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Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion

"The Night Watchman" by Louise Erdrich

2023-12-07 13:30:00 2023-12-07 14:30:00 America/New_York Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion Join us the first Thursday of the month to discuss titles chosen by the club members! James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Thursday, December 07
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-12-07 13:30:00 2023-12-07 14:30:00 America/New_York Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion Join us the first Thursday of the month to discuss titles chosen by the club members! James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Join us the first Thursday of the month to discuss titles chosen by the club members!

Do you have afternoons available? Join us at the library for some coffee, confections, and conversation about the newest titles on our shelves! 

Our current reading schedule: 

August: "Small Mercies" by Dennis Lehane

September: "Lady Tan's Circle of Women" by Lisa See 

October: "Trust" by Hernan Diaz

November: "Demon Copperhead" by Barbara Kingsolver

December: "The Night Watchman" by Louise Erdrich 

✨ Because these are newer titles be sure to put them on hold in advance either in book, e-book, or audiobook form by clicking on the book title above or by downloading the Libby App! 

👈 Register for bookclub reminders! 

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Discussion Groups |

TAGS: | New Books | Bookclub | Book Group | Book Discussion |

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
kpayne@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785
Branch manager
Kayla Selsky
Hours
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Mon, Dec 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 12 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 13 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 14 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: A11, A12
  • 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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