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$150K Grant to Aid in Digitial Preservation of Alexandria Library Sit-In Documents
The Zebra, August 28, 2024
Alexandria Library Sit-In Documents To Be Preserved With Grant
Patch, Old Town Alexandria, VA, August 28, 2024
The 1939 Alexandria Library Sit In Opened a New Front in the Civil Rights Movement
WETA PBS Youtube, August 21, 2024
New exhibit celebrates historic Alexandria Library sit-in
NBC4, August 21, 2024
85 years ago today: Alexandria Library sit-in sought seat at table for all readers
WTOP, August 21, 2024
85 years ago: The Alexandria library sit-in
Alexandria Times, August 15, 2024
"Sing Along with Susannah" at the Kate Barrett Library on Aug. 8
Alexandria Gazette Packet, August 15, 2024
Digitization Project at Alexandria Library Expands Access to Documents about 1939 Civil Rights Event
NewAmerica.org, August 1, 2024
Reading to Young Children Makes a Memorable Summer Adventure
The Zebra, June 1, 2024
The Alexandria Library Trash Trekker Group Helps Beautify Alexandria Streets and Library Grounds
The Zebra, June 1, 2024
Alexandria Library hosting forum on human trafficking this weekend with trafficking survivor and activist
ALXNow, May 8, 2024
I'm a Black Librarian. We're Being Threatened.
Newsweek, April 16, 2024
1939 sit-in protest in Alexandria takes center stage at South by Southwest this week
ALXNow, March 4, 2024
Meet the Fairfax Duo That Won Big At The Grammys
DCist, February 15, 2024
The Hearts of Del Ray: Dog Store, Duncan Library share annual Award
Alexandria Gazette Packet, February 14, 2024
The Winners of the 2024 Heart of Del Ray in Alexandria Are…
The Zebra, February 9, 2024
Notes: Pet supply store and local library win Heart of Del Ray awards
ALXNow, February 12, 2024
Old Town’s Carefull Knitters Use the Magic of Yarn and Creativity to Meet Community Needs
The Zebra, February 5, 2024
‘A Legacy of Courage’: Alexandria Library Honors 85th Anniversary of 1939 Sit-In With Year-Long Celebration
The Zebra, January 30, 2024
Del Ray Library Hosting Lego Competition This Afternoon
AlxNow, Nov 17, 2023
Alexandria Library’s Dungeons and Dragons campaign helps local children become adventuring heroes
AlxNow, August 23, 2023
Concert tomorrow at the library features ‘Songs and Stories of Mexilachia’
AlxNow, August 10, 2023
Alexandria expands gun lock distribution to libraries
NBC4, July 21, 2023
Celebrate Juneteenth in Alexandria: Events Happening Throughout the Month
The Zebra, June 2, 2023
Alexandria Library Giving Away Free Gun Locks in June 2023
The Zebra, May 31, 2023
Alexandria Library launches new archive to document the city’s online culture
AlxNow, May 17, 2023
Plastic Crisis Inspires Children’s Art Show at Alexandria Library
The Zebra, May 1, 2023
Alexandria, steeped in history, seeks to recover its Black community's past
The Washington Post, April 30, 2023
Alexandria hosting 'Black Family Reunion' with goal of improving historic collection
DC News Now, April 29, 2023
Alexandria working to add histories of Black citizens to city archives
WUSA9, April 29, 2023
Alexandria Library aims to expand historical archive on African American families
WUSA9, April 27, 2023
Nationally Acclaimed YA Author Ebony LaDelle Hosting Virtual Talk with Alexandria Library
The Zebra, April 25, 2023
Black Family Reunion Event Happening at Alexandria's Barrett Library on April 29th
The Zebra, April 22, 2023
Alexandria Library Black Family Reunion
The Zebra, April, 2023
Spring Booksale at Duncan Library
The Zebra, April, 2023
Library Loaning Chromebooks
The Zebra, April, 2023
Alexandria Library throwing book sale event this week
AlxNow, March 22, 2023
Alexandria Library Loaning Chromebooks With Free Internet Access
The Zebra, February 27, 2023
New book chronicles the 1939 effort to integrate Alexandria’s library
The Washington Post, February 22, 2023
Help Barrett Branch Library Document Alexandria's Black History April 29
Zebra, February 15, 2023
Honoring Black History: Sharing Our Stories
DC News Now, February 8, 2023 (starting at minute 17:24)
Alexandria Woman Creates Tapestry Honoring 200-Plus Women Throughout History
Zebra, February 7, 2023
Library staffers discuss grant program to educate patrons on the environment
American Libraries Magazine, January 29, 2023
With Covid-testing kiosks closing, where can you get still tested in Alexandria?
