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Students & the First Amendment

Young Adult Civics Session

2023-09-19 18:45:00 2023-09-19 19:45:00 America/New_York Students & the First Amendment Teens are invited to join in this documentary and discussion considering students' right to free speech in school. This event is for teens in grades 6-12. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Tuesday, September 19
6:45pm - 7:45pm

Add to Calendar 2023-09-19 18:45:00 2023-09-19 19:45:00 America/New_York Students & the First Amendment Teens are invited to join in this documentary and discussion considering students' right to free speech in school. This event is for teens in grades 6-12. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Teens are invited to join in this documentary and discussion considering students' right to free speech in school. This event is for teens in grades 6-12.

We take for granted that the First Amendment to the Constitution states:

Congress shall make no law... abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press...

But how does freedom of expression apply to students? 

We'll watch the short documentary First Amendment: Student Freedom of Speech produced by the Annenberg Public Policy Center and talk about the film and our own ideas. 

Contact Megan at mzimmerman@alexlibraryva.org for more information. 

First Amendment: Student Freedom of Speech
Annenberg Public Policy Center, 2022
28 minutes | Not Rated

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Teens | Legal |

TAGS: | Teens | movies | Documentary & Discussion | current events | Constitution Week |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library

jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708

Hours
We're closed Thursday November 28 due to Thanksgiving Day
We're closed Friday November 29 due to Day After Thanksgiving Day
Mon, Nov 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 28 Closed
(Thanksgiving Day)
Fri, Nov 29 Closed
(Day After Thanksgiving Day)
Sat, Nov 30 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 01 1:00PM to 5:00PM

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

Tue, Nov 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Barrett Library has a volunteer available on Tuesdays to help with computer and technologies use. Appointments are available at 5 PM and 6 PM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.

Tue, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Make an interesting and sustainable decoration made from upcycled newspapers. And when you no longer need it, toss it in the recycle bin!

Mon, Dec 02, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 2.

Tue, Dec 03, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 2.

Tue, Dec 03, 11:00am - 11:40am
Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles Fun that's just right for ages 0-23 months

Tue, Dec 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Barrett Library has a volunteer available on Tuesdays to help with computer and technologies use. Appointments are available at 5 PM and 6 PM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.

Tue, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Second Floor
Top off your holiday gifts with an easy handmade bow.

Wed, Dec 04, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 2.

Wed, Dec 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fun activities just for infants ages 0-12 months.

Thu, Dec 05, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 2.

Thu, Dec 05, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Join Miss Lisa for stories, songs, movement and more fun just right for ages 2+

Thu, Dec 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate.

Fri, Dec 06, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 2.