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History
What Makes Old Books Smell Like Vanilla And Almonds
The familiar vanilla-and-almond scent of old books comes from the chemical breakdown of paper. Learn how lignin, cellulose, and other…
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Memories and Musings
On Storytelling: From Fairy Tales to Cave Art and Human Memory
Alexandria, VA – When I was young, I loved to pretend. I listened to Let’s Pretend on the radio. From…
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Alexandria News
Alexandria Library Unveils Upgraded Online Catalog System
ALEXANDRIA, VA – New changes are coming! The Alexandria Library is excited to announce the launch of its new and…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
What’s New? City of Alexandria Operations in Phase Three
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The City of Alexandria entered the third phase of reopening on July 1. City operations are slowly…
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