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• WHAT'S IT'S WORTH: September 2024 • |
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NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH: BOOK LIST |
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Viva Lola Espinoza
by Ella Cerâon
Cursed in love, Lola Espinoza finds herself torn between two very different boys during a summer spent with her grandmother in Mexico City, where she tries to break the curse while learning about herself, her heritage and the magic around us all. Simultaneous eBook.
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Once upon a quinceaänera
by Monica Gomez-Hira
Accepting a humiliating unpaid internship working as a party princess in a ball gown, romance-minded Carmen embarks on a summer that is shaped by blistering Miami heat, an unexpected attraction and a spoiled cousin's quinceañera. A first novel. 40,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Up in flames
by Hailey Alcaraz
"When the California wildfires cause an unspeakable tragedy, making her responsible for her family's survival, Ruby is forced to make some hard choices, finding the grit and compassion to help both her family and those less fortunate rise from the ashes. Simultaneous eBook."
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Flawless girls
by Anna-Marie McLemore
"When her sister Renata returns from prominent finishing school Alarie House, seemingly pleasant, unnervingly polite and possibly murderous, younger sister Isla is determined to find out want happened to Renata by going back to the school and is drawn into the opulent, unsettling place that won't give up its secrets?—?or her?—?without a fight. Simultaneous eBook."
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No filter and other lies
by Crystal Maldonado
Seventeen-year-old Kat Sanchez uses photos of a friend to create a fake Instagram account, but when one of her posts goes viral and exposes Kat's duplicity, her entire world--both real and pretend--comes crashing down around her
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Death's country
by R. M. Romero
"Moving to Miami, Andres, who made a deal with Death for new life, meets Renee and Llora and embarks on a polyamorous relationship, but when Llora falls into a coma, he and Renee journey into the underworld to retrieve her spirit, which comes with a high price. Simultaneous eBook."
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Fat chance, Charlie Vega
by Crystal Maldonado
A plus-sized Latina's struggle to forge a healthy relationship with her own body is challenged by her mother's insensitivity, her popular best friend and personal doubts about a new boyfriend's ability to see her as she truly is. Simultaneous eBook.
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Abuela, don't forget me
by Rex Ogle
"Rex Ogle's companion to Free Lunch and Punching Bag weaves humor, heartbreak, and hope into life-affirming poems that honor his grandmother's legacy. In his award-winning memoir Free Lunch, Rex Ogle's abuela features as a source of love and support. In this companion-in-verse, Rex captures and celebrates the powerful presence a woman he could always count on-to give him warm hugs and ear kisses, to teach him precious words in Spanish, to bring him to the library where he could take out as many books as he wanted, and to offer safety when darkness closed in. Throughout a coming of age marked by violence and dysfunction, Abuela's red-brick house in Abilene, Texas, offered Rex the possibility of home, and Abuela herself the possibility for a better life. Abuela, Don't Forget Me is a lyrical portrait of the transformative and towering woman who believed in Rex even when he didn't yet know how to believe in himself"
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When we make it : a Nuyorican story
by Elisabet Velasquez
Sarai uses verse to navigate the strain of family traumas and the systemic pressures of toxic masculinity and housing insecurity in a rapidly gentrifying Brooklyn, questioning the society around her, her Boricua identity, and the life she lives
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Borderless
by Jennifer De Leon
Forced to flee their home due to escalating gang violence, 17-year-old Maya, with her dreams of attending Guatemala City's most prestigious art school shattered, and her Mamá make their way through Guatemala and Mexico in the hope of crossing the U.S. border. Simultaneous eBook.
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The Queen's assassin
by Melissa De la Cruz
A first entry in a planned duology finds a royal assassin and a secret magical apprentice teaming up to reclaim their land's stolen magic from an adversarial sect only to confront dangerous lies that bring everything they believe into question. By the best-selling author of the Blue Bloods series. Simultaneous eBook.
