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What Your Chromosomes Can Tell You

Merging Genetics and Genealogy
2019-04-30 19:00:00 2019-04-30 20:15:00 America/New_York What Your Chromosomes Can Tell You Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library

Tuesday, April 30
7:00pm - 8:15pm

Add to Calendar 2019-04-30 19:00:00 2019-04-30 20:15:00 America/New_York What Your Chromosomes Can Tell You Professional genealogist, Shannon Combs-Bennett, will guide you through the DNA testing process for genealogy. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library

Professional genealogist, Shannon Combs-Bennett, will guide you through the DNA testing process for genealogy.

Are you curious about what your DNA can tell you about your family history? Do you have a family story you’re curious about? Maybe you have taken a DNA test and now have no idea what to do with the information! This presentation will guide you through the DNA testing process for genealogy by teaching you the basics of autosomal DNA testing, what it can and cannot tell you, and how you can meet others who share ancestry with you.

Registration is preferred. Register with Megan at mzimmerman@alexlibraryva.org. 

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Hours
Mon, Feb 24 1:00PM to 9:00PM
Tue, Feb 25 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Feb 26 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Feb 27 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Feb 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 29 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 01 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the library

Parking: No library parking lot.  Street parking is available.  A paid parking lot is available on the 100 block of North Alfred Street. 

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1 mile) and King Street Stations (1.1 miles). 
  • Metrobus: 10A, 10B, 10E, 11Y
  • DASH Bus: AT2/AT5/AT8
  • King Street Trolley:  King & Columbus

