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• Back To School Reading Picks • |
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The Backstagers / : The Show Must Go on
by James Tynion
"When Jory transfers to an all-boys private high school, he's taken in by the only ones who don't treat him like a new kid, the lowly stage crew known as the Backstagers. Not only does he gain great, lifetime friends ... Jory is also introduced to an entire magical world that lives beyond the curtain. With unpredictable twists and turns of the underground world, the Backstagers venture into the unknown, determined to put together the best play their high school has ever seen"
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Eleanor & Park
by Rainbow Rowell
A first young adult novel by the author of Attachments follows the year-long, star-crossed romance between two 1980s high school misfits whose intelligence tells them that first loves almost never last but whose feelings prevent them from remaining as practical.
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Truly Devious
by Maureen Johnson
When Stevie Bell, an amateur detective, begins her first year at a famous private school in Vermont, she sets a plan to solve the cold case involving the kidnapping of the founder's wife and daughter shortly after the school opened
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2016 Winner: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens agenda
by Becky Albertalli
Sixteen-year-old, not-so-openly-gay Simon Spier is blackmailed into playing wingman for his classmate or else his sexual identity—and that of his pen pal—will be revealed.
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The fault in our stars
by John Green
Sixteen-year-old Hazel, a stage IV thyroid cancer patient, has accepted her terminal diagnosis until a chance meeting with a boy at cancer support group forces her to reexamine her perspective on love, loss, and life
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Scythe
by Neal Shusterman
In a world where disease has been eliminated, the only way to die is to be randomly killed ('gleaned') by professional reapers ('scythes'). Two teens must compete with each other to become a scythe--a position neither of them wants. The one who becomes a scythe must kill the one who doesn't
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Insurgent
by Veronica Roth
A sequel to the best-selling Divergent finds Tris Prior's initiation day shattered by Erudite simulation attacks that end the lives of several loved ones and launch a bitter war, compelling Tris to embrace her Divergent nature and make painful sacrifices. 250,000 first printing.
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Lego Club
Every Saturday, 1pm
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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Writing Workshop with CA Poet Laureate Lee Herrick
Saturday, August 19, 1pm
Atascadero Library, O'Grady Conference Room
Join us at the Atascadero Library for an exciting opportunity to meet our California Poet Laureate, Lee Herrick! Herrick will be leading a writing workshop designed to ignite the creative spark within aspiring writers and provide a platform for honing their writing skills. This workshop welcomes writers of all levels and backgrounds. Lee Herrick was appointed California Poet Laureate last year by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Herrick has authored three books of poetry: Scar and Flower, Gardening Secrets of the Dead, and This Many Miles from Desire. Recommended for ages 12 and up.
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Morro Bay Library - Rock Paintings
Wednesday, August 23, 3:30pm
Morro Bay Library, Program Room
Learn about pictographs, petroglyphs and more before creating your very own piece of rock art to take home! Presenter Luna will guide us through the history and process of rock art. This program will be presented in Spanish and English.
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Los Osos Library - Teen Crafternoon
Saturday, August 26, 2pm
Los Osos Library
Come on down for snacks & art! This Saturday's craft will be origami kusudama flowers and balls. For ages 11-18.
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Teen Book Swap
Friday, September 1, 2pm
SLO Library Teen Area
Are you looking to revamp your personal library? Look no further! The main SLO Library is holding a monthly Teen Book Swap! Come on by and swap some books and find new treasures! Teen Book Swap is located in the Teen Area on the second floor of the SLO Library. Snacks will be provided.
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Teen Advisory Board- South County
Saturday, September 2, 3 pm
Arroyo Grande Library
Monthly meeting of the Arroyo Grande Library Teen Advisory Board. Design & promote teen library programs! Great for resume, college application, or community service credits. Ages 13+ Minimum commitment of 6 months. Register today to receive a reminder the week of the event.
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Morro Bay Library - Cartoon Club/clase de caricatura
Wednesday, September 6, 3:00 pm
Morro Bay Library, Program Room
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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Teen Scene at Atascadero Library
Friday, September 8, 2:00pm
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
Friday, September 8, 2:30 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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Teen Advisory Board Meeting - SLO
Saturday, September 9, 3:30 pm
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 13-17 years old. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5736148024 Meeting ID: 573 614 8024
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Author talk with Jill Thayer
Wednesday, September 13, 4:00 pm
Cambria Library
Author Jill Thayer, PhD, will be discussing her new book “Sojourns: 100 Trails of Enlightenment Inspired by the California Central Coast” This book offers a visual narrative of treks on the California Central Coast. The photographic essay, along with inspired quotes and a few words on each region, reflect the wanderlust of Thayer’s imagination in adventures. By sharing these journeys, she hopes to bring an appreciation in the richness of coastal regions and stewardship of the land.
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Chess Club
Friday, September 15, 2:00 pm
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. Register for a text or email reminder. Registration not required to attend.
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Teen Book Club
Saturday, August 19,
3:30pm
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 Squire by Sara Alfageeh and Nadia Shammas. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5736148024 Meeting ID: 573 614 8024
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Nintendo Switch
Monday through Saturday,
SLO Library, Morro Bay Library, Shandon Library, Los Osos Library
Come to your local library 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
Monday through Friday, By Appointment Only ,
SLO Library, Youth 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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SLODOCO Bookworm Challange
August 1 to September 9,
Event Location
Read 5 books and earn $5 gift card from SLODOCO! Just head to your local SLO County Library to pick up a log-book. August 1st to September 9th, Ages 5 to 17
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Teen Room New Plants!
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SLO Library, Teen Area
We got new plants in the Teen Area! Come check them out!
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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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