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Silver Artisans

Zen Calligraphy
2025-05-08 11:00:00 2025-05-08 12:30:00 America/New_York Silver Artisans Learn and practice brush painting techniques to create a beautiful Zen painting.  Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Thursday, May 08
11:00am - 12:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-08 11:00:00 2025-05-08 12:30:00 America/New_York Silver Artisans Learn and practice brush painting techniques to create a beautiful Zen painting.  Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Learn and practice brush painting techniques to create a beautiful Zen painting. 

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Maker | Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion | Art & Music | All Alexandria Reads |

TAGS: | Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month | All Alexandria Reads | AAR | AAPI |

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
jlambert@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1704
Fax: 703.746.1775
Branch manager
Jherusha Lambert
Hours
We're closed Monday February 17 due to George Washington Day
Mon, Feb 17 Closed
(George Washington Day)
Tue, Feb 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Feb 21 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 22 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 23 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Parking:
There is a library parking lot available.

Public Transit:

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

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Meeting Room
Learn about the continent of Africa with author Ada Ari. She brings a highly interactive storytime where kids clap hands, stomp feet, craft, play traditional drums, and a host of other activities.
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Feb 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room.
Family Storytime - Martes de niños
Tue, Feb 25, 10:15am - 11:15am
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Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!
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Tue, Feb 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Please join us to find out how to build a plan to age in place successfully at home. This program is co-sponsored by Goodwin Living At Home
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Feb 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm
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Enjoy weekly sessions with other fiber artists. Bring and share your projects, and see others. Quilting tutorials will be provided on the first Wednesday of every month. No registration is required.
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Thu, Feb 27, 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.
Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión
Fri, Feb 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Have fun on Fridays after school, building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5.
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Sat, Mar 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Outdoors
Start your Saturday doing good for your community. Join the Burke Branch walking and litter pickup club.
Community Puzzle - Women's History Month
Mon, Mar 03, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Burke Adult Services Area
Help us celebrate Women's History Month by working on our Women's History puzzle located in the Adult Services Area. This puzzle will remain in this area until it is completed.
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Mar 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room.
Stretch and Destress After School
Mon, Mar 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
It’s hard to get back in the swing of things after the weekend. Come join us at Burke Library for some destressing stretches to set your mind for the upcoming week and fun activities to get you hype.
Family Storytime - Martes de niños
Tue, Mar 04, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!
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Tue, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Calling all brick enthusiasts: come join us to make cool creations and participate in themed challenges. Grades 2-5.
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