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ADULT SUMMER READING 2022

Oceans of Possibilities

2022 Adult Summer Reading

The 2022 Adult Summer Reading program information can be found at SummerQuest.

How to participate

Don't let the kids have all of the fun! Join in from June 21, 2021 to September 7, 2021 for a chance to win prize. One Book = One Entry. Read or listen!

VIRTUAL BOOKMARK

While the library is closed you can fill out the virtual bookmark.

The virtual bookmark will be emailed to a librarian who will enter you into the drawing.

LOG ON BEANSTACK

Since you are already online, try signing up for an account with Beanstack and enter your books there for the prize drawing.

Entering your own books in Beanstack gives you ann 11th entry into the drawing.

Looking for something to read?

BOOK MATCH

Book Match

What are your favorite types of books? What book can you not live without?

Fill out a short questionnaire and receive a personalized list of book recommendations hand-picked by our staff.

GET A BOOK MATCH

BOOKS & AUTHORS

Books and Authors

Use the Who, What, Where, When tool to discover books matched to your mood or interests.

ACCESS BOOKS AND AUTHORS

VIEW TUTORIAL

NOVELIST

Novelist

Find book recommendations based on appeal factors, curated lists, and read-alikes for titles you enjoy.

ACCESS NOVELIST

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Adult SummerQuest Events

Writers Group at Beatley

Sun, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room

This is a twice-monthly forum for writers to network, share moral support, and offer constructive criticism. Meets first and third Sundays. All are welcome!

Writers Group at Beatley

Sun, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room

This is a twice-monthly forum for writers to network, share moral support, and offer constructive criticism. Meets first and third Sundays. All are welcome!

Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group

Sun, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Board Room

Alexandria Library partners with the Alzheimer's Association's National Area Chapter to bring you a quarterly support group at Beatley Central Library.

Great Books Discussion Group - The Civically Engaged Reader

Thu, Oct 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual

Join us on Zoom the third Thursday of each month! We are discussing selections from The Civically Engaged Reader, a Great Books Foundation collection. Click on the event title for more info!Register

Writers Group at Beatley

Sun, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room

This is a twice-monthly forum for writers to network, share moral support, and offer constructive criticism. Meets first and third Sundays. All are welcome!

Great Books Discussion Group - The Civically Engaged Reader

Thu, Nov 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual

Join us on Zoom the third Thursday of each month! We are discussing selections from The Civically Engaged Reader, a Great Books Foundation collection. Click on the event title for more info!Register

Writers Group at Beatley

Sun, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room

This is a twice-monthly forum for writers to network, share moral support, and offer constructive criticism. Meets first and third Sundays. All are welcome!

Writers Group at Beatley

Sun, Dec 03, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room

This is a twice-monthly forum for writers to network, share moral support, and offer constructive criticism. Meets first and third Sundays. All are welcome!

Writers Group at Beatley

Sun, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room

This is a twice-monthly forum for writers to network, share moral support, and offer constructive criticism. Meets first and third Sundays. All are welcome!

Great Books Discussion Group - The Civically Engaged Reader

Thu, Dec 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual

Join us on Zoom the third Thursday of each month! We are discussing selections from The Civically Engaged Reader, a Great Books Foundation collection. Click on the event title for more info!Register

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ADULT SUMMER READING 2022

2022 Adult Summer Reading

How to participate

VIRTUAL BOOKMARK

LOG ON BEANSTACK

Looking for something to read?

BOOK MATCH

BOOKS & AUTHORS

NOVELIST

Last updated: May 2022

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