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Current Events

Discussion Group

Virtual

Zoom

Join us on Zoom for a current events discussion on the 4th Tuesday 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 |

Virtual
Hours
We're closed Monday May 26 due to Memorial Day
Mon, May 26 Closed
(Memorial Day)
Tue, May 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 31 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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