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• For What's It's Worth: April 2024•
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This place : 150 years retold
by Katherena Vermette
A graphic novel anthology depicts the last one hundred fifty years of Canadian history as seen through the eyes of the Indigenous peoples who inhabited the land before the Europeans arrived
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A hot mess : how the climate crisis is changing our world
by Jeff Fleischer
"Drawing on real-life situations and stories, journalist Jeff Fleischer takes an informed, approachable look at how our world will change as a result of the climate crisis, addressing sea levels, extreme weather, drought, extinction, and migration"
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The uninhabitable earth : life after warming
by David Wallace-Wells
"Adapted for young adults from the #1 New York Times bestseller, this urgent call-to-action lays out the mistakes and inaction of the past and current generations that negatively affect lives today and how they will inevitably affect the future and what we can do to change it. Simultaneous and eBook."
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Taking on the plastics crisis
by Hannah Testa
"In this personal, moving essay, youth activist Hannah Testa shares with readers how she led a grassroots political campaign to successfully pass state legislation limiting single-use plastics and how she influenced global businesses to adopt more sustainable practices"
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Eyes wide open : going behind the environmental headlines
by Paul Fleischman
A summary of today's environmental challenges also counsels teens on how to decode conflicting information, explaining the role of vested interests while identifying the sources behind different opinions and sharing suggested online resources to help teens make informed consumer choices. Simultaneous.
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Fashion conscious
by Sarah Klymkiw
"Shake up the fashion world by taking action as conscious consumers and active citizens. We have the power to collectively change the world with a change of clothes! In the UK alone, over a million tonnes of clothes are thrown away each year and around ¹140 million worth of clothes head to landfill. Learn how to love your clothes by reusing, swapping and mending what you already have and discover how to choose wisely when you do buy something new. This practical, positive and empowering book will open eyes to the impact our clothing choices have on people and the planet and empower children to demand answers to questions and take action"
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Teen Origami
Friday, April 12, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Atascadero Library - Polin Community Room
Get creative with origami! Snacks provided. Ages 10-17.
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SLO Library - Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Saturday, April 13 and May 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
SLO Library - Teen Area
Looking for volunteer or community service hours? Join San Luis Obispo Library's Teen Advisory Board! Participation can be listed on job, scholarship and college applications. Help plan virtual and in person teen events, create content for social media, create contest ideas, recommend books, movies and more. All meetings will be held in the Teen Area of the San Luis Obispo Library and on Zoom. Light refreshments will be provided. You must be 12-18 years old.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5736148024 Meeting ID: 573 614 8024
All library programs will be following current California and County of San Luis Obispo health guidelines.
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Beginning Crochet
Tuesday, April 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cambria Library
Crochet is a textile art created by looping rings of yarn together to create blankets, clothing, and accessories. While the origin of crochet is complex, creating it doesn't have to be. Instructor Sydney will show you the basics so you can feel confident crocheting.
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Button Making
Wednesday, April 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Morro Bay Library - Program Room
Create your very own fantastic pieces of flair using our button maker! For ages 8-18.
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Chess Club
Friday, April 19, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Nipomo Library
Would you like to learn to play chess? Would you like to improve your chess strategy and meet other players? Join us on the third Friday of the month from 2:00-4:30. School ages to seniors are welcome. Game boards and instruction will be provided.
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Button Making
Friday, April 19, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Los Osos Library - Children's Area
Create your very own fantastic pieces of flair using our button maker! For ages 8-18.
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Seed, Seedling and Plant Swap
Saturday, April 20, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Nipomo Library - Community Room
Bring seeds, surplus seedlings, cuttings, plants, and pots you would like to share with other gardeners. Don’t have items to share? That’s OK we’ll have plenty. Please label your items with the name, light, soil, and water requirements, if possible. All gardening abilities welcome.
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Los Osos Library - Teen Advisory Board
Saturday, April 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Los Osos Library
Calling all teens! Looking for volunteer or community service hours? Help Librarian Emily run the Teen Advisory Board! Participation can be listed on job, scholarship and college applications. Help plan teen events, create content for social media, create contest ideas, recommend books, movies and more. Tell me what rad stuff you want to see happen! There will be snacks. For ages 13-18.
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Morro Bay Library - Nintendo Switch
Wednesday, April 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Morro Bay Library - Program Room
Master your gaming skills and make new friends with our Nintendo Switch! We will provide one Switch for up to 4 players at a time - feel free to bring your own too. Games include Mario Kart and Just Dance.
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Los Osos Library - Nintendo Switch
Friday, April 26, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Los Osos Library - Children's Area
Master your gaming skills and make new friends with our Nintendo Switch! We will provide one Switch for up to 4 players at a time - feel free to bring your own too. Games include Mario Kart and Just Dance.
