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Eco:mmunion

Conversations to Sustain People and Planet
2025-04-22 18:45:00 2025-04-22 19:45:00 America/New_York Eco:mmunion Looking for a space to talk about climate change and the things affected that we love? Join us for a monthly discussion focused on a relevant topic. Register to receive the materials suggestions. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library -

Tuesday, April 22
6:45pm - 7:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-22 18:45:00 2025-04-22 19:45:00 America/New_York Eco:mmunion Looking for a space to talk about climate change and the things affected that we love? Join us for a monthly discussion focused on a relevant topic. Register to receive the materials suggestions. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library -

Looking for a space to talk about climate change and the things affected that we love? Join us for a monthly discussion focused on a relevant topic. Register to receive the materials suggestions.

Each monthly discussion will come from a subject related to or affected by climate change and sustainability. Register with an email to receive the month's focus area and optional information materials. Learning may come from books, articles, podcasts and films. 

You can sign up for a specific month, a few months or all of them. 

Contact mzimmerman@alexlibraryva.org for more information. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Sustainability | Book Discussion Groups |

TAGS: | technology | Sustainability | Society | Nature | Environment | Discussion group | Current Events | Climate Change |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Branch manager
James Cahill
Hours
Mon, Aug 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 08 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 09 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 10 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Parking: No library parking lot.  Street parking is available.  A paid parking lot is available on the 100 block of North Alfred Street. 

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1 mile) and King Street Stations (1.1 miles). 
  • Metrobus: A11, A12, F19
  • DASH Bus: 30, 31, Old Town Circulator
  • King Street Trolley:  King & Columbus

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

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