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Investing Basics
2025-11-13 14:00:00 2025-11-13 15:00:00 America/New_York Investing Basics Learn about setting financial goals, the benefits of saving and investing, and types of investments with Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Financial Education Volunteers.  Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Thursday, November 13
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-13 14:00:00 2025-11-13 15:00:00 America/New_York Investing Basics Learn about setting financial goals, the benefits of saving and investing, and types of investments with Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Financial Education Volunteers.  Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Learn about setting financial goals, the benefits of saving and investing, and types of investments with Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Financial Education Volunteers. 

This program is the third in our Financial Literacy series at the Burke Branch. 

Please also join us for the following programs in this series:

* Retirement planning - December 11 at 2 PM

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Financial Literacy |

TAGS: | financial literacy | education |

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
ahargreaves@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1704
Fax: 703.746.1775
Branch manager
Abby Hargreaves
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Tue, Oct 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 24 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 25 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 26 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Parking:
There is a library parking lot available.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: King Street Station
  • Metrobus: F20
  • DASH Bus: 36A, 36B, 102

Upcoming Events

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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.
This event is full
Spook-Fest!
Sat, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
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.
Film Screening - "Something's Gotta Give"
Thu, Oct 30, 2:00pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room
We are celebrating Diane Keaton with a screening of her 2003 Golden Globe Best Actress Award-winning film.
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
Film Series - "Beetlejuice"
Fri, Oct 31, 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate this Halloween with a screening of Tim Burton's 1988 supernaturally funny haunted-house smash.
Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión
Fri, Oct 31, 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, Nov 01, 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.
This event is full
Senior Bingo
Mon, Nov 03, 10:30am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room
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, Nov 03, 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, Nov 04, 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, Nov 04, 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).
Lego Club
Tue, Nov 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
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, Nov 05, 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, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 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.
Art with Julie: Enchanted Book Pumpkin and Star Book
Thu, Nov 06, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Come join us to make "Enchanted Book Pumpkins" and "Star Book."
Sit & Stitch
Thu, Nov 06, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Stitchers of all kinds and skill levels, join us for a couple hours of stitching and community at Burke Branch Library!
Registration is now closed
Baby Storytime
Fri, Nov 07, 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, Nov 07, 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, Nov 07, 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, Nov 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Burke Lawn
Start your Saturday doing good for your community. Join the Burke Branch walking and litter pickup club.
Board Game Bliss
Sun, Nov 09, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Let's celebrate the joy of playing games! Play a wide variety of games, the classics and the new. Bring a friend or make new ones.
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Nov 10, 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
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Nov 12, 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.
Stretch for Mobility
Thu, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Enjoy the benefits of a head-to-toe stretch session to help increase mobility, flexibility, and improve muscle function.
Line dancing 201
Thu, Nov 13, 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.
Investing Basics
Thu, Nov 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about setting financial goals, the benefits of saving and investing, and types of investments with Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Financial Education Volunteers. 
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