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Low-Vision Book Club: Coming Together

2022-07-15 11:00:00 2022-07-15 12:00:00 America/New_York Low-Vision Book Club: Coming Together The Prevention of Blindness Society is hosting a monthly virtual book club this summer. Virtual -

Friday, July 15
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-07-15 11:00:00 2022-07-15 12:00:00 America/New_York Low-Vision Book Club: Coming Together The Prevention of Blindness Society is hosting a monthly virtual book club this summer. Virtual -

The Prevention of Blindness Society is hosting a monthly virtual book club this summer.

Love reading? Love talking about books you’ve read? Join the Prevention of Blindness Society this summer as POBREADS gathers virtually each third Friday at 11:00am to discuss titles focused on different sorts of human interaction, then share your own reading recommendations. Our goal is enjoyment, so everyone can contribute to the conversation!  All of these books are available through your local Talking Books library for free, as well as for purchase through Audible or in Kindle format.  All who register will receive a special gift from POBREADS!

June 17 (Non-fiction): Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach (DB 105210, BR 23940)
July 15 (Mystery): The Maid by Nita Prose (DB 106298)
August 19 (Historical Fiction): The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles (DB 105197)
 
Registration is required.  Call (202) 234-1010 ext 233 or visit pobreads.org to register.

Sign Up For Talking Books Service

Do you or someone you know have low or no vision? Do you have a physical disability that makes it difficult to hold or read a traditional print book? Consider signing up for Alexandria Library's Talking Book Service. This is a free service provided to qualifying residents of the City of Alexandria through the National Library Service. For more information about our Talking Books Service call 703-746-1760 or visit: https://alexlibraryva.org/talking-book To apply, download an application from our website.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Talking Books | Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion | Book Discussion Groups |

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Hours
We're closed Sunday March 31 due to Easter Sunday
Mon, Mar 25 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 29 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 31 Closed
(Easter Sunday)

About the branch

Upcoming Events

Tue, Apr 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Attention all handcrafters! Join us to share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together!Register

Wed, Apr 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Zoom
Join us to learn more about native perennials, woody plants, and grasses that bloom during summer.Register

Fri, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Zoom
Join Sara Lavan, founder of Local Motion Project, online for an engaging, accessible movement class.Register

Mon, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Join the Local History Special Collection team for a virtual genealogy workshop and learn how to begin your family history research. For Ages 18 and Older. Register

Mon, Apr 08, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Virtual via Zoom
Join us via Zoom to discuss the fiction pick for this year's All Alexandria Reads theme of courage! Register

Mon, Apr 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom
Please join us for a virtual discussion of Maaza Mengiste's 2019 novel.