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• For What's It's Worth: December 2023•
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The surprising power of a good dumpling
by Wai Chim
Working almost constantly to help out at her father's restaurant and care for her siblings, a teen from a migrant Asian family starts dating a delivery boy before her mother's progressing mental illness upends everything she understood about her family
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Food stars : 15 women stirring up the food industry
by Ellen Voelckers Mahoney
"Not only do humans need food to survive, it also gives structure to our days, offers dining and recreational opportunities, provides employment, and speaks to important societal issues such as food security, hunger, and nutrition. Women and food make a dynamic duo. These 15 hardworking, innovative, and accomplished women have made great strides in the field of food, whether it's coming up with meals for astronauts to eat in space, operating a 20-acre farm, hosting a food podcast, or fighting for food rights. Women have always been instrumental in providing nourishment for their families and communities, and they are often at the forefront of this ever-changing global industry"
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With the fire on high
by Elizabeth Acevedo
Navigating the challenges of finishing high school while caring for a daughter, talented cook Emoni Santiago struggles with a lack of time and money that complicate her dream of working in a professional kitchen. By the National Book Award-winning author of The Poet X.
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Radha & Jai's recipe for romance
by Nisha Sharma
While attending the Princeton Academy of the Arts, dancer Radha is determined to invent herself from scratch and, after much convincing, helps Jai, the captain of the Bollywood Beats dance team, have a show-stopping senior year. Simultaneous eBook.
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Donuts and other proclamations of love
by Jared Reck
When his life is invaded by the overachieving Lou, who ropes him into helping her gain her Girl Scout Gold Award, high school senior and food truck operator Oscar finds his future going in a very different direction than planned. Simultaneous eBook.
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Notes from a young Black chef / : A Memoir Adapted for Young Adults
by Kwame Onwuachi
Adapted for younger readers, an uplifting memoir by the James Beard Award-winning executive chef at Kith/Kin in Washington, D.C. includes coverage of his Bronx childhood, his training in acclaimed restaurants and the racial barriers that challenged his career. Simultaneous eBook.
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I am a cat barista. 01
by Hiro Maijima
"For some people, the daily grind of city life is exhausting. Yet somewhere between the busy streets there's a mysterious cat cafâe tthat can only be found by weary souls. What's on the menu? A delicious drink, specially brewed for each customer...by a cat barista!"
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Teens Cook : How to Cook What You Want to Eat
by Megan Carle
A teenager's guide to the culinary arts introduces seventy-five recipes for breakfasts, snacks, family meals, main and side dishes, and desserts, including a wide range of foods, from vegetarian and ethnic specialties to the best in American comfort food. Original.
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Teens Cook Dessert
by Megan Carle
A follow-up to Teens Cook presents step-by-step dessert recipes for teenagers who want to make sweets, with detailed instructions, preparation tips, cooking calculations, and ingredient advice on preparing cookies, cakes, pies, puddings, and special occasion treats. Original.
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Teen Scene at Atascadero Library
Friday, December 8, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Atascadero Library - Polin Community Room
Activities for teens at the library, including Legos, board games, movies, and more! Ages 10-17
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Los Osos Library - Cartoon Club/clase de caricatura
Friday, December 8, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Los Osos Library - Children's Area
Zap! Pow! Learn how to create characters, draw backgrounds, build a story and more during a fun comics-filled afternoon! Paper, pens and pencils provided - you bring the inspiration. For ages 8-18.
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Lego Club at San Miguel Library
Saturday, December 9, 16, 23 and 30, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
San Miguel Library
Engineer, build & create with Legos! All creations will be displayed in the Library. ¡Acompáñenos a construir con Legos! Todas las creaciones serán exhibidos en la biblioteca.
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Mini Wooden Ball Tree Ornaments
Saturday, December 9, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
San Miguel Library
Come make some cute mini holiday décor! ¡Ven a hacer una linda mini decoración navideña!
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Morro Bay Library - Teen Crafts & Snacks
Saturday, December 9, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Morro Bay Library - Program Room
Come on down for snacks & creativity! This Saturday we'll be stitching and embroidering the ursa minor constellation on a cute felt bear. Will you turn it into an ornament? A fragrant sachet? A cat toy?? You decide! For ages 11-18.
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Teen Advisory Board Meeting at SLO Library
Saturday, December 9, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
San Luis Obispo 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 13-17 years old. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5736148024 Meeting ID: 573 614 8024
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Lego Club at Cambria Library
Tuesday, December 12, 19 and 26, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cambria Library
Join us in the Friends of the Library bookstore every Tuesday in December for a special holiday Lego club. Work with your community to build a Lego holiday village.
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Beginning Crochet
Wednesday, December 13, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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. Registration required- Ages 13 and up
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Chess Club
Friday, December 15, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Nipomo Library - Community Room
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. Register for a text or email reminder. Registration not required to attend.
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DIY Ugly Christmas Sweaters
Saturday, December 16, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cambria Library
BYOS: Bring your own sweater to this festive crafting event at the Cambria library. Use your sweater and our supplies to create the ugliest holiday sweater you can!
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Teen Book Club
Saturday, December 16, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
San Luis Obispo Library - Teen Area
Come join us to talk about books! For this month, we will be reading Graceling by Kristin Cashore. 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. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5736148024 Meeting ID: 573 614 8024
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World's Tallest Marshmallow Tower Contest
Wednesday, December 27, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
San Miguel Library
Workshop Wednesday Let's see who can build the tallest tower with just mini marshmallows and toothpicks. Winner gets a bag of marshmallows. Veamos quién puede construir la torre más alta con solo mini malvaviscos y palillos. El ganador recibe una bolsa de malvaviscos.
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Color Changing Slime
Thursday, December 28, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
San Miguel Library
Maker Thursday Make your own magic color changing slime. Haz tu propia limo mágica que cambia de color.
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Anime & Pizza
Friday, December 29, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
San Miguel Library
Join us for pizza & anime on the big screen inside the library. Únase a nosotros para disfrutar de pizza y anime en la pantalla grande dentro de la biblioteca.
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Super Mario Tournament
Saturday, December 30, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
San Miguel Library
Come by to San Miguel Library and participate in our Super Mario Tournament! ¡Vengan a la Biblioteca de San Miguel y participa en nuestro Torneo de Super Mario!
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Nintendo Switch
Tuesday through Saturday, Event Time
SLO Library
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 through Friday, Event Time
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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Board game Cart @ SLO Library
Tuesday through Saturday, Event Time
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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County of SLO Public Libraries 995 PALM ST PO BOX 8107, SAN LUIS OBISPO, California 93403 805-781-5991slolibrary.org |
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