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Burke's Coldest Case

The Murder of Eva Roy
2025-10-30 18:30:00 2025-10-30 19:30:00 America/New_York Burke's Coldest Case Hear a Burke Historical Society speaker recount the 1918 murder of 14-year-old Eva Roy in Burke, VA, its flawed investigation, and its fruitless trials. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room, Burke Virtual Room

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

Add to Calendar 2025-10-30 18:30:00 2025-10-30 19:30:00 America/New_York Burke's Coldest Case Hear a Burke Historical Society speaker recount the 1918 murder of 14-year-old Eva Roy in Burke, VA, its flawed investigation, and its fruitless trials. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room, Burke Virtual Room

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library

Meeting Room, Burke Virtual Room

Hear a Burke Historical Society speaker recount the 1918 murder of 14-year-old Eva Roy in Burke, VA, its flawed investigation, and its fruitless trials.

Learn about one of the oldest unsolved murder cases in Northern Virginia. Now buried in Lee Chapel Cemetery in nearby Burke, Virginia, 14-year-old Eva Roy met her end under mysterious circumstances in 1918. Now, over 100 years later, Burke Historical Society speaker Cindy Bennett explores this tragic and unsettling cold case. Recommended for ages 16+.

Join us to view the virtual presentation of Burke's Coldest Case: The Murder of Eva Roy at the Burke Branch Library via the registration button or visit Burke Branch Library's meeting room in person to enjoy with neighbors.

Conact ahargreaves@alexlibraryva.org for more information.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Local History |

TAGS: | Local History | History | Halloween | crime |

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
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Baby Storytime
Fri, Oct 10, 10:15am - 11:15am
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We sing, play, dance, and rhyme all while promoting your baby’s development and literacy skills. For ages 0-14 months.
Musical Movement
Fri, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Come and play with music in this fun parent-child learn & play class! Program focuses on activities that enhance brain development and build social skills, language/motor skills, and more (ages 0-5).
Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión
Fri, Oct 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Have fun on Fridays after school building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5.
Trash Trekkers - Burke Branch Walking and Litter Pickup Club
Sat, Oct 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Burke Lawn
Start your Saturday doing good for your community. Join the Burke Branch walking and litter pickup club.
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Sat, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Tue, Oct 14, 10:15am - 11:15am
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Baby and Toddler Play Date
Tue, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Join us for a special uninterrupted playtime with your child and meet other caregivers. Discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand; toys and resources will be divided up by age (ages 0-3).
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Oct 15, 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.
Film Series - "The Woman in Cabin 10"
Wed, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Join us for a screening of a psychological thriller based on the bestselling 2016 novel of the same name by author Ruth Ware.
Stretch for Mobility
Thu, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Enjoy the benefits of a head-to-toe stretch session to help increase mobility, flexibility, and improve muscle function.
Line dancing 201
Thu, Oct 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Viva Line Dancing: Join our intermediate level of line dancing to improve flexibility and enhance memory. We work the dance floors! This class is not intended for beginners.
Sit & Stitch
Thu, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Stitchers of all kinds and skill levels, join us for a couple hours of stitching and community at Burke Branch Library!
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Baby Storytime
Fri, Oct 17, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
We sing, play, dance, and rhyme all while promoting your baby’s development and literacy skills. For ages 0-14 months.
Musical Movement
Fri, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Come and play with music in this fun parent-child learn & play class! Program focuses on activities that enhance brain development and build social skills, language/motor skills, and more (ages 0-5).
Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión
Fri, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Have fun on Fridays after school building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5.
Babysitting 101 - Free Babysitter Certification for Teens
Sat, Oct 18, 11:00am - 5:00pm
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Ooey Gooey Slime Factory
Sat, Oct 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Come make some fun themed slime at the Burke Branch! October’s theme is “Potions,” and November's theme is “Cozy.” All children must come with a guardian. Registration required.
Senior Bingo
Mon, Oct 20, 10:30am - 12:15pm
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Join us to socialize and engage your mind with a game of bingo served with food, prizes, and fun. Registration is required.
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Oct 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class is held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room
Family Storytime - Martes de niños
Tue, Oct 21, 10:15am - 11:15am
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Baby and Toddler Play Date
Tue, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Join us for a special uninterrupted playtime with your child and meet other caregivers. Discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand; toys and resources will be divided up by age (ages 0-3).
Lego Club
Tue, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Calling all brick enthusiasts: come join us to make cool creations and participate in themed challenges. Grades 2-5.
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
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.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Oct 24, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
We sing, play, dance, and rhyme all while promoting your baby’s development and literacy skills. For ages 0-14 months.
Musical Movement
Fri, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Come and play with music in this fun parent-child learn & play class! Program focuses on activities that enhance brain development and build social skills, language/motor skills, and more (ages 0-5).
Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión
Fri, Oct 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Have fun on Fridays after school building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5.
Ooey Gooey Slime Factory
Sat, Oct 25, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Come make some fun themed slime at the Burke Branch! October’s theme is “Potions,” and November's theme is “Cozy.” All children must come with a guardian. Registration required.
Spook-Fest!
Sat, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Ready to celebrate Halloween the spooky way? Visit us at the Library for face painting, games, treats, and crafts! Costumes are not required, but they are encouraged!
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Oct 27, 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
Family Storytime - Martes de niños
Tue, Oct 28, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!
Baby and Toddler Play Date
Tue, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a special uninterrupted playtime with your child and meet other caregivers. Discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand; toys and resources will be divided up by age (ages 0-3).
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Oct 29, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
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.
Line dancing 101
Thu, Oct 30, 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room
Join us to learn the basic line dance steps to great Oldies and Motown music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable
Line dancing 201
Thu, Oct 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Viva Line Dancing: Join our intermediate level of line dancing to improve flexibility and enhance memory. We work the dance floors! This class is not intended for beginners.
Burke's Coldest Case - The Murder of Eva Roy
Thu, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Burke Virtual Room,Meeting Room
Hear a Burke Historical Society speaker recount the 1918 murder of 14-year-old Eva Roy in Burke, VA, its flawed investigation, and its fruitless trials.Register
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