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Book Discussion Group

If you enjoy reading and talking about the books you read, join our Reader's Community Book Discussion Group 1st & 3rd Wednesdays from 10:00am-12:00pm at the Morro Bay Library Program Room. For more information contact Karen at 772.9268 or email readers@live-now.org.

Summer Series: Heart Stories

Download and print your own Summer Series bookmark with dates and book list (443k) Download and print your own Summer Series bookmark with dates and book list (443k)
Wednesday, August 20th Friends, Lovers, Chocolate Friends, Lovers, Chocolate book jacket by Alexander McCall Smith

Isabel Dalhousie, the charming and wellintentioned editor of the Review of Applied Ethics, is back. She does not actively seek out trouble, but her inability to ignore those in need has a way of drawing her into peculiar situations.

Fall Series: About Facing Challenges

Download and print your own Fall Series bookmark with dates and book list (3.4MB - large) Download and print your own Fall Series bookmark with dates and book list (3.4MB – large)
Wednesday, September 3rd The Reading Group The Reading Group book jacket by Elizabeth Noble

This book follows the trials and tribulations of a group of women who meet regularly to read and discuss books.
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Study & Discussion Group

Join us each month at our Study & Discussion Group Download and print your own 2008 Current Topics Discussion Group bookmark with dates and topic list (976k) to discuss powerful books that encourage us to lead more meaningful, productive lives by raising awareness, the importance of community and our role in creating the change needed in our world. — 2nd Wednesday of each month from 10:00am-12:00pm at the Morro Bay Library Program Room. For more information contact Karen at 772.9268 or email karen-currenttopics@live-now.org
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August Session: Wednesday, August 13th Bowling Alone – The Collapse and Revival of American Community Bowling Alone book jacket - click for book information by Robert D. Putnam
"Social capital." What is it and why should we care? Answer: because a society that is rich in social capital is healthier, both for the group and for the individual. Learn about efforts to help Americans reconnect to each other, and how you can get involved in this movement. Please review www.bowlingalone.com and www.bettertogether.org before this session.
September Session: Wednesday, September 10th The Faith Club – A Muslim, A Christian, A Jew – Three Women Search for Understanding The Faith Club book jacket - click for book information by Ranya Idliby, Suzanne Oliver and Priscilla Warner
A memoir of spiritual reflections in three voices, this book is about Americans searching for faith and mutual respect and their urgent quest to understand one another. Is this book an opportunity for us to have interfaith discussions and find a new way to relate to others – even create our own Faith Club? Please review www.thefaithclub.com before this session.
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4th Wednesdays – Meet Local Authors

Special programs featuring local authors, free workshops & more. Topics vary. 4th Wednesday of each month from 10:00am-12:00pm at the Morro Bay Library Program Room.
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August Session: Wednesday, August 27th Anna Lee Waldo Anna Lee Waldo on the Writing of Historical Novels – author of Sacajawea and Prairie Author will join us.
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September Session: Wednesday, September 24th Mara Purl Mara Purl – author of Milford-Haven Series and A Woman & Her Self Workshop – Author will join us.

Survey Results

Click to download survey results and report - 3.5MB (large) Results of Survey available NOW! You can download the report or view it on screen (60 pages – 3.5M large – 16 min @ 28.8k). Copies are also available in the Library to check out or view in the Reference Section.

Please Join Us for Tea

Click to download invitation - 1.2MB (large) Please join us for afternoon Tea & Refreshments on Friday, Sep 26th from noon-1pm in the Morro Bay Library Program Room to learn more about being involved in the Morro Bay Friends of the Library. RSVP required by Friday, Sep 19th at noon to 772.9268 or volunteers@morrobayfriendsoflibrary.org.

Book Sales

Aug 9th 2008 - Saturday

Members Only 9-10
Public Sale 10-1
$3/Bag Sale 1-2

Nov 8th 2008 - Saturday

Members Only 9-10
Public Sale 10-1
$3/Bag Sale 1-2

We had another great book sale in May. $2,704.35. Kudos to all of the volunteers and their hard work.

All quarterly book sales take place at the Morro Bay Library, 625 Harbor St.

Book Bags For Sale

Click to download poster - 3.2MB (large) Help support the Morro Bay Library by purchasing your own book bag – available at the quarterly Book Sales and at the Library.

Friends Events and Meetings

August 21st - Thursday

Morro Bay Friends of the Library Host the Chamber of Commerce Mixer
5:30pm-7:30pm
Members are encouraged to attend.

September 19th - Friday

Board of Directors Meeting
11:30am-1:30pm
Public welcome — Bring your own lunch.

September 26th - Friday

Are you interested in getting involved in 2009? Join us to learn more about volunteering with the Friends
12:00pm-1:00pm
Refreshments provided.

All events will take place at the Morro Bay Library Program Room, 625 Harbor St. unless otherwise noted.

Random Quote

"When I was young, we couldn't afford much. But, my library card was my key to the world."
–Actor John Goodman

Library Address

San Luis Obispo City-County Library
Morro Bay Branch Library
625 Harbor St.
Morro Bay, CA 93442
805.772.6394
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