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Junk Journaling
2026-10-07 15:30:00 2026-10-07 16:30:00 America/New_York Junk Journaling *AGES 14-18**Biweekly* Like the idea of journaling, but not the actual writing? Have a problem of keeping your notes, and movie tickets for too long? Solve both of those problems with junk journaling! Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, October 07
3:30pm - 4:30pm

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*AGES 14-18**Biweekly* Like the idea of journaling, but not the actual writing? Have a problem of keeping your notes, and movie tickets for too long? Solve both of those problems with junk journaling!

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Teens | Friends | Art & Music |

TAGS: | teens | Journaling | biweekly | Arts & Craft | arts |

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
ahargreaves@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1704
Fax: 703.746.1775
Branch manager
Abby Hargreaves
Hours
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Mon, Sep 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 25 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 26 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 27 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Parking:
There is a library parking lot available.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: King Street Station
  • Metrobus: F20
  • DASH Bus: 36A, 36B, 102

Upcoming Events

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English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Sep 21, 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.
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Sep 23, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy weekly sessions with other fiber artists. Bring and share your projects, and see others. "Show & Tell" will happen on the first Wednesday of every month. No registration is required.
250th Film Festival - "Harriet"
Wed, Sep 23, 2:00pm - 4:05pm
Meeting Room
We are celebrating America's 250th Birthday with a screening of the 2019 biographical film starring Cynthia Erivo as abolitionist Harret Tubman.
Technology & Career Readiness - English Sessions
Wed, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
Come and take the first step to a better future! Learn computer skills, create your resume, and prepare for your job interview. Register
Line Dancing 101
Thu, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 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 - "Bob Trevino Likes It"
Fri, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a screening of the 2024 film inspired by the true friendship that writer/director Tracie Laymon found with a stranger when looking for her father online.
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - "Bad Times at El Royale"
Sun, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Oddball Cinema brings you all of the weird, eclectic, and lesser-known films you might have missed in theaters.
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Sep 28, 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.
After School Hangout - Analog Pixel Art
Wed, Sep 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
For grades 6-12. Join us after school for Perler bead art and socializing!
Technology & Career Readiness - English Sessions
Wed, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
Come and take the first step to a better future! Learn computer skills, create your resume, and prepare for your job interview. Register
Line Dancing 101
Thu, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 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.
Learn to Knit and Crochet
Thu, Oct 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn the basics of knitting and crocheting on the first and third Thursdays of the month.
Special Film Screening Celebrating Dolly Parton - "9 to 5"
Fri, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Please join us as we continue our celebration of Dolly Parton with a screening of her iconic 1980 film.
Sit & Stitch
Sat, Oct 03, 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!
Senior Bingo
Mon, Oct 05, 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, Oct 05, 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, Oct 06, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!
Weekly Kids Play Date
Tue, Oct 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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 0-5).
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy weekly sessions with other fiber artists. Bring and share your projects, and see others. "Show & Tell" will happen on the first Wednesday of every month. No registration is required.
Junk Journaling
Wed, Oct 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
*AGES 14-18**Biweekly* Like the idea of journaling, but not the actual writing? Have a problem of keeping your notes, and movie tickets for too long? Solve both of those problems with junk journaling!
Technology & Career Readiness - English Sessions
Wed, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
Come and take the first step to a better future! Learn computer skills, create your resume, and prepare for your job interview. Register
Line Dancing 101
Thu, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 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 - Creative Collage Art
Thu, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us this October to create beautiful collage cards and artwork inspired by the colors of fall.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Oct 09, 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.
Fun Friday
Fri, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
*AGES 8-13* Have fun on Fridays after school – building, making, playing games, and winning prizes!
Teen Advisory Group - Monthly Meeting
Sat, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Ages 12-18. Make a difference in your library and community by sharing your opinions, volunteering, and more!
Film Screening - "Caramelo"
Sat, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this 2025 family comedy-drama film inspired by how dogs can transform human lives.
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