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Follow the Drinking Gourd
2019-04-16 14:00:00 2019-04-16 15:00:00 America/New_York Follow the Drinking Gourd Learn how enslaved people on the Underground Railroad used their knowledge of astronomy to find their way to freedom. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Tuesday, April 16
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2019-04-16 14:00:00 2019-04-16 15:00:00 America/New_York Follow the Drinking Gourd Learn how enslaved people on the Underground Railroad used their knowledge of astronomy to find their way to freedom. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Learn how enslaved people on the Underground Railroad used their knowledge of astronomy to find their way to freedom.

Presented by a Ranger from the National Park Service's Civil War Defenses of Washington office.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event |

TAGS: | History | african american history |

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
jlambert@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1704
Fax: 703.746.1775
Branch manager
Jherusha Lambert
Hours
Mon, Mar 31 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 04 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 05 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 06 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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  • Metrorail: King Street Station
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Upcoming Events

Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión
Fri, Apr 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Have fun on Fridays after school, building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5.
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Apr 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room.
Family Storytime - Martes de niños
Tue, Apr 08, 10:15am - 11:15am
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Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Apr 09, 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.
Kids Play Group - All Alexandria Reads
Wed, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Come for an hour of free play or just to meet other kids! Each program has a special toy to play with!
Line Dancing
Thu, Apr 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Learn basic line dance steps while you workout to Golden Oldies music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
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Baby Storytime
Fri, Apr 11, 10:15am - 11:15am
We sing, play, dance, and rhyme all while promoting your baby’s development and literacy skills. For ages 0-14 months.
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Sat, Apr 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Outdoors
Start your Saturday doing good for your community. Join the Burke Branch walking and litter pickup club.
Create a Family Emergency Communication Plan
Sat, Apr 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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When your family is affected by a disaster, do you have a communication plan? Come create a Family Emergency Communication plan and learn valuable skills for preparing for disaster.
Exploring Jazz
Sat, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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The Jazz Trotters will guide you through an exploration of the development of Jazz music.
Board Game Bliss
Sun, Apr 13, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
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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 friends.
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Apr 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room.
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