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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
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Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Hours
Mon, Sep 16 1:00PM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 17 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 18 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Sep 19 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Sep 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 21 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 22 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

Friends of Beatley Central Library Book Sale
Fri, Sep 20, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Thousands of books, CDs, DVDs and more will be available for sale. All proceeds benefit the Friends of Beatley Central Library.
Family Storytime Class
Fri, Sep 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Picture Book Area
Join us for stories, songs, movement, and music for the whole family. Ages 0-5 with adult.
It's Friday, Baby!
Fri, Sep 20, 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, Sep 20, 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.
Spanish Conversation Hour
Fri, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
Want to practice your Spanish? Join us for an hour of informal conversation with fellow learners. Questions? Call 703.746.1751 or email acastillo@alexlibraryva.org.
Pop-Up Library Event - Kingstowne Farmers Market
Fri, Sep 20, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Kingstowne Farmers Market - Kingstowne Farmers Market
Join us at our pop-up library event to learn more about our programs, events, and services.
Friends of Beatley Central Library Book Sale
Sat, Sep 21, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Thousands of books, CDs, DVDs and more will be available for sale. All proceeds benefit the Friends of Beatley Central Library.
Pop-Up Library Event - Alexandria King Street Art Festival
Sat, Sep 21, 10:00am - 2:30pm
King Street - Washington to the Potomac - King Street - Washington St. to the Potomac
Join us at our pop-up library event to learn more about our programs, events, and services.
SAT Practice Test - with the Princeton Review
Sat, Sep 21, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
About to take the SAT? Come take a practice exam to see what it’s like! Ages 13-18.Register
Satuday Stories
Sat, Sep 21, 11:00am - 11:45am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Picture Book Area
Stories, music, and movement for the entire family. All ages with adult.
Let's Talk - An ESL Conversation Class
Sat, Sep 21, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
Interested in building your confidence in your use of English?
Chess
Sat, Sep 21, 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.
ESL Class - Intermediate Level at the Barrett Branch
Sat, Sep 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Story Room
Free English as a Second Language intermediate level class held each Saturday from 1-2 pm.
Salsa Dancing
Sat, Sep 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Martha E. Garcia will teach you to Salsa! This event is great for beginners, and free to all. No partner necessary, but feel free to bring one!
Pop-Up Library Event - West End Farmers Market
Sun, Sep 22, 8:00am - 1:00pm
West End Farmers Market - West End Farmers Market
Join us at our pop-up library event to learn more about our programs, events, and services.
Pop-Up Library Event - Four Mile Run Market
Sun, Sep 22, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Four Mile Run Farmers and Artisans Market - Four Mile Run Farmers and Artisans Market
Join us at our pop-up library event to learn more about our programs, events, and services.
Pop-Up Library Event - Port City Brewing Company
Sun, Sep 22, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Port City Brewing Company - Port City Brewing Company
Join us at our pop-up library event to learn more about our programs, events, and services.
Writers Group
Sun, Sep 22, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
Calling all writers...join the Beatley Central Writers Group.
Friends of Beatley Central Library Book Sale
Sun, Sep 22, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Thousands of books, CDs, DVDs and more will be available for sale. All proceeds benefit the Friends of Beatley Central Library.
Pirate Story Time
Sun, Sep 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Picture Book Area
Pirate story time with Miss Stacy!
Caught Read Handed! - Mugshots for Banned Books Week
Mon, Sep 23, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
It's Banned Books Week and we are standing up for our right to read! Stop by the Barrett Branch Library to get your photo taken with a favorite banned book and add it to the resistance.
Baby Time
Mon, Sep 23, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Songs, fingerplays and bounces for babies. For ages 0-11 months.
Brain Games
Mon, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
Seniors, sharpen your mind and exercise your brain with stimulating games, puzzles, and activities.
Family Storytime Class
Mon, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Picture Book Area
Join us for stories, songs, movement, and music for the whole family. Ages 0-5 with adult.
It's Toddler Time!
