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SUMMARY:Libby Reads Digital Bookclub-"The Village Beyond the Mist"
DESCRIPTION:<p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Whittier Public Library invites readers to join Libby Reads—the global digital book club from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whittierlibrary.org/elibrary/overdrive-e-books" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Libby,</a>&nbsp;the library reading app. From&nbsp;<strong>November 18–December 2</strong>, library card holders can enjoy “The Village Beyond the Mist” by Sachiko Kashiwaba as an ebook or audiobook with no waitlists or holds through Libby.</p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Kashiwaba's classic novel invites readers into a mysterious mountain village where folklore, magic, and community intertwine. It’s a story of resilience, wonder, and the bonds that bring people together, perfect for sparking meaningful conversations across communities. “The Village Beyond the Mist” was published in English for the first time in 2025, 50 years after it was originally published in Japan. This whimsical novel also served as the inspiration for the award-winning film “Spirited Away.” &nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Learn more about the title and enjoy bonus engagement activities including coloring pages, discussion guides, and even the chance to win a signed copy of the book&nbsp;<a href="https://click.e.overdrive.com/?qs=c52c30690674ff10635c64063f759616195f8890225ff780d68e76a26864e704702a7a7b49f3fe91df2b05c905131df96761d57e9f21cefd" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">For more information call Central Library (562) 567-9900.</p>
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Whittier Public Library invites readers to join Libby Reads—the global digital book club from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whittierlibrary.org/elibrary/overdrive-e-books" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Libby,</a>&nbsp;the library reading app. From&nbsp;<strong>November 18–December 2</strong>, library card holders can enjoy “The Village Beyond the Mist” by Sachiko Kashiwaba as an ebook or audiobook with no waitlists or holds through Libby.</p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Kashiwaba's classic novel invites readers into a mysterious mountain village where folklore, magic, and community intertwine. It’s a story of resilience, wonder, and the bonds that bring people together, perfect for sparking meaningful conversations across communities. “The Village Beyond the Mist” was published in English for the first time in 2025, 50 years after it was originally published in Japan. This whimsical novel also served as the inspiration for the award-winning film “Spirited Away.” &nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Learn more about the title and enjoy bonus engagement activities including coloring pages, discussion guides, and even the chance to win a signed copy of the book&nbsp;<a href="https://click.e.overdrive.com/?qs=c52c30690674ff10635c64063f759616195f8890225ff780d68e76a26864e704702a7a7b49f3fe91df2b05c905131df96761d57e9f21cefd" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">For more information call Central Library (562) 567-9900.</p>
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