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See all- Love is Love Book Club - "Untamed"Link visible for attendees
### Join us for a fun discussion of LGBTQIA+ themed books!
Our bookclub features a monthly group reading selection, but discussion of other titles is welcome!
The group meets in the Wilson Room of Central Library, as well as online.
Registration required. If you plan to attend virtually, register here to receive the Zoom link. Recommended for adults over 18.
This month's selection: Untamed by Glennon Doyle
"There is a voice of longing inside every woman. We strive so mightily to be good: good mothers, daughters, partners, employees, citizens, and friends. We believe all this striving will make us feel alive. Instead, it leaves us feeling weary, stuck, overwhelmed, and underwhelmed. We look at our lives, relationships, and world, and wonder: Wasn't it all supposed to be more beautiful than this? We quickly silence that question, telling ourselves to be grateful. We hide our simmering discontent--even from ourselves. Until we reach our boiling point. Four years ago, Glennon Doyle--bestselling Oprah-endorsed author, renowned activist and humanitarian, wife and mother of three--was speaking at a conference when a woman entered the room. Glennon looked at her and fell instantly in love. Three words flooded her mind: There She Is. Soulful and uproarious, forceful and tender, Untamed is both a memoir and a galvanizing wake-up call. Untamed shows us how to be brave. As Glennon insists: The braver we are, the luckier we get"--2024 Love is Love Booklist:
Jan. 22: "Greedy: Notes of a Bisexual Who Wants Too Much" by Jen Winston
Feb. 26: "Homebodies" by Tembe Denton-Hurst
Mar. 25: "Learned by Heart" by Emma Donoghue
Apr. 22: "American Hippo" by Sarah Gailey
May 28: "Horse Barbie" by Geena Rocero
June 24: "Farrell Covington and the Limits of Style" by Paul Rudnick
July 22: "Leg: The Story of a Limb and the Boy Who Grew From It" by Greg Marshall
Aug. 26: "They're Going to Love You" by Meg Howry
Sept. 23: "The Lesbiana's guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes
Oct. 28: "Untamed" by Glennon Doyle
Nov. 25: "World Running Down" by Al Hess
Dec.16: Happy Hour Book Swap - Location TBD
Other Dates:
Arlington Public Library - Events Calendar - Home (libcal.com)For more information email Lib-Centraloperations@arlingtonva.us.
- Arlington GameFest 2024: Board Game Designer PanelArlington Central Library, Arlington, VA
Attendees at this event can earn a drawing entry for a chance to win a signed game from one of our panelists. Please note that winners of the drawing will be announced exclusively at Arlington GameFest 2024 on Sunday, November 17, and winners must be present at the GameFest event to claim their prizes.
This panel discussion leads up to the Library's Arlington GameFest 2024 event on Sunday, November 17.
Attendance is first-come, first-served until seating capacity is reached.
Register for an event reminder: https://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/12551592For more information, email: Lib-CentralOperations@arlingtonva.us
- Escapism Book Club with Author Alexandra VastiLink visible for attendees
Take an escape with a romance and get to know Alexandra Vasti, author of "Ne're Duke Well", who will join us for a Zoom discussion of her book.
Book Description:
Peter Kent—newly inherited Duke of Stanhope and recently of New Orleans, Louisiana—must become respectable. Between his radical politics and the time he interrupted a minor royal wedding with a flock of sheep—not his fault!—he’s developed a scandalous reputation at odds with his goal of becoming guardian to his half siblings. For help, he turns to the cleverest and most managing woman of his acquaintance, Lady Selina Ravenscroft. Selina is society’s most proper debutante, save one tiny secret: she runs an erotic circulating library for women. When Peter asks for her help, she suggests courtship and marriage to a lady of unimpeachable reputation. (Which is to say, definitely not herself.) But matchmaking doesn’t go according to plan. Peter’s siblings run rampant on Bond Street. Selina ends up in the Serpentine. And worst of all, the scorching chemistry between Peter and Selina proves impossible to resist. For the disreputable duke and his unpredictable matchmaker, falling in love just might be the ultimate scandal.New members are always welcome. You don't have to read the book to join, but it is encouraged.
- ZOOM Meeting - Never Too Old Book Club: "Anatomy"Link visible for attendees
Our YA (Young Adult) book club for adults. Because you're never too old to enjoy YA!
We will be discussing Anatomy by Dana Schwartz.
We will be meeting via Zoom. Registration is required to participate.
You must register here: https://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/12407476.
Within twenty four hours prior to the meeting you will receive instructions for joining the Zoom meeting. A zoom account is not required to join, but you will need a microphone.