Here is your weekly SSA Connection – Hope you enjoy!

Nature. Beauty. Gratitude.

Nature’s beauty can be fleeting — but not through Louie Schwartzberg’s lens. His stunning time-lapse photography, accompanied by powerful words from Benedictine monk Brother David Steindl-Rast, serves as a meditation on being grateful for every day.
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Basics with Babish – Thanksgiving Leftovers

Here is a short video with recipe ideas on what to do with Thanksgiving leftovers.
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Inside the Vaults at the National Archives – John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address

This video short features original documents illustrating the evolution of President John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address, including handwritten notes, drafts and JFK’s reading copy of the speech.
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Upcoming Alexandria Library and Other Events

Handcraft Tuesday – Evening Edition – Tuesday, November 30: 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Attention all handcrafters! Join us to share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together!
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Recycled Wrapping – Holiday Upcycled Gift Decorating Kits – Wednesday, December 01: All Day

Don’t spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Get a kit at the Kate Waller Barrett Branch beginning Nov. 22. Click here.

Afternoon Book Group – “A Paris Apartment” by Michelle Gable – Thursday, December 02: 1:30pm – 2:30pm

The Afternoon Book Discussion Group meets on the first Thursday of each month at 1:30 PM. All are welcome! Click here.