Alexandria Times, December 1, 2022
Early Voting Begins September 23 for November 8 General Election
Zebra, September 19, 2022
New Exhibit at Barrett Branch: ‘African-American Education in Alexandria’
Zebra, August 19, 2022
Out of the Attic: Samuel Tucker’s 1939 library sit-in
Alexandria Times, August 18, 2022
Alexandria offering cooling centers during summer heatwave
Alexandria Times, July 21, 2022
Alexandria takes part in regional donation drive for Ukraine
Alexandria Times, March 21, 2022
Alexandria Library hosting art contest for local teens, with deadline early next week
Alexandria Times, February 11, 2022
Alexandria Library First in Northern Virginia to Distribute COVID Test Kits
WJLA7, December 2, 2021
Some Virginia libraries offering free at-home COVID-19 test kits
FOX5DC, November 17, 2021
Free At-Home COVID Tests Available At Local Libraries In Virginia
patch.com, November 16, 2021
Alexandria Libraries Offering Free COVID-19 Home Test Kits
NBC4, November 16, 2021
Save Energy and Money by Checking Out Thermal Cameras and Kilowatt Meters
WUSA9, November 12, 2021
Coffee Talk with Andrew Aydin
Library Director Rose Dawson interviews Andrew Aydin author of the graphic novel "Run", June 2021
Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Alexandria
Alexandria Living, May 2, 2021
Morning Notes; eBook Demonstration
ALX Now, March 31, 2021
Alexandria Library Hosting E-book Demonstration April 12
The Zebra, March 30, 2021
Alexandria Library Launches New Mobile App
The Zebra, February 19, 2021
Food for Thought, and Eating Of Course
Alexandria Gazette Packet, December 19, 2019
At the Library, Patrons Check Out Death Discussions
ALXNow, October 15, 2019
80 years later, Alexandria marks civil rights milestone
WTOP, August 2019
Alexandria commemorates 80th anniversary of first-recorded library sit-in
WDVM, August 2019
America Has a Digital Skills Gap. Libraries Can Help Fix It
The Atlantic, June 2019
Volunteer experience at Duncan Branch of the Alexandria Library
Medium.com, April 1, 2019
"Alexandria Library Launches All Alexandria Reads"
The Alexandria Times, pg. 3, March 21, 2019
"Morris L. Murray's contribution to civil rights"
The Alexandria Times, pg. 27, February 28, 2019
"Remembering Samuel Tucker, a great Alexandrian"
The Alexandria Times, pg. 25, February 14, 2019
"Samuel Tucker's 1939 Library Sit-In"
The Alexandria Times, pg. 27, February 14, 2019
"Alexandria Library Launches New User-Centered Website Loaded with Modern Options"
The Zebra Press, February 2019
"Supporting Your Local Library"
The Zebra Press, February 2019
"Local Free Indoor Activities in February"
The Zebra Press, February 2019
"Telling the Whole Story"
The Zebra Press, February 2019
"The Changing Role Of Libraries In Virginia" (audio)
Virginia's Public Radio, November 23, 2017
"Reading and More"
Alexandria Gazette Packet, page 11, November 16-22, 2017
"Kids Get Library Cards"
The Zebra Press, page 42, November, 2017
"Thanks To Grant, Alexandria Library Can Hire Summer Interns"
The Zebra Press, page 31, August, 2017
"Library Receives Intership Grant"
Alexandria Gazette Packet, page 18, August 10-16, 2017
"Alexandria Library Receives Awards at NAGC Conference"
The Zebra Press, page 4, July, 2017
"Summer happenings at the Alexandria Library"
