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Choose Privacy Week

A Discussion on Recommendations for Digital Freedom
2019-05-06 19:00:00 2019-05-06 20:30:00 America/New_York Choose Privacy Week Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library

Monday, May 06
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2019-05-06 19:00:00 2019-05-06 20:30:00 America/New_York Choose Privacy Week Join Jesse Lambertson of the Georgetown University Law Library as he discusses his top five recommendations for digital freedom. There will be time for questions after the presentation. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library

Join Jesse Lambertson of the Georgetown University Law Library as he discusses his top five recommendations for digital freedom. There will be time for questions after the presentation.

Jesse Lambertson of Georgetown University will discuss his top five recommendations for digital freedom, including:

1. Use End-to-End Encrypted Messaging

2. Use a Password Manager

3. Use VPN

4. Use a Privacy Respecting Browser and Search Engine!

5. Keep Location OFF (unless actively being used)

This program is presented in conjunction with the Law Library. Please contact Anna Price at aprice@alexlibraryva.org for more information.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Legal |

TAGS: | legal | Digital Literacy |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Hours
We're closed Monday January 20
Mon, Jan 13 1:00PM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jan 14 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jan 15 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jan 16 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jan 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 19 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the library

Parking: No library parking lot.  Street parking is available.  A paid parking lot is available on the 100 block of North Alfred Street. 

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1 mile) and King Street Stations (1.1 miles). 
  • Metrobus: 10A, 10B, 10E, 11Y
  • DASH Bus: AT2/AT5/AT8
  • King Street Trolley:  King & Columbus

