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Duncan Book Group

"Magnificent Rebels" by Andrea Wulf
2023-04-19 19:00:00 2023-04-19 20:00:00 America/New_York Duncan Book Group The Duncan Book Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month. James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library -

Wednesday, April 19
7:00pm - 8:00pm

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The Duncan Book Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month.

This month we will be discussing "Magnificent Rebels" by Andrea Wulf

A zoom account is not required to join, but a microphone is! Most mobile devices have microphones installed. If you're using a desktop, most webcams also have microphones built in.

If you have questions, you can reach out to Brack at bstovall@alexlibraryva.org and he can help you get set up. Registration for this event is required. 

Registration is required. After registering, you will be e-mailed the link to join this Zoom meeting. 

Andrea Wulf and Kirsty Lang on Magnificent Rebels

Andrea Wulf shares 5 key insights from Magnificent Rebels on NextBigIdeaClub
The May discussion is "Horse" by Geraldine Brooks

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Quest | Book Discussion Groups |

TAGS: | books | book group | book discussion | book club |

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
kpayne@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785
Branch manager
Kayla Selsky
Hours
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Mon, Oct 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 09 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 10 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 11 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

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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