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EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Caste One Quarter of the Nation Positively Purple Tightrope

 

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
Mon, Apr 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners

Mon, Apr 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.

Tue, Apr 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners

Wed, Apr 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.

Wed, Apr 05, 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

Thu, Apr 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners

Sat, Apr 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room,Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Learn about African American history and icons with stories and activities to inspire young, curious minds. Ages 5-8.

Mon, Apr 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.

Mon, Apr 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
Please join us for a virtual discussion of Alka Joshi's 2020 historical fiction.

Tue, Apr 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners

Wed, Apr 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.

Thu, Apr 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners

Mon, Apr 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Beginning English Practice for English language learners

Mon, Apr 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.

Tue, Apr 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners

Wed, Apr 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.

Mon, Apr 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.

Tue, Apr 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners

Wed, Apr 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.

Thu, Apr 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners

Thu, Apr 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Come celebrate National Poetry month and listen to some amazing performers.

Sat, Apr 29, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Outdoors
Join us for food, fun, and family while contributing to the Library's archives.

Sat, Apr 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate the joy of music and dance with the Bolivian Dance Group FFCCUSS Cochabamba Filial Virginia and experience the roots of Andean folk music.

Wed, May 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a weekly introductory Hula dance class (3 classes total) where you will become familiar with basic Hula steps & hand movements.

Wed, May 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Celebrate Asian and Pacific Island Heritage Month Ages 3+

Wed, May 03, 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

Thu, May 04, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Outdoors on our lawn, weather permitting. Stories, songs and more celebrating Asia & the Pacific Islands. Ages 2+

Wed, May 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a weekly introductory Hula dance class (3 classes total) where you will become familiar with basic Hula steps & hand movements.

Wed, May 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Celebrate Asian and Pacific Island Heritage Month Ages 3+

Thu, May 11, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Outdoors on our lawn, weather permitting. Stories, songs and more celebrating Asia & the Pacific Islands. Ages 2+

Last updated: February 2023