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Strong Men & Women in Virginia's History

Traveling Exhibition from the Library of Virginia
2024-07-19 10:00:00 2024-07-19 17:00:00 America/New_York Strong Men & Women in Virginia's History Strong Men & Women in Virginia's History is a traveling exhibition honoring African Americans for their contributions to the Commonwealth from the Library of Virginia. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library -

Friday, July 19
10:00am - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-07-19 10:00:00 2024-07-19 17:00:00 America/New_York Strong Men & Women in Virginia's History Strong Men & Women in Virginia's History is a traveling exhibition honoring African Americans for their contributions to the Commonwealth from the Library of Virginia. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library -

Strong Men & Women in Virginia's History is a traveling exhibition honoring African Americans for their contributions to the Commonwealth from the Library of Virginia.

Strong Men & Women in Virginia's History is a traveling exhibition honoring African Americans for their contributions to the Commonwealth from the Library of Virginia.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Local History | Family | Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion |

TAGS: | #1939SitIn |

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
jlambert@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1704
Fax: 703.746.1775
Branch manager
Jherusha Lambert
Hours
Mon, May 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 10 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 11 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 12 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Virginia's Constitution is a traveling exhibition from the Library of Virginia to mark the 50th anniversary of the state's current constitution.

Upcoming Events

English Language Learning (ELL) - Beginner Conversation
Mon, May 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
English conversation practice for English language learners. No registration required.
Toddler Tuesday
Tue, May 07, 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, and movement for kids ages 0-5 !
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, May 08, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy weekly sessions with other fiber artists. 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, May 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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 Series - "Past Lives"
Thu, May 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by joining us for a screening of the 2024 Academy Award Nominated Film for Best Picture.
Mahjong Club - with DC Riichi Mahjong
Thu, May 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn and play Riichi Mahjong, a popular tile-based game from Japan.
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Fun Friday!
Fri, May 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Have fun on Fridays after school, building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5. *Includes slime-making every last Friday of the month!*
Fun Friday!
Fri, May 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Have fun on Fridays after school, building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5. *Includes slime-making every last Friday of the month!*
Trash Trekkers -Burke Branch Walking and Litter Pickup Club
Sat, May 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Outdoors
Start your Saturday doing good for your community. Join the Burke Branch walking and litter pickup club.
Human Trafficking Forum
Sat, May 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
This event is sponsored by AAUW (American Association of University Women) and the Alexandria Burke Branch Library.
Film Series - "Wonka"
Sat, May 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a screening of the 2023 film, which is based on Roald Dahl's classic children's book.
English Language Learning (ELL) - Beginner Conversation
Mon, May 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
English conversation practice for English language learners. No registration required.
Diversity Book Club - "Your House Will Pay" by Steph Cha
Mon, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom
Celebrate AAPI (Asian American & Pacific Islander) Month by joining us for a discussion of Steph Cha's gripping novel.
Toddler Tuesday
Tue, May 14, 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, and movement for kids ages 0-5 !
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, May 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy weekly sessions with other fiber artists. 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, May 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
African American Film Series - "12 Years a Slave"
Thu, May 16, 2:00pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room
Please join us for a screening of this 2013 award-winning film.
Mahjong Club - with DC Riichi Mahjong
Thu, May 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn and play Riichi Mahjong, a popular tile-based game from Japan.
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