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Living the Otter Life with Katherine Applegate

2025-06-24 16:00:00 2025-06-24 17:00:00 America/New_York Living the Otter Life with Katherine Applegate Join us as award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talks to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming novel in verse, Odder.  Virtual -

Tuesday, June 24
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-24 16:00:00 2025-06-24 17:00:00 America/New_York Living the Otter Life with Katherine Applegate Join us as award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talks to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming novel in verse, Odder.  Virtual -

Join us as award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talks to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming novel in verse, Odder. 

Join us as award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talks to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming novel in verse, Odder

Everyone wants to meet Odder, the Queen of Play. Odder spends her days off the coast of central California, practicing her underwater acrobatics and spinning the quirky stories for which she’s known. She’s a fearless daredevil, curious to a fault. But when Odder comes face-to-face with a hungry great white shark, her life takes a dramatic turn, one that will challenge everything she believes about herself―and about the humans who hope to save her.

Katherine Applegate’s Odder is inspired by the true story of a Monterey Bay Aquarium program that pairs orphaned otter pups with surrogate mothers. This poignant and humorous tale told in free verse examines bravery and healing through the eyes of one of nature’s most beloved and charming animals.

About the Author: Katherine Applegate is the Newbery Medal-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author of numerous books for young readers, including The One and Only Ivan, Wishtree, Crenshaw, the Endling series, the Roscoe Riley Rules chapter books series, and the Animorphs series.  She lives with her husband, who writes as the author Michael Grant, and their children in California.

AGE GROUP: | Children | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Lecture | Author event |

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Upcoming Events

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

Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
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
Virtual
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
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Get a unique henna design from Mandy of Wicked Good Henna!

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.

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.

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!

Wed, Aug 13, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Yoga with Lisa Katz!

Wed, Aug 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Explore the history of contagious disease hospitals in Massachusetts from the 19th to the early 20th century, examining their role in shaping public health policy and institutional development.
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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.

Mon, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Outside the Library
New England singer/songwriter Matt York will perform songs and tell stories about the great Willie Nelson.

Tue, Aug 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library
Outside at WPL, Castle Nitor will teach a fun lesson on German Long Sword to teens.

Wed, Aug 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Bring an appetite for sizzling drama as we discuss New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston's latest romantic comedy, The Pairing. 
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Fri, Aug 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Discovering stories and song in English and Spanish with Miss Brooklyn!

Fri, Aug 22, 11:00am - 11:45am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Join us for a delightful craft event just for puzzle lovers!

Mon, Aug 25, 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.

Tue, Aug 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Outside at WPL - Outside
RAINDATE: Castle Nitor will teach a fun lesson on German Long Sword to teens.

Wed, Aug 27, 9:30am - 10:30am
Wilbraham Public Library
Learn about ageism in the job search, presented by Ed Lawrence.
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Wed, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Led by Jessica Magill For questions, contact Jessica: jessicammagill@hotmail.com

Wed, Aug 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Learn tips for managing someone else’s finances. Discover how to avoid financial abuse and fraud, start a conversation about finances, assess financial and legal needs, and find support.
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Thu, Aug 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world with Dr. Tasha Eurich as she talks about her newest book, Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos.
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Fri, Aug 29, 9:30am - 11:30am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Drop-in reception to say goodbye to Library Director Karen Ball. Stop by & share a memory!