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Burke Book Club

"Skipping Christmas" by John Grisham

2024-12-18 15:00:00 2024-12-18 16:30:00 America/New_York Burke Book Club Celebrate the holidays by joining us in-person or by zoom to discuss John Grisham's "Skipping Christmas." Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room, Burke Virtual Room

Wednesday, December 18
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-18 15:00:00 2024-12-18 16:30:00 America/New_York Burke Book Club Celebrate the holidays by joining us in-person or by zoom to discuss John Grisham's "Skipping Christmas." Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room, Burke Virtual Room

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library

Meeting Room, Burke Virtual Room

Celebrate the holidays by joining us in-person or by zoom to discuss John Grisham's "Skipping Christmas."

Imagine a year without Christmas. No crowded shops, no corny office parties, no fruitcakes, no unwanted presents. That's just what Luther and Nora Krank have in mind when they decide that, just this once, they'll skip the holiday altogether. Theirs will be the only house on the street without a rooftop Frosty the snowman; they won't be hosting their annual Christmas Eve bash; they aren't even going to have a tree. They won't need one, because come December 25 they're setting sail on a Caribbean cruise. But, as this weary couple is about to discover, skipping Christmas brings enormous consequences - and isn't half as easy as they'd imagined.

Burke Book Club meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 3:30 PM to 5 PM.  It is a monthly book discussion group through the Burke Branch Library. Please note that this month's discussion will be held on the fourth Wednesday of June. Please note that the discussion will be held on the first Tuesday of the month. 

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: | humor | holiday | fiction | christmas |

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library

jlambert@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1704
Fax: 703.746.1775
Branch manager
Jherusha Lambert

Hours
We're closed Monday January 20 due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mon, Jan 20 Closed
(Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Tue, Jan 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 24 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 25 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 26 1:00PM to 5:00PM

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

Cancelled
Mon, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Be the Otaku you were meant to be while meeting like-minded peers. Explore Japanese culture through anime and manga, crafts, food, and so much more!

Tue, Jan 21, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!

Wed, Jan 22, 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.

Wed, Jan 22, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy hands-on demos (plus some materials to take home) to help make your home energy-efficient and warm this winter – and apply for recognition as an Eco-City Home while you’re at it!

Thu, Jan 23, 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.

Fri, Jan 24, 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.

Fri, Jan 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Have fun on Fridays after school, building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5.

Mon, Jan 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room.

Tue, Jan 28, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!

Wed, Jan 29, 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.

Thu, Jan 30, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Join us in celebrating the Lunar New Year! Follow along to some relaxing Tai Chi or make a fun themed craft.

Thu, Jan 30, 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.

Thu, Jan 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us in celebrating the Lunar New Year! Follow along to some relaxing Tai Chi or make a fun themed craft.