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ELLEN COOLIDGE BURKE BRANCH LIBRARY

Hours & Location
Mon, Oct 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 11 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 12 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 13 1:00PM to 5:00PM

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
Wed, Oct 09, All day
Ten pumpkins are hiding in the children’s section! Find them all and return to the desk to get a Trick or Treat surprise! Prizes are only awarded once. Thanks for playing!

Wed, Oct 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.

Wed, Oct 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
There will be discussion and updates on Burke Branch activities, fundraising to support Burke Branch programs, collection needs, and Alexandria Library community goals.

Thu, Oct 10, All day
Ten pumpkins are hiding in the children’s section! Find them all and return to the desk to get a Trick or Treat surprise! Prizes are only awarded once. Thanks for playing!

Thu, Oct 10, 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.

Thu, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a welcoming environment where seniors can connect, share stories, and rediscover the joy of artistry. We will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and a related craft program.

Fri, Oct 11, All day
Ten pumpkins are hiding in the children’s section! Find them all and return to the desk to get a Trick or Treat surprise! Prizes are only awarded once. Thanks for playing!

Fri, Oct 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.

Fri, Oct 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Have fun on Fridays after school, building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5. *Includes slime-making every last Friday of the month!*

Sat, Oct 12, All day
Ten pumpkins are hiding in the children’s section! Find them all and return to the desk to get a Trick or Treat surprise! Prizes are only awarded once. Thanks for playing!

Sat, Oct 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Outdoors
Start your Saturday doing good for your community. Join the Burke Branch walking and litter pickup club.

Sat, Oct 12, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Have you ever been approached with a fraudulent offer or been a victim of identity theft?

Sun, Oct 13, All day
Ten pumpkins are hiding in the children’s section! Find them all and return to the desk to get a Trick or Treat surprise! Prizes are only awarded once. Thanks for playing!

Tue, Oct 15, All day
Ten pumpkins are hiding in the children’s section! Find them all and return to the desk to get a Trick or Treat surprise! Prizes are only awarded once. Thanks for playing!

Tue, Oct 15, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!

Tue, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the screening of this 2024 documentary film of the iconic artist Frida Kahlo.

Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Calling all brick enthusiasts: come join us to make cool creations and participate in themed challenges. Grades 2-5.

Wed, Oct 16, All day
Ten pumpkins are hiding in the children’s section! Find them all and return to the desk to get a Trick or Treat surprise! Prizes are only awarded once. Thanks for playing!

Wed, Oct 16, 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.

Thu, Oct 17, All day
Ten pumpkins are hiding in the children’s section! Find them all and return to the desk to get a Trick or Treat surprise! Prizes are only awarded once. Thanks for playing!

Thu, Oct 17, 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.

Fri, Oct 18, All day
Ten pumpkins are hiding in the children’s section! Find them all and return to the desk to get a Trick or Treat surprise! Prizes are only awarded once. Thanks for playing!

Fri, Oct 18, 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.

Fri, Oct 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Have fun on Fridays after school, building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5. *Includes slime-making every last Friday of the month!*

Sat, Oct 19, All day
Ten pumpkins are hiding in the children’s section! Find them all and return to the desk to get a Trick or Treat surprise! Prizes are only awarded once. Thanks for playing!