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A copy of The Listeners by Maggie Stiefvater sits next to a cup of tea.

Virtual Book Club: The Listeners by Maggie Stiefvater

Virtual Program

2025-11-04 11:00:00 2025-11-04 12:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Virtual Book Club: The Listeners by Maggie Stiefvater Join us weekly on Zoom for the Virtual Book Club. In November we will be discussing 'The Listeners' by Maggie Stiefvater. For adults. La Crescenta Library -

Tuesday, November 04
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-04 11:00:00 2025-11-04 12:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Virtual Book Club: The Listeners by Maggie Stiefvater Join us weekly on Zoom for the Virtual Book Club. In November we will be discussing 'The Listeners' by Maggie Stiefvater. For adults. La Crescenta Library -

Join us weekly on Zoom for the Virtual Book Club. In November we will be discussing 'The Listeners' by Maggie Stiefvater. For adults.

Please contact Marta Wiggins at mwiggins@library.lacounty.gov for your link to join.

Each week we read and discuss 1/4 of the book.  Please see the weekly discussion breakdown below. 

Week 1:  November 4: Part 1: Chapters 1 - 7  Beginning of the book to Page 92

Week 2:  November 11:  We will not meet in observance of Veteran's Day 

Week 3:  November 18: Part 2: Chapters 8 - 15 Pages 97- 190

Week 4:  November 25: Part 3: Chapters 16 - 22   Pages 197 - 278 

Week 5:  December 2: Part 4:  Chapters 23 - Epilogue Pages 283 - to end of book

January 1942. The Avallon Hotel & Spa is where high society goes to see and be seen. Located deep in the West Virginia mountains, where healing sweetwater flows, the hotel is managed by a local, June Hudson, whose skills were noted by the wealthy Guilfoyles who own the place. War has begun, and June is trying to shield the Avallon from it, but when the owner's son makes a deal with the State Department to house dozens of Axis diplomats, June must convince her staff--many of whom have sons and husbands heading to battle--to offer luxury to Nazis for the war effort. Peacefully. Meanwhile, FBI agent Tucker Minnick is searching for a spy among the detainees. He has his own history with West Virginia and would have done anything to avoid coming back, but this mission is an exile that he can't escape unless he earns it. As tension grows between locals and the detainees, Tucker's spy games disturb the peace, and the eerie sweetwater proves more dangerous than once thought. June's future at the Avallon hangs in the balance -- but who is she without the hotel? And what is it without her? Maggie Stiefvater makes her adult fiction debut in this mesmerizing portrait of an unlikely heroine, a hotel--and a world--in peril, and the love that can bloom even in such unlikely circumstances.-- Provided by publisher.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books, Poetry, & Writing |

TAGS: | Virtual Program | Book Club |

La Crescenta Library

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About the branch

La Crescenta Library first opened in November 1914 as the 78th branch of the Los Angeles County Public Library. The collection was first housed in a local church building, and subsequently moved several times; once into a school house, later into a local store front, and into the Sears building in 1926.

By 1932, the library had settled into a building at 3930 La Crescenta Avenue. As the population of La Crescenta grew, so to did the demand for a new building. The library found an appropriate site on the corner of Foothill Blvd and La Crescenta Ave, and opened in March of 1963.

By 2005 the population had once again outgrown the library's space, so the La Crescenta community sought a new building. Thanks to funding from Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, and Congressman David Dreier, the County of Los Angeles was able to construct an updated facility in its current location.

The building broke ground in 2007, and reopened in January 2010. The new 14,000 square foot facility, built in the style of the arts and crafts movement, features modern technology and meeting space open to the public.

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Sat, Oct 11, 10:00am - 1:00pm
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Join us to participate in conversations with other teens about censorship, book bans and intellectual freedom. Share your voice and connect with other teens as we explore the power of stories and the freedom to read. For teens ages 13 - 18.

Tue, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us weekly on Zoom for the Virtual Book Club. In October we will be discussing 'Witchcraft for Wayward Girls' by Grady Hendrix. For adults.

Tue, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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This Teen Read Month, join us to discuss your favorite books with fellow teens while creating a set of repurposed bookmarks from envelopes and other decorative materials. For teens ages 12 – 18.

Tue, Oct 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Nature Journaling is the sweet spot between art, science, observation, and curiosity! During the workshop, attendees will "practice" Nature Journaling techniques, using words, pictures and numbers. For adults.
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Wed, Oct 15, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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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.

Wed, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Join us for an afternoon of crafting all things fall. We'll learn how fall is celebrated throughout the world as we explore the season through art. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
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Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 3:00pm
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LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE flu vaccinations and the 2025-26 COVID-19 vaccine for individuals 6+ month. Health insurance is not required, but will be requested if insured. 
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Mon, Oct 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
Join us for free-flowing discussion of 'The Ikigai Journey: A Practical Guide to Finding Happiness and Purpose the Japanese Way' by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles while creating a Sashiko wall hanging. For Adults.

Tue, Oct 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us weekly on Zoom for the Virtual Book Club. In October we will be discussing 'Witchcraft for Wayward Girls' by Grady Hendrix. For adults.

Wed, Oct 22, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.

Sat, Oct 25, 9:00am - 3:00pm
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Don't miss the Friends of La Crescenta Library Annual Book Sale. Public Access on Saturday, October 25 from 9 am - 3 pm. FOLCL Member Pre-Sale on Friday, October 24 from 3 - 6 pm. Non-members can join at the door for as low at $5.

Tue, Oct 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us weekly on Zoom for the Virtual Book Club. In October we will be discussing 'Witchcraft for Wayward Girls' by Grady Hendrix. For adults.

Tue, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
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Join us as we discuss a 'The Glass Maker' by Tracy Chevalier. Find your copy and discussion questions at the Book Club Corner located across from the Customer Service Desk. New members always welcome. For adults.

Wed, Oct 29, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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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.

Wed, Oct 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Join us for an exciting culinary experience with hands-on activities as we make a delicious fall recipe! Kids will learn about  fundamentals of cooking with a nutritional component with CrEATive Plate. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
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Thu, Oct 30, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Make a difference in lives of others by donating blood. Join the American Red Cross in a good deed. The blood drive will be held in the library Meeting Room.
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Tue, Nov 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us weekly on Zoom for the Virtual Book Club. In November we will be discussing 'The Listeners' by Maggie Stiefvater. For adults.

Wed, Nov 05, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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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.

Wed, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Join our dynamic Teen Advisory Board and shape your library experience! Share your ideas to influence programs, events, and collections that matter to you. Open to teens ages 12 - 17. Meetings every month.