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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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Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics
Thursday, September 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cambria Library
This class will cover the basics of hardware and software applications, smart phones, social media, and more. Please bring your own device! There are a few laptops we can provide for the class if needed. Walk ins are welcome.
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Film Fridays
Friday, September 13 and 20, , 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Cambria Library
Join us on Fridays for topical documentaries, telenovelas, or television series.
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The Art Corner
Friday, September 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
SLO Library - Teen Area
Ohhhh, The Art Corner?? What's that??
The Art Corner is our newly created Arts & Craft club for tweens and teens. We get together once a month and create beautiful creations! Ages 9 to 17.
For September, we will be making "Papel Picado". Papel Picado is a Mexican folk art in which you cut designs decorative designs on tissue paper to be hung by strings.
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SLO Library - Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Saturday, September 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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 12-18 years old.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5736148024 Meeting ID: 573 614 8024 All library programs will be following current California and County of San Luis Obispo health guidelines.
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Crafty Wednesday- Origami
Wednesday, September 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Oceano Library
Learn and practice the basic techniques of traditional Japanese paper folding with Mr. Robert. We will be creating a variety of animals and shapes. All supplies will be provided.
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Community Loteria and Game Day
Wednesday, September 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Cambria Library
Join us at 4:00PM to play Loteria, an iconic version of bingo with a Mexican twist that adds images relative to folk tales and general culture. Other board games will be available to play. All ages are welcome!
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Ricotta Cheese Making Class
Thursday, September 19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Shandon Library
Come join the Master Preservers and learn something new! This class, we will learn how to make Ricotta cheese! All ingredients /tools will be provided with the class. For Adults. Registration is required.
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Chess Club
Friday, September 20, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
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.
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Nintendo Switch
Friday, September 20, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Los Osos Library - Children's Area
Master your gaming skills and make new friends with our Nintendo Switch! We will provide one Switch for up to 4 players at a time - feel free to bring your own too. Games include Mario Kart, Just Dance and Super Smash Bros.
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Learn to Make Ricotta (SLO Master Preservers)
Saturday, September 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
San Miguel Library
The SLO Master Preservers are coming to San Miguel to teach how to make Ricotta. Sign up today! If you have kids, Lego Club happens at the same time so bring them along!
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Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Saturday, September 21, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Los Osos Library
Calling adventurous teens and tweens! Local Dungeon Master John will take us on a role-playing voyage: fighting monsters, solving puzzles and working as a team. Snacks will be provided! For ages 11-18. Space is limited so please register!
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Pokemon Party
Saturday, September 21, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Nipomo Library - Community Room
Drop in for Pokémon-themed crafts & games! Design your own Pokémon card, bring your cards to trade, play trivia to win prizes, and more. Costumes encouraged!
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Los Osos Teen Advisory Board
Saturday, September 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Los Osos Library
Calling all teens! Looking for volunteer or community service hours? Help Librarian Emily run the Teen Advisory Board! Participation can be listed on job, scholarship and college applications. Help plan teen events, create content for social media, create contest ideas, recommend books, movies and more. Tell me what rad stuff you want to see happen! There will be snacks. For ages 13-18.
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Sidetrack Book Club
Saturday, September 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
SLO Library - Teen Area
New and Improved Teen Book Club has a new name! Sidetrack Book Club! Come join us to talk about books and eat some snacks! 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 September, we will be reading, "The Icebound Land," by John Flanagan.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5736148024 Meeting ID: 573 614 8024
All library programs will follow current state and county health guidelines.
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Nintendo Switch
Wednesday, September 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Morro Bay Library - Program Room
Master your gaming skills and make new friends with our Nintendo Switch! We will provide one Switch for up to 4 players at a time - feel free to bring your own too. Games include Mario Kart, Just Dance and Super Smash Bros.
