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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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New England singer/songwriter Matt York will perform songs and tell stories about the great Willie Nelson.

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Mon, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Wed, Aug 27, 9:30am - 10:30am
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Wed, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Storytime curriculum and themed play activities.

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The daytime monthly book discussion group facilitated by Library Director Karen Ball. New members always welcome!

Tue, Sep 02, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Ellie Antonacci, from Art Lessons with Ellie, will teach teens to create a fall watercolor painting.
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Wed, Sep 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Fri, Sep 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Mon, Sep 08, 10:00am - 10:45am
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A playgroup for children ages 2-5 with their families!
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Read aloud to your favorite four-legged friend, Mason!

Mon, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Join author and retired Professor Matt Davis for a unique look at the destruction of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum when Mt. Vesuvius erupted in 79AD.
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Mon, Sep 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Heather Wolf shares her beautiful images of colorful birds! We'll discuss the birds, the purpose of their colorful feathers, aand any evolutionary advantages they may have because of their coats.
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Tue, Sep 09, 9:30am - 10:30am
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Tue, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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The monthly meeting of the Wilbraham Friends of the Library.

Wed, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Communication expert Jefferson Fisher chats about his book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More, giving you strategies and phrases that will forever change how you communicate.
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Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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New monthly program for ages 5+

Thu, Sep 11, 10:00am - 10:45am
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Join us for a fun collection of stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft geared for children ages 3-6.
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An orientation for new volunteers with Assistant Director Mary Bell.