City of Alexandria demographer, Sierra Latham, will discuss the information collected by the U.S. Census, giving us a snapshot of the country’s beliefs and concerns throughout our history.
In celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Alexandria Library Sit-In, the first known sit-in of the civil rights era, the library will screen films that celebrate black history and civil rights.
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Wed, May 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month by joining us for a discussion of Vaseem Khan's mystery novel, the first in the Baby Ganesh mystery series.
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Wed, May 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
This presentation briefly recounts South Korea’s history, modern development, the ascendance of culture, and how those experiences inform its journey into the 21st century.
Instructors from the Confucius Institute at George Mason University will lead this introductory class on Chinese watercolor painting. Space is limited to 12. Registration is required.
Instructors from the Confucius Institute at George Mason University will lead this introductory class on Chinese watercolor painting. Space is limited to 12. Registration is required.
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Fri, May 17, 3:15pm - 6:00pm
In celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Alexandria Library Sit-In, the first known sit-in of the civil rights era, the library will screen films that celebrate black history and civil rights.
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Sat, May 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage with us by joining us for a free Gu-Zheng concert by Alice Gu-Zheng Ensemble playing traditional and contemporary Chinese music.
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Sat, May 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join Sangeetha Agarwal, director of HastaSwara Performing Arts, and learn about Bharatanatyam. Bharatanatyam is a form of Indian classical dance originating in the southern state of Tamil Nadu.
Wayang kulit (Javanese shadow puppet theater) is an art form that has existed for 1,000 years. Visit the Youth Services Desk and pick up supplies to make your own simple shadow puppets. Ages 6-12
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Wed, May 22, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
In celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Alexandria Library Sit-In, the first known sit-in of the civil rights era, the library will screen films that celebrate black history and civil rights.
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Tue, May 28, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by joining us for a screening of this film - a remarkable Korean meditation on the the nature of life, death and memories.
Author Ruth Ozeki (A Tale for the Time Being) directs this autobiographical documentary about her family and growing up half Japanese and half American.
Certified nutritionist Min Krishnamurthy will let you in on some shortcuts to create delicious and healthy Indian dishes at home to celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
