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Common Ground Virginia History Book Group

Dismal Freedom by J. Brent Morris
2024-10-15 18:00:00 2024-10-15 19:30:00 America/New_York Common Ground Virginia History Book Group Read and discuss compelling nonfiction books handpicked by Library staff that explore Virginia history, society, and culture. Virtual - Zoom

Tuesday, October 15
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-15 18:00:00 2024-10-15 19:30:00 America/New_York Common Ground Virginia History Book Group Read and discuss compelling nonfiction books handpicked by Library staff that explore Virginia history, society, and culture. Virtual - Zoom

Virtual

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Read and discuss compelling nonfiction books handpicked by Library staff that explore Virginia history, society, and culture.

This month, we'll discuss Dismal Freedom: A History of the Maroons of the Great Dismal Swamp by J. Brent Morris. For the second half of the evening, the author will be joining us for a short Q&A!

For more information, contact Becky Schneider at rebecca.schneider@lva.virginia.gov or 804.692.3550. 

This is a free event, but registration is required. The zoom link and password will be automatically sent to you in an email upon registration.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Discussion Groups | Author Talks |

TAGS: | history | black history | #1939SitIn |

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
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Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Jun 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Children love to be outdoors! Join us in Beatley Central Library's beautiful outdoor Reading Garden for stories, songs and movement. Ages 0-5 with an adult.
JUNE English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Jun 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Conference Room
This volunteer-led workshop provides a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence. No registration required. No certificates of completion are issued.
Cancelled
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Meet your old friends and make new friends at an unstructured, outdoor playtime in the library's Reading Garden! Toys will be supplied. Ages 0-5 with an adult.
Bookworms Compost
Tue, Jun 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room
Get the dirt on vermicomposting with hands-on scientific exploration! Using our very own worm composting bin, we’ll dig into the natural processes that re-cycle our Earth’s resources. (ages 6-10)
PINGO! - Plastic Free Bingo
Wed, Jul 01, All day
Come to the Children's Desk to pick up a PINGO Card for Plastic Free July!
Cancelled
Paleontology Playtime
Wed, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:15am
Dress for mess, bring your curiosity, and join us for a variety of dinosaur-themed sensory play! (ages 0-6)
Learn to Sing the Music You Love - Pop, K-pop and More!
Wed, Jul 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Join voice instructor Tessa Marr for a fun, hands-on vocal workshop! (Grades 4-8)
PINGO! - Plastic Free Bingo
Thu, Jul 02, All day
Come to the Children's Desk to pick up a PINGO Card for Plastic Free July!
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-14 months and their caretaker(s)
Thu, Jul 02, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-14 months, accompanied by an adult.
Handcraft Crafternoon
Thu, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Conference Room
Attention all handcrafters! Join us to share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together!
PINGO! - Plastic Free Bingo
Sun, Jul 05, All day
Come to the Children's Desk to pick up a PINGO Card for Plastic Free July!
Writers Group at Beatley
Sun, Jul 05, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Small Conference Room
This is a twice-monthly forum for writers to work on drafts, network, and share moral support. Meets first and third Sundays. All are welcome!
PINGO! - Plastic Free Bingo
Mon, Jul 06, All day
Come to the Children's Desk to pick up a PINGO Card for Plastic Free July!
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Jul 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Children love to be outdoors! Join us in Beatley Central Library's beautiful outdoor Reading Garden for stories, songs and movement. Ages 0-5 with an adult.
Expressive Painting Workshop
Mon, Jul 06, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Ages 12-18. Explore the space where art and emotions mix while using pour painting techniques.
PINGO! - Plastic Free Bingo
Tue, Jul 07, All day
Come to the Children's Desk to pick up a PINGO Card for Plastic Free July!
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Meet your old friends and make new friends at an unstructured, outdoor playtime in the library's Reading Garden! Toys will be supplied. Ages 0-5 with an adult.
Bookworms Compost
