Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

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DATABASES

Contemporary Women's Issues
Coverage of topics relevant to women around the world, including civil rights, health, education, professional development, and entrepreneurship.
Diversity Studies
Explores cultural differences, contributions and influences in the global community. This collection includes more than 2.7 million articles from 150 journals, updated daily.
Gender Studies
Offers access to scholarly journals and magazines covering topics including gender studies, family and marital issues, and more.
Religion and Philosophy
Researchers will gain valuable insight about the impact religion has had on culture throughout history, including literature, arts, and language.

CATALOG LINKS

EVENTS

English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation

Thu, Jul 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Beginning English practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English. These workshops are led by volunteers and do not include certificates of completion.

English Language Learning (ELL)

Mon, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class is held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room

English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation

Mon, Jul 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room

This volunteer-led workshop provides a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence. No registration required. No certificates of completion are issued.

Diversity Book Club - "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Alexie

Mon, Jul 07, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Zoom

Please join us for a discussion of Sherman Alexie's 2007 young adult novel.

English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation

Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Beginning English practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English. These workshops are led by volunteers and do not include certificates of completion.

Drawing Your World with Raúl The Third - PK-2nd Grade

Tue, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Virtual - Virtual

Join author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!. Meet Little Lobo and friends as they explore their library's Libro Love Book Festival! Register

Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!

Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - 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.

English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation

Wed, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room

This volunteer-led workshop provides a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence. No registration required. No certificates of completion are issued.

English Language Learning (ELL)

Mon, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class is held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room

English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation

Mon, Jul 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room,Small Conference Room

This volunteer-led workshop provides a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence. No registration required. No certificates of completion are issued.

English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation

Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Beginning English practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English. These workshops are led by volunteers and do not include certificates of completion.

Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!

Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - 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.

English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation

Wed, Jul 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room

This volunteer-led workshop provides a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence. No registration required. No certificates of completion are issued.

English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation

Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Beginning English practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English. These workshops are led by volunteers and do not include certificates of completion.

English Language Learning (ELL)

Mon, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class is held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room

English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation

Mon, Jul 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room

This volunteer-led workshop provides a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence. No registration required. No certificates of completion are issued.

English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation

Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Beginning English practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English. These workshops are led by volunteers and do not include certificates of completion.

Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!

Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - 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.

English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation

Wed, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room

This volunteer-led workshop provides a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence. No registration required. No certificates of completion are issued.

English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation

Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Beginning English practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English. These workshops are led by volunteers and do not include certificates of completion.

French Conversation Club

Sat, Jul 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room

Ages 14+. Develop and exercise your French conversation skills.

English Language Learning (ELL)

Mon, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class is held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room

English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation

Mon, Jul 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room,Small Conference Room

This volunteer-led workshop provides a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence. No registration required. No certificates of completion are issued.

English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation

Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Beginning English practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English. These workshops are led by volunteers and do not include certificates of completion.

Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!

Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - 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.

English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation

Wed, Jul 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room

This volunteer-led workshop provides a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence. No registration required. No certificates of completion are issued.

English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation

Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Beginning English practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English. These workshops are led by volunteers and do not include certificates of completion.

On the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains with Pria Anand

Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual - Virtual

You’re invited to a fascinating conversation with neurologist and author Pria Anand to chat about her new book The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains.Register

Spanish Conversation Club

Sat, Aug 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Ages 14+. Develop and exercise your spanish conversation skills.

English Language Learning (ELL)

Mon, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class is held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room

Period Products 101 - Exploring Reusable and Disposable Options for Young People

Tue, Aug 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Ms. Moxie's Moon Shop - 102 N. Fayette St.

Calling young minds 9 to 15 years old! Come to Ms. Moxie's Moon Shop to uncover the ins and outs of both disposable and reusable period products. Dads are encouraged to attend!

Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!

Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - 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.

English Language Learning (ELL)

Mon, Aug 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class is held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room

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Last updated: February 2023

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