WELCOME TO THE ISSUE!
Whether you have your itinerary filled with family gatherings or are just taking it easy this holiday season, we hope that you find some time to celebrate with the Library. We have plenty of great events throughout the month, and as always plenty of books and movies to pass the long winter nights. Though we will be closed on December 25 in observance of Christmas Day, remember that the digital library is always open. So, if you receive an e-reader or tablet from someone you can immediately start enjoying it with free e-books, digital magazines, music, and movies from the Library! We at the Library wish you a safe and healthy December, and we look forward to serving you in 2018!
 
Chris Barnickel, Director
Chase McMunn, Assistant Director

BOOK LIST
Carve out some holiday downtime for these new releases.
 
 

HIT LIST
Longer nights mean more movies! Try a DVD, a download from Hoopla, or take the family to a movie screening at the Los Osos, San Miguel, or San Luis Obispo libraries.
 
 

YOUR LIBRARY CARD
Borrow digital magazines for free with your library card and the RBdigital app. Hundreds of titles are available at your fingertips. Download to your device, or browse online. No returns, no late fees!
 
 
 


KIDS' PICKS
Our youth librarians put their noggins together to come up with a list of their favorite picture books, chapter books, and young adult novels.  Take a look at their selections for Best Youth Books of 2017.
 


EVENT

NOON YEAR'S EVE PARTIES
SAT, DEC 30, 11:30-12
@MORRO BAY LIBRARY
SAT, DEC 30, 11:30-12
@LOS OSOS LIBRARY
 
Some of us are too little to stay up until midnight.  Come celebrate a bit early at the Noon Year's Eve Party at the library.  We will have music, dancing, games, and a countdown to noon to bring in the New Year.  Ages 0-10.
 

 
EVENT

SLO MAKERSPACE HOLIDAY FAIRE
SAT, DEC 9, 11-3
@SLO MAKERSPACE
81 HIGUERA ST

Over 20 SLO County entrepreneurs, artists, crafters, and makers will have their holiday delights on display. Library staff will be on hand to register you for new cards. Gift wrap service and kids MAKE activity stations to keep little elves busy. PLEASE NOTE: MAKERSPACE WILL BE CLOSED TO MEMBERS DURING THE FAIRE. 
 

EVENT
 
4-H VEX ROBOTICS WORKSHOP
SAT, DEC 16, 12-1:30
MORRO BAY LIBRARY
 
Build and program your own robot, then face down other robots to see who can create the tallest tower. Registration is required.  Ages 8–14.
 
 
EVENT
 
CRAFT FAIR
SAT, DEC 9, 10-12
ARROYO GRANDE LIBRARY
 
Support local children selling their own homemade crafts during the Arroyo Grande Library Book Sale.  Organic bath items, jewelry, hand-knit scarves, succulents, ornaments, and more!  Everything is $5 or less!
 

EVENT

PRINCE AND PRINCESS TEA PARTY
SAT, DEC 9, 10:30
ATASCADERO LIBRARY
 
Calling all princes and princesses! Our party includes a special visit from a prince and princess. For children ages 4-10. Registration required.
 
EVENT
 
CITIZENSHIP PREP CLASS/
CLASE DE CIUDADANIA
TUESDAYS, 5:30
SAN LUIS OBISPO LIBRARY
 
Prepare for the citizenship exam. No registration required. Free. 
 
Preparese para el Examen de Naturalización. No es necesario registrarse. Clases son absolutamente gratis.
 
 
 

KIDS' WINTER HOLIDAY BOOKS
Ring in the winter holidays with one of these great new books to read to a loved one, to give away, or to just savor for yourself.
 

STAFF PICKS
Need some inspiration? We combed the stacks just for you.
 


EXHIBITION
 
WINTERING
DEC 4 THROUGH JAN 31
ATASCADERO LIBRARY
 
This exhibit includes original art created by George Asdel, Nixson Borah, Sheri DeBro, Jeri Edwards, Kees Frazier, Sandi Heller, and Cheryl Strahl.  Their works express the theme in pastels, gouache, acrylic, pen and ink, encaustic, mixed media and photography.
 
EVENT
 
BOOKED FOR LUNCH
FRI, DEC 8, NOON–1:00
CAYUCOS LIBRARY

This dynamic book group meets monthly to discuss a variety of books. Bring what you are reading to share! No registration required. Adults. 
 
 
 

EVENT
 
MARGARET PINARD
THE GRASPING ROOT
WEDS, DEC 20, 3:30–5:00
SAN LUIS OBISPO LIBRARY
 
Local author Margaret Pinard presents her new novel, The Grasping Root. Join us for a lively discussion including poetry, singing, and refreshments! Adults.
 
 
EVENT
 
E-DEVICE TRAINING
TUESDAYS, 11–1
SHELL BEACH LIBRARY
 
Learn how to check out and download digital magazines, ebooks, audiobooks, movies, music and more FREE from the Library using Hoopla, RBDigital, or Overdive. Drop-ins welcome.

  

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