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African American Film Series

"Passing"
2024-07-11 14:00:00 2024-07-11 16:00:00 America/New_York African American Film Series Please join us for a screening of the 2021 black-and-white historical drama film written and directed by Rebecca Hall, adapted from the 1929 novel of the same name by Nella Larsen. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Thursday, July 11
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-07-11 14:00:00 2024-07-11 16:00:00 America/New_York African American Film Series Please join us for a screening of the 2021 black-and-white historical drama film written and directed by Rebecca Hall, adapted from the 1929 novel of the same name by Nella Larsen. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Please join us for a screening of the 2021 black-and-white historical drama film written and directed by Rebecca Hall, adapted from the 1929 novel of the same name by Nella Larsen.

"Passing"

"Passing" follows the unexpected reunion of two high school friends, whose renewed acquaintance ignites a mutual obsession that threatens both of their carefully constructed realities. Rated PG-13. 2021

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Movies & Film | Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion | Anniversary |

TAGS: | movies | films | #1939SitIn |

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
jlambert@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1704
Fax: 703.746.1775
Branch manager
Jherusha Lambert
Hours
Mon, Mar 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 08 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 09 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Parking:
There is a library parking lot available.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: King Street Station
  • Metrobus: 28A
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Upcoming Events

Community Puzzle - Women's History Month
Mon, Mar 03, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Burke Adult Services Area
Help us celebrate Women's History Month by working on our Women's History puzzle located in the Adult Services Area. This puzzle will remain in this area until it is completed.
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Mar 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room.
Cancelled
Stretch and Destress After School
Mon, Mar 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
It’s hard to get back in the swing of things after the weekend. Come join us at Burke Library for some destressing stretches to set your mind for the upcoming week and fun activities to get you hype.
Family Storytime - Martes de niños
Tue, Mar 04, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!
Lego Club
Tue, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Calling all brick enthusiasts: come join us to make cool creations and participate in themed challenges. Grades 2-5.
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Mar 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm
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.
Line dancing
Thu, Mar 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn basic line dance steps while you workout to Golden Oldies music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
Film - "Six Triple Eight"
Thu, Mar 06, 2:00pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate Women's History Month with an inspiring 2024 film based on a true story that highlights an all-Black, all-female unit in World War II.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Mar 07, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
We sing, play, dance, and rhyme all while promoting your baby’s development and literacy skills. For ages 0-14 months.
Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión
Fri, Mar 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Have fun on Fridays after school, building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5.
Trash Trekkers - Burke Branch Walking and Litter Pickup Club
Sat, Mar 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Outdoors
Start your Saturday doing good for your community. Join the Burke Branch walking and litter pickup club.
Scottish Highland Dancing
Sat, Mar 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Please join us for a demonstration of some of the most famous dances, including the Highland Fling and the Sword Dance, and even learn a step or two yourself!
A Multicultural Poetry Reading: Poems about the Moon
Sat, Mar 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join Alexandria Poet Laureate Zeina Azzam and Alexandria Library for a multicultural poetry reading that celebrates our celestial neighbor, the moon!
Board Game Bliss
Sun, Mar 09, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Let's celebrate the joy of playing games! Play a wide variety of games, the classics and the new. Bring a friend or make new friends.
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Mar 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room.
Make your own comic book!
Mon, Mar 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn how to make pocket sized comics with Jen!
Family Storytime - Martes de niños
Tue, Mar 11, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Mar 12, 10:30am - 12:30pm
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.
Adventure Movie Series - All Alexandria Reads
Wed, Mar 12, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us on some wild adventures with these fun, loveable movies!
Line dancing
Thu, Mar 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn basic line dance steps while you workout to Golden Oldies music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
Film - "Lee"
Thu, Mar 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate Women's History Month by joining us to screen a 2023 film about the American photographer Lee Miller.
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