Skip to main content
close
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.
Image for event: Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion

Registration now closed

Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion

"The Honey Bus" by Meredith May

2024-05-02 13:30:00 2024-05-02 14:30:00 America/New_York Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion Do you have afternoons available? Join us at the library for some coffee, confections, and conversation about the titles book club members have picked! James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Thursday, May 02
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-02 13:30:00 2024-05-02 14:30:00 America/New_York Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion Do you have afternoons available? Join us at the library for some coffee, confections, and conversation about the titles book club members have picked! James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

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!

World Bee Day is May 20th, so why not read something sweet to go with it...

"An extraordinary story of a girl, her grandfather and one of nature’s most mysterious and beguiling the honeybee. Meredith May recalls the first time a honeybee crawled on her arm. She was five years old, her parents had recently split and suddenly she found herself in the care of her grandfather, an eccentric beekeeper who made honey in a rusty old military bus in the yard. That first close encounter was at once terrifying and exhilarating for May, and in that moment she discovered that everything she needed to know about life and family was right before her eyes, in the secret world of bees. The bees became a guiding force in May’s life, teaching her about family and community, loyalty and survival and the unequivocal relationship between a mother and her child. Part memoir, part beekeeping odyssey, The Honey Bus is an unforgettable story about finding home in the most unusual of places, and how a tiny, little-understood insect could save a life."

📚 Thanks to our Friends of Duncan Library for providing copies of the book to this group's members! If you are interested in becoming a Friend of Duncan Library, please click on this link.  

👈 Register for book club reminders! 

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

kpayne@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785
Branch manager
Kayla Selsky

Hours
Skip Opening Hours widget
Mon, Apr 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 24 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 25 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 26 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

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

Upcoming Events

Skip Upcoming Events widget
Rescheduled
Tue, Apr 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
New date Tuesday, April 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join our teen team for a hands-on historical craft where teens will learn basic weaving techniques on a miniature loom!

Wed, Apr 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Area
Changing the world, one book at a time!

Wed, Apr 22, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
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, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Take your pick from thousands of books for sale for all ages in a wide variety of genres! Books will be priced at $4.00 for hardcover, $2.00 for paperback, unless otherwise marked.

Thu, Apr 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Area
Changing the world one book at a time!

Thu, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Area
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+

Fri, Apr 24, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Take your pick from thousands of books for sale for all ages in a wide variety of genres! Books will be priced at $4.00 for hardcover, $2.00 for paperback, unless otherwise marked.

Sat, Apr 25, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Take your pick from thousands of books for sale for all ages in a wide variety of genres! Books will be priced at $4.00 for hardcover, $2.00 for paperback, unless otherwise marked.

Sun, Apr 26, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Take your pick from thousands of books for sale for all ages in a wide variety of genres! Books will be priced at $4.00 for hardcover, $2.00 for paperback, unless otherwise marked.

Sun, Apr 26, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-24 months.

Mon, Apr 27, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time!

Mon, Apr 27, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time!

Tue, Apr 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Area
Join our teen team for a hands-on historical craft where teens will learn basic weaving techniques on a miniature loom!

Tue, Apr 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join DM Mike in a high seas DnD adventure! Ages 13-18. Registration required.

Wed, Apr 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Come learn about your Medicare options – Original Medicare (Parts A & B), Medicare Advantage (Part C), Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D), and Medicare Supplement (Medigap)

Wed, Apr 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Changing the world, one book at a time!

Wed, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join us for a historic technique used to create beautiful designs on paper, which you can use to decorate the interior of your favorite book or journal!
This event is full

Wed, Apr 29, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
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, Apr 30, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
A storytime in English and Spanish. un cuentacuentos en inglés y español.

Thu, Apr 30, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
A storytime in English and Spanish. un cuentacuentos en inglés y español.

Thu, Apr 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Changing the world one book at a time!

Thu, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+

Fri, May 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bring your best building brains! Ages 6-12

Sat, May 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join the Extension Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia for a hands-on learning session about herbal teas, their history, and medicinal benefits!

Sun, May 03, 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Oddball Adventure series

Mon, May 04, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time!

Mon, May 04, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time!

Mon, May 04, 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

Mon, May 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join us for an all-levels yoga class that invites you to connect with your body, build stability over time, and deepen your practice in a supportive, welcoming environment—no prior experience needed

Tue, May 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join DM Mike in a high seas DnD adventure! Ages 13-18. Registration required.

Wed, May 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Changing the world, one book at a time!

Wed, May 06, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
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!

Wed, May 06, 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, May 07, 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, May 07, 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, May 07, 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, May 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Changing the world one book at a time!

Sat, May 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Ages 12-18. Make a difference in your library and community by sharing your opinions, volunteering, and more!

Sat, May 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All levels are welcome, to stretch, breathe and cultivate connections with body-heart-mind-spirit
This event is full

Sun, May 10, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-24 months.

Mon, May 11, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time!

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

Mon, May 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join us for an all-levels yoga class that invites you to connect with your body, build stability over time, and deepen your practice in a supportive, welcoming environment—no prior experience needed