Tue, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room
Get the dirt on vermicomposting with hands-on scientific exploration! Using our very own worm composting bin, we’ll dig into the natural processes that re-cycle our Earth’s resources. (ages 6-10)
Summer Teen Volunteer Orientation
Tue, Jul 07, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Large Meeting Room
Ages 12-18. Learn more about volunteering with Alexandria Library this summer.
PINGO! - Plastic Free Bingo
Wed, Jul 08, All day
Come to the Children's Desk to pick up a PINGO Card for Plastic Free July!
Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Beginners
Wed, Jul 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Weekly sessions with Edu-Futuro from 7/8-8/12 will cover the pros and cons of AI, the basics of ChatGPT, and the best AI tools to use in your daily life. Registration required, class is in English. Register
Paleontology Playtime
Wed, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Dress for mess, bring your curiosity, and join us for a variety of dinosaur-themed sensory play! (ages 0-6)
Peter Wood: Collector of the Impossible - Peter Wood: Coleccionista de lo imposible
Wed, Jul 08, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Large Meeting Room
Peter Wood, the Collector of the Impossible, presents incredible magical objects with unparalleled showmanship. (Ages 6-12)
PINGO! - Plastic Free Bingo
Thu, Jul 09, All day
Come to the Children's Desk to pick up a PINGO Card for Plastic Free July!
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Children love to be outdoors! Join us in Beatley Central Library's beautiful outdoor Reading Garden for stories, songs and movement. Ages 0-8 with an adult.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-14 months and their caretaker(s)
Thu, Jul 09, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-14 months, accompanied by an adult.
Tai Chi at Beatley Library - Balance Your Mind and Body
Thu, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,Large Meeting Room
Join Jorge Banales as he gives free instruction on the Yang Style 24 Movement Tai Chi form on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Free and open to the public.
PINGO! - Plastic Free Bingo
Fri, Jul 10, All day
Come to the Children's Desk to pick up a PINGO Card for Plastic Free July!
Rhythmaya: Bollywood Dance - Rhythmaya: Baile bollywoodense
Fri, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,Large Meeting Room
Dance along with us as Rhythmaya shares Indian culture through music, art and movement. (All ages)
Bar C Ranch: Amazing Adaptations - Adaptaciones asombrosas
Fri, Jul 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
1115 Martha Custis Drive
This exciting program introduces five or more animals from around the world. Learn about their habitats, diets and some of the amazing adaptations that help them to survive in the wild. (Ages 6-12)
PINGO! - Plastic Free Bingo
Sat, Jul 11, All day
Come to the Children's Desk to pick up a PINGO Card for Plastic Free July!
Borrow a Board Game
Sat, Jul 11, 10:00am - 4:45pm
Use the library's board and card games while hanging out in the youth services area!
Teen Advisory Group - Monthly Meeting
Sat, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Story Room
Ages 12-18. Make a difference in your library and community by sharing your opinions, volunteering, and more!
Rainbow Puppets: The Really Big Dinosaur Show
Sat, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,Large Meeting Room
Through original songs and the use of over 20 giant puppets, the time of the dinosaurs appears on stage. (Ages 2-8)
Parlons Français - Adult Conversation Practice
Sat, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Small Conference Room
French language practice for adults ready to move from formal instruction to real life conversation.
PINGO! - Plastic Free Bingo
Sun, Jul 12, All day
Come to the Children's Desk to pick up a PINGO Card for Plastic Free July!
Sound, Stress & Well Being - An Evidence-Based Guided Relaxation and Sound Journey
Sun, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Large Meeting Room
This program integrates brief, research-informed education with guided relaxation and a 45-minute sound journey using therapeutic-grade instruments.
PINGO! - Plastic Free Bingo
Mon, Jul 13, All day
Come to the Children's Desk to pick up a PINGO Card for Plastic Free July!
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Children love to be outdoors! Join us in Beatley Central Library's beautiful outdoor Reading Garden for stories, songs and movement. Ages 0-5 with an adult.
PINGO! - Plastic Free Bingo
Tue, Jul 14, All day
Come to the Children's Desk to pick up a PINGO Card for Plastic Free July!
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Meet your old friends and make new friends at an unstructured, outdoor playtime in the library's Reading Garden! Toys will be supplied. Ages 0-5 with an adult.
Things That Go Boom! - with Mad Science
