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Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion

"Crying in H Mart" by Michelle Zauner

2022-12-01 13:30:00 2022-12-01 14:30:00 America/New_York Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion The Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion meets on the first Thursday of each month at 1:30 PM. All are welcome!  James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library -

Thursday, December 01
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-12-01 13:30:00 2022-12-01 14:30:00 America/New_York Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion The Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion meets on the first Thursday of each month at 1:30 PM. All are welcome!  James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library -

The Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion meets on the first Thursday of each month at 1:30 PM. All are welcome! 

This month we will be discussing "Crying in H Mart" by Michelle Zauner.

We will be meeting via Zoom. Registration is required. After you register, you receive an e-mail with instructions for joining the Zoom meeting. A zoom account is not required to join, but a microphone is! Most mobile devices have microphones installed. If you're using a desk top, most webcams also have microphones built in. If you have questions, you can reach out to Brack at bstovall@alexlibraryva.org or Deborah at dhirsch@alexlibraryva.org and one or the other can help you get set up. 

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

kpayne@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785

Hours
Mon, Mar 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 22 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 23 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 24 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Parking: There is a small lot with 9 spaces.  On street parking is available.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1.3 miles) and King Street Stations (1.5 miles)
  • Metrobus: 10A, 10B
  • DASH Bus: 33

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

Upcoming Events

Tue, Mar 19, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Sing, wiggle and dance for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, Mar 19, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Sing, wiggle and dance for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join Miss Katie for a selection of Pre-K stories and themed craft each week. Ages 3+ with a caregiver. Siblings welcome! Recommended Ages 3-5

Tue, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Introducing the community to D&D through introductory sessions, one-shots, and campaigns. Depending on age range and attendance the groups will be organized by age. Registration required. Ages 12-18
Registration is now closed

Wed, Mar 20, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Spitfire club, Winter Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Kindergarten - 3rd Grade.

Wed, Mar 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join our ONLINE book club that meets in the evening, every third Wednesday of the month, to discuss a book chosen by one of the members!

Thu, Mar 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Rock through the month of March with Toddler Rock N' Read. Join Mr. Josstin for a half hour of singing, stomping and storytelling. Ages 0-5

Thu, Mar 21, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Rock through the month of March with Toddler Rock N' Read. Join Mr. Josstin for a half hour of singing, stomping and storytelling. Ages 0-5

Thu, Mar 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Social group that focuses on nail painting and designs for members of the community. All materials will be provided. Ages 8-18

Thu, Mar 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
⭐ Please email Ally Zomchek at azomchek@alexlibraryva.org if interested in joining ⭐

Thu, Mar 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Area
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 12+

Fri, Mar 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Create abstract artwork with images hidden inside. All materials will be provided. Do you see a face in the composition? Ages 6-12 & Teens

Sat, Mar 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Area
Hemlock Falls isn't like other towns. You won't find it on a map, your phone won't work here, and the forest outside town might just kill you.

Sat, Mar 23, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
"The widows of Martin Luther King and Malcolm X and how they carry on as single mothers after the assassination of their husbands."

Mon, Mar 25, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bounce and wiggle and sing at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Mon, Mar 25, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bounce and wiggle and sing at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Mon, Mar 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Area
Tabletop games where teens can socialize, learn tabletop games, and learn critical thinking and strategy. All materials will be provided. Ages 12-18

Canceled
Mon, Mar 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
The Library is for the dogs! Does your 1st-6th grader want to practice reading with a dog? We have 3; 15 minute slots from 5:30-6:30PM. Come read with us! Please call to register. Ages 6-12  

Tue, Mar 26, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Sing, wiggle and dance for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, Mar 26, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Sing, wiggle and dance for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join Miss Katie for an extra special Pre-K Story Time celebration of Holi the festival of colors. Ages 3+ with a caregiver. Siblings welcome! Recommended Ages 3-5

Tue, Mar 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Introducing the community to D&D through introductory sessions, one-shots, and campaigns. Depending on age range and attendance the groups will be organized by age. Registration required. Ages 12-18
This event is full

Wed, Mar 27, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Spitfire club, Winter Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Kindergarten - 3rd Grade.

Wed, Mar 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Celebrate Women's History Month by making a DIY Care Kit for women in need

Thu, Mar 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Rock through the month of March with Toddler Rock N' Read. Join Mr. Josstin for a half hour of singing, stomping and storytelling. Ages 0-5

Thu, Mar 28, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Rock through the month of March with Toddler Rock N' Read. Join Mr. Josstin for a half hour of singing, stomping and storytelling. Ages 0-5

Thu, Mar 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 12+