Dear Friends, I appreciate this opportunity to share with you a behind-the-scenes story of how your SLO County librarians and library leadership served our community during our most challenging times. To say that the SLO County Libraries has a special place in the hearts of SLO Food Bank staff and clients is a major understatement, and you’ll now learn why…
Top Picks
NEW Books Coming Soon
Fresh titles hitting the shelves next month. Queue up your reading schedule, and place your requests now!
New Movies + TV
This month's top titles
New Titles from Native American Writers Books for Heritage Month and beyond
Staff Picks
Your next favorite story
#NextReads
Book recommendations for every reader
Kids & Teens
Chumash Stories
Chumash/Tataviam storyteller Alan Salazar will share tribal stories, myths, and legends that have been told for thousands of years. Wonderful for all ages.
FRI, NOV 20, 10:30
Live via Zoom
Dragons: Return of the Ice Sorceress
Explore science concepts like heat transfer, freezing, and how does dry ice work anyway? Don’t miss this fun fantasy adventure from Science Tellers.
FRI, NOV 6, 10:30
Live via Zoom
Zoom Storytime with Ms. Sally
Join Ms. Sally from the Atascadero Library for an interactive preschool storytime. Pre-registration required.
WEDNESDAYS,10:30
Live via Zoom
Author Talk for Teens: Alicia Jasinska, The Dark Tide
Join our virtual book club event for the young adult novel, The Dark Tide!
TUES, DEC 1, 4:00
Live via Zoom
Cuentos y canciones bilingües: Bilingual Storytime with Ms. Susana
There's a new storytime in the lineup, and everyone's invited! Our online storytimes are always available.
THURSDAYS, 10:30 New videos weekly
Virtual Escape Rooms for Teens
Solve the riddles to escape the room! Games developed by Atascadero librarian Charlie Arthur.
Are you 60+ and not able to get to the library nor send someone to pickup materials for you? Call our Adult Services Department at 805-781-4187 to find out more about this new, free service for seniors.
ConsumerReports.org Now Available
SLO County Libraries cardholders have free access to the most trusted consumer reviews in the marketplace. Get one-on-one advice straight from a specialist with AskCR!
Free eBooks and Audiobooks Use cloudLibrary on your favorite device.
Noteworthy
County of SLO Libraries will be Closed
Wednesday, Nov 11
Thursday, Nov 26
Friday, Nov 27
The Nipomo Library will be closed Monday, Nov 16, through Saturday, Nov 28, for building maintenance.
Seed Libraries
Did you know that some of our libraries are Seed Libraries? You can take a sample packet of seeds for free from Morro Bay, Los Osos, Nipomo, and Arroyo Grande branches. Each library has different selections to suit their growing regions. It's not too late for cool weather plants and veggies!
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