Upcoming events

Online Job Hunting
Fri, Feb 28, 10:15am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
The Internet has become an essential part of any job search. It can be difficult to know where to begin.
Family Storytime Class
Fri, Feb 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, movement, and music for the whole family. Ages 0-5 with adult.
Yoga, Baby!
Fri, Feb 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Join us every fourth Friday of the month for interactive yoga/music activities for babies ages 6 weeks to 11 months and their grownups.
Canceled
ESL Class - Beginning Level
Fri, Feb 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
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.
AARGGH - Grand Gaming Melee
Sat, Feb 29, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join the Alexandria Arlington Regional Gaming Group (AARGGH) in a Grand Gaming Melee. Bring games you want to play, or come without games and play what others bring.
Saturday Stories
Sat, Feb 29, 11:00am - 11:45am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Picture Book Area
Stories, music, and movement for the entire family. All ages with adult.
Lego Club
Sat, Feb 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Come play with Legos with us on Saturday morning!
Let's Talk - An ESL Conversation Class
Sat, Feb 29, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
Interested in building your confidence in your use of English?
Chess
Sat, Feb 29, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Interested in playing chess or learning about the game? Join us in the Children's Area. All skill levels are welcome. All ages. Children under 8 age must be accompanied by their adult.
Preparing For Retirement - Six Strategies for a Successful Retirement
Sat, Feb 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
This seminar will cover the most important financial considerations and strategies for those approaching retirement and current retirees.
Salsa Dance Classes
Sat, Feb 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us at Duncan to learn how to Salsa! Come alone or with a partner. All skill levels are welcome.
The Great Escape in Washington DC - Presented by the National Park Service
Sat, Feb 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Learn about the Capital City under the institution slavery and the people who tried to escape this system which will be presented by NPS Ranger Kenya Finley in honor of Black History Month. 
Women in Jazz
Sun, Mar 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Presented by master flutist Galen Abdur-Razzaq. Experience the history of women in jazz through lecture, trivia, and live performance.
Romance Book Club
Sun, Mar 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
Do you love to read romance novels? Want to talk about them with other romance book lovers? Join us! Email reflib@alexlibraryva.org for info about this month's selection or to join our email list.
Baby Time
Mon, Mar 02, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Songs, fingerplays and bounces for babies. For ages 0-11 months.
Family Storytime Class - Early Literacy Class
Mon, Mar 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, movement, and music for the whole family. Ages 0-5 with adult.
It's Toddler Time!
Mon, Mar 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Let's read some books, dance and play. The program includes a half-hour story time and 20 minutes of free play. Ages 12 to 24 months with an adult.
Baby Time
Mon, Mar 02, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Songs, fingerplays and bounces for babies. For ages 0-11 months.
Canceled
ESL Class- Beginning Level
Mon, Mar 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
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.
Tech Monday Matinee - "Bombshell— The Hedy Lamarr Story"
Mon, Mar 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Austrian actress Hedy Lamarr fled an oppressive marriage to create a name for herself as one of Hollywood's top leading ladies in the 1940s.
Sensory Story Time
Mon, Mar 02, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
A story time designed for kids with intellectual and physical disabilities, and sensory processing disorders. Ages 2-12. Registration required.
Come Sing with Miss Amy
Mon, Mar 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Do you like to sing and have fun with music? Join us as we share old favorite songs, experiment with new ones, and learn music basics. Ages 5 to 8 only.
Image Editing 101
Mon, Mar 02, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Get tips on editing images so your photos look their best!
ESL Class - Intermediate Level
Mon, Mar 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Story Room
PLEASE NOTE NEW DAY AND TIME! Class will be meeting on Monday evenings from 7-8 PM in the Story Room on the first floor.
English Language Workshop - Intermediate Level
Tue, Mar 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
Free ESL Intermediate Workshops usually held every Tuesday and Thursday of the week all month long.
Stories & Songs
Tue, Mar 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
A story time for 1-4 year olds with a caregiver.
Mother Goose Time
Tue, Mar 03, 10:15am - 10:45am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Story Room
Stories, songs, games & more. Just for children ages 12-23 months. Please choose to come either Tuesday or Wednesday!
Time for 2s - Early Literacy Class
Tue, Mar 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Two-year-olds enjoy stories, music, movement, and a coloring sheet to practice fine motor skills. Ages 24-35 months with adult.
Stories & Songs
Tue, Mar 03, 10:45am - 11:15am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
A story time for 1-4 year olds with a caregiver.
Tuesday Tots -- Bilingual
Tue, Mar 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join Ms. Eli for a bilingual story time! It's all about books, songs and play in Spanish and English! You do not need to know Spanish. Ages 1 to 4 with an adult.
Story Time Yoga
Tue, Mar 03, 11:00am - 11:45am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Favorite children's books are retold with yoga. This program is for ages 2+, though younger siblings can come too.
Stories & Songs
Tue, Mar 03, 11:30am - 12:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
A story time for 1-4 year olds with a caregiver.
Preschool Storytime Class - Early Literacy Class
Tue, Mar 03, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Stories, songs, movement, and activities just for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.
Pre-K Story Time
Tue, Mar 03, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Practice sitting and listening while we read fun stories and do an easy craft. For ages 3+ with a caregiver.
PAWS to Read
Tue, Mar 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Practice reading out loud to a friendly dog. Grades 1-6.
Handcraft Tuesday
