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Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion

"Horse" by Geraldine Brooks
2023-02-02 13:30:00 2023-02-02 14:30:00 America/New_York Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion The Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion meets on the first Thursday of each month at 1:30 PM. All are welcome!  James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library -

Thursday, February 02
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-02 13:30:00 2023-02-02 14:30:00 America/New_York Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion The Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion meets on the first Thursday of each month at 1:30 PM. All are welcome!  James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library -

The Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion meets on the first Thursday of each month at 1:30 PM. All are welcome! 

This month we will be discussing "Horse" by Geraldine Brooks.

We will be meeting via Zoom. Registration is required. After you register, you receive an e-mail with instructions for joining the Zoom meeting. A zoom account is not required to join, but a microphone is! Most mobile devices have microphones installed. If you're using a desk top, most webcams also have microphones built in. If you have questions, you can reach out to Brack at bstovall@alexlibraryva.org to help you get set up. 

Upcoming titles:

MARCH: "The Four Winds" by Kristin Hannah

APRIL: "Path Lit By Lightning" by David Maraniss

MAY: "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Gramus

JUNE: "Shrines of Gaiety" by Kate Atkinson

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Discussion Groups |

TAGS: | books | bookclub | book groups | book group | book discussion | book clubs | book club |

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
kpayne@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785
Branch manager
Kayla Selsky
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Parking: There is a small lot with 9 spaces.  On street parking is available.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1.3 miles) and King Street Stations (1.5 miles)
  • Metrobus: A11, A12
  • DASH Bus: 33

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

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