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EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

 

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.

EVENTS
Canceled
ESL II - Conversation Class
Mon, Dec 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
This is a space for intermediate speaker to practice English and build confidence.
ESL I - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Dec 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for ESL language learners
ESL II - Conversation Class
Wed, Dec 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
This is a space for intermediate speaker to practice English and build confidence.
Canceled
Civics Class at Burke - Preparing for the Citizenship Test & interview
Wed, Dec 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
This class is for those who are preparing for the Citizen Exam and Interview. Ideally, you will have already submitted your N-400.
Monthly Meditation
Wed, Dec 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Monthly Meditation, lead by our Friends at Yoga in Daily Life, is a free one-hour meditation class open to everyone.Register
ESL I - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Dec 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for ESL language learners
Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism
Thu, Dec 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
We are celebrating Hispanic Heritage with a talk about modern Mexican art. Register
Pathway to Citizenship
Sat, Dec 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Citizenship gives you many rights including the right to vote and sponsor a family member to immigrate to the U.S.
Tales for Young Historians (ages 5-8) - Kwanzaa
Sat, Dec 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Explore Kwanzaa and other winter holidays with stories and activities to inspire young, curious minds. Ages 5-8.
Kwanzaa "How-To" Workshop - Presented by the Alexandria Black History Museum
Sat, Dec 10, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Learn the origins, concepts, practices, and foods of Kwanzaa, as well as easy crafts and activities to create your own Kwanzaa celebration at home. All ages.
ESL II - Conversation Class
Mon, Dec 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speaker to practice English and build confidence.
Diversity Book Club - "Funny, You Don't Look Autistic" by Michael McCreary
Mon, Dec 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
Please join us for a virtual discussion of McCreary's 2019 memoir.
ESL I - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Dec 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for ESL language learners
ESL II - Conversation Class
Wed, Dec 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speaker to practice English and build confidence.
Canceled
Civics Class at Burke - Preparing for the Citizenship Test & interview
Wed, Dec 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
This class is for those who are preparing for the Citizen Exam and Interview. Ideally, you will have already submitted your N-400.
ESL I - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Dec 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for ESL language learners
Low Vision Resource Group - Magnificent Magnifiers for Low Vision
Fri, Dec 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join us to learn about magnification tools available for all kinds of tasks! Click on the event title for more details.
ESL II - Conversation Class
Mon, Dec 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
New venue Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speaker to practice English and build confidence.
ESL I - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Dec 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for ESL language learners
ESL II - Conversation Class
Wed, Dec 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
New venue Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speaker to practice English and build confidence.
Canceled
Civics Class at Burke - Preparing for the Citizenship Test & interview
Wed, Dec 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
This class is for those who are preparing for the Citizen Exam and Interview. Ideally, you will have already submitted your N-400.
ESL I - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Dec 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for ESL language learners
ESL I - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Dec 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for ESL language learners
ESL I - Beginner Conversation
Sun, Jan 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for ESL language learners
ESL I - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Jan 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for ESL language learners
ESL II - Conversation Class
Wed, Jan 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speaker to practice English and build confidence.
Monthly Meditation
Wed, Jan 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Monthly Meditation, lead by our Friends at Yoga in Daily Life, is a free one-hour meditation class open to everyone.Register
ESL I - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Jan 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for ESL language learners
ESL II - Conversation Class
Mon, Jan 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speaker to practice English and build confidence.
ESL I - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Jan 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for ESL language learners
Civics Class - Preparing for the Citizenship Test and Interview
Tue, Jan 10, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
This class is for those who are preparing for the Citizen Exam and Interview. Ideally, you will have already submitted your N-400. *New session to run from Jan 10 - Feb 28
ESL II - Conversation Class
Wed, Jan 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speaker to practice English and build confidence.
ESL I - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Jan 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for ESL language learners
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Last updated: November 2020