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Movie poster for "Nickel Boys"

Film Series

"Nickel Boys"
2026-02-27 13:00:00 2026-02-27 15:00:00 America/New_York Film Series Read the book, Watch the film. Celebrate Black History Month by joining us for the 2024 film, an adaptation of Colson Whitehead's acclaimed 2019 novel. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Friday, February 27
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-27 13:00:00 2026-02-27 15:00:00 America/New_York Film Series Read the book, Watch the film. Celebrate Black History Month by joining us for the 2024 film, an adaptation of Colson Whitehead's acclaimed 2019 novel. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Read the book, Watch the film. Celebrate Black History Month by joining us for the 2024 film, an adaptation of Colson Whitehead's acclaimed 2019 novel.

Elwood Curtis' college dreams are shattered when he's sentenced to Nickel Academy, a brutal reformatory in the Jim Crow South. Clinging to his optimistic worldview, Elwood strikes up a friendship with Turner, a fellow Black teen who dispenses fundamental tips for survival.

Join us for an online discussion of the book the film is based on: 

https://alexlibraryva.org/event/15639068

This program is supported by the Burke Branch Friends. To join the Friends and help support the Library, visit burke-branch-friends.mailchimpsites.com or speak with a Library staff member.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Movies & Film | Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion |

TAGS: | historical fiction | drama | Black History Month | #blackhistorymonth |

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
ahargreaves@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1704
Fax: 703.746.1775
Branch manager
Abby Hargreaves
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Sat, Jan 24 10:00AM to 5:00PM
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  • Metrorail: King Street Station
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Upcoming Events

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Crafty Kid Series
Sat, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us one Saturday a month to get crafty! Each month is a new fun craft, followed by open play time and bubbles!
Cancelled
Senior Bingo
Mon, Jan 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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, Jan 26, 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.
Dungeons & Dragons - at Burke Branch Library
Mon, Jan 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join Dungeon Master Jacob on an epic adventure where you call the shots and leave fate up to the dice.
This event is full
Family Storytime - Martes de niños
Tue, Jan 27, 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!
Baby and Toddler Play Date
Tue, Jan 27, 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. (ages 0-3).
Art Loft - Arts and Crafts for Tweens and Teens
Tue, Jan 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Express yourself with our fun crafts! Each week in January is a new art project! Ages 11-17.
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Jan 28, 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.
American Revolution - Episode 1 watch party - Episode 1: In Order to Be Free
Wed, Jan 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us at the Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library for Episode 1 of Ken Burn's newest documentary, The American Revolution.
Line Dancing 101
Thu, Jan 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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, Jan 29, 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.
Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión
Fri, Jan 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Have fun on Fridays after school building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5.
Introduction to Tarot
Sat, Jan 31, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour learning more about tarot!
This event is full
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Feb 02, 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, Feb 03, 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!
Baby and Toddler Play Date
Tue, Feb 03, 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. (ages 0-3).
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Feb 04, 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, Feb 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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 shoes!
Line Dancing 201
Thu, Feb 05, 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.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Feb 06, 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, Feb 06, 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, Feb 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Have fun on Fridays after school building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5.
Coffee & Conversation
Sat, Feb 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join neighbors and other community members for conversation over a cup of coffee.
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - “The Love Letter”
Sun, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate romance this month by joining us for a screening of Shunji Iwai's 1995 Japanese romantic film shot on the island of Hokkaidō.
Senior Bingo
Mon, Feb 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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, Feb 09, 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.
Dungeons & Dragons - at Burke Branch Library
Mon, Feb 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join Dungeon Master Jacob on an epic adventure where you call the shots and leave fate up to the dice.
This event is full
Cancelled
Family Storytime - Martes de niños
Tue, Feb 10, 10:15am - 11:00am
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!
Cancelled
Baby and Toddler Play Date
Tue, Feb 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a special uninterrupted playtime with your child and meet other caregivers. Discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. (ages 0-3).
Rescheduled
Library 5-Year Plan Community Focus Group
Tue, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
New date Thursday, February 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Help shape the future of the Alexandria Library!
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Feb 11, 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, Feb 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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 shoes!
Line Dancing 201
Thu, Feb 12, 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 - Colorful Quilt Patterns
Thu, Feb 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate Black History Month by joining us to learn about artist Faith Ringgold, uniquely known for her painted "story quilts," and to create a geometric cut paper panel.
Cancelled
Sit & Stitch
Thu, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Stitchers of all kinds and skill levels, join us for an hour of stitching and community at Burke Branch Library!
Library 5-Year Plan Community Focus Group
Thu, Feb 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Help shape the future of the Alexandria Library!
Baby Storytime
Fri, Feb 13, 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, Feb 13, 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, Feb 13, 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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