Skip to main content
close
font 1 font 2 font 3
Reset to standard size
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Yellow on Black White on Black Soft Greys Black on Linen Black on White
Reset to default contrast
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.
Image for event: The History of Ethiopia

Registration now closed

The History of Ethiopia
2023-09-09 14:00:00 2023-09-09 15:00:00 America/New_York The History of Ethiopia Deacon Dawit Muluneh will take us through the rich history of Ethiopia. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Saturday, September 09
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-09-09 14:00:00 2023-09-09 15:00:00 America/New_York The History of Ethiopia Deacon Dawit Muluneh will take us through the rich history of Ethiopia. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Deacon Dawit Muluneh will take us through the rich history of Ethiopia.

Deacon Muluneh, author of Hopeless Romantic: The Untold History of Ethiopia, is a scholar of the historical, political and religous landscape of Ethiopia. He will share with us his research and observations of the culture from ancient times to today.    

Deacon Dawit Muluneh is the author of Hopeless Romantic: The Untold History of Ethiopia and I Need Answers. He grew up in the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church and at age seven, his family immigrated to the US from Ethiopia. 

Muluneh graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Upon completing his education at Virginia Tech, he worked at a patent and trademark office for three years. At age 27, having sold his house and car he traveled to a monastery in Ethiopia - Dabre Libanos - to learn the traditional teachings of the church. Afterward, he was ordained as a deacon in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.

After a year and a half, Muluneh returned to the States to study at Catholic University of America, where he earned his M.A. in Ethiopian and Arabic Studies. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in African Studies at Howard University.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Holiday | Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion | Author Talks |

TAGS: | holidays | History | Ethiopian New Year | Enkutatash | Culture |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Hours
Mon, Apr 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 03 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 04 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 05 1:00PM to 5:00PM
previous
this week
next
About the branch

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.

Upcoming Events

Crafty Kids - Art activities for ages 6+
Mon, May 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
First Floor
Make and take craft activities for ages 6+
Baby and Toddler Time - Activities For Ages 0-23 Months
Tue, May 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
First Floor
Songs, games, movement and more for ages 0-23 months
Rain Barrel Paint By Number - Rain Barrel Painting Drop In
Tue, May 07, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Stop by Barrett to add some whimsy to our rain barrel.
1000 Books Story Time - Stories and more for ages 2+
Thu, May 09, 11:00am - 11:45am
First Floor
Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2+
Learn and Play Mahjong (American Rules)
Thu, May 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Second Floor
Our Mahjong group uses the American rules variation developed from the ancient Chinese game. Meetings are from 2-4 PM on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Registration is limited and required.
This event is full
All We Can Save Circle - Discussion Group
Sat, May 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
The Barrett Branch is hosting an All We Can Save Circle open to all interested in sincere discussion centered on the climate crisis and for those seeking community rooted in wise and just solutions.
Crafty Kids - Art activities for ages 6+
Mon, May 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
First Floor
Make and take craft activities for ages 6+
Baby and Toddler Time - Activities For Ages 0-23 Months
Tue, May 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
First Floor
Songs, games, movement and more for ages 0-23 months
See all events