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Paso Robles City Library December 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."

Detective sitting on pile of books seen inside magnifying glass

NEW in the Library!

A chilly evening calls for a hot drink, a warm blanket, and a good book. Cozy up this winter with our "Caught Read-Handed" Mystery Reading Challenge, where the only mystery is whether you'll be able to read 500 minutes during the month of December. Choose a cute cozy or a spine-tingling psychological thriller, as long as it's a mystery, it counts! And this challenge is for all ages, so dust off that copy of Who Took My Hat? and let the little ones participate, too. Just remember to log those minutes and come into the library to claim your Mystery Book Bag once you've completed the challenge. Register here. 




Cookbook Club: Betty Crocker Christmas Cookbook and Modern Jewish Cooking

ZOOM Meetup: Thursday, December 3, 7:00-8:00 pm

Get in the holiday spirit by trying out a new recipes or two to celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah. You can make one recipe or one from each book! Betty Crocker Christmas Cookbook is a classic with everything from appetizers to dessert to tempt even the most Scrooge-like of your holiday guests. Modern Jewish Cooking is a fresh take on traditional Jewish fare with recipes recommended for a Hanukkah feast. To participate in the class, simply access the cookbooks for free from the Library’s hoopla Digital platform, choose a recipe or two to make, then attend the ZOOM meetup to discuss the book and your successes (or challenges!) Registration is required for all participants to get information about the ZOOM meetup. For ages 16+.

Set dining table, photos of Christmas and Jewish foods




Christmas Crime Story: Film Discussion

ZOOM Meetup: Thursday, December 10, 7:00-8:00 pm
A botched Christmas Eve robbery leads down a destructive path for a police officer reconnecting with his estranged mother, a coming-apart-at-the-seams amateur photographer, his vindictive and murderous fiancée, her secret lover and a strung-out mall Santa...as they all converge in one explosive and deadly night. To participate in this class, simply download this film for free from the library’s hoopla Digital platform then join in the ZOOM discussion. Registration is required for all participants to get information about the ZOOM meetup. For ages 16+.
Silver pistol with red candy cane striped grip




Mystery Holiday Craft

Registration deadline: December 9
ZOOM Meetup: Wednesday, December 16,
7:00-8:00 pm

In keeping with December's “Caught Read-Handed” Mystery Reading Challenge, this month’s adult craft is under wraps! Sign up today to solve the mystery of this craft – what will it be? Here are some clues:
•Your craft kit will contain a ping pong ball, a pompom, and a sock
•There is no sewing involved
•You will be making something Christmas-y that has a big nose


Registration is required for all participants to receive craft kits and information about the ZOOM meetup. For ages 16+.

Open brown box with question marks coming out of it




Book Group Reads: Murder for Christmas by Frances Duncan

ZOOM Meetup: Thursday, December 17, 7:00-8:00 pm
Murder for Christmas is a festive mystery for the holiday season: mulled wine, mince pies... and murder. This book, the first in a series, is recommended for fans of Agatha Christie and will be a perfect read for the library’s “Caught Read-Handed” Mystery Challenge!” This title is available from the library’s collection and also in eBook and audiobook formats through the hoopla Digital platform. Registration is required for all participants to get information about the ZOOM meetup. For ages 16+.

Starry night sky, black iron fence and gate, mansion in background




Jolabokaflod  (Icelandic for “Christmas Book Flood”)

Thursday, December 24,10:00-4:00 pm
On December 24, people in Iceland gift each other books. Then they stay up into the wee hours of the night reading. In honor of this tradition, on December 24, 10:00-4:00, children ages 0-18 can choose a free book in the Library and (maybe) stay up into the wee hours of the night reading! Happy Jolabokaflod!


Drawing of young Icelandic girl carrying wrapped gift with reindeer behind her




4th Annual Stuffed Animal Sleepover  Pajama Party Edition!

ZOOM Meetup: Thursday, December 31, 6:00-7:00 pm
Join the Library’s Virtual New Year’s Eve Pajama Party for our pillowy pals! Attendees will register their Stuffed Animal for the party, then come to the Library the week before to pick up a Goodie Bag full of the supplies they will need. We’ll all meet up on Thursday, December 31 from 6-7:00 pm for a fabulously fun virtual party. It’s sure to be a party your fluffy friend will never forget! Space is limited. Registration is required for each participant in this special holiday event. One furry friend per child, please. 


Two stuffed animals under baby blanket




Pre-School Story Time
with Miss Melissa 

Mondays 10:00 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
with Miss Melissa

Tuesdays 4:00 pm on Facebook   
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!

Food, jar, spoon




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 Wednesdays!

Miss Frances in floral shirt with paper cutouts of animal tales




Mother Goose On the Loose
with Miss Carrie

Thursdays 9:00 am on Facebook
On Thursday mornings, Miss Carrie entertains the very young ones with Mother Goose on the Loose! Clear a space on the floor and get ready to have some fun with songs, rhymes, and movements designed to encourage pre-literacy skills.

Woman holding doll with words Mother Goose in background

Serial Book Club
with Miss Melissa

Thursdays 4:00 pm on Facebook
Miss Melissa reads aloud from 
a title on the Battle of the Books list, then posts a question about what she read. Will you know the answer? 

Woman with surprised expression reading chapter book

Toddler Story Time & Craft
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 Fridays!
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.
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