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ELLEN COOLIDGE BURKE BRANCH LIBRARY

Hours & Location

We're closed Friday July 04 due to Independence Day
Mon, Jun 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 Closed
(Independence Day)
Sat, Jul 05 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Address
4701 Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
Tel: 703.746.1704
Fax: 703.746.1775
About the branch

Parking:
There is a library parking lot available.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: King Street Station
  • Metrobus: 28A
  • DASH Bus: 36A, 36B, 102
Upcoming Events
Line Dancing
Thu, Jul 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn basic line dance steps while you workout to Golden Oldies music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
Cancelled
Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión
Fri, Jul 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Have fun on Fridays after school, building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5.
Calligraphy Workshop
Sat, Jul 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Are you curious about learning in calligraphy?Join us to learn and practice different styles each session at Burke!
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class is held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room
Family Storytime - Martes de niños
Tue, Jul 08, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!
Pokemon GO Club!
Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join Burke’s Pokémon trainers on a hunt to catch as many Pokémon as you can! We’ll take a walk around the Library’s neighborhood together. *Participants’ MUST BRING their own smartphone device.*
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy weekly sessions with other fiber artists. Bring and share your projects, and see others. Quilting tutorials will be provided on the first Wednesday of every month. No registration is required.
Foam Party!
Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Get ready to dance, laugh, and let loose as you’re surrounded by cascades of fluffy foam!
Line Dancing
Thu, Jul 10, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn basic line dance steps while you workout to Golden Oldies music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
Relaxation Techniques as Self-Care workshop
Thu, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Massage therapist Michael Jones will be demonstrating facial acupressure and hand reflexology relaxation techniques as self-care.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Jul 11, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
We sing, play, dance, and rhyme all while promoting your baby’s development and literacy skills. For ages 0-14 months.
Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión
Fri, Jul 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Have fun on Fridays after school, building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5.
Trash Trekkers - Burke Branch Walking and Litter Pickup Club
Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Outdoors
Start your Saturday doing good for your community. Join the Burke Branch walking and litter pickup club.
Calligraphy Workshop
Sat, Jul 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Are you curious about learning in calligraphy?Join us to learn and practice different styles each session at Burke!
Board Game Bliss
Sun, Jul 13, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Let's celebrate the joy of playing games! Play a wide variety of games, the classics and the new. Bring a friend or make new ones.
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