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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 Wednesday January 01 due to New Year's Day
Mon, Dec 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 31 10:00AM to 5:00PM
(New Year's Eve early closing)
Wed, Jan 01 Closed
(New Year's Day)
Thu, Jan 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 03 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Upcoming Events

Tue, Jan 07, 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, Jan 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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