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
Skip EVENTS widget
Mon, Sep 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.
Mon, Sep 14, 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.
Mon, Sep 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
Join us online for a discussion of Susan Muaddi Darraj's 2024 debut novel that gives voice to a Palestinian American community in Baltimore.
Tue, Sep 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.
Tue, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
The book club promotes freedom of expression and support authors whose books have been banned or challenged.
Wed, Sep 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
Join us online to discuss Abraham Verghese's 2023 epic historical novel set in Kerala, India, spanning 1900 to 1977. Register
Rescheduled
Wed, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Wednesday, September 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Draw, paint, learn, and create your way through Hispanic Heritage Month (Ages 6-12)
Dibuje, pinte, aprenda, y cree durante el Mes de Hispanos (Edades 6-12)
Wed, Sep 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.
Wed, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Learn how to support Afghan refugees with cultural awareness, trauma insight, and inclusive practices to help build a more welcoming community.
Thu, Sep 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.
Sat, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
French language practice for adults ready to move from formal instruction to real life conversation.
Sat, Sep 19, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Local History/Special Collections
Help us preserve history and join at the fourth-annual Alexandria Library Black Family Reunion!
Mon, Sep 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.
Mon, Sep 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.
Tue, Sep 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Board 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.
Wed, Sep 23, 2:00pm - 4:05pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
We are celebrating America's 250th Birthday with a screening of the 2019 biographical film starring Cynthia Erivo as abolitionist Harret Tubman.
Wed, Sep 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.
Thu, Sep 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Board 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.
Thu, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
The Barrett Branch Mahjong group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Space is available for up to 12 players, so it's first come first served as game tables fill.
Thu, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual - Virtual
Join us for an energetic conversation as we celebrate the joy of community and summer fun with Latin GRAMMY-winning musician Lucky Diaz, author of the sensational bilingual picture book, Paletero Man.Register
Thu, Sep 24, 8:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Virtual
Artista ganador del premio GRAMMY y aclamado autor de libros infantilesRegister
Fri, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a screening of the 2024 film inspired by the true friendship that writer/director Tracie Laymon found with a stranger when looking for her father online.
Sat, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
French language practice for adults ready to move from formal instruction to real life conversation.
Mon, Sep 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.
Mon, Sep 28, 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.
Tue, Sep 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Board 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.
Wed, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Draw, paint, learn, and create your way through Hispanic Heritage Month (Ages 6-12)
Dibuje, pinte, aprenda, y cree durante el Mes de Hispanos (Edades 6-12)
Wed, Sep 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.
Sat, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
French language practice for adults ready to move from formal instruction to real life conversation.
Sat, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Develop and exercise your Spanish conversation skills. Ages 14+
Mon, Oct 05, 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.
Wed, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
All ages. Reception, presentation, and community dialogue surrounding Alexandria Youth.
Thu, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
The Barrett Branch Mahjong group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Space is available for up to 12 players, so it's first come first served as game tables fill.
Sat, Oct 10, 10:00am - 11:30am
Ms. Moxie's Moon Shop - 102 N. Fayette St. Alexandria, VA 22314
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!
Sat, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
French language practice for adults ready to move from formal instruction to real life conversation.
Sat, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this 2025 family comedy-drama film inspired by how dogs can transform human lives.
Rescheduled
Wed, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Wednesday, October 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Join us for a conversation with Author Whitney Parnell on her debut book, "Breathing Out: Ruminations of a Millennial Black Woman."
Rescheduled
Wed, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
New date Tuesday, November 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Join us for a conversation with Author Whitney Parnell on her debut book, "Breathing Out: Ruminations of a Millennial Black Woman."
Wed, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Local History/Special Collections - Sprouse Rare Book Room
October is LGBTQ+ History Month. Local historian Amy Bertsch explores the life of Hannah Nokes, an African American transgender woman, in Queer Virginia: New Stories in the Old Dominion.
Sat, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
French language practice for adults ready to move from formal instruction to real life conversation.
This event is full
Mon, Oct 19, 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.
Tue, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
The book club promotes freedom of expression and support authors whose books have been banned or challenged.
Wed, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Draw, paint, learn, and create your way through Hispanic Heritage Month (Ages 6-12)
Dibuje, pinte, aprenda, y cree durante el Mes de Hispanos (Edades 6-12)
Thu, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
The Barrett Branch Mahjong group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Space is available for up to 12 players, so it's first come first served as game tables fill.