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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
Hours
Mon, Nov 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 01 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 02 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 03 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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Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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Thu, Nov 30, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Toddler Rock N' Read is a musical half hour full of fun fingerplay and story telling for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5
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Thu, Nov 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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Tue, Dec 05, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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Stories and Songs
Tue, Dec 05, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bundle up for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5
Pre-K Story Time
Tue, Dec 05, 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
Author Talk: local poet Serena T. Wills - Artists' Paradise, Pieces of Life Volume 3
Wed, Dec 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Wed, Dec 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for a free one-hour meditation class lead by our Friends at Yoga in Daily Life! Open to everyone and all levels
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Thu, Dec 07, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Cozy up with friends for singing and dancing at Toddler Rock N' Read. Ages 0-5
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Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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