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The Great Escape in Washington DC

Presented by the National Park Service

2020-02-29 15:30:00 2020-02-29 16:30:00 America/New_York The Great Escape in Washington DC Learn about the Capital City under the institution slavery and the people who tried to escape this system which will be presented by NPS Ranger Kenya Finley in honor of Black History Month.  Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Saturday, February 29
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2020-02-29 15:30:00 2020-02-29 16:30:00 America/New_York The Great Escape in Washington DC Learn about the Capital City under the institution slavery and the people who tried to escape this system which will be presented by NPS Ranger Kenya Finley in honor of Black History Month.  Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Learn about the Capital City under the institution slavery and the people who tried to escape this system which will be presented by NPS Ranger Kenya Finley in honor of Black History Month. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion |

TAGS: | black history month | african american history month |

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
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Fri, Apr 04 10:00AM to 5:00PM
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English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Mar 31, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room.
Make your own comic book!
Mon, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Learn how to make pocket sized comics with Jen!
Family Storytime - Martes de niños
Tue, Apr 01, 10:15am - 11:15am
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Lego Club
Tue, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Wed, Apr 02, 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.
Adventure Movie Series - All Alexandria Reads
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Join us on some wild adventures with these fun, loveable movies!
Line Dancing
Thu, Apr 03, 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.
Film - "Anora"
Thu, Apr 03, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
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Join us for a screening of the 2025 film that won the Oscar for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress of the Year.
Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión
Fri, Apr 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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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
Meeting Room
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
Meeting Room
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
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.
Kids Play Group - All Alexandria Reads
Wed, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
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
Meeting Room
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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