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SOCIAL JUSTICE

Alexandria Library believes in social justice. Last summer, the Library held a summer-long challenge that helped to examine the city’s important African American history and culture. The Alexandria Community Remembrance Project (ACRP) is an interdepartmental program in partnership with the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) to address social justice in the city.

 

EVENTS
English Language Learning (ELL) - Beginner Conversation
Mon, Sep 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Beginning English practice for English language learners. No registration. Class held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room.
English Language Learning (ELL) II - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Sep 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Sep 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
English Language Learning (ELL) II - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Sep 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Sep 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
Hispanic Heritage Fiesta - Ven y celebra con nosostros
Sat, Sep 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with live music, crafts, and food! The fiesta will take place outside in Beatley Central Library's beautiful Reading Garden. All ages.
Dear Banned Author Letter-Writing Campaign - Send a postcard of support to authors of challenged books
Sun, Oct 01, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Write a letter or email to an author whose books have been banned or challenged. Postcards and pens will be provided.
English Language Learning (ELL) - Beginner Conversation
Mon, Oct 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Beginning English practice for English language learners. No registration. Class held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room.
Rain Stick Craft - Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Mon, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Drop in between 3 and 5 pm to make this simple musical craft. Ages 6 and up.
English Language Learning (ELL) II - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Oct 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Oct 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
Encanto in the Library - Hispanic Heritage Afternoon Movie
Wed, Oct 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join the library for an afternoon showing of Disney's Encanto! Recommended Ages 3+
English Language Learning (ELL) II - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Oct 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.
Chamizal National Memorial - A Virtual History & Tour by the National Park Service
Wed, Oct 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Take a guided virtual tour of Chamizal National Memorial in El Paso, Texas, part of the U.S. National Park Service in El Paso, Texas with NPS Ranger J.R. Lujan.Register
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Oct 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
Low Vision Resource Group - Low Vision Technology Demo
Fri, Oct 06, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join us to learn about low vision resources.
Latin Dance Class - National Hispanic Heritage Month
Sat, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Feel the rhythm in the beat and learn new Latin style dances
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Oct 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
English Language Learning (ELL) II - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Oct 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Oct 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
World Short Story Discussion Group
Thu, Oct 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Join us to discuss the following two stories: "Paradise" by Yxta Maya Murray, "Tarot Witch" by Ray Bradbury. Register
Huichal Yarn Art - A Hispanic Heritage Craft
Mon, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Drop in for a craft inspired by a traditional Mexican art form.. Ages 6+
English Language Learning (ELL) - Beginner Conversation
Mon, Oct 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Beginning English practice for English language learners. No registration. Class held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room.
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Oct 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
English Language Learning (ELL) - Beginner Conversation
Mon, Oct 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Beginning English practice for English language learners. No registration. Class held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room.
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FROM OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Library Director, Rose T. Dawson interviews Ms. Gladys Davis.

Executive Director Rose T. Dawson interviews former employee Barbara Jean Ferguson, one of the first African American staff members at Alexandria library.

Relatives of Alexandria Library Sit-In protestors William “Buddy” Evans and Morris Murray discuss how the event and its legacy impacted them, their family, their outlook and accomplishments.

Last updated: January 2021