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book cover of "It Can't Happen Here"

Page Turners: Burke's Book Club

"It Can't Happen Here" by Sinclair Lewis
2026-11-18 14:00:00 2026-11-18 15:30:00 America/New_York Page Turners: Burke's Book Club Join us in-person for a timely community discussion on Sinclair Lewis's classic 1935 satirical novel, "It Can't Happen Here." Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Burke Lower Level Meeting Room

Wednesday, November 18
2:00pm - 3:30pm

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Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library

Burke Lower Level Meeting Room

Join us in-person for a timely community discussion on Sinclair Lewis's classic 1935 satirical novel, "It Can't Happen Here."

Written during the rise of European fascism, this gripping story explores how easily a populist demagogue can reshape a democracy. Nearly a century later, its warnings and themes still echo. Bring your thoughts, questions, and unique perspectives to an open conversation.

Page Turners is a book discussion group hosted by the Burke Branch Library and takes place by Zoom. Please note that the discussion will take place in-person. After registering, you will be emailed 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: | political fiction | Classics | Book Club | #Book Club |

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
ahargreaves@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1704
Fax: 703.746.1775
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Abby Hargreaves
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English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Nov 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class is held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room.
Family Storytime - Martes de niños
Tue, Nov 10, 10:15am - 11:15am
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Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!
Weekly Kids Play Date
Tue, Nov 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Join us for a special uninterrupted playtime with your child and meet other caregivers. Discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. (ages 0-5).
Line Dancing 101
Thu, Nov 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Join us to learn the basic line dance steps to great Oldies and Motown music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable shoes!
Line Dancing 201
Thu, Nov 12, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
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Viva Line Dancing: Join our intermediate level of line dancing to improve flexibility and enhance memory. We work the dance floors! This class is not intended for beginners.
Art with Julie - Fall Leaf Printing
Thu, Nov 12, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Celebrate the magic of autumn by joining us to create gorgeous, nature-inspired artwork using a variety of beautiful fall leaves. Bring your own unique finds or use our provided selection.
After-School Party Games
Thu, Nov 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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*AGES 11-15* Bring a friend and play some group board/card games! We’ll be playing games like Spoons, Werewolf, reverse charades, Spyfall, Telephone Pictionary, and more. The more the merrier!
Baby Storytime
Fri, Nov 13, 10:15am - 11:15am
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We sing, play, dance, and rhyme all while promoting your baby’s development and literacy skills. For ages 0-14 months.
Fun Friday
Fri, Nov 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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*AGES 8-13* Have fun on Fridays after school – building, making, playing games, and winning prizes!
Film Screening - "Killers of the Flower Moon"
Sat, Nov 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Burke Lower Level Meeting Room
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by joining us for a screening of the critically acclaimed 2023 historical drama, "Killers of the Flower Moon," based on David Grann's true-crime book.
Board Game Bliss
Sun, Nov 15, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
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Let's celebrate the joy of playing games! Play a wide variety of games, both classics and new. Bring a friend or make new ones.
Senior Bingo
Mon, Nov 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Join us to socialize and engage your mind with a game of bingo served with food, prizes, and fun. Registration is required.
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Nov 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class is held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room.
Family Storytime - Martes de niños
Tue, Nov 17, 10:15am - 11:15am
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Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!
Weekly Kids Play Date
Tue, Nov 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Join us for a special uninterrupted playtime with your child and meet other caregivers. Discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. (ages 0-5).
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Nov 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm
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Enjoy weekly sessions with other fiber artists. Bring and share your projects, and see others. "Show & Tell" will happen on the first Wednesday of every month. No registration is required.
Page Turners: Burke's Book Club - "It Can't Happen Here" by Sinclair Lewis
Wed, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Burke Lower Level Meeting Room
Join us in-person for a timely community discussion on Sinclair Lewis's classic 1935 satirical novel, "It Can't Happen Here."
Junk Journaling
Wed, Nov 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
*AGES 14-18**Biweekly* Like the idea of journaling, but not the actual writing? Have a problem of keeping your notes, and movie tickets for too long? Solve both of those problems with junk journaling!
Burke Branch Friends Monthly Meeting
Wed, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Hear what the Burke Branch Friends have been up to and learn how you can get involved.
Line Dancing 101
Thu, Nov 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to learn the basic line dance steps to great Oldies and Motown music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable shoes!
Line Dancing 201
Thu, Nov 19, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Meeting Room
Viva Line Dancing: Join our intermediate level of line dancing to improve flexibility and enhance memory. We work the dance floors! This class is not intended for beginners.
Learn to Knit and Crochet
Thu, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Learn the basics of knitting and crocheting on the first and third Thursdays of the month.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Nov 20, 10:15am - 11:15am
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We sing, play, dance, and rhyme all while promoting your baby’s development and literacy skills. For ages 0-14 months.
Fun Friday
Fri, Nov 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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*AGES 8-13* Have fun on Fridays after school – building, making, playing games, and winning prizes!
Celebrating Poet Mary Oliver - Poetry Workshop with Alexandria Poet Laureate Cristi Donoso
Sun, Nov 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Guided by selections of Pulitzer Prize winning poet Mary Oliver’s work and her celebrated "Poetry Handbook," participants write draft their own poem. No experience necessary!
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Nov 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class is held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room.
Family Storytime - Martes de niños
Tue, Nov 24, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!
Weekly Kids Play Date
Tue, Nov 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Join us for a special uninterrupted playtime with your child and meet other caregivers. Discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. (ages 0-5).
Junk Journaling
Wed, Nov 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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*AGES 14-18**Biweekly* Like the idea of journaling, but not the actual writing? Have a problem of keeping your notes, and movie tickets for too long? Solve both of those problems with junk journaling!
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - "Three... Extremes"
Sun, Nov 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Oddball Cinema brings you all of the weird, eclectic, and lesser-known films you may have missed in theaters.
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