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African American Film Series

"Rustin"

2024-07-12 13:00:00 2024-07-12 15:00:00 America/New_York African American Film Series Please join us for a 2023 inspirational film of unsung Civil Rights icon Bayard Rustin. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Friday, July 12
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-07-12 13:00:00 2024-07-12 15:00:00 America/New_York African American Film Series Please join us for a 2023 inspirational film of unsung Civil Rights icon Bayard Rustin. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Please join us for a 2023 inspirational film of unsung Civil Rights icon Bayard Rustin.

"Rustin"

Bayard Rustin, advisor to Martin Luther King Jr., dedicates his life to the quest for racial equality, human rights and worldwide democracy. However, as an openly gay Black man, he is all but erased from the civil rights movement he helped build. Rated PG-13. 

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.*