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Trans-Atlantic Book Club: Alexandria & Dundee

Reading Mary E. Wilkins-Freeman
2026-04-23 13:00:00 2026-04-23 14:00:00 America/New_York Trans-Atlantic Book Club: Alexandria & Dundee Join Alexandrians and our Sister City Dundee, Scotland to discuss short story "The Long Arm" by Mary E. Wilkins-Freeman. Registration required. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Burke Virtual Room

Thursday, April 23
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-23 13:00:00 2026-04-23 14:00:00 America/New_York Trans-Atlantic Book Club: Alexandria & Dundee Join Alexandrians and our Sister City Dundee, Scotland to discuss short story "The Long Arm" by Mary E. Wilkins-Freeman. Registration required. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Burke Virtual Room

Join Alexandrians and our Sister City Dundee, Scotland to discuss short story "The Long Arm" by Mary E. Wilkins-Freeman. Registration required.

Participants will be emailed a .PDF copy of the short story after registration. The discussion will be in English.

Learn more about Alexandria's Sister Cities and find other upcoming Sister Cities events here. 

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Book Discussion Groups |

TAGS: | Sister Libraries | Sister Cities | online book club | Book discussion groups | book club |

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
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Phone: 703.746.1704
Fax: 703.746.1775
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Abby Hargreaves
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America 250 Community Mini Art Show
Sat, May 30, All day
Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.
Burke Branch Friends Book Sale - Summer Reading and Children's Books
Sat, May 30, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Burke Lawn
Shop used books and more while supporting the Burke Branch Friends!
America 250 Community Mini Art Show
Sun, May 31, All day
Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.
Senior Bingo
Mon, Jun 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to socialize and engage your mind with a game of bingo! Enjoy snacks, prizes, and fun while you're here. Registration is required.
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Jun 01, 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, Jun 01, 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, Jun 02, 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, Jun 02, 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, Jun 03, 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.
250th Film Festival - "Glory"
Wed, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
We are celebrating America's 250th Birthday with a screening of the 1989 historical war film about the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment.
Line Dancing 101
Thu, Jun 04, 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, Jun 04, 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 - "Marty Supreme"
Thu, Jun 04, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Please join us for a screening of the gripping 2025 film that earned the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor.
The CHAT - Change Happens with Alexandria Teens
Thu, Jun 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Ages 14-19. Participate in this special recorded conversation about being a teen in Alexandria.
Coffee & Conversation
Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Join neighbors and other community members for conversation over a cup of coffee.
The CHAT - Change Happens with Alexandria Teens
Sat, Jun 06, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Ages 14-19. Participate in this special recorded conversation about being a teen in Alexandria.
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Sit & Stitch
Sat, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Stitchers of all kinds and skill levels, join us for an hour of stitching and community at Burke Branch Library!
Medicare 101 - Helping you navigate Medicare with VA Insurance Counseling
Mon, Jun 08, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Come learn about your Medicare options – Original Medicare (Parts A & B), Medicare Advantage (Part C), Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D), and Medicare Supplement (Medigap)
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Jun 08, 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, Jun 09, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!
Trans-Atlantic Book Club: Alexandria & Helsingborg - Reading "The Games of Night" by Stig Dagerman
Tue, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Burke Virtual Room
Join Alexandrians & our Sister City Helsingborg, Sweden to discuss short story "The Games of Night" by Stig Dagerman from his collection "The Games of Night." Registration required. Register
Baby and Toddler Play Date
Tue, Jun 09, 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, Jun 10, 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.
Laugh Lab: Stand-Up Comedy Workshop Graduation Showcase
Wed, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Free comedy show: Enjoy a night of laughs and celebrate the graduates of the Laugh Lab: Stand Up Comedy Workshop!
Line Dancing 101
Thu, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 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 - Summer Journals
Thu, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Capture the sun-soaked energy of the season by joining us to create a summer journal collage to document and preserve your experiences this season.
Sit & Stitch
Thu, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Stitchers of all kinds and skill levels, join us for an hour of stitching and community at Burke Branch Library!
Baby Storytime
Fri, Jun 12, 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.
Film Screening - "The Devil Wears Prada"
Fri, Jun 12, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Please join us to screen the original 2006 film that started as a bestselling 2003 novel by Lauren Weisberger.
Teen Advisory Group - Monthly Meeting
Sat, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Ages 12-18. Make a difference in your library and community by sharing your opinions, volunteering, and more!
Senior Bingo
Mon, Jun 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to socialize and engage your mind with a game of bingo! Enjoy snacks, prizes, and fun while you're here. Registration is required.
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Jun 15, 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, Jun 15, 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, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 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, Jun 17, 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.
Dino Cave Party!
Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Come celebrate the end of school and the beginning of summer with our dinosaur cave party!
Line Dancing 101
Thu, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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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