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Manhattan Short Film Festival
Friday, September 27, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
SLO Library - Community Room
Film lovers will unite in over 500 venues worldwide to view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers from around the world for the 27th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. The final selections screen simultaneously across the world during a one-week period, attendees can view all 10 short films and vote for Best Film and Best Actor awards in the Community Room at San Luis Obispo Library. Manhattan Short
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Manhattan Short Film Festival
Saturday, September 28, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Atascadero Library - Polin Community Room
Film lovers will unite in over 500 venues worldwide to view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers from around the world for the 27th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. The final selections screen simultaneously across the world during a one-week period, attendees can view all 10 short films and vote for Best Film and Best Actor awards in the Polin Community Room at Atascadero Library. Manhattan Short
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Video Game Club
Saturday, September 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
SLO Library - Teen Area
Video games, snacks and friends!!! Sounds like a great time. Wait?! What?! SLO Library got you covered! Come get your game on with the new SLO Library Video Game Club. The SLO Library Video Game Club is an inclusive space for all tweens and teens to come a hangout, make new friends, play video games and boardgames, and eat delicious snacks. We will have a Nintendo Switch running your favorite games to play with friends and have two tables set up for board games. Come on by and enjoy good company and video games.
Ages 10 to 17.
You are more than welcome to bring your own portable system to play. Snacks will be provided. Boardgames will be provided.
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Manhattan Short Film Festival
Saturday, September 28, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Nipomo Library - Community Room
Film lovers will unite in over 500 venues worldwide to view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers from around the world for the 27th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. The Final selections screen simultaneously across the world during a one-week period, attendees can view all 10 short films and vote for Best Film and Best Actor awards in the Community Room at the Nipomo Library. Manhattan Short
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Crafting Magical Realms: Fantasy Author Panel
Saturday, September 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
SLO Library - Community Room
Meet New York Times bestselling author Kalyn Josephson, bestselling fantasy author Jenna Elizabeth Johnson, and middle-grade series fantasy author Debbie Noble Black. Learn more about their books and get an insider's view of their creative processes. Meet & Greet Book signings will be held immediately following the panel discussion. Fantasy world-building for young readers creates universes with unique rules, cultures, and magic. It's the foundation for compelling characters and stories, immersing readers in rich narratives. Effective fantasy balances imagination, consistency, and relatable elements, connecting fantastical worlds to readers' experiences and emotions. In partnership with the upcoming 40th annual Cuesta College Central Coast Writers’ Conference.
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Saturday Movie Matinee
Saturday, September 28, 2:45pm - 4:30pm
SLO Library - Teen Area
Come by and enjoy a movie matinee at the SLO Library! All films are going to be family friendly (G to PG). All film lengths will be less than 1hr and 30min. Film will start promptly at 3pm. Snacks and drinks are provided. Bring your family and friends. For September, we will be showing "The Super Mario Bros. Movie." Rated: PG and Length 1h 32 min. Program brought by and created by the Tween Advisory Board (AKA: Mighty Banana Club).
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Morro Bay Teen Advisory Board
Saturday, September 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Morro Bay Library - Program Room
Calling all teens! Looking for volunteer or community service hours? Help Librarian Emily run the Teen Advisory Board! Participation can be listed on job, scholarship and college applications. Help plan teen events, create content for social media, create contest ideas, recommend books, movies and more. Tell me what rad stuff you want to see happen! There will be snacks. For ages 13-18
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Nintendo Switch @ SLO Teen Area
Tuesday thru Saturday, Open to 15 minutes to closing
SLO Library - Teen Area
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 thru Friday, Open till 30 minutes closing
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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Avid Readers and Writers! SLO Teen Area Book reviews!
Tuesday thru Saturday, Open till Close
SLO Library - Teen Area
Avid readers and writers, the SLO Library needs your help! We are always looking to collect book reviews and share them with other teens! Interested! Head to the Teen Area at SLO Library and pick up book review form. When you finish your review, hand it to the Children's Desk and we will post it for teens to read!
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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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