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Alexandria Poet Laureate Zeina Azzam

Poetry reading and book signing

2023-03-21 18:00:00 2023-03-21 19:00:00 America/New_York Alexandria Poet Laureate Zeina Azzam In honor of Women's History Month, please join us for a reading and book signing from Alexandria's Poet Laureate, Zeina Azzam, and her book "Bayna Bayna, In-Between" James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Tuesday, March 21
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-03-21 18:00:00 2023-03-21 19:00:00 America/New_York Alexandria Poet Laureate Zeina Azzam In honor of Women's History Month, please join us for a reading and book signing from Alexandria's Poet Laureate, Zeina Azzam, and her book "Bayna Bayna, In-Between" James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

In honor of Women's History Month, please join us for a reading and book signing from Alexandria's Poet Laureate, Zeina Azzam, and her book "Bayna Bayna, In-Between"

Zeina Azzam is a Palestinian American poet, writer, editor, and community activist. She was selected as the Poet Laureate of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, in April 2022 and serves in this position for three years, from 2022 to 2025. Her chapbook, Bayna Bayna, In-Between, was published in 2021 by The Poetry Box, which nominated one of her poems (Traveling with the Speed of Light) for the Pushcart Prize. She serves as a mentor for We Are Not Numbers, a writing program for youth in Gaza, and volunteers for humanitarian organizations that support Palestinian  development. She is also active in Grassroots Alexandria, a local group that advocates for the civil rights of vulnerable communities in Alexandria, Virginia, where she lives. Zeina is also expecting a new poetry manuscript to be released this summer called, Some Things Never Leave You.

Join us in celebrating a local voice during Women's History Month, all ages welcome! 

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

kpayne@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785

Hours
Mon, May 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 23 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 24 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 25 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

Cancelled
Sun, May 25, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Tue, May 27, 10:15am - 10:45am
Wiggle with glee, Stories and Songs is a great place to be! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, May 27, 11:15am - 11:45am
Wiggle with glee, Stories and Songs is a great place to be! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, May 27, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Come learn about your Medicare options – Original Medicare (Parts A & B), Medicare Advantage (Part C), Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D), and Medicare Supplement (Medigap)

Tue, May 27, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Ongoing campaign. For inquiries about Dungeon and Dragons please contact Josstin Gogue at jgogue@alexlibraryva.org.

Wed, May 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Spitfire club, Spring Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Kindergarten - 3rd Grade.

Wed, May 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Another installment of Duncan and Dragons with DM Jacob!

Wed, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join local florist, Hunter, who will teach you the skills to make the most of flowers at your grocery store and create stunning arrangements! (Adults Only)
This event is full

Wed, May 28, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Teen Area
Drop in Conversational English language learning!

Thu, May 29, 10:15am - 10:45am
Come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were there, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5

Thu, May 29, 11:15am - 11:45am
Come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were there, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5

Thu, May 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All crafters are welcome! Ages 13+

Sat, May 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Stretch, breathe and cultivate your connections with body-heart-mind-spirit.
This event is full

Sat, May 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
In the 16th century, the ruthless and insane Don Lope de Aguirre leads a Spanish expedition in search of El Dorado.

Cancelled
Sun, Jun 01, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Bring your preschooler to the Duncan Library on Sunday afternoons to explore STEAM activities (science, technology, engineering, art, and math)! This is a drop-in event. Recommended ages 3-6

Mon, Jun 02, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Mon, Jun 02, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Tue, Jun 03, 10:15am - 10:45am
Wiggle with glee, Stories and Songs is a great place to be! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, Jun 03, 11:15am - 11:45am
Wiggle with glee, Stories and Songs is a great place to be! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5