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World Short Story Discussion Group
2020-03-05 19:00:00 2020-03-05 21:00:00 America/New_York World Short Story Discussion Group Join us for a discussion of the following two stories: "In the Gloaming" by Alice Elliott Dark and "Proper Library" by Carolyn Ferrell Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Thursday, March 05
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Add to Calendar 2020-03-05 19:00:00 2020-03-05 21:00:00 America/New_York World Short Story Discussion Group Join us for a discussion of the following two stories: "In the Gloaming" by Alice Elliott Dark and "Proper Library" by Carolyn Ferrell Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a discussion of the following two stories: "In the Gloaming" by Alice Elliott Dark and "Proper Library" by Carolyn Ferrell

You can find these stories in the book "The Best American Short Stories of the Century" edited by John Updike.

Meetings are on the first Thursday of each month from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM and open to all. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information, please contact Carol at 703-746-1779 or email cpak@alexlibraryva.org.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Discussion Groups |

TAGS: | short stories |

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
ahargreaves@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1704
Fax: 703.746.1775
Branch manager
Abby Hargreaves
Hours
Mon, Jul 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 19 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 20 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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There is a library parking lot available.

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  • Metrorail: King Street Station
  • Metrobus: 28A
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Mon, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Tue, Jul 15, 10:15am - 11:15am
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Enjoy weekly sessions with other fiber artists. Bring and share your projects, and see others. Quilting tutorials will be provided on the first Wednesday of every month. No registration is required.
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Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Thu, Jul 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Fri, Jul 18, 10:15am - 11:15am
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We sing, play, dance, and rhyme all while promoting your baby’s development and literacy skills. For ages 0-14 months.
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Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Come learn about your Medicare options – Original Medicare (Parts A & B), Medicare Advantage (Part C), Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D), and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).
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Fri, Jul 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Have fun on Fridays after school, building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5.
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class is held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room
Family Storytime - Martes de niños
Tue, Jul 22, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!
Pokemon GO Club!
Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join Burke’s Pokémon trainers on a hunt to catch as many Pokémon as you can! We’ll take a walk around the Library’s neighborhood together. *Participants’ MUST BRING their own smartphone device.*
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy weekly sessions with other fiber artists. Bring and share your projects, and see others. Quilting tutorials will be provided on the first Wednesday of every month. No registration is required.
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Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Meet live reptiles and learn about their habitats and how they live. Registration is not required but seating is limited and available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Line Dancing
Thu, Jul 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn basic line dance steps while you workout to Golden Oldies music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
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