Library News

DECEMBER 2022

Woman Reading a Book in a tent facing forest

Winter is on my head, but eternal spring is in my heart. — Victor Hugo

Warm Coats for Adults

Donate new or gently used coats for adults through Dec. 10 at Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, and San Luis Obispo libraries. Transitions Mental Health Association's Library Outreach Team will distribute them to our neighbors in need. Thanks for helping keep our community cozy!

Holiday Hours 

Due to the Los Osos Holiday Parade, the Los Osos Library will open at Noon Sat., 12/10.

All County of SLO Public Libraries and offices will be closed Sat., 12/24, Mon., 12/26, and Mon., 1/2, in observance of Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

BOOKS & READING

Author Talk: Teri Bayus
THUR, DEC 8 | 3 pm
San Luis Obispo Library

Join local author, food critic, and TV host Teri Bayus as she presents her new memoir, The Greatest Of Ease.

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New Books & Coming Soon

A Dangerous Business

by Janes Smiley

Fatty Fatty Boom Boom

by Rabia Chaudry

Con/Artist

by Tony Tetro

The Mycocultural Revolution

by Peter McCoy

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TOP PICKS

The Grinch!

SATURDAY, DEC 17 | 11 am & 1 pm
San Luis Obispo Library

Central Coast Comedy Theater presents two performances of holiday favorite "The Grinch!" Fun for all ages!

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Family Maker Days

DEC 27, 28, 29 | 1:30-5 pm
Santa Margarita Library
Spend the afternoon tinkering, playing, and making! A variety of stations will be available for families to play with.

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Job Center Q&A with Eckerd Connects

TUESDAY, DEC 13 | 3-4 pm | Arroyo Grande Library

THURSDAY, DEC 15 | 1-2:30 pm | Atascadero Library
WEDNESDAY, DEC 21 | 1-2 pm | San Luis Obispo Library


Looking for work? Stop by the Eckerd Connects/America's Jobs Center table to see what free career resources are available to you. Help in Spanish is available. Ages 18+


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Staff Picks

Counterfeit

by Kirstin Chen

Sitting Pretty

by Rebekah Taussig

Children of Ash and Elm

by Neil Price

The Gift of Gathering

by Bre Doucette

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New DVDs

Clerks III

Bandit

The Woman King

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

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Do you still have music CDs?


Yes! They've been unavailable for the last few weeks, unfortunately, but beginning December 19, you'll once again be able to place a hold from our online catalog to pick them up at your favorite library.

For instantly available music, try Hoopla, our free online music service with thousands of no-wait titles. 

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