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ELLEN COOLIDGE BURKE BRANCH LIBRARY

Hours & Location

We're closed Tuesday August 19 due to Closed for software upgrade.
Mon, Aug 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 19 Closed
(Closed for software upgrade.)
Wed, Aug 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 22 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 23 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 24 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Address
4701 Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
Tel: 703.746.1704
Fax: 703.746.1775
About the branch

Parking:
There is a library parking lot available.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: King Street Station
  • Metrobus: F20
  • DASH Bus: 36A, 36B, 102
Upcoming Events
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Aug 20, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy weekly sessions with other fiber artists. Bring and share your projects, and see others. Quilting tutorials will be provided on the first Wednesday of every month. No registration is required.
Line Dancing
Thu, Aug 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn basic line dance steps while you workout to Golden Oldies music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
Summer Film Series - "Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game"
Thu, Aug 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Please join us for a screening of a 2022 biographical comedy-drama film based on the true story of Roger Sharpe, the pinball wizard who helped overturn NYC's 35-year ban on pinball machines in 1976.
Life Stories Book Club - "Fox and I" by Catherine Raven
Thu, Aug 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Discuss memoirs and biographies with other book lovers at the Burke Branch Library!
Baby Storytime
Fri, Aug 22, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
We sing, play, dance, and rhyme all while promoting your baby’s development and literacy skills. For ages 0-14 months.
Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión
Fri, Aug 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Have fun on Fridays after school, building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5.
Parenting Professional Development Series - Dream Team
Sat, Aug 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Parenting can be hard enough! Learn to work a bit smarter, not harder, in our monthly Parenting Professional Development Sessions hosted by Carin Andrews, founder of Engaged Training & Consulting
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - "Monkeybone"
Sun, Aug 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Oddball Cinema brings you all of the weird, eclectic, and lesser-known films you probably never saw in theaters.
Senior Bingo
Mon, Aug 25, 10:15am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to socialize and engage your mind with a game of bingo served with food, prizes, and fun. Registration is required.
This event is full
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Aug 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class is held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room
Family Storytime - Martes de niños
Tue, Aug 26, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Aug 27, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy weekly sessions with other fiber artists. Bring and share your projects, and see others. Quilting tutorials will be provided on the first Wednesday of every month. No registration is required.
Line Dancing
Thu, Aug 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn basic line dance steps while you workout to Golden Oldies music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
Summer Film Series - "Judy"
Thu, Aug 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Please join us for a screening of the 2019 Academy Award Winning Film for Best Actress, starring Renee Zellweger.
Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión
Fri, Aug 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Have fun on Fridays after school, building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5.
Introduction to Tarot
Sat, Aug 30, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour learning more about tarot!
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