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Climate Change and Digital Technology

How do they intersect and what can we do about it?
2022-11-01 18:30:00 2022-11-01 19:30:00 America/New_York Climate Change and Digital Technology Laura Sigelmann, Program Specialist in the Technology Division at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), will explore how digital technologies are affecting the climate crisis. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Tuesday, November 01
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-11-01 18:30:00 2022-11-01 19:30:00 America/New_York Climate Change and Digital Technology Laura Sigelmann, Program Specialist in the Technology Division at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), will explore how digital technologies are affecting the climate crisis. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Laura Sigelmann, Program Specialist in the Technology Division at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), will explore how digital technologies are affecting the climate crisis.

Registration is preferred. Contact mzimmerman@alexlibraryva.org for more information. 

Laura Sigelmann is a Program Specialist in the Technology Division of the Innovation, Technology, and Research Hub (ITR/T) at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). She leads the Technology Division's work on climate change and digital technology, including launching a new initiative under USAID's 2020-2024 Digital Strategy, co-chairing the Hub-wide Climate Task Force, and providing input on USAID’s new 2022-2030 Climate Strategy. Laura holds a Master of Global Policy Studies and Master of Science in Energy and Earth Resources from the University of Texas at Austin, where she specialized in climate security. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Vanderbilt University. Laura lives in Washington, DC and enjoys traveling, photography, and cats.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Technology |

TAGS: | Technology | Sustainability | Climate Change |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
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Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Hours
We're closed Sunday April 20 due to Easter
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Tue, Apr 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 19 10:00AM to 5:00PM
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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/B, 11C
  • DASH Bus: 30, 31, Old Town Circulator
  • King Street Trolley:  King & Columbus

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

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Mon, Apr 21, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Crafty Kids - Art activities for ages 6+
Mon, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Make and take craft activities for ages 6+
Plastic Pollution and Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Tue, Apr 22, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
One-On-One Computer Help - at the Barrett Branch
Tue, Apr 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Barrett Library has a volunteer available on Tuesdays to help with computer and technologies use. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.
Eco:mmunion - Conversations to Sustain People and Planet
Tue, Apr 22, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Looking for a space to talk about climate change and the things affected that we love? Join us for a monthly discussion focused on a relevant topic. Register to receive the materials suggestions.
Plastic Pollution and Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Wed, Apr 23, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Plastic Pollution and Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Thu, Apr 24, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Alphabits Story Time - Letters M-N
Thu, Apr 24, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Practice your alphabet with stories, songs, yoga and more! Ages 2 and Up.
American Style Mahjong - Learn and Play
Thu, Apr 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Second Floor
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Plastic Pollution and Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Fri, Apr 25, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Plastic Pollution and Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Sat, Apr 26, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Plastic Pollution and Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Sun, Apr 27, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
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Water Access
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Mon, Apr 28, All day
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Mon, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
First Floor
Make and take craft activities for ages 6+
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Second Floor
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Tue, Apr 29, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
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Plastic Pollution and Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
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Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
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