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Join us Sunday, Jan. 17 at the Shirlintgon Branch Library for a discussion of the novel 2044 with author Eric Lotke.
"2044" is an adventure story with a political edge. Set in a world that follows our current social and economic trajectory to the extreme, "2044" is a world of consolidated multi-national corporations, mass-produced culture and too much stuff. Private businesses manipulate greed and fear to keep people busy, afraid and dependent on expensive new products or services just to survive.
- Grab A Book, Find A Date!
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- Happy 65th Birthday Eric Kimmel!
Sunday, October 30, is the birthday of author Eric Kimmel. Eric knew once he learned in Kindergarten what an author was that he wanted to write stories! 50 books, and several awards (including the Caldecott Medal and Newbury Honor for Hershel and the...
- Lunch With Literature At Shirlington: August Adult Storytime
Take a break from your busy day and join the Shirlington Branch Library for a storytime designed just for adults. Bring your lunch and listen to a story read aloud by library staff. A brief discussion will follow, as time permits. Monday, Aug. 8, 12:00...
- Author Talk: "getting A Grip 2"
Join us at the Shirlington Branch Library Tuesday, May 18, at 7 p.m., for a discussion with Frances Moore Lappé, author of Getting a Grip 2: Clarity, creativity and courage for the world we really want. The New York Times Book Review called "Getting...
- "lift" Author Talk At Shirlington - 12/12
Join us Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Shirlington Branch Library for a book reading and signing with Rebecca K. O'Connor, author of Lift: A falconry memoir. The culmination of a ten-year career in falconry, Lift is a memoir that illustrates...
Library
"2044" Author Talk at Shirlington - 01/17
Join us Sunday, Jan. 17 at the Shirlintgon Branch Library for a discussion of the novel 2044 with author Eric Lotke."2044" is an adventure story with a political edge. Set in a world that follows our current social and economic trajectory to the extreme, "2044" is a world of consolidated multi-national corporations, mass-produced culture and too much stuff. Private businesses manipulate greed and fear to keep people busy, afraid and dependent on expensive new products or services just to survive.
- Sunday, Jan. 17, 3:00 p.m.
- Copies of the book will be available for purchase after the discussion
- Call 703-228-6545 for more information
- Grab A Book, Find A Date!
Looking for a "novel" way to connect with other singles in the area? Join us Sunday, Dec. 18 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. for the Shirlington Branch Library's third Book Dating event. How does it work? Grab a couple of books you'd like to share: favorites,...
- Happy 65th Birthday Eric Kimmel!
Sunday, October 30, is the birthday of author Eric Kimmel. Eric knew once he learned in Kindergarten what an author was that he wanted to write stories! 50 books, and several awards (including the Caldecott Medal and Newbury Honor for Hershel and the...
- Lunch With Literature At Shirlington: August Adult Storytime
Take a break from your busy day and join the Shirlington Branch Library for a storytime designed just for adults. Bring your lunch and listen to a story read aloud by library staff. A brief discussion will follow, as time permits. Monday, Aug. 8, 12:00...
- Author Talk: "getting A Grip 2"
Join us at the Shirlington Branch Library Tuesday, May 18, at 7 p.m., for a discussion with Frances Moore Lappé, author of Getting a Grip 2: Clarity, creativity and courage for the world we really want. The New York Times Book Review called "Getting...
- "lift" Author Talk At Shirlington - 12/12
Join us Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Shirlington Branch Library for a book reading and signing with Rebecca K. O'Connor, author of Lift: A falconry memoir. The culmination of a ten-year career in falconry, Lift is a memoir that illustrates...