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Current Events

Discussion Group
2023-05-24 14:00:00 2023-05-24 15:00:00 America/New_York Current Events Join us on Zoom for a current events discussion on the 4th Weds. of the month. Click on the event title for more details! Virtual - Virtual

Wednesday, May 24
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-05-24 14:00:00 2023-05-24 15:00:00 America/New_York Current Events Join us on Zoom for a current events discussion on the 4th Weds. of the month. Click on the event title for more details! Virtual - Virtual

Virtual

Virtual

Join us on Zoom for a current events discussion on the 4th Weds. of the month. Click on the event title for more details!

Each month discussion centers around a topic in the news.  Prior to the discussion you will be emailed a background narrative to read on the month's topic, along with three or four discussion questions.  Dr. George Cody, History & Political Science Academic, will lead the group discussion. 

Email reflib@alexlibraryva.org to join our email list and get details on this month's topic.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event |

TAGS: | issues | discussion groups | current events |

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We're closed Monday November 11 due to Veterans' Day
Mon, Nov 11 Closed
(Veterans' Day)
Tue, Nov 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 15 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming Events

Mystery Book Club - "The Case of the Shoplifter's Shoe" by Erle Stanley Gardner
Wed, Nov 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Please join us virtually for a discussion of Erle Stanley Gardner's 13th Perry Mason mystery novel. Register
Literary Virginia Book Group - Happiness Falls by Angie Kim
Wed, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Read and discuss the best of today's Virginia literature—including books by Library of Virginia Literary Award winners and finalists in fiction and nonfiction.Register
On Childhood Migration from Central America - In Conversation with Javier Zamora
Thu, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for a conversation with New York Times bestselling author Javier Zamora as he chats with us about his riveting tale of survival and perseverance as told in his award-winning memoir Solito.Register
Let's Talk Books - "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston
Mon, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Please join Let's Talk Books to read and discuss "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston. Register
Diversity Book Club - "Geisha: A Life" by Mineko Iwasaki
Mon, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom
Please join us for a virtual discussion of Iwasaki's "Geisha."
Common Ground Virginia History Book Group - A Place Called Ilda: Race & Resilience in Northern VA
Tue, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Zoom
Read and discuss compelling nonfiction books handpicked by Library staff that explore Virginia history, society, and culture.Register
Handcraft Tuesday - Evening Edition
Tue, Nov 19, 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
Burke Book Club - "Hare with Amber Eyes" by Edmund de Waal
Wed, Nov 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Zoom
Please join us for a virtual discussion of Edmund de Waal's memoir/biography.Register
Native Rights and Culture in Fiction - A Conversation with Award-Winning Author Mona Susan Power
Wed, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Mona Susan Power chats about how her work explores Native Rights and Native American culture, in particular using an important symbol that anchors comfort and companionship in Native life: dolls.Register
Romance Book Club
Wed, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom
Do you love to read romance novels? Want to talk about them with other romance book lovers? Join us on the last Weds. of the month! Click on the event title for more details.Register
Trans-Atlantic Book Club with Dundee, Scotland - reading "Thou shalt not suffer a witch"
Thu, Nov 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join our Sister Library in Dundee, Scotland to discuss the short story "Thou shalt not suffer a witch" by Scottish author Dorothy K. Haynes. Registration required.Register
Great Books Discussion Group  - "The 7 Deadly Sins Sampler, a Great Books Anthology"
Thu, Nov 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom
Join us on Zoom the third Thursday of each month! We are discussing selections from "The 7 Deadly Sins Sampler, a Great Books Foundation Anthology."  Click on the event title for more info!Register
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