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Mad Science: Marvels of Motion
2019-07-24 15:30:00 2019-07-24 16:15:00 America/New_York Mad Science: Marvels of Motion In this interactive program, explore the forces affecting earth, such as gravity, with Mad Science antennae. Explore Newton’s 3 Laws of Motion with the Newton-mobile. (Ages 6-12) Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, July 24
3:30pm - 4:15pm

Add to Calendar 2019-07-24 15:30:00 2019-07-24 16:15:00 America/New_York Mad Science: Marvels of Motion In this interactive program, explore the forces affecting earth, such as gravity, with Mad Science antennae. Explore Newton’s 3 Laws of Motion with the Newton-mobile. (Ages 6-12) Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

In this interactive program, explore the forces affecting earth, such as gravity, with Mad Science antennae. Explore Newton’s 3 Laws of Motion with the Newton-mobile. (Ages 6-12)

AGE GROUP: | Ages 6-12 |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Quest | STEM/STEAM |

TAGS: | STEM |

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
ahargreaves@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1704
Fax: 703.746.1775
Branch manager
Abby Hargreaves
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Mon, Dec 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 05 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 06 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 07 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Baby Storytime
Fri, Dec 05, 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.
Musical Movement
Fri, Dec 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Come and play with music in this fun parent-child learn & play class! Program focuses on activities that enhance brain development and build social skills, language/motor skills, and more (ages 0-5).
Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión
Fri, Dec 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Have fun on Fridays after school building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5.
Kids’ Winter Movie Mornings!
Sat, Dec 06, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us in the month of December to watch some chilly and winter themed movies!
Your Library Card: A Tour - Making the best of the most valuable card in your wallet
Sat, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Make good on your New Year resolution to read more, learn, explore, create, and connect with your community using your library card!
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Dec 08, 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, Dec 09, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!
Baby and Toddler Play Date
Tue, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a special uninterrupted playtime with your child and meet other caregivers. Discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand; toys and resources will be divided up by age (ages 0-3).
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Dec 10, 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.
Stretch for Mobility
Thu, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Enjoy the benefits of a head-to-toe stretch session to help increase mobility, flexibility, and improve muscle function.
This event is full
Line dancing 201
Thu, Dec 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Viva Line Dancing: Join our intermediate level of line dancing to improve flexibility and enhance memory. We work the dance floors! This class is not intended for beginners.
Retirement Planning
Thu, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Financial Education Volunteers will provide an overview of retirement planning basics.
Sit & Stitch
Thu, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Stitchers of all kinds and skill levels, join us for an hour of stitching and community at Burke Branch Library!
Baby Storytime
Fri, Dec 12, 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.
Musical Movement
Fri, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Come and play with music in this fun parent-child learn & play class! Program focuses on activities that enhance brain development and build social skills, language/motor skills, and more (ages 0-5).
Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión
Fri, Dec 12, 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, Dec 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Burke Lawn
Start your Saturday doing good for your community. Join the Burke Branch walking and litter pickup club.
Kids’ Winter Movie Mornings!
Sat, Dec 13, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us in the month of December to watch some chilly and winter themed movies!
Board Game Bliss
Sun, Dec 14, 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.
Senior Bingo
Mon, Dec 15, 10:30am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room
Join us to socialize and engage your mind with a game of bingo served with food, prizes, and fun. Registration is required.
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Dec 15, 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, Dec 16, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!
Baby and Toddler Play Date
Tue, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a special uninterrupted playtime with your child and meet other caregivers. Discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand; toys and resources will be divided up by age (ages 0-3).
Lego Club
Tue, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Calling all brick enthusiasts: come join us to make cool creations and participate in themed challenges. Grades 2-5.
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Dec 17, 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.
Film Series - "Glass Onion"
Wed, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a screening of the second film in the "Knives Out" series.
Line dancing 101
Thu, Dec 18, 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room
Join us to learn the basic line dance steps to great Oldies and Motown music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable
Line dancing 201
Thu, Dec 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Viva Line Dancing: Join our intermediate level of line dancing to improve flexibility and enhance memory. We work the dance floors! This class is not intended for beginners.
Film Series - "Wake Up Dead Man"
Thu, Dec 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a screening of the third film in the "Knives Out" series.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Dec 19, 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.
Musical Movement
Fri, Dec 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Come and play with music in this fun parent-child learn & play class! Program focuses on activities that enhance brain development and build social skills, language/motor skills, and more (ages 0-5).
Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión
Fri, Dec 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Have fun on Fridays after school building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5.
Kids’ Winter Movie Mornings!
Sat, Dec 20, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us in the month of December to watch some chilly and winter themed movies!
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Dec 22, 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, Dec 23, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!
Baby and Toddler Play Date
Tue, Dec 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a special uninterrupted playtime with your child and meet other caregivers. Discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand; toys and resources will be divided up by age (ages 0-3).
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