Mon, Sep 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Let's read some books, dance and play. Ages 12 to 24 months with an adult. The program includes a half-hour story time and 20 minutes of free play.
Baby Time
Mon, Sep 23, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Songs, fingerplays and bounces for babies. For ages 0-11 months.
ESL Class-Beginning Level
Mon, Sep 23, 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.
Sensory Storytime
Mon, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
A story time designed for kids with intellectual and physical disabilities, and sensory processing disorders. Ages 2-12. Registration required. 
Yoga in the Garden
Mon, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Enjoy this mixed level, accessible Hatha style Yoga class where you will practice traditional Yoga poses, breathing and relaxation techniques.
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - "Belladonna of Sadness"
Mon, Sep 23, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Alexandria Oddball Cinema shows lesser known movies, foreign films, and documentaries you may have never seen before!
The Latino Americans - Part 1: Foreigners In Their Own Land
Mon, Sep 23, 7:30pm - 8:45pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
The six-part PBS series explores the 500-year plus history of Latinx Americans.
Caught Read Handed! - Mugshots for Banned Books Week
Tue, Sep 24, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
It's Banned Books Week and we are standing up for our right to read! Stop by the Barrett Branch Library to get your photo taken with a favorite banned book and add it to the resistance.
English Language Workshop - Intermediate Level
Tue, Sep 24, 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.
Stories & Songs - Story Time
Tue, Sep 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
A story time for 1-4 year olds with a caregiver. 
Mother Goose Time - Just For Children Ages 12-23 Months
Tue, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
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, Sep 24, 10:45am - 11:15am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
A story time for 1-4 year olds with a caregiver. 
Stories To Grow On - Stories and Much More For Ages 2-5
Tue, Sep 24, 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.
Tuesday Tots -- Bilingual!
Tue, Sep 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join Ms. Eli for a special Spanish/English program. We'll read stories, sing, dance, and play together. Ages 1 to 4 with an adult. A half-hour program followed by free play.
Preschool Storytime Class
Tue, Sep 24, 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.
Stories & Songs
Tue, Sep 24, 11:30am - 12:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
A story time for 1-4 year olds with a caregiver. 
Get Your Business Online
Tue, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Learn about Google My Business, a free tool for local businesses who want to connect with customers on Google Search and Maps. Get hands-on help creating your business profile or a simple website.
Burke Book Club (Banned Books Week) - "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee
Tue, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate the freedom to read by joining us for a discussion of Harper Lee’s classic novel “To Kill A Mockingbird" followed by the film during Banned Books Week.
Film Screening (Banned Books Week) - To Kill A Mockingbird
Tue, Sep 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Banned Books Weeks by joining us for a screening of Harper Lee's classic novel "To Kill A Mockingbird". The 1962 film stars Gregory Peck.
Pre-K Storytime
Tue, Sep 24, 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.
Pop-Up Library Event - T.C. Williams HS Girls Volleyball Game
Tue, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
T. C. Williams High School - T. C. Williams High School
Join us at our pop-up library event to learn more about our programs, events, and services.
PAWS to Read
Tue, Sep 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Practice reading out loud to a friendly dog.
Tween Art 101
Tue, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Join Miss Amanda in guided art and craft projects. Explore different mediums and styles. No previous experience needed. Come and unleash your creative side! Ages 8-14.
Extension Master Gardener's Plant Clinic
Tue, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Bring your questions about landscape insects, plant diseases, mosquitos, lawns, soil testing, and so much more.
Craft Supply Swap
Tue, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Feeling overwhelmed by your craft supplies? Clean out your stash and swap for something new! Join Handcraft Tuesday for a special craft supplies swap.
Caught Read Handed! - Mugshots for Banned Books Week
Wed, Sep 25, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
It's Banned Books Week and we are standing up for our right to read! Stop by the Barrett Branch Library to get your photo taken with a favorite banned book and add it to the resistance.
Mother Goose Time - Just For Children Ages 12-23 Months
Wed, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Join us for stories, songs, movement, and music for the whole family. Ages 0-5 with adult.
