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Let's Talk Books

"The Darling Dahlias and the Cucumber Tree"

2024-09-09 19:00:00 2024-09-09 20:00:00 America/New_York Let's Talk Books Please join Let's Talk Books club to read and discuss in person the cozy mystery, "The Darling Dahlias and the Cucumber Tree" by Susan Albert Wittig. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Monday, September 09
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-09 19:00:00 2024-09-09 20:00:00 America/New_York Let's Talk Books Please join Let's Talk Books club to read and discuss in person the cozy mystery, "The Darling Dahlias and the Cucumber Tree" by Susan Albert Wittig. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Please join Let's Talk Books club to read and discuss in person the cozy mystery, "The Darling Dahlias and the Cucumber Tree" by Susan Albert Wittig.

Set during the Great Depression in Darling, Alabama, the local garden club take matters into their own hands when a local beauty dies in a dubious car crash. 

Place a hold on a copy here. 

Let's Talk Books is the monthly book discussion club of the Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library. This book club alternates between virtual and in person discussions. Contact mzimmerman@alexlibraryva.org for more information. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Discussion Groups |

TAGS: | virtual book club | Mysteries | Fiction | Book discussion groups |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Hours
Mon, Apr 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 27 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Parking: No library parking lot.  Street parking is available.  A paid parking lot is available on the 100 block of North Alfred Street. 

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1 mile) and King Street Stations (1.1 miles). 
  • Metrobus: 10A/B, 11C
  • DASH Bus: 30, 31, Old Town Circulator
  • King Street Trolley:  King & Columbus

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

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Fri, Apr 25, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Plastic Pollution and Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Sat, Apr 26, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Plastic Pollution and Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Sun, Apr 27, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Four Mile Run Kayak Cleanup - All Alexandria Reads
Sun, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Water Access
Help keep our waterway beautiful by participating in a land and water-based cleanup hosted by the Four Mile Run Conservatory Foundation. (Ages 12+)
Plastic Pollution and Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Mon, Apr 28, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Crafty Kids - Art activities for ages 6+
Mon, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
First Floor
Make and take craft activities for ages 6+
Vision Boards - All Alexandria Reads
Mon, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Second Floor
Visualize the next adventure of your life by making a vision board. All supplies will be provided along with instructions and ideas for how to begin. 
Plastic Pollution and Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Tue, Apr 29, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Baby and Toddler Time - La hora de los bebés y los niños
Tue, Apr 29, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Fun that's just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.
One-On-One Computer Help - at the Barrett Branch
Tue, Apr 29, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Barrett Library has a volunteer available on Tuesdays to help with computer and technologies use. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.
Plastic Pollution and Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Wed, Apr 30, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Just Babies - Lap-sit time for ages 0-12 months
Wed, Apr 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
First Floor
Fun activities just for infants ages 0-12 months.
Alphabits Story Time - Letters O-W
Thu, May 01, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Practice your alphabet with stories, songs, yoga and more! Ages 2 and Up.
Carefull Knitting - Knitting and Crochet for Good
Thu, May 01, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate.
Brixalot Star Wars Lego
Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
First Floor
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Mon, May 05, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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