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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
All day

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
jlambert@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1704
Fax: 703.746.1775
Branch manager
Jherusha Lambert
Hours
Mon, Oct 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 11 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 12 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 13 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming Events

Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Oct 09, All day
Ten pumpkins are hiding in the children’s section! Find them all and return to the desk to get a Trick or Treat surprise! Prizes are only awarded once. Thanks for playing!
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Oct 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.
Burke Branch Friends' Monthly Board Meeting
Wed, Oct 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
There will be discussion and updates on Burke Branch activities, fundraising to support Burke Branch programs, collection needs, and Alexandria Library community goals.
Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Oct 10, All day
Ten pumpkins are hiding in the children’s section! Find them all and return to the desk to get a Trick or Treat surprise! Prizes are only awarded once. Thanks for playing!
Line Dancing
Thu, Oct 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.
Silver Artisans - Burke's Monthly Arts & Crafts Program for Seniors
Thu, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a welcoming environment where seniors can connect, share stories, and rediscover the joy of artistry. We will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and a related craft program.
Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Oct 11, All day
Ten pumpkins are hiding in the children’s section! Find them all and return to the desk to get a Trick or Treat surprise! Prizes are only awarded once. Thanks for playing!
Baby Storytime
Fri, Oct 11, 10:15am - 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.
Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión
Fri, Oct 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Have fun on Fridays after school, building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5. *Includes slime-making every last Friday of the month!*
Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Oct 12, All day
Ten pumpkins are hiding in the children’s section! Find them all and return to the desk to get a Trick or Treat surprise! Prizes are only awarded once. Thanks for playing!
Trash Trekkers - Burke Branch Walking and Litter Pickup Club
Sat, Oct 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Outdoors
Start your Saturday doing good for your community. Join the Burke Branch walking and litter pickup club.
Fraud Prevention
Sat, Oct 12, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Have you ever been approached with a fraudulent offer or been a victim of identity theft?
Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt
Sun, Oct 13, All day
Ten pumpkins are hiding in the children’s section! Find them all and return to the desk to get a Trick or Treat surprise! Prizes are only awarded once. Thanks for playing!
Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Oct 15, All day
Ten pumpkins are hiding in the children’s section! Find them all and return to the desk to get a Trick or Treat surprise! Prizes are only awarded once. Thanks for playing!
Family Storytime - Martes de niños
Tue, Oct 15, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!
Film Series - "Frida"
Tue, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the screening of this 2024 documentary film of the iconic artist Frida Kahlo.
Lego Club
Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Calling all brick enthusiasts: come join us to make cool creations and participate in themed challenges. Grades 2-5.
Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Oct 16, All day
Ten pumpkins are hiding in the children’s section! Find them all and return to the desk to get a Trick or Treat surprise! Prizes are only awarded once. Thanks for playing!
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Oct 16, 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.
Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Oct 17, All day
Ten pumpkins are hiding in the children’s section! Find them all and return to the desk to get a Trick or Treat surprise! Prizes are only awarded once. Thanks for playing!
Line Dancing
Thu, Oct 17, 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.
Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Oct 18, All day
Ten pumpkins are hiding in the children’s section! Find them all and return to the desk to get a Trick or Treat surprise! Prizes are only awarded once. Thanks for playing!
Baby Storytime
Fri, Oct 18, 10:15am - 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.
Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión
Fri, Oct 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Have fun on Fridays after school, building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5. *Includes slime-making every last Friday of the month!*
Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Oct 19, All day
Ten pumpkins are hiding in the children’s section! Find them all and return to the desk to get a Trick or Treat surprise! Prizes are only awarded once. Thanks for playing!
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