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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)
Mon, May 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, May 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
This volunteer-led workshop provides a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence. No registration required. No certificates of completion are issued.
Diversity Book Club - "As Long As the Lemon Trees Grow" by Zoulfah Katouh
Mon, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
Please join us for an online discussion of Zoulfah Katouh's 2022 YA novel.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Tue, May 13, 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. These workshops are led by volunteers and do not include certificates of completion.
Mystery Book Club - "The Murder of Mr. Ma" by John Shen Yen Nee and SJ Rozan
Wed, May 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by joining us for a discussion of this groundbreaking collaboration. Register
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, May 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
This volunteer-led workshop provides a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence. No registration required. No certificates of completion are issued.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Thu, May 15, 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. These workshops are led by volunteers and do not include certificates of completion.
Land Justice: A Green Future for All - Rooted in Black & Indigenous Land Ownership
Thu, May 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Join author Brea Baker for a discussion on land justice and her book, Rooted: The American Legacy of Land Theft and the Modern Movement for Black Land Ownership. Registration required.Register
World Short Story Discussion Group
Thu, May 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month by joining us to discuss the following two stories: "Treasure Island Alley" by Da-Lin and "The Volunteer" by Lucinda Nelson Dhavan.Register
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, May 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
This volunteer-led workshop provides a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence. No registration required. No certificates of completion are issued.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Tue, May 20, 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. These workshops are led by volunteers and do not include certificates of completion.
Introduction to Korean Language & Culture 
Tue, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Join Byul, a certified educator, for a fun Korean language and culture intro! Perfect for beginners—space is limited, sign up today!
Burke Book Club - "The Other Americans" by Laila Lalami
Wed, May 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Join us for a discussion of a timely and powerful novel about the suspicious death of a Moroccan immigrant by the acclaimer writer Laila Lalami. Register
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, May 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
This volunteer-led workshop provides a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence. No registration required. No certificates of completion are issued.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Thu, May 22, 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. These workshops are led by volunteers and do not include certificates of completion.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Tue, May 27, 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. These workshops are led by volunteers and do not include certificates of completion.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, May 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
This volunteer-led workshop provides a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence. No registration required. No certificates of completion are issued.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Thu, May 29, 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. These workshops are led by volunteers and do not include certificates of completion.
Period Products 101 - Exploring Reusable and Disposable Options for Young People
Thu, Jun 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ms. Moxie's Moon Shop - 102 N. Fayette St.
Calling young minds 9 to 15 years old! Come to Ms. Moxie's Moon Shop to uncover the ins and outs of both disposable and reusable period products. Dads are encouraged to attend!
Diversity Book Club - "Our Missing Hearts" by Celeste Ng
Mon, Jun 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
Please join us for an online discussion of Celeste Ng's 2022 novel.
Literary Virginia Book Group - Walk Through Fire by Sheila Johnson
Wed, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
Read and discuss the best of today's Virginia literature—including books by Virginia Literary Award winners and finalists in fiction and nonfiction.Register
Juneteenth Storytime - with the Alexandria Black History Museum
Fri, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join Hassanah Thomas from the Alexandria Black History Museum in celebrating Juneteenth through books, stories, and songs. (All ages)
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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