Upcoming events

2020 Census Application Session
Sun, Jan 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
The U.S. Census is hiring for 202. A Recruiting Assistant will be on-site to explain the 2020 Census job opportunities and answer any questions about the online hiring process.
Crafternoon - presented by Handcraft Tuesdays
Sun, Jan 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Bring your art and crafting projects and enjoy the company of other makers with our monthly group!
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (LIBRARY CLOSED)
Mon, Jan 20, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
All Alexandria Libraries will be closed on Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Canceled
Baby Time
Mon, Jan 20, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Songs, fingerplays and bounces for babies. For ages 0-11 months.
Canceled
Baby Time
Mon, Jan 20, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Songs, fingerplays and bounces for babies. For ages 0-11 months.
Canceled
Sensory Storytime
Mon, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
A story time designed for kids with intellectual and physical disabilities, and sensory processing disorders. Ages 2-12. Registration required. 
Stories & Songs - Story Time
Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
A story time for 1-4 year olds with a caregiver. 
English Language Workshop - Beginner Level
Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Free ESL Beginner Workshops usually held every Tuesday and Thursday of the week all month long.
English Language Workshop - Intermediate Level
Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
Free ESL Intermediate Workshops usually held every Tuesday and Thursday of the week all month long.
Mother Goose Time - Activities For Children Ages 12-23 Months
Tue, Jan 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Story Room
Stories, songs, games & more. Just for children ages 12-23 months. Please choose to come either Tuesday or Wednesday!
Time for 2s
Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Two-year-olds enjoy stories, music, movement, and a coloring sheet to practice fine motor skills. Ages 24-35 months with adult.
Stories & Songs
Tue, Jan 21, 10:45am - 11:15am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
A story time for 1-4 year olds with a caregiver. 
Tuesday Tots are Artists
Tue, Jan 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
It’s time for reading books, singing, dancing, and learning as we create our own art. A half-hour program plus a craft. Ages 1 to 4 with an adult.
Stories To Grow On - Stories and Much More For Ages 2-5
Tue, Jan 21, 11:00am - 11:45am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Story Room
Stories, songs, movement games & yoga for ages 2-5. Adult participation is expected. Younger siblings can come along and join in with their big brothers and sisters.
Stories & Songs
Tue, Jan 21, 11:30am - 12:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
A story time for 1-4 year olds with a caregiver. 
Preschool Storytime Class
Tue, Jan 21, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Stories, songs, movement, and activities just for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.
Get Fit at Your Library - Line Dancing
Tue, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Learn basic line dance steps while you workout to music. This is a class great for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
Pre-K Storytime
Tue, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Practice sitting and listening while we read fun stories and do an easy craft. For ages 3+ with a caregiver.
Friends of the Burke Branch Library Meeting
Tue, Jan 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Join us for our quarterly meeting and learn how to become more active with the Friends.
PAWS to Read
Tue, Jan 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Practice reading out loud to a friendly dog.
Tech on Tap - Drones
Tue, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Port City Brewing Company - Port City Brewing Company
What are the realistic and beneficial applications for drones? What regulations should be in place to integrate drones into everyday life?Register
Folded Book Art
Tue, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Do you have a lot of old books? Are you constantly looking for a new craft project? Come learn how to turn an old book into a recycled piece of art just by folding its pages.
This event is full
Manumission Tour Company Presents - Duke Street Black History
Tue, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
The Manumission Tour Company presents early Alexandria's African-American history.
Rescheduled
Manumission Tour Company Presents - Duke Street Black History
Tue, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Monday, January 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
New venue Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
The Manumission Tour Company presents early Alexandria's African-American history.
Tween Game Night
Tue, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Tweens can hang out and play games with friends. Every program features a different type of game. Play a favorite or learn something new! Ages 8-14.
Friends of the Barrett Branch Library - Monthly Meeting
Tue, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Join us for our monthly meeting and learn how to become more active with the Friends.
Online Health Information
Wed, Jan 22, 10:15am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
Confused about what's online regarding health information?
Mother Goose Time - Activities For Children Ages 12-23 Months
Wed, Jan 22, 10:15am - 10:45am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Story Room
Stories, songs, games & more. Just for children ages 12-23 months. Please choose to come either Tuesday or Wednesday!
Family Storytime Class
Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, movement, and music for the whole family. Ages 0-5 with adult.
Baby Rhythm & Rhyme
Wed, Jan 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Storytime with your little one in mind. We'll read a story, sing songs, and do some finger plays. Half-hour storytime with free play after. Ages birth to 18 months with an adult.
Stories To Grow On - Stories and Much More For Ages 2-5
Wed, Jan 22, 11:00am - 11:45am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Story Room
Stories, songs, movement games & yoga for ages 2-5. Adult participation is expected. Younger siblings can come along and join in with their big brothers and sisters.
Baby Time
Wed, Jan 22, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Babies and their caregivers enjoy songs, stories, lap bounces, and gentle playtime. Ages 0-11 months with adult.
Practice Your English Conversation Club - Adult "All Levels" for English Conversation
Wed, Jan 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Come practice your English language skills with others in friendly conversations. Free and open to the public. No registration is required; drop-in when you can.
After School Movie: - Happy Feet
Wed, Jan 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Our After School Movie this Month is Happy Feet! Join Mumble and his friends on their quest in the Arctic. MPAA rating: PG; for some mild peril and rude humor.
Wednesday Matinee - "Marriage Story"
Wed, Jan 22, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Noah Baumbach's incisive and compassionate look at a marriage breaking up and a family staying together. Stars Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson. 2019. Rated R.
Pajama Story Time
Wed, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Children's Area
Enjoy bedtime stories in Duncan's children area every Wednesday. Bring your pajamas and teddy bears. Ages 2-8.
Get Involved! - Become an Alexandria Election Officer
Wed, Jan 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
An information session about the duties and responsibilities of an Election Officer.
Make & Take
Wed, Jan 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Flex your creative skills by making a craft to take home! Crafts change for every program. All ages.
Rock n' Read
Thu, Jan 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Musical story time for kids ages 1-4 years with a caregiver. 
English Language Workshop - Beginner Level
Thu, Jan 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Free ESL Beginner Workshops usually held every Tuesday and Thursday of the week all month long.
English Language Workshop - Intermediate Level
Thu, Jan 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
Free ESL Intermediate Workshops usually held every Tuesday and Thursday of the week all month long.
Toddler Time
Thu, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:10am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Stories, songs, movement, and music just for one and two-year-olds. Ages 12-35 months with an adult.
Rock n' Read
Thu, Jan 23, 10:45am - 11:15am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Musical story time for kids ages 1-4 years with a caregiver. 
Rock n' Read
Thu, Jan 23, 11:30am - 12:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Musical story time for kids ages 1-4 years with a caregiver.  
Preschool Storytime Class
Thu, Jan 23, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Stories, songs, movement, and activities just for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.
Personal Digital Archiving
Thu, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Your photos, documents, audio and video files require special care to keep them usable into the future. Learn how to do it with this class.
Spitfire - Book Club
Thu, Jan 23, 3:00pm - 3:55pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
The Spitfire Club seeks to create a world in which every girl feels empowered to be the strong and capable protagonist of her own story.
Spitfire - Book Club
Thu, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 4:55pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
The Spitfire Club seeks to create a world in which every girl feels empowered to be the strong and capable protagonist of her own story.
Preschool Fun!
Thu, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a program especially for ages 3 to 5. We'll read a story, play and do a craft. Children must be accompanied by their caregiver.
STEAM-Y Fun - STEAM Activities + Yoga
Thu, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Story Room
Simple STEAM activities AND some yoga fun. Ages 5+
Sensory Playtime
Thu, Jan 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Join us every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for a special playtime geared towards children with sensory processing disorders and intellectual and physical disabilities. Ages 2-12 with adult.
Girls Who Code
Thu, Jan 23, 5:00pm - 6:45pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Girls Who Code is on a mission to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does.
Knit Nite
Thu, Jan 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Knitting Club for kids! Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Join us in the Children's area. Ages 8-18.
Family Storytime Class
Fri, Jan 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, movement, and music for the whole family. Ages 0-5 with adult.
Animal Actions - Acting Exercises
Fri, Jan 24, 11:00am - 12:15pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join Miss Melissa and Miss Katie for some animal improv. Ages 3+
It's Friday, Baby!
Fri, Jan 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Story Room
Songs, games & other activities for babies 0-11 months.
ESL Class - Beginning Level
Fri, Jan 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Free English classes for beginners in speaking, reading and writing English. Text materials will be provided in class. Children can accompany their parents in the classroom.
Majestic Mornings Paint-Along
Sat, Jan 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Join us for a fun and relaxing morning of painting along with episode "Majestic Mountains". All materials provided. Space is limited and registration is required.  
This event is full
Canceled
AARGGH - Grand Gaming Melee
Sat, Jan 25, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Join the Alexandria Arlington Regional Gaming Group (AARGGH) in a Grand Gaming Melee. Bring games you want to play, or come without games and play what others bring.
Saturday Morning Storytime
Sat, Jan 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Children's Area
Saturday mornings with stories and songs.
Saturday Stories
Sat, Jan 25, 11:00am - 11:40am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Picture Book Area
Stories, music, and movement for the entire family. All ages with adult.
Canceled
Chess
Sat, Jan 25, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Interested in playing chess or learning about the game? Join us every Saturday in the Children's Area. All skill levels are welcome. All ages, children under 8 age must be accompanied by their adult.
Let's Talk - An ESL Conversation Class
Sat, Jan 25, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
Interested in building your confidence in your use of English?
Writers Group
Sun, Jan 26, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
Calling all writers...join the Beatley Central Writers Group.
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