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Practice Your English

Adult "All Levels" for English Conversation
2019-10-23 14:00:00 2019-10-23 15:00:00 America/New_York Practice Your English Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library

Wednesday, October 23
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2019-10-23 14:00:00 2019-10-23 15:00:00 America/New_York Practice Your English 1st and 4th Wednesdays each month. Come practice your English language skills with others in friendly conversations. Free and open to the public. No registration is required; drop-in when you can. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library

1st and 4th Wednesdays each month. Come practice your English language skills with others in friendly conversations. Free and open to the public. No registration is required; drop-in when you can.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | ESL Classes |

TAGS: | English as a Second Language |

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
gschuler@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1704
Fax: 703.746.1775
Hours
We're closed Monday May 25
Mon, May 25 Closed
(Memorial Day)
Tue, May 26 Closed
Wed, May 27 Closed
Thu, May 28 Closed
Fri, May 29 Closed
Sat, May 30 Closed
Sun, May 31 Closed
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About the library

Parking: The library has a parking lot.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: King Street Station (Yellow & Blue 3.3 miles)
  • Metrobus: 8W, 25B, 28A
  • DASH Bus: AT2, AT5

Upcoming events

Memorial Day (LIBRARY CLOSED)
Mon, May 25, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Staff will not be available virtually due to observance of Memorial Day.
Virtual Baby Time!
Mon, May 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual
We have a new Virtual Baby Time episode available for you to enjoy any time on YouTube!
Mother Goose Yoga - Yoga Fun For Toddlers With Miss LIsa
Tue, May 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual
Join Miss Lisa and Baby for rhymes, songs and yoga activities just right for children ages 12-23 months. Please pre-register for this series.Register
Story Time!
Tue, May 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Virtual
Join Miss Lisa for stories, songs & more fun for your family. Stories, songs & more fun for ages 2+Register
At Home with Barrett Library - Walking Flower Arrangements
Tue, May 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Use what you have at home to build your domestic arts. Register
Tween Art 101
Tue, May 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Virtual
Join Miss Amanda each week as she guides you step-by-step in drawing cartoon-style characters and objects. Have your pencils, paper, and felt-tip pen ready! LET'S GET DRAWING!
Virtual Handcraft Meetup
Tue, May 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Attention all handcrafters! Join us to share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together!
Bilingual Storytime with Ms. Eli
Tue, May 26, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
Join Ms. Eli from her home for this virtual Spanish-English storytime. Sing songs and she'll read a book or two. Intended for ages 2 to 4, but all children and families are welcome to join in!
Women’s Suffrage Centennial Wikipedia Editing Workshop
Tue, May 26, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in the United States, as well as suffrage efforts in Virginia, at the Virtual Women’s Suffrage Centennial Wikipedia Editing Workshop.Register
Yoga Story Time
Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 10:40am
Virtual
Get moving at home--help Miss Lisa tell favorite picture book stories with yoga!Register
Bored Games (TEENS) - Spaceman
Wed, May 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual
Join others online to play this twist on a classic word guessing game.Register
Volunteering During the Pandemic
Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
Join Courtney McEllen, of Volunteer Alexandria, to learn what volunteering looks like during the pandemic and how one can support the Alexandria community in a safe and responsible manner. Register
From My Window with Ms. Suzanne
Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
Join Ms. Suzanne for a peek outside her window, a story or two and some of our favorite songs. Intended for ages 2 to 4, but other children can join us!
Virtual Handcraft Meetup - Evening Edition!
Wed, May 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Join us for a special evening edition of Handcraft Meet-up! Share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together!
Estate Planning 101
Wed, May 27, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Virtual
Learn about making an estate plan with or without a lawyer. Find out what resources the library has to offer, and get basic information about wills & trusts, probate and what makes up an estate plan. Register
Streaming Storytime with Miss Christian
Thu, May 28, 11:00am - 11:20am
Virtual
Who says you have to sit still when reading? Jump, jump and jump some more as we read "Jump!" by Scott Fischer.Register
Virtual Handcraft Meetup
Thu, May 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Attention all handcrafters! Join us to share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together!
Low Vision Town Hall - The Benefits of Support Groups
Thu, May 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Connect with your local community to cope during these uncertain times. Join this facilitated discussion with low vision optometrists, peers, & other resources from our community. All are welcome!
Virtual Pre-K Story Time - Welcome Summer!
Thu, May 28, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual
Join Miss Katie virtually as we read and craft together! Virtual programming runs shorter than our traditional programming. Ages 3+ Register
Carefull Knitting
Thu, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
Join us online for Barrett's knitting and crochet group!Register
Tech on Tap: The Ripple Effect - Food in the Time of COVID-19
Thu, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the food industry in interesting ways. As Virginia and the country begin to reopen, we consider how will this affect the landscape of our lives.Register
Author Talk: "Water Tossing Boulders" by Adrienne Berard - A Chinese Family's Challenge to School Segregation
Thu, May 28, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Join William & Mary's Adrienne Berard for a presentation about her book, “Water Tossing Boulders: How a Family of Chinese Immigrants Led the First Fight to Desegregate Schools in the Jim Crow South.”Register
Knit Nite
Thu, May 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Join us for a virtual Knit Nite meet-up! Get help with your knitting projects or just chat with your friends and knitting volunteers. Ages 8-18.
Virtual Spitfire Book Club
Fri, May 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual
Spitfire Book Club has gone digital! Check out YouTube every Friday morning for the newest episode! No registration required, watch anytime on YouTube!
Yoga, Baby!
Fri, May 29, 10:00am - 10:45am
Virtual
Join Miss Lisa and "Baby" and learn yoga games to play your infant (ages 6 weeks-11 months). Register
Yoga At Home
Fri, May 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Enjoy this mixed level, accessible Hatha style Yoga class where you will practice traditional Yoga poses, breathing and relaxation techniques.Register
Forever YA Book Group
Fri, May 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Have you been reading a lot of Young Adult books during quarantine? Are you looking for a good read? Join our Teen Librarian every Friday to talk about everything Young Adult! All ages welcome.
Baking with Stephanie! - Dinner Rolls and Buns!
Sat, May 30, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual
Learn how to make dinner rolls and buns! Just in time for summer time bbqs!
Virtual Toddler Rock N' Read
Mon, Jun 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Virtual
Join Miss Katie for our Virtual Toddler Rock N' Read. We'll be sharing a story and singing several of our favorite songs! Please register for this event!Register
Baby & Toddler Time With Miss Lisa
Mon, Jun 01, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Virtual
Songs, rhymes, yoga, and more interactive fun to share with our littlest friends. Ages 0-24 months.Register
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