLO County's Transitions Mental Health Association. |
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Get the SLO County Libraries mobile app |
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