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Let's Talk Books

"The Friend" by Sigrid Nunez
2025-07-14 19:00:00 2025-07-14 20:00:00 America/New_York Let's Talk Books Please join Let's Talk Books to read and discuss "The Friend" by Sigrid Nunez. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Barrett Virtual Room

Monday, July 14
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-14 19:00:00 2025-07-14 20:00:00 America/New_York Let's Talk Books Please join Let's Talk Books to read and discuss "The Friend" by Sigrid Nunez. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Barrett Virtual Room

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library

Barrett Virtual Room

Please join Let's Talk Books to read and discuss "The Friend" by Sigrid Nunez.

In this novel, a woman loses her lifelong best friend and mentor and winds up taking care of the dog he left behind. Problems arise: dogs aren't allowed in the woman's building, the dog in question is traumatized from the loss of its owner, and the woman refuses to be separated from the dog for long periods of time. This is a story of love, friendship, healing, and the bond between a woman and her dog.

Place a hold on a copy here.

Let's Talk Books is the monthly book discussion of the Kate Waller Barrett Branch. Contact Skie Thorp: kthorp@alexlibraryva.org for more information.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Discussion Groups |

TAGS: | Book discussion groups | book club |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Branch manager
James Cahill
Hours
We're closed Friday July 04 due to Independence Day
Mon, Jun 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 Closed
(Independence Day)
Sat, Jul 05 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 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.

Upcoming Events

Book a Librarian - Applications Assistance
Thu, Jul 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Schedule time with a librarian on Thursday mornings to receive help with applications. Appointments are available at 10 AM and 11 AM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.
The Great Zucchini - Laugh Out Loud Magic!
Thu, Jul 03, 11:00am - 11:45am
First Floor
Our favorite preschool magician returns. Ages 2+
Carefull Knitting - Knitting and Crochet for Good
Thu, Jul 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate.
Teen Advisory Group - Monthly Meeting
Sat, Jul 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Second Floor
Ages 12-18. Make a difference in your library and community by sharing your opinions, volunteering, and more!
Family Game Night! - Let's have a gaming adventure!
Mon, Jul 07, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Second Floor
Make new friends and play board games and tabletop games at the library!
Baby and Toddler TIme w/Kofi Dennis
Tue, Jul 08, 11:00am - 11:45am
First Floor
Kofi, a WolfTrap BabyArtsPlay artist, leads our program today. (Ages 0-5)
The Magic of Drew Blue Shoes
Tue, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
First Floor
What will Drew have "up his sleeve" today? Ages 6+
One-On-One Computer Help - at the Barrett Branch
Tue, Jul 08, 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.
Just Babies - Lap-sit time for ages 0-12 months
Wed, Jul 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
First Floor
Songs, games, yoga and more,just for infants ages 0-12 months.
Painternoon - A monthly painting club!
Wed, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Let's paint at the library! Follow along to instructions to create the monthly painting or create your own unique work of art!
Book a Librarian - Applications Assistance
Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Schedule time with a librarian on Thursday mornings to receive help with applications. Appointments are available at 10 AM and 11 AM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.
Kaydee Puppets
Thu, Jul 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
First Floor
Our favorite family of puppeteers is back for another show. Ages 2+
American Style Mahjong - Learn and Play
Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Second Floor
The Barrett Branch Mahjong group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Space is available for up to 12 players, so it's first come first served as game tables fill.
Dungeons and Dragons: Adult Group! - Adventure awaits!
Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
This event is full
Book Tasting - Get book recommendations and enjoy pastries!
Sat, Jul 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Second Floor
Need more books to fill your SummerQuest logs? Look no further!
Book Journaling Meetup
Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Second Floor
Join us to work on your book journal and share with others what you've added and read!
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