All Alexandria Reads 2008

Marley & Me by John Grogan

"TAIL" OF ONE CITY - This spring, Alexandria Library invites its community to read Marley & Me Life and Love with the World’s Worst Dog by John Grogan.

Facilitated by Alexandria Library, this program is a community-based reading cooperative designed to create a dialog about reading.

Publisher's Weekly writes: “Labrador retrievers are generally considered even-tempered, calm and reliable; and then there's Marley, the subject of this delightful tribute to one Lab who doesn't fit the mold.... Dog lovers will love this account of Grogan's much loved canine."

All are invited to read John Grogan’s heartwarming book, with and editions for young adults and children, and partake in activities and discussions planned around the City of Alexandria in relation to the themes and topics of the book and other related books. Click here for a pdf flier or check out the events listed below by category. These events will soon be posted to our monthly events calendar.

Book Discussion Groups will focus on the adult book, Marley & Me, and held on the following days:

Monday, April 21 @ Duncan Branch
Wednesday, April 30 @ Beatley Central
Wednesday, May 14 @ Barrett Branch
Thursday, May 29 @ Burke Branch

All Book Discussion Groups begin at 7 pm.
Refreshments provided by Cameron Perks Coffeehouse.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Alexandria Animal Welfare League will present their program Adopting A Shelter Dog on Tuesday, May 13, at 7 pm, at Duncan, and on Tuesday, May 20, at 7 pm, at Beatley Central.
Blue Ridge Greyhound Adoption will present on Saturday, April 12, at 1 pm, at Barrett’s Open House.
A Pet Nutrition Workshop with PetSage on Tuesday, April 29, at 7 pm, at Barrett.
Dog Obedience by Olde Towne School for Dogs, Saturday, May 10, at 11 am, at Barrett.
Clicker Training with Sandy Modell, Saturday, May 17, 10 am, at Duncan.
Pet Massage classes with Joyce Tischer on Saturday, May 17, 11 am and 12 noon, at Duncan.

 

SPECIAL GUEST HUMANS

Mary O'Malley, a photographer specializing in pets, will take a photo of your dog on Saturday, April 12, from 10 to 12 noon, at Barrett; or Saturday, May 3, from 9 to 11 am, at Duncan, followed by a class at 12 noon.
Author of What the Dog Did, Emily Yoffe will speak on Tuesday, April 15, at 7 pm, at Beatley Central. Her presentation of her humorous nonfiction book will be followed by questions and answers and a book signing. Refreshments served.
Janet McMillan, named one of the top trainers in the DC metro area by the Washingtonian Magazine, will offer a course in basic dog training on Saturday, May 3, at 1:30 pm, at Duncan, and then later at 3 pm, at Burke.

 

SPECIAL GUEST CANINES

Cheryl and her person Julie are both graduates of The Seeing Eye. They will share their stories on Saturday, April 19, 11 am, at Beatley Central. For more information on Talking Books, please call 703.519.5911.
The Amazing Leroy will entertain all ages with tricks, Saturday, April 19, at 3:30 pm, at Burke; on Saturday, April 26, 1 pm and 3 pm, at Duncan; and on Saturday, May 10, at 11 am, at Beatley Central.
Although it may not be snowing, the Maryland Sled Dog Adventures will demonstrate their skill, Saturday, May 3, at 11 am, at Duncan.
The MidAtlantic Dogs Search and Rescue will exhibit on Saturday, April 26, 11 am, at Duncan.
Jordan the Jack Russell Terrier will entertain on Saturday, April 12, 2 pm, at Barrett; Saturday, June 7, 11 am, at Beatley Central; and on Saturday, June 7, at 2 pm, at Duncan.

 

GRAND FINALE: Fundraiser at Barnes & Noble

STORY TIME FOR ALL AGES - Saturday, June 14 at 11 am

Shopping all weekend long (Friday, June 13 to Sunday, June 15) will benefit the 2009 All Alexandria Reads Program. Click here to print vouchers then shop at Barnes & Nobles - Potomac Yard or any in VA!

Barrett Branch
717 Queen Street
703-838-4555
Beatley Central
5005 Duke Street
703-519-5900
Burke Branch
4701 Seminary Road
703-519-6000
Duncan Branch
2501 Commonwealth Avenue
703-838-4566

Yes, Alexandria Library is planning to have another All Alexandria Reads 2009.
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