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Get Fit at Your Library - Line Dancing

Tue, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Learn basic line dance steps while you workout to music. This is a class great for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.

Friends of the Burke Branch Library Meeting

Tue, Jan 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library

Join us for our quarterly meeting and learn how to become more active with the Friends.

Folded Book Art

Tue, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Do you have a lot of old books? Are you constantly looking for a new craft project? Come learn how to turn an old book into a recycled piece of art just by folding its pages.

This event is full

Manumission Tour Company Presents - Duke Street Black History

Tue, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library

The Manumission Tour Company presents early Alexandria's African-American history.

Rescheduled

Manumission Tour Company Presents - Duke Street Black History

Tue, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

New date Monday, January 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

New venue Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library

The Manumission Tour Company presents early Alexandria's African-American history.

Tween Game Night

Tue, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Tweens can hang out and play games with friends. Every program features a different type of game. Play a favorite or learn something new! Ages 8-14.

Online Health Information

Wed, Jan 22, 10:15am - 12:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room

Confused about what's online regarding health information?

Personal Digital Archiving

Thu, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Your photos, documents, audio and video files require special care to keep them usable into the future. Learn how to do it with this class.

Girls Who Code

Thu, Jan 23, 5:00pm - 6:45pm

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room

Girls Who Code is on a mission to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does.

Knit Nite

Thu, Jan 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Knitting Club for kids! Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Join us in the Children's area. Ages 8-18.

ESL Class - Beginning Level

Fri, Jan 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Free English classes for beginners in speaking, reading and writing English. Text materials will be provided in class. Children can accompany their parents in the classroom.

Canceled

Chess

Sat, Jan 25, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

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.

ESL Class - Beginning Level

Mon, Jan 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Free English classes for beginners in speaking, reading and writing English. Text materials will be provided in class. Children can accompany their parents in the classroom.

Monthly Meditation

Mon, Jan 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room

Enjoy a free monthly meditation class with our friends at Yoga in Daily Life.

Tech Bar

Tue, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room

Join us on select Tuesday evenings to explore new gadgets, virtual reality apps, ereaders, tablets, smart home devices and more.

Fidget Quilting

Tue, Jan 28, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Learn about fidget quilts and activity mats and the benefits they offer Alzheimer's and dementia patients.

Tween Book Club

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

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Join Beatley Central's tween book club! No assigned book; pick one YOU want to read that relates to the genre and share your thoughts. 4th-9th grades.

Girls Who Code

Thu, Jan 30, 5:00pm - 6:45pm

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room

Girls Who Code is on a mission to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does.

Knit Nite

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

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Knitting Club for kids! Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Join us in the Children's area. Ages 8-18.

Travel Tech

Fri, Jan 31, 10:15am - 12:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Before you explore the world, see what website and travel apps are available to help you plan your next trip!

ESL Class - Beginning Level

Fri, Jan 31, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Free English classes for beginners in speaking, reading and writing English. Text materials will be provided in class. Children can accompany their parents in the classroom.

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