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Book cover for The Marraige Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell. Cover shows plants and animals including a tiger, snake, and bird.

Bestsellers Book Club: The Marriage Portrait

In-Person Program
2025-04-29 11:30:00 2025-04-29 13:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Bestsellers Book Club: The Marriage Portrait Join us and enjoy a lively book discussion and an art project. All supplies will be provided. For adults. Stevenson Ranch Library - Meeting Room

Tuesday, April 29
11:30am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-29 11:30:00 2025-04-29 13:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Bestsellers Book Club: The Marriage Portrait Join us and enjoy a lively book discussion and an art project. All supplies will be provided. For adults. Stevenson Ranch Library - Meeting Room

Join us and enjoy a lively book discussion and an art project. All supplies will be provided. For adults.

Florence, the 1550s. Lucrezia, third daughter of the grand duke, is comfortable with her obscure place in the palazzo: free to wonder at its treasures, observe its clandestine workings, and devote herself to her own artistic pursuits. But when her older sister dies on the eve of her wedding to the ruler of Ferrara, Modena and Reggio, Lucrezia is thrust unwittingly into the limelight: the duke is quick to request her hand in marriage, and her father just as quick to accept on her behalf. 
As Lucrezia sits in constricting finery for a painting intended to preserve her image for centuries to come, one thing becomes worryingly clear. In the court’s eyes, she has one duty: to provide the heir who will shore up the future of the Ferranese dynasty. Until then, for all of her rank and nobility, the new duchess’s future hangs entirely in the balance.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Conversations | Books, Poetry, & Writing | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

TAGS: | Book Club |

Stevenson Ranch Library
Phone: 661.255.2707
Hours
We're closed Monday March 31
Mon, Mar 31 Closed
Tue, Apr 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 06 Closed
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About the branch

Library service in Stevenson Ranch began in July 2011 with the opening of Stevenson Ranch Express Library. In March, 2015, a new Stevenson Ranch Library opened to provide a full service library to the West Ranch communities. Library service in the Santa Clarita Valley area began in 1916 with the establishment of the original Newhall Library. The Stevenson Ranch Library pays tribute to a century of service with a local history collection and the original editorial cartoons of the Randy Wicks Collection.

Upcoming events

Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 02, 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Teen Game Day - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Drop in for an afternoon of gaming with your friends! We have a Nintendo Switch and games like MarioKart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros Ultimate, along with a selection of classic board games too. For ages 13 - 17.
New Parent Engagement: Learn About Library Programs & Services - In-Person Program
Mon, Apr 07, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
New parents, join us at a special program designed for you. Bring your new baby and learn about all the great programs and services we have for parents, caregivers, and children, and connect with other new parents/families in the community.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 09, 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Tech Hour: Resumes and Career Resources - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Looking for a place to brush up on resume building skills or access to career resources? This edition of Tech Hour covers building a resume using Microsoft Word as well as the many online career resources LA County Library has to offer! For Adults.
Teen Advisory Board - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board to voice your opinion and provide suggestions for new programs and services. For ages 14 - 18.
Ocean Discovery Program - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about the Pacific Ocean! How does ocean benefit humans and the earth? How do humans impact the ocean? You will learn about watersheds, marine food webs, the oxygen cycle, and the benefits of seaweed. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.  
Rainbow Parenting & Family Program: The Magical Faery Adventure - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 16, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Come and join the faeries as they take you on a musical revue. A Faery Hunt will help you find the magic of imagination in this fun and gentle musical adventure. For ages 0 - 5.
Earth Day: Decorate Your Own Garden Pot - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate Earth Day! Craft your own garden pot designs, learn about plant care, and enhance your green thumb abilities! Participants will receive and exchange seeds for a container plant or herb! Available while supplies last. For Adults.
Arts Month: Teens Paint Night - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Teens! Celebrate Arts Month! Create your own art on a canvas. Explore color mixing, brush techniques, and artistic expression while learning basic art concepts. No experience needed, just bring your creativity and imagination! For teens ages 13 – 17.
Bestsellers Book Club: The Marriage Portrait - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 29, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us and enjoy a lively book discussion and an art project. All supplies will be provided. For adults.
MākMō: Native Flower Wreaths - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
The natural world in our backyard is astounding! Come learn about pollinators and native plants of Los Angeles and create your own flower wreaths inspired by Lisianthus and Monkey Flowers. For ages 5 - 12 with adult caregiver.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 30, 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
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