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Women's History Month Art Exhibition:

"Women From the Dawn of Time"

2023-03-06 10:00:00 2023-03-06 20:00:00 America/New_York Women's History Month Art Exhibition: See this amazing tapestry entitled “Women from the Dawn of Time” during the entire month of March. The exhibition is located on the 2nd floor, near the Circulation Desk.  Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library -

Monday, March 06
10:00am - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-03-06 10:00:00 2023-03-06 20:00:00 America/New_York Women's History Month Art Exhibition: See this amazing tapestry entitled “Women from the Dawn of Time” during the entire month of March. The exhibition is located on the 2nd floor, near the Circulation Desk.  Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library -

See this amazing tapestry entitled “Women from the Dawn of Time” during the entire month of March. The exhibition is located on the 2nd floor, near the Circulation Desk. 

The 216 women depicted in this cross-stitch tapestry design are just a few of the many women who made major contributions to the arts, medicine, writing, politics, sports, science, and leadership since the dawn of time.  Some are known to almost everyone despite, in many cases, their having to overcome family and societal efforts to prevent them from achieving greatness.  But how many know of Belva Lockwood, the first female attorney in America to practice before the United States Supreme Court; or Lise Meitner, the Austrian nuclear physicist, whose partner was awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry for her discovery; or Murasaki Shikibu, who wrote Tales of Genji, the first novel; or Rebecca Crumpler, the first black woman to receive a medical degree in America?

Anita Barondes, who lives in Alexandria and volunteers for Burke Branch Friends group, took four years to research, design and stitch the tapestry.  This stunning piece was awarded a first-place prize and The People Choice Award at the prestigious Woodlawn Needlework Show in 2021.  

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Ages 6-12 | Ages 0-5 | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Art & Music |

TAGS: | Women's History Month |

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

About the branch

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

Tue, Nov 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
Storytime with songs, parachute and bubbles. Ages 1 & 2 with an adult.

Tue, Nov 28, 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.

Wed, Nov 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Stories and activities for preschoolers getting ready for kindergarten.

Canceled
Wed, Nov 29, 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.

Thu, Nov 30, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
This 30-minute storytime by performers from the Metropolitan Youth Ballet will include storytelling, mime, dance, and photos with Clara and cast. Intended for ages 3-10.

Thu, Nov 30, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Friends of The Burke Branch Library Board meets quarterly to discuss fundraising activities that support the branch and the Alexandria Library community.

Fri, Dec 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon movie featuring a holiday classic, "Home Alone"! (Rated PG, 1990) Snacks will be provided.

Mon, Dec 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Beginning English practice for English language learners. No registration. Class held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room.

Tue, Dec 05, 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
Storytime with songs, parachute and bubbles. Ages 1 & 2 with an adult.

Tue, Dec 05, 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.

Wed, Dec 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Stories and activities for preschoolers getting ready for kindergarten.

Canceled
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.

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.