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Alexandria Poet Laureate, Zeina Azzam

Author Talk: "Some Things Never Leave You"

2023-09-30 13:00:00 2023-09-30 15:00:00 America/New_York Alexandria Poet Laureate, Zeina Azzam Burke Branch Meeting Room Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library -

Saturday, September 30
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-09-30 13:00:00 2023-09-30 15:00:00 America/New_York Alexandria Poet Laureate, Zeina Azzam Burke Branch Meeting Room Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library -

Burke Branch Meeting Room

Some Things Never Leave You is Zeina Azzam’s first full-length poetry collection. It is intended for a general audience. She writes about the refugee and immigrant experiences, cultural identity and memory, and the depth and meaning of human connections. Azzam’s approach is ultimately redemptive and joyful; she celebrates resilience, how loving relationships nourish us, and how nature can offer us spiritual solace.

This author talk will center around Azzam's newly published collection of poems. She will read her work and contextualize each poem within her life experiences, especially as a child of refugees and an immigrant to the United States herself. The reading will introduce Alexandria’s Poet Laureate and her recently published work to new audiences, and she will reserve time at the end for questions. Copies of the book will be available for sale, if attendees are interested in purchasing them.

This event is presesented in partnership by The Burke Branch Friends, The Congregational Library Association and Hooray for Books

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Friends | Author Talks |

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Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library

gschuler@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1704
Fax: 703.746.1775

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

About the branch

Parking: The library has a parking lot.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: King Street Station (Yellow & Blue 3.3 miles)
  • Metrobus: 28A, 8W
  • DASH Bus: 36A, 36B, 102

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

Upcoming Events

Tue, Nov 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
Storytime with songs, parachute and bubbles. Ages 1 & 2 with an adult.

Tue, Nov 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn basic line dance steps while you workout to Golden Oldies music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.

Wed, Nov 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Stories and activities for preschoolers getting ready for kindergarten.

Canceled
Wed, Nov 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join us for a play hour to build, explore, and be creative. Grades: K-6. Únase a nosotros para una hora de juegos para construir, explorar y ser creativo. Grados: K-6.

Thu, Nov 30, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
This 30-minute storytime by performers from the Metropolitan Youth Ballet will include storytelling, mime, dance, and photos with Clara and cast. Intended for ages 3-10.

Thu, Nov 30, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Friends of The Burke Branch Library Board meets quarterly to discuss fundraising activities that support the branch and the Alexandria Library community.

Fri, Dec 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon movie featuring a holiday classic, "Home Alone"! (Rated PG, 1990) Snacks will be provided.

Mon, Dec 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Beginning English practice for English language learners. No registration. Class held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room.

Tue, Dec 05, 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
Storytime with songs, parachute and bubbles. Ages 1 & 2 with an adult.

Tue, Dec 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn basic line dance steps while you workout to Golden Oldies music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.

Wed, Dec 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Stories and activities for preschoolers getting ready for kindergarten.

Canceled
Wed, Dec 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join us for a play hour to build, explore, and be creative. Grades: K-6. Únase a nosotros para una hora de juegos para construir, explorar y ser creativo. Grados: K-6.

Fri, Dec 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon movie featuring a holiday classic, "Home Alone 2." (Rated PG, 1992) Snacks will be provided.