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Día del Niño Festival
Saturday, April 27, 11:00am - 4:00pm
San Miguel Library
Join us in San Miguel Park for a fun-filled afternoon celebrating Children's Day! Tide Pool Aquarium (Central Coast Aquarium) Touch-a-Truck (San Miguel Fire, Post Office, Sherriff, San Miguel Garbage, and more!) SLO Symphony Instrument Petting Zoo Paso Children's Museum Big Blu Blocks BMX Bike Show (3-4pm) and more!
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Morro Bay Library - Teen Advisory Board
Saturday, April 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Morro Bay Library - Program Room
Calling all teens! Looking for volunteer or community service hours? Help Librarian Emily run the Teen Advisory Board! Participation can be listed on job, scholarship and college applications. Help plan teen events, create content for social media, create contest ideas, recommend books, movies and more. Tell me what rad stuff you want to see happen! There will be snacks. For ages 13-18.
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SLO Library - Teen Book Club
Saturday, April 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
SLO Library - Teen Area
Come join us to talk about books! This program will be held in the Teen Area of the San Luis Obispo Library. Light refreshments will be served. Bring a friend! Ages 10-17.
For this month, we will be reading The Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5736148024 Meeting ID: 573 614 8024
All library programs will follow current state and county health guidelines.
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Free Comic Book Day
Saturday, May 4, All Day
Arroyo Grande Library - Children's Area
Visit us for an international event that celebrates comic books and get your FREE COMICS! Comics will be available while supplies last.
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Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Saturday, May 4, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Los Osos Library
Teens and tweens: Local Dungeon Master John will take us on a voyage to The Eldritch Coast! Explore a haunted coastline with your fellow investigators, find clues, battle undead sea-beasts, and uncover the trail of a dangerous cult! Will you be able to put a stop to their machinations before their dread goal is complete? For ages 11-18. Space is limited so please register!
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Speedweve Workshop / Teen Book Swap
Saturday, May 4, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
SLO Library - Teen Area
In collaboration with SLO Library Green Team, Teen Book Swap will host a Speedweve workshop lead by LynAnne from Humankind. Get free books and mend old clothes!
Have you wondered how to make your own pro-looking patches? How to apply some visible mending to your favorite sweater or jeans? At this mending workshop, you can learn how to use a Speedweve loom from LynAnne from HumanKind. These small but mighty looms are the most recent addition to our Library of Things collection, and you can be the first to take them for a test weave.
For the Speedweve workshop, registration is required.
For the book swap and more, its open to all the public.
Today's event is located in the Teen Area on the second floor of the SLO Library. Snacks will be provided.
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Arroyo Grande Library - Teen Advisory Board
Saturday, May 4, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Arroyo Grande Library
Teens ages 13-18 get work experience and life skills by joining our Teen Advisory Boards. Design and plan library collections, events, and make new friends! Great for resumes and college applications.
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Morro Bay Library - Create a Tree of Life/Crear un Árbol de la Vida
Wednesday, May 8, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Morro Bay Library - Program Room
Trees of life are a beautiful part of the pottery and ceramic traditions of central highlands of Mexico. Come learn about their history and how to make your very own with presenter Luna! Session 1: May 8 - Creating the tree base Session 2: May 15 - Adding figures to the tree Session 3: May 22 - Painting For ages 5+. This program will be presented in Spanish and English.
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Rocket Building
Saturday, May 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Santa Margarita Bookstore
Join us for a fun rocket making activity. Registration is required.
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Nintendo Switch @ SLO Teen Area
Tuesday thru Saturday, Open to 15 minutes to closing
SLO Library - Teen Area
Come to your SLO Library Teen Area to hang out and play some Nintendo Switch. Ages 10 to 17. Limited to one-hour sessions.
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SLO Library 3d Printing
Tuesday thru Friday, Open till 30 minutes closing
SLO Library - Children's Area
Check our 3D Printer Use Policy at 3d_print_pol.pdf (slolibrary.org). When your project is ready, make an appointment to bring it to the Children's Desk. This is a DYI project.
Please call the Children's Department at 805-781-5775 with any questions.
This program was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
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Boardgame Cart in SLO Library Teen Area
Tuesday thru Saturday, Open to 15 minutes before closing.
SLO Library - Teen Area
The fabulous teens from TAB and the SLO Library has partner up to bring you a board game cart for the teen area. Come to SLO Library Teen Area and play some boardgames! Totally free to use and open to all your friends and family to play.
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Avid Readers and Writers! SLO Teen Area Book reviews!
Tuesday thru Saturday, Open till Close
SLO Library - Teen Area
Avid readers and writers, the SLO Library needs your help! We are always looking to collect book reviews and share them with other teens! Interested! Head to the Teen Area at SLO Library and pick up book review form. When you finish your review, hand it to the Children's Desk and we will post it for teens to read!
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County of SLO Public Libraries 995 PALM ST PO BOX 8107, SAN LUIS OBISPO, California 93403 805-781-5991slolibrary.org |
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