January is an excellent time to turn a new page, so the Library News is here to help you meet any of your New Year’s resolutions. If you would like to get out more and meet new people you can try one of the many book clubs that meet at our libraries. Do you want to learn a new skill? Take a look at some of the great programs being offered, visit the SLO MakerSpace, or check out a book! Make this year’s resolution fun and successful with the Library! In this issue we are also pleased to introduce the book selection for the Cuesta College Book of the Year. This is the 10th anniversary of the program, and we are really looking forward to this year’s selection. Read on for more details, and even more great events.
Chris Barnickel, Library Director Chase McMunn, Assistant Library Director
Reading
Fresh Picks
Nomadland Jessica Bruder
The State of Affairs Esther Perel
Smile Roddy Doyle
Kids' Picks: Star Wars and Beyond
Cobalt Squadron Elizabeth Wein
The Art of Star Wars Phil Szostak
Star Wars: the visual dictionary
Book Groups
Join a library book group, or start your own with our book club kits.
Workplace Culture We've curated a list of titles about the modern work environment.
Programs
Dueling Dames
Learn how to fight with swords and other weaponry in this hilarious free show for all ages.
SAT, JAN 13 | 11:00
Nipomo Library
SAT, JAN 13 |2:00 Arroyo Grande Library
Preparing for Your Summer Garden
THURS, JAN 25 | 6:30–8:30 Nipomo Library
Bugs Up Close
SAT, JAN 13 | 2:00
Morro Bay Library
SAT, JAN 20 |NOON Los Osos Library
Sparkly Icicle Craft for Kids
THURS, JAN 18 | 3:30 San Luis Obispo Library
Shell Beach Streetscape Project Update WEDS, JAN 24 | 2:00
Shell Beach Library
Tabletop Role Playing Game WEDS, JAN 24 | 6:30–8:30 Santa Margarita Library
Grow With Your Library! Find all of our Winter/Spring programs on our online calendar.
Services
Financial Literacy 2018
Making a resolution to brighten your financial outlook this new year? Start at the Library!
Access our investment research center, Morningstar, to sharpen your investment skills or pick up new ones.
Request your free credit report from the only source authorized by federal law
New Hours for Shandon and Simmler Libraries Shandon Library's business hours increase with the addition of Wednesdays, 2:00–6:00. Simmler Library's hours are now Tuesdays, Noon–5:00, and Fridays, 1:00–5:00.
Meet a Library Hero First 5 San Luis Obispo County's Hands-on Hero for December is our very own Youth Services Coordinator, Margaret Kensinger-Klopfer! This short video highlights Margaret in action.