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Strong Men & Women in Virginia's History

Traveling Exhibition from the Library of Virginia

2024-07-26 10:00:00 2024-07-26 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 26
10:00am - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-07-26 10:00:00 2024-07-26 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

ahargreaves@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1704
Fax: 703.746.1775
Branch manager
Abby Hargreaves

Hours
We're closed Monday May 26 due to Memorial Day
Mon, May 26 Closed
(Memorial Day)
Tue, May 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 30 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 31 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 01 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Parking:
There is a library parking lot available.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: King Street Station
  • Metrobus: 28A
  • DASH Bus: 36A, 36B, 102

Upcoming Events

Mon, Jun 02, 10:15am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to socialize and engage your mind with a game of bingo served with food, prizes, and fun. Registration is required.

Mon, Jun 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class is held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room

Tue, Jun 03, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!

Tue, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join Burke’s Pokémon trainers on a hunt to catch as many Pokémon as you can! We’ll take a walk around the Library’s neighborhood together. *Participants’ MUST BRING their own smartphone device.*

Tue, Jun 03, 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.

Thu, Jun 05, 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.

Thu, Jun 05, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Please join us for the screening of a 2025 Golden-Globe winning film that delves into the clandestine process of electing a new pope following the sudden death of the incumbent.

Fri, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
It's never too late to take charge of your brain health!

Fri, Jun 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Have fun on Fridays after school, building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5.

Mon, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class is held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room

Tue, Jun 10, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!

Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join Burke’s Pokémon trainers on a hunt to catch as many Pokémon as you can! We’ll take a walk around the Library’s neighborhood together. *Participants’ MUST BRING their own smartphone device.*