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Due to low usage, the County will be discontinuing service July 1 to the online learning platforms Pronunciator and A-Z Databases.
Older Kindles + Libby eBooks
Amazon has announced that it will end support for older Kindle models on May 20, 2026. This means that users with older Kindles will be unable to download new books from the Kindle store, including eBooks borrowed from the library through Libby. This change affects any Kindle devices released in the year 2012 or earlier. Impacted models includes the original Kindle (1st and 2nd generation), Kindle DX and DX Graphite, Kindle Keyboard, Kindle 4 and 5, Kindle Touch, and the first-generation Kindle Paperwhite.
After the May 20 update, users should still be able to read books they’ve already downloaded. However, if the device is factory reset or deregistered, it will become essentially unusable.
This move by Amazon is clearly designed to push customers to purchase a new device. The situation is entirely out of the County's control, however there are viable alternatives to the Kindle, such as the Kobo e-reader (which also has color models).
BOOKS & READING
The Summer Reading Challenge is Coming!
Stop by your favorite County of San Luis Obispo Public Libraries branch between June 6 - August 8 to pick up your Summer Reading & Activities Guide. The Summer Reading Challenge and activities are free for all ages and abilities.
Visit SLOLibrary.org to learn more about this year's quail-riffic Challenge.
One Book, One Coast: A west coast book club
Be part of a community of thousands of readers celebrating literacy, learning, and civil discourse April 1-May 31.
MORE STORIES
Outside Together: A storytelling series for outdoor enthusiasts
Saturday, May 9, 12:30 pm | Harold J. Miossi Cultural & Performing Arts Center, Cuesta College SLO
Watch the short film Breath of Gloster, featuring environmental activist and trail runner Peyton Thomas. Panel discussion with Peyton to follow
Learn more at SLOLibrary.org
More Movie Screening Events
There will be 7 screenings of the documentary film To Climb a Gold Mountain during the week of 5/16-5/23. The Director, Alex Azmi, will be on hand for a Q&A session after some of the screenings Check the dates and times on the event calendar.
Also, on 5/16 Dairy Creek Golf Course will be showing the animated film Chicken Little (2005) on the lawn near the clubhouse. This is a free outdoor movie, bring a lawn chair and a warm blanket. After ruining his reputation with the town, a courageous chicken must come to the rescue of his fellow citizens when aliens start an invasion. This film features an extensive all-star cast.
THE LITERACY CONNECTION
TLC Spring Newsletter
Read moving stories about tutors and learners in our communities. See the latest issue here.
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