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Book Chat: Have You Seen Luis Velez? by Catherine Ryan Hyde

Book Chat: Have You Seen Luis Velez? by Catherine Ryan Hyde In-Person

Join us in reading and then discussing Have You Seen Luis Velez? by Catherine Ryan Hyde.  Books will be available at the Circulation desk beginning October 20, 2025.

 

Have You Seen Luis Velez? by Catherine Ryan Hyde is a heartfelt  novel about loneliness, compassion, and unlikely friendships.

Summary:

The story follows Raymond Jaffe, a 17-year-old biracial teenager who feels out of place both at home and at school. His home life is an unhappy one, and Raymond doesn’t have much to look forward to until one day, Raymond meets Millie Guterman, a 92-year-old blind woman. Millie asks Raymond, "Have you seen Luis Velez?  her caretaker who has suddenly vanished.

Together they develop a beautiful friendship, and their world suddenly gets brighter with their newfound pursuit of Millie’s caretaker.

 

Date:
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Time:
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Community Room 3
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Educational     Lecture/Workshop     Reading Club  

Registration is required. There are 12 seats available.

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