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ALL ALEXANDRIA READS 2024

Celebrate "COURAGE" this year with All Alexandria Reads!

ABOUT THE BOOKS

Celebrate "COURAGE" this year with All Alexandria Reads! In 2024, we are highlighting two titles. Brave the Wild River, a nonfiction story by Melissa Sevigny, describes the expectation-defying journey of two female botanists to document the plants of the Grand Canyon. Black Cake, a novel by Charmaine Wilkerson, tells the story of an extraordinary journey through the life of a family changed forever by the choices of its matriarch.

From March 8 through May, join us for a wide range of special programs and events for all ages, both virtual and in-person. Look for our brochure at your local Alexandria Library branch in mid-March.

All Alexandria Reads is made possible through a generous grant from the James M. Duncan, Jr. Library Foundation, Inc.

ABOUT ALL ALEXANDRIA READS
Facilitated by the Alexandria Library, this program is designed to create shared experiences through reading. Everyone is invited to read the featured title and selected books for younger readers.

ALL ALEXANDRIA READS EVENTS

Virginia's Constitution Traveling Exhibition - from the Library of Virginia

Tue, Apr 16, 10:00am - 8:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Burke Adult Services Area

Virginia's Constitution is a traveling exhibition from the Library of Virginia, to mark the 50th anniversary of the state's current constitution.

Pre- K Story Time Courage Series - All Alexandria Reads: Explorers

Tue, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - 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 crafts. Ages 3+ with a caregiver. Recommended Ages 3-5

Virginia's Constitution Traveling Exhibition - from the Library of Virginia

Wed, Apr 17, 10:00am - 8:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Burke Adult Services Area

Virginia's Constitution is a traveling exhibition from the Library of Virginia, to mark the 50th anniversary of the state's current constitution.

Abstract Artists - All Alexandria Reads: Intergalactic

Wed, Apr 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

In celebration of All Alexandria Reads Middle Grade pick CLUES TO THE UNIVERSE, Abstract Artists are invited to get intergalactic. All materials will be provided. Ages 6-12 & Teens

Burke Book Club (All Alexandria Reads) - "Black Cake" by Charmaine Wilkerson

Wed, Apr 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Virtual - Zoom

Please join us for a virtual discussion of the fiction pick of this year's All Alexandria Reads. The 2024 AAR theme is courage. Register

Author Talk with Melissa Sevigny - All Alexandria Reads

Wed, Apr 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Virtual

Join us for a talk with Melissa Sevigny, author of one of this year's All Alexandria Reads selections, "Brave the Wild River."Register

Virginia's Constitution Traveling Exhibition - from the Library of Virginia

Thu, Apr 18, 10:00am - 8:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Burke Adult Services Area

Virginia's Constitution is a traveling exhibition from the Library of Virginia, to mark the 50th anniversary of the state's current constitution.

1000 Books Story Time - All Alexandria Reads

Thu, Apr 18, 11:00am - 11:40am

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library

Today's story time celebrates our All Alexandria Reads theme:courage. Ages 2+

Virginia's Constitution Traveling Exhibition - from the Library of Virginia

Fri, Apr 19, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Burke Adult Services Area

Virginia's Constitution is a traveling exhibition from the Library of Virginia, to mark the 50th anniversary of the state's current constitution.

Virginia's Constitution Traveling Exhibition - from the Library of Virginia

Sat, Apr 20, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Burke Adult Services Area

Virginia's Constitution is a traveling exhibition from the Library of Virginia, to mark the 50th anniversary of the state's current constitution.

Exploring Watercolor Takes Courage - A painting class by artists Teresa Brunson and Lynn Martin

Sat, Apr 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library

Watercolor painting is not as scary as you may think! Come join us to explore this art medium. This free class taught by local artists will give you the tips to create! Registration required.

This event is full

Spring Yoga for Kids - with yoga instructor Ms. Shelley

Sat, Apr 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Join us on Saturday mornings in April for a yoga class to practice poses to help kids feel strong and brave. Ages: 4-8

Virginia's Constitution Traveling Exhibition - from the Library of Virginia

Sun, Apr 21, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Burke Adult Services Area

Virginia's Constitution is a traveling exhibition from the Library of Virginia, to mark the 50th anniversary of the state's current constitution.

Virginia's Constitution Traveling Exhibition - from the Library of Virginia

Mon, Apr 22, 10:00am - 8:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Burke Adult Services Area

Virginia's Constitution is a traveling exhibition from the Library of Virginia, to mark the 50th anniversary of the state's current constitution.

All Alexandria Reads: Crafty Kids - Art activities for ages 6+

Mon, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor

Make and take craft activities for ages 6+

Virginia's Constitution Traveling Exhibition - from the Library of Virginia

Tue, Apr 23, 10:00am - 8:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Burke Adult Services Area

Virginia's Constitution is a traveling exhibition from the Library of Virginia, to mark the 50th anniversary of the state's current constitution.

