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The Search for Another Earth

2019-05-30 19:00:00 2019-05-30 20:30:00 America/New_York The Search for Another Earth This presentation will outline the types of exoplanets that have been found, how they were discovered, and if any know exoplanets could possibly support life. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library -

Thursday, May 30
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2019-05-30 19:00:00 2019-05-30 20:30:00 America/New_York The Search for Another Earth This presentation will outline the types of exoplanets that have been found, how they were discovered, and if any know exoplanets could possibly support life. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library -

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library

This presentation will outline the types of exoplanets that have been found, how they were discovered, and if any know exoplanets could possibly support life.

With the success of the Kepler mission and the onset of the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) mission, astronomers have discovered hundreds of stars that harbor exoplanets. This presentation will outline the types of exoplanets that have been found, how they were discovered, and if any known exoplanets could possibly support life.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event |

TAGS: | Science | astronomy |

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library

Hours

About the branch

Parking:
There is a library parking lot available.

Public Transit:

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

Upcoming Events

America 250 Community Mini Art Show

Fri, May 01, All day

Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.

Introduction to Hula

Fri, May 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room

Join us for an introductory Hula dance class where you will become familiar with basic Hula steps and hand movements.

Registration is now closed

Cancelled

Introduction to Hula

Fri, May 01, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Join us for an introductory Hula dance class where you will become familiar with basic Hula steps & hand movements.

Film Screening - "Sinners"

Fri, May 01, 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room

Please join us for a screening of the acclaimed 2025 horror film set in 1932 in the Mississippi Delta.

America 250 Community Mini Art Show

Sat, May 02, All day

Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.

Coffee & Conversation

Sat, May 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room

Join neighbors and other community members for conversation over a cup of coffee.

House Plant Swap

Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Meeting Room

Do you love plants and/or looking to start or grow your collection? Find new friends and new plants by bringing house plants and cuttings to swap!

America 250 Community Mini Art Show

Sun, May 03, All day

Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.

America 250 Community Mini Art Show

Mon, May 04, All day

Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.

Mon, May 04, 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.

This event is full

Cancelled

English Language Learning (ELL)

Mon, May 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class is held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room.

AAR Movie Series

Mon, May 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room

Join us on some fun adventures through the ages of America! (All ages)

Dungeons & Dragons - at Burke Branch Library

Mon, May 04, 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

America 250 Community Mini Art Show

Tue, May 05, All day

Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.

Family Storytime - Martes de niños

Tue, May 05, 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, May 05, 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 0-4).

America 250 Community Mini Art Show

Wed, May 06, 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 06, 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

Thu, May 07, All day

Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.

Line Dancing 101

Thu, May 07, 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 07, 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 - "Wicked: For Good"

Thu, May 07, 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room

Please join us for the epic conclusion to the untold story of the witches of Oz.

Laugh Lab - Stand-Up Comedy Workshop

Thu, May 07, 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 08, All day

Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.

Fri, May 08, 10:10am - 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.

America 250 Community Mini Art Show

Sat, May 09, All day

Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.

Cancelled

Honoring Heritage Through Hula

Sat, May 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Experience the art of Hula with Hālau O ‘Aulani in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Introduction to Tarot

Sat, May 09, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Meeting Room

Join us for a fun-filled hour learning more about tarot!

Sat, May 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room

Join Tom and Debra of Gottaswing for a fun and low-pressure introductory swing dance lesson.

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

Meeting Room

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

Tue, May 12, All day

Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.

Family Storytime - Martes de niños

Tue, May 12, 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, May 12, 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 0-4).

America 250 Community Mini Art Show

Wed, May 13, 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 13, 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

Thu, May 14, All day

Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.

Line Dancing 101

Thu, May 14, 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 14, 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 - Felted Birds

Thu, May 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Meeting Room

Felted birds were a common theme for the early American colonists. They could be used as ornaments and had simple yet beautiful forms and colors. Come make a stylized felted bird with us!

This event is full

Cancelled

Thu, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Stitchers of all kinds and skill levels, join us for an hour of stitching and community at Burke Branch Library!

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.

Board Game Bliss

Sun, May 17, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room

Let's celebrate the joy of playing games! Play a wide variety of games, both classics and new. Bring a friend or make new ones.

America 250 Community Mini Art Show

Mon, May 18, All day

Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.

Mon, May 18, 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.

This event is full

English Language Learning (ELL)

Mon, May 18, 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, May 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room

Join us on some fun adventures through the ages of America! (All ages)

Dungeons & Dragons - at Burke Branch Library

Mon, May 18, 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

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.

Film Screening - "Frankenstein"

Thu, May 21, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room

Read the book, then join us to watch this 2025 award-winning film adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic tale.

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.