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"We Demand"

Women's Suffrage in Virginia Traveling Exhibition

2021-10-01 00:00:00 2021-10-01 23:59:00 America/New_York "We Demand" Visit this traveling exhibition which uses text and images to trace the history of the women's suffrage* movement in Virginia from 1909 until 1920. On exhibit through October 23, 2021. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library -

Friday, October 01
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Add to Calendar 2021-10-01 00:00:00 2021-10-01 23:59:00 America/New_York "We Demand" Visit this traveling exhibition which uses text and images to trace the history of the women's suffrage* movement in Virginia from 1909 until 1920. On exhibit through October 23, 2021. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library -

Visit this traveling exhibition which uses text and images to trace the history of the women's suffrage* movement in Virginia from 1909 until 1920. On exhibit through October 23, 2021.

The ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted women the right to vote.

*Suffrage is the right to vote in political elections. 

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Local History | Legal | Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion |

TAGS: | Women's Suffrage | 19th Amendment |

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
gschuler@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1704
Fax: 703.746.1775
Hours
Mon, Nov 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 01 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 02 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 03 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Parking: The library has a parking lot.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: King Street Station (Yellow & Blue 3.3 miles)
  • Metrobus: 28A, 8W
  • DASH Bus: 36A, 36B, 102

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

Upcoming Events

English Language Learning (ELL) - Beginner Conversation
Mon, Dec 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Beginning English practice for English language learners. No registration. Class held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room.
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Tue, Dec 05, 10:15am - 10:45am
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Storytime with songs, parachute and bubbles. Ages 1 & 2 with an adult.
Line Dancing
Tue, Dec 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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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.
Quieter Preschool Time - 3-5 years old
Wed, Dec 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Stories and activities for preschoolers getting ready for kindergarten.
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Wednesday We Play - El Miércoles Jugamos - an after-school maker program for grades K-6
Wed, Dec 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join us for a play hour to build, explore, and be creative. Grades: K-6. Únase a nosotros para una hora de juegos para construir, explorar y ser creativo. Grados: K-6.
Family Movie Matinee - Home Alone 2
Fri, Dec 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon movie featuring a holiday classic, "Home Alone 2." (Rated PG, 1992) Snacks will be provided.
Trash Trekkers -Burke Branch Walking and Litter Pickup Club
Sat, Dec 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Outdoors
Start your Saturday doing good. Join the Burke Branch walking and litter pickup club.
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Snowflake Family Storytime
Sat, Dec 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Join Ms. Anna for a storytime where we will read, sing, and play. Ages 0-8, accompanied by an adult.
Toddler Tuesday - Hora de Cuentos - ድክ-ድክ ለሚሉ - الثلاثاء للأطفال الصغار - سه شنبه- کودک نو پا
Tue, Dec 12, 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
Storytime with songs, parachute and bubbles. Ages 1 & 2 with an adult.
Line Dancing
Tue, Dec 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Quieter Preschool Time - 3-5 years old
Wed, Dec 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Stories and activities for preschoolers getting ready for kindergarten.
Canceled
Wednesday We Play - El Miércoles Jugamos - an after-school maker program for grades K-6
Wed, Dec 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join us for a play hour to build, explore, and be creative. Grades: K-6. Únase a nosotros para una hora de juegos para construir, explorar y ser creativo. Grados: K-6.
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