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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

ahargreaves@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1704
Fax: 703.746.1775
Branch manager
Abby Hargreaves

Hours
Mon, Jul 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 11 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 12 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 13 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Parking:
There is a library parking lot available.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: King Street Station
  • Metrobus: 28A
  • DASH Bus: 36A, 36B, 102

Upcoming Events

Wed, Jul 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.

Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Get ready to dance, laugh, and let loose as you’re surrounded by cascades of fluffy foam!

Thu, Jul 10, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
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.

Thu, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Massage therapist Michael Jones will be demonstrating facial acupressure and hand reflexology relaxation techniques as self-care.

Thu, Jul 10, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a sequel to the 2016 film "Bridget Jones Baby."

Fri, Jul 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.

Fri, Jul 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Have fun on Fridays after school, building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5.

Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Outdoors
Start your Saturday doing good for your community. Join the Burke Branch walking and litter pickup club.

Sat, Jul 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Are you curious about learning in calligraphy?Join us to learn and practice different styles each session at Burke!

Sun, Jul 13, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Let's celebrate the joy of playing games! Play a wide variety of games, the classics and the new. Bring a friend or make new ones.

Mon, Jul 14, 10:15am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to socialize and engage your mind with a game of bingo served with food, prizes, and fun. Registration is required.

Mon, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class is held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room

Tue, Jul 15, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!

Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join Burke’s Pokémon trainers on a hunt to catch as many Pokémon as you can! We’ll take a walk around the Library’s neighborhood together. *Participants’ MUST BRING their own smartphone device.*

Tue, Jul 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.

Wed, Jul 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.

Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Build your new best fiend at the Burke Branch! Pick your animal, stuff them, and place your wish inside.

Thu, Jul 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.

Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate Culinary Month by joining us for a new film which was inspired by a real chef at Enoteca Maria restaurant in New York.

Fri, Jul 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.

Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Come learn about your Medicare options – Original Medicare (Parts A & B), Medicare Advantage (Part C), Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D), and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).

Fri, Jul 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Have fun on Fridays after school, building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5.