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Hangul for Beginners
2025-10-30 18:30:00 2025-10-30 19:45:00 America/New_York Hangul for Beginners Join this 3-part series with certified educator Byul Yim to learn Korean in a fun, small-group setting. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Thursday, October 30
6:30pm - 7:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-30 18:30:00 2025-10-30 19:45:00 America/New_York Hangul for Beginners Join this 3-part series with certified educator Byul Yim to learn Korean in a fun, small-group setting. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Join this 3-part series with certified educator Byul Yim to learn Korean in a fun, small-group setting.

You’ll be introduced to the Korean alphabet (Hangeul), everyday expressions, and cultural highlights—all designed to make learning engaging and accessible.

Class dates: October 23, October 30 and November 24.

Byul Yim, born and raised in Korea, is a certified educator with more than 15 years of experience and is the founder of Old Town ALX Korean School.

Registration for all three classes is appreciated. Contact mzimmerman@alexlibraryva.org for more information. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion |

TAGS: | Series | language learning | Korean | Korea | Culture | Class |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Branch manager
James Cahill
Hours
Mon, Sep 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 12 10:00AM to 5:00PM
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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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