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YA Book Club

The Fire Never Goes Out by ND Stevenson

2023-03-29 18:00:00 2023-03-29 19:00:00 America/New_York YA Book Club Do you love reading YA books? Do you wish you had others to discuss these books with? Then this is the book club for you! Ages 13+ James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Wednesday, March 29
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-03-29 18:00:00 2023-03-29 19:00:00 America/New_York YA Book Club Do you love reading YA books? Do you wish you had others to discuss these books with? Then this is the book club for you! Ages 13+ James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Do you love reading YA books? Do you wish you had others to discuss these books with? Then this is the book club for you! Ages 13+

Pick up a copy of The Fire Never Goes out at the circulation desk of Duncan Library while supplies last, made available thanks to the Friends of the Duncan Library!

The Fire Never Goes Out is a collection of essays and personal mini-comics that span eight years of her young adult life, author-illustrator Noelle Stevenson charts the highs and lows of being a creative human in the world. Whether it’s hearing the wrong name called at her art school graduation ceremony, or becoming a National Book Award finalist for her debut graphic novel, "Nimona", Noelle captures the little and big moments that make up a real life, with a wit, wisdom, and vulnerability that are all her own.

In celebration of Women's History Month, we will journey back in time during our meeting and look at the art and progression of women comic makers from the Golden Age (early 1900's) to the work of women who contributed to the rise and popularity of comics and graphic novels today!

Since our book club pick is on the shorter side this month I have a list of other recommended titles that you can check out from the library:

Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood (Persepolis, #1)
by Marjane Satrapi

Nimona
by N.D. Stevenson

Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me
by Mariko Tamaki, Rosemary Valero-O'Connell  

Spinning
by Tillie Walden

On a Sunbeam
by Tillie Walden

Flung Out of Space: Inspired by the Indecent Adventures of Patricia Highsmith
Grace Ellis, Hannah Templer(Illustrator)

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Teens | Special Event | Book Discussion Groups |

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James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

bstovall@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785

Hours
We're closed Monday May 29 due to Memorial Day
Mon, May 29 Closed
(Memorial Day)
Tue, May 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 31 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 02 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 03 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 04 1:00PM to 5:00PM

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: 10A, 10B
  • DASH Bus: 33

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

Upcoming Events

Canceled
Sat, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Oddball Cinema is back and rising from the ashes, join us and view the less commercially targeted fare

Sun, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Area
Join us for a weekend storytime given by Courtney Pippin-Mathur, local author of "Dragons Rule, Princesses Drool", "Maya was Grumpy", and "Happy Diwali!" Ages 0-12

Mon, Jun 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Does your 1st-6th grader love dogs? We have 3; 15 minute slots from 5:30-6:30PM, these dogs love to listen to all kinds of books even ones about cats. Come read with us! Please call to register.

Tue, Jun 06, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Enjoy a prideful Storytime with us this week. Featuring unicorns and everything that celebrates taking pride in yourself!

Wed, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Designed for kids with intellectual and physical disabilities, & sensory processing disorders. Join us for a half hour of Sensory Story Time, followed by a half hour of free play. Ages 3-12.

Wed, Jun 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Monthly Meditation, lead by our Friends at Yoga in Daily Life, is a free one-hour meditation class open to everyone.Register

Wed, Jun 07, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Area
Join us on summer evenings in the Children's Area for the best bedtime stories. Feel free to wear your pajamas and bring your favorite friend to snuggle with while you listen. Ages 3+ with caregiver.

Thu, Jun 08, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Toddler Rock N' Read is a musical half hour full of fun for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5

Thu, Jun 08, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Toddler Rock N' Read is a musical half hour full of fun for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5

Thu, Jun 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 12+

Fri, Jun 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Lego Competition heats up this summer! Attendees will be put on a team and given a prompt with 1 hour to complete their build! Our esteemed judges will evaluate and choose a winning team. Ages 6- 12.

Sat, Jun 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area
Babies and toddlers will enjoy music, dance, drums, and stories!

Mon, Jun 12, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle and giggle and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Mon, Jun 12, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle and giggle and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Mon, Jun 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Does your 1st-6th grader love dogs? We have 3; 15 minute slots from 5:30-6:30PM, these dogs love to listen to all kinds of books even ones about cats. Come read with us! Please call to register.

Mon, Jun 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Friends of Duncan Library's Board Members discuss the Duncan Branch activities, fund raising actives supporting the Duncan Branch programs, collection needs and Alexandria Library community goals

Tue, Jun 13, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Jump, clap and sing for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, Jun 13, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Jump, clap and sing for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, Jun 13, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join Miss Katie for a selection of Pre-K stories and themed craft each week. Ages 3+ with a caregiver. Siblings welcome! Recommended Ages 3-5