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Snacks and Structures

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Thu, Jan 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Make and test 3D objects, from ramps to bridges. Use your mad art and engineering skills. Grades 6-12.

Girls who Code

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room

Thu, Jan 24, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Duncan Library's chapter of the national Girls Who Code program, a nonprofit with a mission to close the gender gap in technology. This program is intended for girls in grades 6-12.

Knit Nite

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Thu, Jan 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Knitting Club for kids! Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.

ESL Class - Beginning Level

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Fri, Jan 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Free English Class for beginners in speaking, reading and writing English.

Teen Wii

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room

Fri, Jan 25, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Relax with your friends and play the Wii. For teens in grades 6-12.

Chess

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Sat, Jan 26, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Interested in playing chess or learning about the game? Join us every Saturday in the Children's Area. All skill levels are welcome. All ages, children under 8 age must be accompanied by their adult.

Learn the Art of Hand-Lettering

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room

Sat, Jan 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

A modern take on calligraphy. Spice up your shopping lists, design your own stationary, and create your own cards using beautiful hand-letting techniques that anyone can master.

ESL Class - Beginning Level

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Mon, Jan 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Free English Class for beginners in speaking, reading and writing English.

Citizenship Info Session

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library

Mon, Jan 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Want to become a U.S. Citizen?

Family Game Night

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Tue, Jan 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Face-off against friends or family while playing our wide selection of board games and card games! All ages with an adult.

Thor - Marvel Movie Marathon

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room

Wed, Jan 30, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Join us as we watch through the known Marvel Cinematic Universe in anticipation of the final installment this April. This week's feature film is Thor. Rated PG-13.

Girls who Code

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room

Thu, Jan 31, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Duncan Library's chapter of the national Girls Who Code program, a nonprofit with a mission to close the gender gap in technology. This program is intended for girls in grades 6-12.

How Dry We Weren't: Prohibition in the Nation's Capital

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library

Thu, Jan 31, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

This evening program accompanies the exhibit "Teetotalers and Moonshiners: Prohibition in Virginia, Distilled".

Knit Nite

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Thu, Jan 31, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Knitting Club for kids! Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.

ESL Class Beginning Level

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Fri, Feb 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Free English class for beginners in speaking, reading, and writing English.

Chess

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Sat, Feb 02, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Interested in playing chess or learning about the game? Join us every Saturday in the Children's Area. All skill levels are welcome. All ages, children under 8 age must be accompanied by their adult.

Lego Mindstorms Robots

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Picture Book Area

Sat, Feb 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Work in teams to build and program Lego Mindstorms Robots! Ages 8+.

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