At Roundtable Reading, young readers read aloud to one another from the opening pages of a good book. Children who participate will receive a copy of the book to continue reading at home. No advance sign-up needed; just show up promptly at 2:30 PM ready to read!

About the Book

When a gust of wind carries off Lina’s umbrella, it leads her to a hidden village where centaurs roam the cobblestone streets and gnomes visit shops stuffed with spellbooks and enchanted desserts. All magic has a dark side, though, and sometimes even sorcerers need a helping hand. Fifty years after its debut in Japan, the novel that inspired Hayao Miyazaki’s film Spirited Away is available in English.