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The Magic of Found Family: In Conversation with TJ Klune

Award-winning author of The House in the Cerulean Sea

2025-01-15 19:00:00 2025-01-15 20:00:00 America/New_York The Magic of Found Family: In Conversation with TJ Klune Come have a magical moment with New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the series, Somewhere Beyond the Sea.  Virtual -

Wednesday, January 15
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-15 19:00:00 2025-01-15 20:00:00 America/New_York The Magic of Found Family: In Conversation with TJ Klune Come have a magical moment with New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the series, Somewhere Beyond the Sea.  Virtual -

Come have a magical moment with New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the series, Somewhere Beyond the Sea. 

Come have a magical moment with New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the series, Somewhere Beyond the Sea

If you’re new to the Cerulean Chronicles, that’s okay! Let us lay the groundwork. Klune’s The House in the Cerulean Sea introduces us to Linus Baker. A by-the-book caseworker in the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. He's tasked with determining whether six dangerous magical children are likely to bring about the end of the world. Arthur Parnassus is the master of the orphanage. He would do anything to keep the children safe, even if it means the world will burn. And his secrets will come to light. The House in the Cerulean Sea is an enchanting love story, masterfully told, about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place―and realizing that family is yours.

Klune’s most recent book in the Cerulean Chronicles, Somewhere Beyond the Sea, welcomes us back for Arthur’s story. 

Arthur Parnassus lives a good life built on the ashes of a bad one. He’s the headmaster of a strange orphanage on a distant and peculiar island, and he hopes to soon be the adoptive father to the six dangerous and magical children who live there. Arthur works hard and loves with his whole heart so none of the children ever feel the neglect and pain that he once felt as an orphan on that very same island so long ago. He is not alone: joining him is the love of his life, Linus Baker, a former caseworker in the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. Together, they will do anything to protect the children. But when Arthur is summoned to make a public statement about his dark past, he finds himself at the helm of a fight for the future that his family, and all magical people, deserve.

Somewhere Beyond the Sea is a story of resistance, lovingly told, about the daunting experience of fighting for the life you want to live and doing the work to keep it.

About the Author: TJ KLUNE is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling, Lambda Literary Award-winning author of The House in the Cerulean Sea, The Extraordinaries, and more. Being queer himself, Klune believes it's important—now more than ever—to have accurate, positive queer representation in stories.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Lecture | Author event |

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Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
GIANTS & GIRAFFES | DRAGONS & DETECTIVES

Wed, Jul 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Learn how to search Ancestry Library Edition to find more information about your family history in this hands-on program.

Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Join us for a delightful craft event just for puzzle lovers!

Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets.
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Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Join us to create some hand-stamped tea towels!
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Mon, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Learn how to create budget-friendly & heart healthy meals with the Food Bank of of Western Massachusetts! Free sample included!

Mon, Jul 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Morrie Schwartz's wisdom has resonated with people due to the beloved memoir, Tuesdays with Morrie. Now we have the opportunity to speak with his son, Rob Schwartz, about the The Wisdom of Morrie.
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Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Playful Engineers will host an interactive workshop for children.

Tue, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Playful Engineers will host an interactive workshop for teens.

Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Yoga with Lisa Katz!

Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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You’re invited to join us online with award-winning author Rex Ogle as he talks to viewers about his struggles to navigate sixth grade as written about in his book Free Lunch. 
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Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Led by Jessica Magill For questions, contact Jessica: jessicammagill@hotmail.com

Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Family-friendly event!

Mon, Jul 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Teens will learn how to transform paper into 3D art, and will create their own unique greeting card to take home.

Mon, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Monthly meeting on the fourth Monday of the month. Books are available to pick up at the Service Desk; new comers are always welcome.

Wed, Jul 30, 11:00am - 11:45am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Multi-sensory and exploration

Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Play life-sized games like Jenga, Connect 4, Uno and outdoor games too! 

Thu, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
High energy hula hoop performance!

Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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You’re invited to a fascinating conversation with neurologist and author Pria Anand to chat about her new book The Electric Mind: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains
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Fri, Aug 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Discovering stories and song in English and Spanish with Miss Brooklyn!

Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Family-friendly event!

Mon, Aug 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Shana Galen and Mimi Matthews will discuss their books, writing, and the state of historical fiction in publishing.
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Tue, Aug 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
The daytime monthly book discussion group facilitated by Library Director Karen Ball. New members always welcome!

Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Delve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing photography and clear explanations in this absorbing global guide, The Bird Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Birds.
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Wed, Aug 06, 12:30pm - 1:15pm
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Get a unique henna design from Mandy of Wicked Good Henna!
Registration opens Wednesday, July 16 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Aug 06, 1:15pm - 2:30pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Teens can get their own unique henna tattoo from Mandy of Wicked Good Henna.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 16 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Meets the first Wednesday of every other month. Participants will make and share dishes from the month’s selected cookbook. (Please sign up for the Cookbook Club by Monday, August 4th. Thank you!)

Thu, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
A representative from BCBS will help you understand your Medicare health insurance options outside of your employer-sponsored coverage, whether or not you’re planning to retire.
Registration opens Thursday, July 17 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
The Invention of Charlotte Brontë sheds new light on the events of Brontë’s last years of grief, fulfillment, and tragedy—and exposes the astonishing media scandal that followed her early death.
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Tue, Aug 12, 11:00am - 11:45am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Book prize for each round!
Registration opens Monday, July 28 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Aug 13, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Yoga with Lisa Katz!
Registration opens Wednesday, July 23 2025 at 9:00am

Fri, Aug 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Discovering stories and song in English and Spanish with Miss Brooklyn!

Fri, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Come join us to create pressed flower bookmarks, the third craft in our Adult Crafternoon series.
Registration opens Friday, July 25 2025 at 9:00am