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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

kpayne@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785

Hours
Mon, Apr 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 26 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 27 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 28 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

Thu, Apr 25, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Paperback's $2 Hard covers $4

Thu, Apr 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Area
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 12+

Fri, Apr 26, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Paperback's $2 Hard covers $4

Sat, Apr 27, 10:00am - 1:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Paperback's $2 Hard covers $4

Sun, Apr 28, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bring your preschooler to the Duncan Library on Sunday afternoons to explore STEAM activities (science, technology, engineering, art, and math)! Recommended ages 3-6

Mon, Apr 29, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Crawl, scoot and wiggle to Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Mon, Apr 29, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Crawl, scoot and wiggle to Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Mon, Apr 29, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Area
Tabletop games where teens can socialize, learn tabletop games, and learn critical thinking and strategy. All materials will be provided. Ages 12-18

Mon, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
The Library is for the dogs! Does your 1st-6th grader want to practice reading with a dog? We have 3; 15 minute slots from 5:30-6:30PM. Come read with us! Please call to register. Ages 6-12

Tue, Apr 30, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Clap with glee for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5  

Tue, Apr 30, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Clap with glee for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5  

Tue, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
In celebration of the All Alexandria Reads theme of Courage we are diving into different aspects of courage all month with themed stories and a craft. Ages 3+ with a caregiver. Recommended Ages 3-5

Tue, Apr 30, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Introducing the community to D&D through introductory sessions, one-shots, and campaigns. Depending on age range and attendance the groups will be organized by age. Registration required. Ages 12-18
This event is full

Tue, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Area
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+

Wed, May 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Need some zen to help you wind down after a long day? 🧘‍♀️

Thu, May 02, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Toddler Rock N' Read roars through the month of May with Mr. Josstin. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5

Thu, May 02, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Toddler Rock N' Read roars through the month of May with Mr. Josstin. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5

Thu, May 02, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Do you have afternoons available? Join us at the library for some coffee, confections, and conversation about the titles book club members have picked!

Thu, May 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Social group that focuses on nail painting and designs for members of the community. All materials will be provided. Ages 8-18

Thu, May 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
⭐ Please email Ally Zomchek at azomchek@alexlibraryva.org if interested in joining ⭐

Thu, May 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Area
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 12+