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Paso Robles City Library September 2020

"The Paso Robles City Library is the place to discover, to learn, and to grow, empowering our community to achieve its vision for the future."

Cookbook Club: Every Day Is Saturday by Sarah Copeland

Thursday, September 3, 7:00-8:00 pm.
Simply access this cookbook by beloved cookbook author and recipe developer Sarah Copeland from the library’s hoopla Digital platform, choose a recipe to make and try it out, then during the ZOOM meet up, discuss the book and the success (or challenges!) with the recipes tried! Registration is required for all participants to get information about ZOOM meetings. For ages 16+.

Plate of spaghetti and meatballs on table with white tablecloth

Driveways: Film Discussion

Thursday, September 10, 7:00-8:00 pm.
Simply download this film for free from the library’s hoopla Digital platform then join in the ZOOM discussion. This character-driven film explores the relationship between the three main characters, Kathy, tasked with preparing her sister’s house for sale, Cody, her son who has challenges fitting in with his peers, and Del, a lonely Korean War vet who lives next door. Themes of friendship, family, inter-generational relationships, and loneliness will resonate with viewers. Registration is required for all participants to get information about ZOOM meetings. For ages 16+.

Woman, young boy, older man, photo of two homes with driveways

Book Group Reads: The Revisioners

by Margaret Wilkerson Sexton

Thursday, September 17, 7:00-8:00 pm.
This title is available from the library’s collection and also in eBook and audiobook formats through the hoopla Digital platform. The Revisioners explores the depths of women’s relationships—powerful women and marginalized women, healers and survivors. It is a novel about the bonds between mothers and their children, the dangers that upend those bonds. At its core, The Revisioners ponders generational legacies, the endurance of hope, and the undying promise of freedom. Registration is required for all participants to get information about ZOOM meetings. For ages 16+.

Pre-School Story Time with Miss Melissa

Mondays 10 am on Facebook

Miss Melissa is back on Mondays for Pre-school Story Time! Join her for a story or two then suggestions for a simple theme-related craft that can be modified to meet a wide range of ages and abilities. Snap a photo or two of your craft creation and post for all to enjoy!

Woman smiling, paper craft animals, art supplies

Try It! Tuesdays

LIVE on Facebook at 4:00 pm.
Quick and easy 5-minute crafts you can do with stuff you have around the house. These videos will be posted, so you can come back and try it again and again! Snap a photo or two of your craft creation and post for all to enjoy!

Animal Tales Story Time & Craft with Miss Frances

Wednesdays 2:30 pm on Facebook
Miss Frances is back with a story and craft activity for the grade-school group! Craft kits are available for pick up at the library the Monday before (while supplies last). Craft-along with her on Wednesday!

Drawing of giraffe and Animal Tales with Miss Frances written on yellow background

Mother Goose On the Loose with Miss Carrie

Thursdays 9 am on Facebook
On Thursday mornings, Miss Carrie entertains the very young ones with Mother Goose on the Loose!

Woman holding doll with words Mother Goose in background

NEW THIS MONTH: Serial Book Club with Miss Melissa

Thursdays 4:00 pm on Facebook
New this month, Miss Melissa reads aloud from a popular book then posts a question about the chapter. Will you know the answer? Will you be able to wait until the next reading to find out what happens next?

Woman with surprised expression reading chapter book

Toddler Story Time with Miss Cappy

Fridays 10:00 am on Facebook

Miss Cappy is back with Toddler Story Time on Fridays! Join her for a story or two and a simple craft activity. Craft kits will be available for pick up from the library the Wednesday before (while supplies last). Craft-along with her on Friday!

Older woman holding paper with frog cut outs

The Paso Robles City Library is located at 1000 Spring Street. Currently, the library is open:

9-10 Vulnerable populations, Monday-Saturday
10-7 General public, Monday-Friday
10-4 General public, Saturday

Please call 805-237-3870 or check the library website and social media for any updates to current hours and services.