Visit with Sydney Dunlap - author of "It Happened on Saturday"

Tue, Apr 23, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library

Award-winning author Sydney Dunlap will discuss her novel "It Happened on Saturday" - the story of a 13-year-old girl named Julia who meets someone online who isn't who he says he is.

Virginia's Constitution Traveling Exhibition - from the Library of Virginia

Wed, Apr 24, 10:00am - 8:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Burke Adult Services Area

Virginia's Constitution is a traveling exhibition from the Library of Virginia, to mark the 50th anniversary of the state's current constitution.

Rust In The Root - Author Talk With Justina Ireland

Wed, Apr 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Periodicals Room

Author Justine Ireland discusses her newest Young Adult novel about a young black mage navigating race and power in America during the 1930s.

AAR Read-alike Book Discussion - Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

Wed, Apr 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Gather with fellow readers in the community to talk about Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi, a title similar to AAR’s adult fiction pick, Black Cake, that highlights the theme of COURAGE.

Writing Courageously (All Alexandria Reads)

Wed, Apr 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Zoom

Please join our panel of local authors and an educator on how you can write about difficult issues. Register

Virginia's Constitution Traveling Exhibition - from the Library of Virginia

Thu, Apr 25, 10:00am - 8:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Burke Adult Services Area

Virginia's Constitution is a traveling exhibition from the Library of Virginia, to mark the 50th anniversary of the state's current constitution.

Trans-Atlantic Book Club - Reading Langston Hughes

Thu, Apr 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Join participants from Alexandria and our Sister City, Dundee, Scotland, to discuss a short story by Langston Hughes that embodies our All Alexandria Reads theme of "Courage." Registration required.Register

Virginia's Constitution Traveling Exhibition - from the Library of Virginia

Fri, Apr 26, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Burke Adult Services Area

Virginia's Constitution is a traveling exhibition from the Library of Virginia, to mark the 50th anniversary of the state's current constitution.

Virginia's Constitution Traveling Exhibition - from the Library of Virginia

Sat, Apr 27, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Burke Adult Services Area

Virginia's Constitution is a traveling exhibition from the Library of Virginia, to mark the 50th anniversary of the state's current constitution.

Spring Yoga for Kids - with yoga instructor Ms. Shelley

Sat, Apr 27, 11:00am - 11:30am

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Join us on Saturday mornings in April for a yoga class to practice poses to help kids feel strong and brave. Ages: 4-8

Virginia's Constitution Traveling Exhibition - from the Library of Virginia

Sun, Apr 28, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Burke Adult Services Area

Virginia's Constitution is a traveling exhibition from the Library of Virginia, to mark the 50th anniversary of the state's current constitution.

Virginia's Constitution Traveling Exhibition - from the Library of Virginia

Mon, Apr 29, 10:00am - 8:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Burke Adult Services Area

Virginia's Constitution is a traveling exhibition from the Library of Virginia, to mark the 50th anniversary of the state's current constitution.

Virginia's Constitution Traveling Exhibition - from the Library of Virginia

Tue, Apr 30, 10:00am - 8:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Burke Adult Services Area

Virginia's Constitution is a traveling exhibition from the Library of Virginia, to mark the 50th anniversary of the state's current constitution.

Pre- K Story Time Courage Series - All Alexandria Reads: Lions

Tue, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - 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

YA Book Club - All Alexandria Reads: Rust in the Root

Tue, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - 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+

Virginia's Constitution Traveling Exhibition - from the Library of Virginia

Wed, May 01, 10:00am - 8:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Burke Adult Services Area

Virginia's Constitution is a traveling exhibition from the Library of Virginia, to mark the 50th anniversary of the state's current constitution.

Virginia's Constitution Traveling Exhibition - from the Library of Virginia

Thu, May 02, 10:00am - 8:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Burke Adult Services Area

Virginia's Constitution is a traveling exhibition from the Library of Virginia, to mark the 50th anniversary of the state's current constitution.

Virginia's Constitution Traveling Exhibition - from the Library of Virginia

Fri, May 03, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Burke Adult Services Area

Virginia's Constitution is a traveling exhibition from the Library of Virginia, to mark the 50th anniversary of the state's current constitution.

Virginia's Constitution Traveling Exhibition - from the Library of Virginia

Sat, May 04, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Burke Adult Services Area

Virginia's Constitution is a traveling exhibition from the Library of Virginia, to mark the 50th anniversary of the state's current constitution.

The History of Sugar Production - An ONLINE lecture by Dr. Brittany Merritt Nash

Wed, May 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Zoom

Travel back in time and discover the rich history of sugar production with Dr. Brittany Merritt Nash, Assistant Professor of History at the College of Saint Benedict & Saint John’s University

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