Tue, Mar 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Board Room
Share your projects, tips and ideas, and enjoy the company of other crafters while you do your craft of choice.
Microgreens! - From the Master Gardeners of NOVA
Tue, Mar 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Microgreens: what are they, why they are so fabulous and how to grow them.Register
Girls Who Code
Tue, Mar 03, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
Learn to code with IT professional Ms. Bortolotti. Ages 8-14.
Mother Goose Time
Wed, Mar 04, 10:15am - 10:45am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Story Room
Stories, songs, games & more. Just for children ages 12-23 months. Please choose to come either Tuesday or Wednesday!
Family Storytime Class - Early Literacy Class
Wed, Mar 04, 10:30am - 11:15am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, movement, and music for the whole family. Ages 0-5 with adult.
Baby Rhythm & Rhyme
Wed, Mar 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Storytime with your little one in mind. We'll read a story, sing songs, and do some finger plays. Half-hour storytime with free play after. Ages birth to 18 months with an adult.
Story Time Yoga
Wed, Mar 04, 11:00am - 11:45am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Favorite children's books are retold with yoga. This program is for ages 2+, though younger siblings can come too.
Baby Time - Early Literacy Class
Wed, Mar 04, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Babies and their caregivers enjoy songs, stories, lap bounces, and gentle playtime. Ages 0-11 months with adult.
Practice Your English Conversation Club - Adult "All Levels" for English Conversation
Wed, Mar 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Come practice your English language skills with others in friendly conversations. Free and open to the public. No registration is required; drop-in when you can.
Bridge Club
Wed, Mar 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
This club is for the social enjoyment of the game of Bridge. It is open to all all levels. Beginners welcome.
After School Movie - Megamind
Wed, Mar 04, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us in celebrating the hero in all of us. MPAA rating: PG; for action and some language. Movie is 96 minutes long.
Stories for Telling Book Club
Wed, Mar 04, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area
Join us at the library for an in depth book club discussion. For tweens and teens.
STEM Storytime Class
Wed, Mar 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Join us for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math themed storytimes and activities. Ages 5-8 with adult.
A Year of Great Neo Noir - "Inherent Vice"
Wed, Mar 04, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
The Friends of Duncan Library present A Year of Great Neo Noir Films.
Pajama Storytime
Wed, Mar 04, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Children's Area
Enjoy bedtime stories in Duncan's children area every Wednesday. Bring your pajamas and teddy bears. Ages 2-8.
Women in Espionage During World War II
Wed, Mar 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Amanda Ohlke, Director of Adult Education in the Exhibitions and Programs Department of the International Spy Museum, will discuss true stories of daring women spies of World War II.
Make & Take
Wed, Mar 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Flex your creative skills by making a craft to take home! Crafts change for every program. All ages.
English Language Workshop - Beginner Level
Thu, Mar 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Free ESL Beginner Workshops usually held every Tuesday and Thursday of the week all month long.
English Language Workshop - Intermediate Level
Thu, Mar 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
Free ESL Intermediate Workshops usually held every Tuesday and Thursday of the week all month long.
Rock N' Read
Thu, Mar 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Musical story time for kids ages 1-4 years with a caregiver.
Toddler Time - Early Literacy Class
Thu, Mar 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Stories, songs, movement, and music just for one and two-year-olds. Ages 12-35 months with an adult.
Rock N' Read
Thu, Mar 05, 10:45am - 11:15am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Musical story time for kids ages 1-4 years with a caregiver.
Rock N' Read
Thu, Mar 05, 11:30am - 12:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Musical story time for kids ages 1-4 years with a caregiver.
Preschool Storytime Class - Early Literacy Class
Thu, Mar 05, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Stories, songs, movement, and activities just for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.
Afternoon Book Dicussion Group - "Americanah"
Thu, Mar 05, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
The Afternoon Book Discussion Group meets on the first Thursday of each month at 1:30 PM. All are welcome!
Carefull Knitting
Thu, Mar 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group!
Spitfire - Book Club
Thu, Mar 05, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
The Spitfire Club seeks to create a world in which every girl feels empowered to be the strong and capable protagonist of her own story.
Spitfire - Book Club
Thu, Mar 05, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
The Spitfire Club seeks to create a world in which every girl feels empowered to be the strong and capable protagonist of her own story.
Preschool Fun!
Thu, Mar 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a program especially for ages 3 to 5. We'll read a story, play and do a craft.
Colorful STEAM - Science & Art activities for ages 5+
Thu, Mar 05, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Explore the science of color through art and science activities.
Paws to Read
Thu, Mar 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Choose your favorite books and read to a friendly trained dog. Ages 6-12, or younger independent readers.
Girls Who Code
Thu, Mar 05, 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.
World Short Story Discussion Group
Thu, Mar 05, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of the following two stories: "In the Gloaming" by Alice Elliott Dark and "Proper Library" by Carolyn Ferrell
Knit Nite
Thu, Mar 05, 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.
Family Storytime Class - Early Literacy Class
Fri, Mar 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, movement, and music for the whole family. Ages 0-5 with adult.
It's Friday, Baby!
Fri, Mar 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Story Room
Songs, games & other activities for babies 0-11 months.
Canceled
ESL Class- Beginning Level
Fri, Mar 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
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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