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Mystery Book Club

"Hercule Poirot's Silent Night" by Sophie Hannah
2024-12-11 14:00:00 2024-12-11 15:30:00 America/New_York Mystery Book Club Celebrate the holidays by joining us in-person or by zoom to share your love of mysteries and to discuss Sophie's Hannah's 2023 holiday mystery featuring Hercule Poirot. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Burke Virtual Room, Meeting Room

Wednesday, December 11
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-11 14:00:00 2024-12-11 15:30:00 America/New_York Mystery Book Club Celebrate the holidays by joining us in-person or by zoom to share your love of mysteries and to discuss Sophie's Hannah's 2023 holiday mystery featuring Hercule Poirot. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Burke Virtual Room, Meeting Room

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library

Burke Virtual Room, Meeting Room

Celebrate the holidays by joining us in-person or by zoom to share your love of mysteries and to discuss Sophie's Hannah's 2023 holiday mystery featuring Hercule Poirot.

The world’s greatest detective, Hercule Poirot – legendary star of Agatha Christie’s "Murder on the Orient Express," "Death on the Nile" and "A Haunting in Venice" – puts his little grey cells to work solving a baffling Christmas mystery.

CAN HERCULE POIROT SOLVE A BAFFLING MURDER MYSTERY IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS?

It’s 19 December 1931. Hercule Poirot and Inspector Edward Catchpool are called to investigate the murder of a man in the apparent safe haven of a Norfolk hospital ward. Catchpool’s mother, the irrepressible Cynthia, insists that Poirot stays in a crumbling mansion by the coast, so that they can all be together for the festive period while Poirot solves the case. Cynthia’s friend Arnold is soon to be admitted to that same hospital and his wife is convinced he will be the killer’s next victim, though she refuses to explain why.

Poirot has less than a week to solve the crime and prevent more murders, if he is to escape from this nightmare scenario and get home in time for Christmas. Meanwhile, someone else – someone utterly ruthless – also has ideas about what ought to happen to Hercule Poirot . . .

Mystery Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 3:30 to 5 PM.  It is a monthly book discussion group through the Burke Branch Library. Please note that the discussion will take place on the first Wednesday of this month. Please note that the group will meet at 2 PM in-person or by Zoom in December. 

This program will take place in-person and by Zoom this month. After registering, you will be e-mailed the link to join this Zoom meeting. If you have questions about the program or need help with set up, please contact Caroline at cpak@alexlibraryva.org.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Discussion Groups |

TAGS: | mystery | historical fiction | crime | christmas | agatha christie |

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
jlambert@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1704
Fax: 703.746.1775
Branch manager
Jherusha Lambert
Hours
Mon, Dec 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 06 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 08 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Parking:
There is a library parking lot available.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: King Street Station
  • Metrobus: 28A
  • DASH Bus: 36A, 36B, 102

Upcoming Events

Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Dec 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy weekly sessions with other fiber artists. Bring and share your projects, and see others. Quilting tutorials will be provided on the first Wednesday of every month. No registration is required.
Line Dancing
Thu, Dec 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn basic line dance steps while you workout to Golden Oldies music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión
Fri, Dec 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Have fun on Fridays after school, building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5. *Includes slime-making every last Friday of the month!*
Friends of Burke Library Winter Book Sale
Sat, Dec 07, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Come join us for a Winter Book Sale where you can purchase $10 bags of books!
Friends of Burke Library Winter Book Sale
Sun, Dec 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Come join us for a Winter Book Sale where you can purchase $10 bags of books!
Family Storytime - Hora de familia
Tue, Dec 10, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Dec 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy weekly sessions with other fiber artists. Bring and share your projects, and see others. Quilting tutorials will be provided on the first Wednesday of every month. No registration is required.
Mystery Book Club - "Hercule Poirot's Silent Night" by Sophie Hannah
Wed, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Burke Virtual Room,Meeting Room
Celebrate the holidays by joining us in-person or by zoom to share your love of mysteries and to discuss Sophie's Hannah's 2023 holiday mystery featuring Hercule Poirot. Register
Cancelled
Burke Branch Friends' Monthly Board Meeting
Wed, Dec 11, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
There will be discussion and updates on Burke Branch activities, fundraising to support Burke Branch programs, collection needs, and Alexandria Library community goals.
Line Dancing
Thu, Dec 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn basic line dance steps while you workout to Golden Oldies music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
DIY Christmas Tree Book Art
Thu, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Please join us for a DIY holiday craft session where you can transform an old book into a beautiful folded paper Christmas tree! All supplies provided. Registration required. 
This event is full
Baby Storytime
Fri, Dec 13, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
We sing, play, dance, and rhyme all while promoting your baby’s development and literacy skills. For ages 0-14 months.
Film - "Widow Cliquot"
Fri, Dec 13, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a screening of a 2023 film based on the true story of the Veuve Clicquot champagne family and business that began in the late 18th century. Rated R. 2023
Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión
Fri, Dec 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Have fun on Fridays after school, building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5. *Includes slime-making every last Friday of the month!*
Trash Trekkers - Burke Branch Walking and Litter Pickup Club
Sat, Dec 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Outdoors
Start your Saturday doing good for your community. Join the Burke Branch walking and litter pickup club.
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