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Things that go Boom!

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2026-07-15 14:00:00 2026-07-15 15:00:00 America/New_York Things that go Boom! Learn the four signs of a chemical reaction through foaming and color changing experiments, balloon inflation, and, of course, some explosions! Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, July 15
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-15 14:00:00 2026-07-15 15:00:00 America/New_York Things that go Boom! Learn the four signs of a chemical reaction through foaming and color changing experiments, balloon inflation, and, of course, some explosions! Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Learn the four signs of a chemical reaction through foaming and color changing experiments, balloon inflation, and, of course, some explosions!

Conclude with our Mad Science Bubbling Potions, where the kids will learn about dry ice and see the creation of real clouds! Registration is not required but seating is limited and supplied on a first-come-first-serve basis. 

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Quest | STEM/STEAM | Special Event | Family | Children |

TAGS: | stem | Science | kids | children | #STEAM |

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
ahargreaves@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1704
Fax: 703.746.1775
Branch manager
Abby Hargreaves
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Wed, May 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
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Fri, May 08 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 09 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 10 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Line Dancing 201
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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.
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Laugh Lab - Stand-Up Comedy Workshop
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America 250 Community Mini Art Show
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Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.
Baby Storytime
Fri, May 08, 10:10am - 11:15am
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America 250 Community Mini Art Show
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Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.
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Sat, May 09, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
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America 250 Community Mini Art Show
Sun, May 10, All day
Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show
Mon, May 11, All day
Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, May 11, 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.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show
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Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.
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Tue, May 12, 10:15am - 11:15am
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Baby and Toddler Play Date
Tue, May 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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America 250 Community Mini Art Show
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Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, May 13, 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.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show
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Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.
Line Dancing 101
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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
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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 - Felted Birds
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Meeting Room
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Laugh Lab - Stand-Up Comedy Workshop
Thu, May 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
Aspiring comics -- join local comedian Kerby Valladares to learn the ins and outs of stand-up comedy.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show
Sat, May 16, All day
Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show
Sun, May 17, All day
Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.
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Meeting Room
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America 250 Community Mini Art Show
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Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.
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English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, May 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
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America 250 Community Mini Art Show
Tue, May 19, All day
Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show
Wed, May 20, All day
Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, May 20, 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.
Introduction to Hula
Wed, May 20, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for an introductory Hula dance class where you will become familiar with basic Hula steps & hand movements.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show
Thu, May 21, All day
Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.
Line Dancing 101
Thu, May 21, 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, May 21, 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.
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Thu, May 21, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
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Laugh Lab - Stand-Up Comedy Workshop
Thu, May 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
Aspiring comics -- join local comedian Kerby Valladares to learn the ins and outs of stand-up comedy.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show
Fri, May 22, All day
Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show
Sat, May 23, All day
Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show
Sun, May 24, All day
Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.
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America 250 Community Mini Art Show
Tue, May 26, All day
Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show
Wed, May 27, All day
Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.
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Wed, May 27, 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.
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