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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.

EVENTS
Cancelled
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Oct 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.
Cancelled
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Oct 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Oct 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
English conversation practice for English language learners.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Oct 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Periodicals Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.
Cancelled
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Oct 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Oct 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.
Cancelled
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Oct 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Nov 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
English conversation practice for English language learners.
Cancelled
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Nov 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Nov 07, 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.
A Navajo Investigator’s Search for the Unexplained - In Conversation with Stanley Milford, Jr.
Thu, Nov 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Join us as Navajo Ranger, Stanley Milford, Jr. chats about the chilling and clear-eyed memoir of his investigations into bizarre cases of the paranormal and the unexplained in Navajoland.Register
World Short Story Discussion Group
Thu, Nov 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by joining us for a discussion of these two stories: "The Night Cyclist" by Stephen Graham Jones and "The Team" by Tommy Orange.
All We Can Save Circle - Discussion Group
Sat, Nov 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
The Barrett Branch is hosting an All We Can Save Circle open to all interested in sincere discussion centered on the climate crisis and for those seeking community rooted in wise and just solutions.
This event is full
Sobre la migración infantil desde Centroamérica - En conversación con Javier Zamora
Sat, Nov 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
El autor más vendido del New York Times Javier Zamora conversa con nosotros sobre su fascinante historia de supervivencia y perseverancia, tal como se cuenta en sus memorias premiadas Solito. Register
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Nov 12, 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.
Andes, Quinoa
Wed, Nov 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Speaker will discuss the impact of global demand for quinoa on the culture, development, and agrarian lives of Quechua quinoa cultivators in the Andes.
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Nov 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
On Childhood Migration from Central America - In Conversation with Javier Zamora
Thu, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
Join us for a conversation with New York Times bestselling author Javier Zamora as he chats with us about his riveting tale of survival and perseverance as told in his award-winning memoir Solito.Register
Period Products 101 - Exploring Reusable and Disposable Options for Young People
Thu, Nov 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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. Free First Period Kits for attendees!
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Nov 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
English conversation practice for English language learners.
Let's Talk Books - "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston
Mon, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Please join Let's Talk Books to read and discuss "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston. Register
Native Rights and Culture in Fiction - A Conversation with Award-Winning Author Mona Susan Power
Wed, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Mona Susan Power chats about how her work explores Native Rights and Native American culture, in particular using an important symbol that anchors comfort and companionship in Native life: dolls.Register
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Nov 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
English conversation practice for English language learners.
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Last updated: February 2023