The discussion will take place online Thursday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m.

Register and ask questions of the author here:
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Our Studio Ghibli series will continue with showings of Studio Ghibli films on the following dates, all held at 1:30 p.m. at Rust Library:

Saturday, Dec. 20 - Whisper of the Heart (G)
Saturday, Jan. 10 - The Wind Rises (PG-13)
Saturday, Feb. 7 - Castle in the Sky (PG)
Saturday, March 7 - Ponyo (G)

Join us Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. for a virtual live-stream discussion with Malala Yousafzai.

Register and ask questions of the author here: libraryc.org/loudounlibra...

You can catch Beverly Samuel, Stephanie Butkiewicz, Gabriella Aldeman and over 60 other authors tomorrow at Cascades Library from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All festivities will be held in the rear parking lot.

Our other LCPL locations will remain open for full service, and our online resources are always available. Thank you for understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you back.

Thank you so much to @wednesdaybooks.bsky.social for continuing to support our ARC reader volunteer program!

Dhanvita thinks that teens who are looking for a magical book that's relatable will enjoy this pick, comparing it to the Pixar movie "Onward." She adds that although she does not usually read books with aspects of LGBTQ+ romance, "this one was really good, and I really think it is worth reading."

Dhanvita cautions that the book does include some themes of self-harm, which might not be for everyone, but adds that "the book also explores certain themes such as self-love and many others that might resonate with a lot of teenagers."

"And by showcasing all of their flaws and how both characters loved each other despite their flaws is what made this book unique. Despite having so many flaws, I was still able to love all of the characters in this book, which is not something I experience for every book."

"I think this book did a good job with writing the characters to be flawed and accepted for their flaws. The feelings that they exhibited and their longing to fit in really resonated with me."