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Artful Flowers

2026-04-29 14:00:00 2026-04-29 15:30:00 America/New_York Artful Flowers Artificial flowers are versatile decorations that date back long before the 18th century. Join us to to make your own flowers on stems or as a brooch. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, April 29
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-29 14:00:00 2026-04-29 15:30:00 America/New_York Artful Flowers Artificial flowers are versatile decorations that date back long before the 18th century. Join us to to make your own flowers on stems or as a brooch. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Artificial flowers are versatile decorations that date back long before the 18th century. Join us to to make your own flowers on stems or as a brooch.

During the colonial era, fabric or paper sprigs were often used to adorn men’s coats, women’s gowns, or curiosity cabinets. During the session, you will also learn about the various garden flowers and wildflowers that early American colonists used to beautify their lives. (Historical information courtesy of Christina Westenberger, Trend magazine.) Registration is required. 

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker | Art & Music | Anniversary | All Alexandria Reads |

TAGS: | america250 | All Alexandria Reads | Alex250 | AAR |

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
ahargreaves@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1704
Fax: 703.746.1775
Branch manager
Abby Hargreaves
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English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class is held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room.
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Tue, Mar 17, 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
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Trans-Atlantic Book Club: Alexandria & Helsingborg - Reading "Take Only What Belongs to You" by Kathryn Harlan
Tue, Mar 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Baby and Toddler Play Date
Tue, Mar 17, 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, Mar 18, 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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Thu, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 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 - "One Battle After Another"
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Meeting Room
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Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión
Fri, Mar 20, 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.
Teen Calligraphy Workshop
Sat, Mar 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Are you curious about learning calligraphy? Join us to learn and practice different styles each session at Burke! Teens and adults welcome!
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Sun, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Senior Bingo
Mon, Mar 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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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, Mar 23, 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.
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Baby and Toddler Play Date
Tue, Mar 24, 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. (ages 0-3).
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Mar 25, 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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Wed, Mar 25, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
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Line Dancing 101
Thu, Mar 26, 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, Mar 26, 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.
250th Film Festival - "Mudbound"
Thu, Mar 26, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
We are celebrating America's 250th Birthday with a screening of the 2017 historical film based on the 2008 novel by Hillary Jordan.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Mar 27, 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, Mar 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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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, Mar 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Have fun on Fridays after school building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5.
Teen Calligraphy Workshop
Sat, Mar 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Are you curious about learning calligraphy? Join us to learn and practice different styles each session at Burke! Teens and adults welcome!
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Meeting Room
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Mon, Mar 30, 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.
AAR Movie Series
Mon, Mar 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Tue, Mar 31, All day
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
Family Storytime - Martes de niños
Tue, Mar 31, 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, Mar 31, 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).
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
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Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Apr 01, 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.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Thu, Apr 02, All day
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Fri, Apr 03, All day
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión
Fri, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Have fun on Fridays after school building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Sat, Apr 04, All day
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
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