Tue, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
2701 Commonwealth Ave.
Learn the four signs of a chemical reaction through foaming and color changing experiments, balloon inflation, and, of course, some explosions! (Ages 6-12)
Bookworms Compost
Tue, Jul 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room
Get the dirt on vermicomposting with hands-on scientific exploration! Using our very own worm composting bin, we’ll dig into the natural processes that re-cycle our Earth’s resources. (ages 6-10)
PINGO! - Plastic Free Bingo
Wed, Jul 15, All day
Come to the Children's Desk to pick up a PINGO Card for Plastic Free July!
Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Beginners
Wed, Jul 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Weekly sessions with Edu-Futuro from 7/8-8/12 will cover the pros and cons of AI, the basics of ChatGPT, and the best AI tools to use in your daily life. Registration required, class is in English. Register
Paleontology Playtime
Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Dress for mess, bring your curiosity, and join us for a variety of dinosaur-themed sensory play! (ages 0-6)
Helping You Navigate Medicare - VA Insurance Counseling & Assistance Program (VICAP)
Wed, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Come learn about your Medicare options – Original Medicare (Parts A & B), Medicare Advantage (Part C), Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D), and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).
BenAnna Band
Wed, Jul 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,Large Meeting Room
Kids will go bananas for this high-energy musical duo who will have both children and adults singing, dancing and playing along on instruments! (All ages)
PINGO! - Plastic Free Bingo
Thu, Jul 16, All day
Come to the Children's Desk to pick up a PINGO Card for Plastic Free July!
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Children love to be outdoors! Join us in Beatley Central Library's beautiful outdoor Reading Garden for stories, songs and movement. Ages 0-8 with an adult.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-14 months and their caretaker(s)
Thu, Jul 16, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-14 months, accompanied by an adult.
Move & Groove
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
5650 Sanger Ave.
Join DJ Regy Reg for this interactive, Zumba-style dance experience! (Ages 6-12)
Handcraft Crafternoon
Thu, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Conference Room
Attention all handcrafters! Join us to share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together!
Julie’s Field Day - an American Girl party with your doll (ages 6-12)
Thu, Jul 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Are you sporty like American Girl’s Julie? Dress yourself and your doll for movement and get ready for some friendly competition! In the event of inclement weather, program will be cancelled.
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - Monsoon Wedding
Thu, Jul 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Oddball Cinema brings you all of the weird, eclectic, and lesser-known films you probably never saw in theaters. Click on the event title for more info!
PINGO! - Plastic Free Bingo
Fri, Jul 17, All day
Come to the Children's Desk to pick up a PINGO Card for Plastic Free July!
123 Andrés!
Fri, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,Large Meeting Room
Join Grammy-winning children’s musicians for an interactive musical performance in English and Spanish. (All ages)
PINGO! - Plastic Free Bingo
Sat, Jul 18, All day
Come to the Children's Desk to pick up a PINGO Card for Plastic Free July!
Borrow a Board Game
Sat, Jul 18, 10:00am - 4:45pm
Use the library's board and card games while hanging out in the youth services area!
Parlons Français - Adult Conversation Practice
Sat, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Small Conference Room
French language practice for adults ready to move from formal instruction to real life conversation.
Handcraft Tuesday - Weekend Edition
Sat, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Room
Attention all handcrafters! Join us to share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together!
PINGO! - Plastic Free Bingo
Sun, Jul 19, All day
Come to the Children's Desk to pick up a PINGO Card for Plastic Free July!
Writers Group at Beatley
Sun, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Small Conference Room
This is a twice-monthly forum for writers to work on drafts, network, and share moral support. Meets first and third Sundays. All are welcome!
Cancelled
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Sun, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Oddball Cinema brings you all of the weird, eclectic, and lesser-known films you probably never saw in theaters. Click on the event title for more info!
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