Online Money Tips
Wed, Sep 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
Get an introduction to online banking, doing your taxes online, PayPal, Venmo, contact-less payments and free budgeting apps.
Stories To Grow On - Stories and Much More For Ages 2-5
Wed, Sep 25, 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 Rhythm & Rhyme
Wed, Sep 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Story time with your little one in mind. We'll read a story, sing songs, and do some fingerplays. Half-hour story time with free play after. Ages birth to 18 months.
Babies & Ones
Wed, Sep 25, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Babies, Ones, and their caregivers enjoy songs, stories, lap bounces, and gentle playtime. Children ages 0-23 months with adult.
Practice Your English - Conversation Club
Wed, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
STEM Storytime Class
Wed, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Children learn about science, technology, engineering, and math through stories, songs, and activities. Ages 5-8 with adult.
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - "Rat"
Wed, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join Oddball Cinema as they screen lesser known films, films that never received a wide release, foreign films, and films that are just downright strange!
Pajama Story Time
Wed, Sep 25, 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.
Banned Books Read-Out at the Athenaeum - 201 Prince St. Alexandria, VA 22314
Wed, Sep 25, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
The Athenaeum 201 Prince Street Alexandria, VA 22314 - The Athenaeum 201 Prince Street Alexandria, VA 22314
Join the Alexandria Library and the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association to participate in the annual Banned Books Read-Out to celebrate your right to read during Banned Books Week.
Lego Night
Wed, Sep 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Bring the whole family for an evening of creative play with Legos. Just bring your imaginations, we have loads of Legos and Duplos! All ages.
Caught Read Handed! - Mugshots for Banned Books Week
Thu, Sep 26, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
It's Banned Books Week and we are standing up for our right to read! Stop by the Barrett Branch Library to get your photo taken with a favorite banned book and add it to the resistance.
English Language Workshop - Beginner Level
Thu, Sep 26, 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, Sep 26, 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.
Rock n' Read
Thu, Sep 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Musical story time for kids ages 1-4 years with a caregiver. 
Preschool Storytime Class
Thu, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Stories, songs, movement, and activities just for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.
Toddler Time
Thu, Sep 26, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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, Sep 26, 11:30am - 12:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Musical story time for kids ages 1-4 years with a caregiver.  
Controlling Clutter - Organizing Your Important Documents
Thu, Sep 26, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join us for this free workshop focusing on organizing your important documents.
Brain Games for Seniors
Thu, Sep 26, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Seniors, sharpen your mind and exercise your brain with word, math and logic puzzles plus a small selection of classic board games. This is also an opportunity to socialize with new friends.
Preschool Fun! - Bilingual Storytime
Thu, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a Spanish-English program especially for ages 3 to 5! We'll read a story, play and do a craft!
Girls Who Code
Thu, Sep 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join the Girls Who Code club! Learn basic HTML and CSS. Coders will improve their tech skills and learn everything they need to know to start coding!
Change of Screen: Oddball Cinema
Thu, Sep 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join Oddball Cinema for a screening of "Paprika." Rated R.
Exploring Autumn Constellations
Thu, Sep 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
In an astronomy presentation suitable for all ages, NOVAC member Cal Powell will introduce the constellations that are in the evening sky during the Fall Season.
Needle and Thread
Thu, Sep 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
An introduction to simple hand and machine sewing! Possible projects include a felt monster bag, fabric bags, scarves or tea towels. Ages 10-16.
Caught Read Handed! - Mugshots for Banned Books Week
Fri, Sep 27, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
It's Banned Books Week and we are standing up for our right to read! Stop by the Barrett Branch Library to get your photo taken with a favorite banned book and add it to the resistance.
Family Storytime Class
Fri, Sep 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Join us for stories, songs, movement, and music for the whole family. Ages 0-5 with adult.
Yoga, Baby!
Fri, Sep 27, 11:00am - 11:45am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Story Room
Interactive yoga/music activities for babies ages 6 weeks to 11 months and their grownups.
ESL Class-Beginning Level
Fri, Sep 27, 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.
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