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Duncan Book Group

(ONLINE) "Crook Manifesto" by Colson Whitehead

2024-02-21 19:00:00 2024-02-21 20:00:00 America/New_York Duncan Book Group Join our ONLINE book club that meets in the evening, every third Wednesday of the month, to discuss a book chosen by one of the members! Zoom -

Wednesday, February 21
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Join our ONLINE book club that meets in the evening, every third Wednesday of the month, to discuss a book chosen by one of the members!

Join our online book club and grab your coziest of comfy blankets, a heartwarming cup of tea, and talk about what you liked/disliked/found interesting from the comfort of your own home. 

This month we will be discussing "Crook Manifesto" by Colon Whitehead....

"It's 1971. Trash piles up on the streets, crime is at an all-time high, the city is careening towards bankruptcy, and a shooting war has broken out between the NYPD and the Black Liberation Army. Amidst this collective nervous breakdown furniture store owner and ex-fence Ray Carney tries to keep his head down and his business thriving. His days moving stolen goods around the city are over. It's strictly the straight-and-narrow for him -- until he needs Jackson 5 tickets for his daughter May and he decides to hit up his old police contact Munson, fixer extraordinaire. But Munson has his own favors to ask of Carney and staying out of the game gets a lot more complicated - and deadly."

Because this is a newer title be sure to put it 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 and to receive the Zoom link! 

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, Aug 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 08 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 09 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: A11, A12
  • DASH Bus: 33

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

Upcoming Events

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Thu, Aug 06, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5. Tickets Required. Edades 0-5, se requieren boletos.

Thu, Aug 06, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5. Tickets Required. Edades 0-5, se requieren boletos.

Thu, Aug 06, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Do you have afternoons available? Join us at the Library for some coffee, confections, and conversation about the titles chosen by fellow book club members! 📚 ☕
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Thu, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Area
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+

Fri, Aug 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bring your best building brains! Ages 6-12 Edades 6-12

Sat, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All levels are welcome to stretch, breathe and cultivate connections with body-heart-mind-spirit

Sun, Aug 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) activities for ages 3-6 actividades de ciencia, arte, ingeniería, tecnología, y matemáticas para niños 3-6

Mon, Aug 10, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! (0-14 months) Tickets Required. 0-14 meses, se requieren boletos.

Mon, Aug 10, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! (0-14 months) Tickets Required. 0-14 meses, se requieren boletos.

Mon, Aug 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join us for a free and open to the public meeting where the Friends of Duncan Library Board will share updates about the staff, library programming, book sales, and more!

Tue, Aug 11, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
30-minute sessions designed for busy lives

Tue, Aug 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join DM John in a dino DnD adventure! Ages 13-18. Registration required.

Wed, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Dig into the evolution of dinosaurs and learn fun facts along with our resident dino expert, Sadie! (Ages 6-12)

Thu, Aug 13, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
A storytime in English and Spanish (0-5 years). Tickets required. Un cuentacuentos en inglés y español (edades 0-5), se requieren boletos.

Thu, Aug 13, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
A storytime in English and Spanish (0-5 years). Tickets required. Un cuentacuentos en inglés y español (edades 0-5), se requieren boletos.

Thu, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us at The Company of Books, where we discuss what we're currently reading. Bring something to write with; you are always going to leave with a list of things to add to your TBR pile!

Thu, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+

Sat, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All levels are welcome to stretch, breathe and cultivate connections with body-heart-mind-spirit
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Mon, Aug 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join us for an all-levels yoga class that invites you to connect with your body, build stability over time, and deepen your practice in a supportive, welcoming environment—no prior experience needed
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Tue, Aug 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or just not sure what comes next? Join us for a mindfulness workshop just for teens! (Ages 14-18)

Tue, Aug 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join DM John in a dino DnD adventure! Ages 13-18. Registration required.

Thu, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Area
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+

Sat, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All levels are welcome to stretch, breathe and cultivate connections with body-heart-mind-spirit
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Mon, Aug 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join us for an all-levels yoga class that invites you to connect with your body, build stability over time, and deepen your practice in a supportive, welcoming environment—no prior experience needed
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Tue, Aug 25, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
30-minute sessions designed for busy lives

Tue, Aug 25, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Yoga, literacy, and family fun! Registration required. (Ages 3-8) ¡Yoga, alfabetización, y diversión familiar! Hay que registrarse. (Edades 3-8)
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Tue, Aug 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Area
Join DM John in a dino DnD adventure! Ages 13-18. Registration required.

Wed, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
🌱 Bring your plants, cuttings, and seeds to exchange with friends and neighbors! Plants must be healthy and pest free - bonus points for local! 🌱