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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

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Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785
Branch manager
Kayla Selsky

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Tue, Feb 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Feb 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 21 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 22 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: A11, A12
  • DASH Bus: 33

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Upcoming Events

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Thu, Feb 19, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.

Thu, Feb 19, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.

Thu, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Alexandria Library Board meeting

Thu, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Area
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+

Sat, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All levels are welcome, to stretch, breathe and cultivate connections with body-heart-mind-spirit
This event is full

Sat, Feb 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join the local Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) to practice intentional writing skills with Virginia writer, Marcie Flinchum Atkins

Sun, Feb 22, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bring your preschooler to the Duncan Library on Sunday afternoons to explore STEAM activities (science, technology, engineering, art, and math)! This is a drop-in event. Recommended for ages 3-6

Mon, Feb 23, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time!

Mon, Feb 23, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time!

Tue, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Draw, craft, and paint your way through Black History

Wed, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join us for a beginner/intermediate DIY craft that is sure to impress your Valentine 💝 ADULTS ONLY
This event is full

Wed, Feb 25, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Teen Area
Join us every Wednesday evening for FREE beginner to intermediate classes! / ¡Únase a nosotros todos los miércoles por la noche para recibir clases GRATIS para principiantes e intermedios!

Thu, Feb 26, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
A storytime in English and Spanish. un cuentacuentos en inglés y español.

Thu, Feb 26, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
A storytime in English and Spanish. un cuentacuentos en inglés y español.

Thu, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+

Sat, Feb 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All levels are welcome, to stretch, breathe and cultivate connections with body-heart-mind-spirit
This event is full

Sat, Feb 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Start the New Year off right with the Happiness Lab! Bi-weekly, 4 classes total, where attendees will discover the science of joy and how to naturally boost your body's happy hormones!
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Sun, Mar 01, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl, and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for ages 0-14 months.

Sun, Mar 01, 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Oddball Adventure series

Mon, Mar 02, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time!

Mon, Mar 02, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time!

Mon, Mar 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Come join Ms. Naomi for an interactive story time that is full of adventure and fun! Ages 2-8 Venga y unirse con Ms. Naomi por un cuentacuentos interactivo lleno de aventura y diversión. Edades 2-8

Wed, Mar 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us the first Wednesday of the month for a relaxing session led by David Kosar with Yoga in Daily Life! We will learn methods, practices, and techniques to help guide you through yogic philosophy

Thu, Mar 05, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.

Thu, Mar 05, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.

Thu, Mar 05, 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 chosen by fellow book club members! 📚 ☕

Thu, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Area
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+

Fri, Mar 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bring your best building brains!

Sat, Mar 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All levels are welcome, to stretch, breathe and cultivate connections with body-heart-mind-spirit

Rescheduled
Sat, Mar 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
New date Saturday, March 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join local Clinical Herbalist, Kay Sidahmed, for an overview of the variety and diversity of herbal medicine traditions in our country, and their role in shaping and sustaining cultural identity

Sun, Mar 08, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bring your preschooler to the Duncan Library on Sunday afternoons to explore STEAM activities (science, technology, engineering, art, and math)! This is a drop-in event. Recommended for ages 3-6

Sun, Mar 08, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Butterfly Garden
Join the Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia at Duncan Library for a hands-on learning experience and demo on proper pruning practices.

Mon, Mar 09, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time!

Mon, Mar 09, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time!

Mon, Mar 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Gain insight, clarity, and a deeper understanding of yourself and others. Join us for an introductory workshop exploring the Enneagram, a powerful tool that outlines nine unique personality types

Tue, Mar 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join us for a conversation with Sophia Glock about her YA graphic novels and her journey as a cartoonist.

Wed, Mar 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join us for a creative writing workshop where you will explore different novel structures, dialogue, worldbuilding, the editing process, AI, and more!