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Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion

"Path Lit By Lightning" by David Maraniss
2023-04-06 13:30:00 2023-04-06 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, April 06
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-06 13:30:00 2023-04-06 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 "Path Lit By Lightning" by David Maraniss.

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 to help you get set up. 

Upcoming titles:

MAY: "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Gramus

JUNE: "Shrines of Gaiety" by Kate Atkinson

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Discussion Groups |

TAGS: | books | bookclub | book groups | book group | book discussion | book clubs | book club |

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
kpayne@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785
Branch manager
Kayla Selsky
Hours
Mon, Jul 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 11 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 12 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 13 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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.

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