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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
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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+

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.

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

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.

Fri, Oct 06, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join us to learn about low vision resources.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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+

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.

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.

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.

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