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ELLEN COOLIDGE BURKE BRANCH LIBRARY

Hours & Location
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We're closed Wednesday December 24 due to Christmas Eve
We're closed Thursday December 25 due to Christmas Day
Mon, Dec 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 24 Closed
(Christmas Eve)
Thu, Dec 25 Closed
(Christmas Day)
Fri, Dec 26 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 27 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 28 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
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English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Dec 22, 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, Dec 23, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!
Baby and Toddler Play Date
Tue, Dec 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a special uninterrupted playtime with your child and meet other caregivers. Discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand; toys and resources will be divided up by age (ages 0-3).
Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión
Fri, Dec 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Have fun on Fridays after school building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5.
Kids’ Winter Movie Mornings!
Sat, Dec 27, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us in the month of December to watch some chilly and winter themed movies!
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - "Blast of Silence"
Sun, Dec 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a screening of the 1961 film directed by Allen Baron.
Senior Bingo
Mon, Dec 29, 10:30am - 12:15pm
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, Dec 29, 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, Dec 30, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!
Baby and Toddler Play Date
Tue, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a special uninterrupted playtime with your child and meet other caregivers. Discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand; toys and resources will be divided up by age (ages 0-3).
Cancelled
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Dec 31, 10:30am - 12:30pm
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.
Coffee & Conversation
Sat, Jan 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join neighbors and other community members for conversation over a cup of coffee.
Your Library Card: A Tour - Making the best of the most valuable card in your wallet
Sat, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Make good on your New Year resolution to read more, learn, explore, create, and connect with your community using your library card!
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Jan 05, 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, Jan 06, 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!
Baby and Toddler Play Date
Tue, Jan 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a special uninterrupted playtime with your child and meet other caregivers. Discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. (ages 0-3).
Art Loft - Arts and Crafts for Tweens and Teens
Tue, Jan 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Express yourself with our fun crafts! Each week in January is a new art project! Ages 11-17.
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Jan 07, 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.
Film Series - "Hamilton"
Wed, Jan 07, 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with a show about the real life of one of America's foremost founding fathers and first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton, captured live on Broadway.
Line Dancing 101
Thu, Jan 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to learn the basic line dance steps to great Oldies and Motown music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable
Line Dancing 201
Thu, Jan 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Viva Line Dancing: Join our intermediate level of line dancing to improve flexibility and enhance memory. We work the dance floors! This class is not intended for beginners.
Art with Julie - Something from Nothing
Thu, Jan 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn about Colonial American weaving by joining us to weave a small hanging using manmade and natural fibers.
Sit & Stitch
Thu, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Stitchers of all kinds and skill levels, join us for an hour of stitching and community at Burke Branch Library!
Babble Buddies Circle Time
Fri, Jan 09, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Through songs, movement, books, and play, parents learn evidence-based strategies to support early speech and language development—from babbling to first words!
Musical Movement
Fri, Jan 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Come and play with music in this fun parent-child learn & play class! Program focuses on activities that enhance brain development and build social skills, language/motor skills, and more (ages 0-5).
Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión
Fri, Jan 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Have fun on Fridays after school building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5.
Trash Trekkers - Burke Branch Walking and Litter Pickup Club
Sat, Jan 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Burke Lawn
Start your Saturday doing good for your community. Join the Burke Branch walking and litter pickup club.
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