AlexandriaNews.Org, June 26, 2017
"I Always Will Refuse': Civil rights protests in public libraries"
American Libraries, June 1, 2017
"All Alexandria Reads Focuses on Art Crime"
Alexandria Gazette Packet, page 7, March 23-29, 2017
"10 Ways to Explore Women's History In Alexandria, VA"
blog.visitalexandriava.com, March 9, 2017
"Taking a Stand: Samuel Tucker & the 1939 Alexandria Library Sit-In"
NBC4 Washington, February 6, 2017
"A Yarn Storm at the Alexandria Beatley Library"
DIYDelRay.com, November 18, 2015
"Alexandria Library"
JAYBIRD'S JOTTINGS, June 16, 2015
"Paws to Read at Duncan Library"
DIYDelRay.com, April 29, 2015
"Why Starbucks and Libraries Need to Talk"
HuffingtonPost.com, March 26, 2015
"Beatley Central Library Architect Dies at the Age of 80"
AlexandriaNews.org, March 14, 2015
"Public Libraries on VOA Persian" (Video)
Voices of America, February 23, 2015
"Unsung Heroes: Virginia Library Sit-In"
Newseum.org , February 9, 2015
"Head Downtown to See Downton Abbey, Free Flicks"
CBS DC, December 27, 2013
"Alexandria Library to Host 'Downton Abbey' Marathon"
Old Town Alexandria Patch, December 26, 2013
"Free Flicks an Alternative to Playing the Ticket Game for 'Ender's Game'"
CBS DC, November 1, 2013
"Books: Belfoure Writes What He Knows"
Fairfax Times, November 1, 2013
"Hollywood Comes to Alexandria"
Alexandria Gazette/The Connection Papers, October 30, 2013
"Events Roundup: Moving around DC and Northern Virginia"
Greatergreaterwashington.org, October 22, 2013
"50 Years Later, A Long Way to Go"
Alexandria Gazette, September 26, 2013
"Mental Health Discussions Offered at Beatley Library"
West End Alexandria Patch, September 24, 2013
"The Long Road to Public Use for the Lyceum"
Alexandria Times, September 19, 2013
"Back to School, Register for a Library Card, Fall Rec Guide Available"
West End Alexandria Patch, September 3, 2013
"Hitchcock at Duncan Library, Cinema Del Ray and Bratwurst Day"
Del Ray Patch, August 12, 2013
"Book Brings Black Alexandria's Hidden History to Light"
The Washington Post, August 8, 2013
"Amazon vs. Your Public Library"
Fortune Magazine, July 22, 2013
"Saluting City's African-American History Makers"
Alexandria Gazette/The Connection Papers, July 18, 2013
"Beacons of Light"
Alexandria Gazette/The Connection Papers, July 18, 2013
"StoryCorps"
Alexandria Gazette/The Connection Papers, July 18, 2013
"Alexandria's Cemetery for Former Slaves"
American History TV, June 29, 2013
"Outstanding Library Trustee Awarded to Former Alexandria Library Chair" Alexandria Library Press Release, June 6, 2013
"Protecting Against Identity Theft and Fraudulent Schemes"
Alexandria Gazette/The Connection Papers, June 5, 2013
"Alexandria to Lose Historian" (p.1)
Alexandria Gazette Packett, May 30, 2013
"Summer Fun in Alexandria" (p.2)
Alexandria Gazette Packett, May 30, 2013
"People Notes"
Alexandria Gazette/The Connection Papers, May 15, 2013
"Books Come Alive in May at Alexandria Library"
West End Alexandria Patch, May 1, 2013
"All Alexandria Reads Events at Burke Library"
West End Alexandria Patch, May 1, 2013
"Duncan Library Book Sale Begins Wednesday With Special Preview"
Del Ray Patch, April 30, 2013
"Alexandria Library Celebrates Sit-In Anniversary"
Public Libraries, March/April 2013
"Keep Alexandria a World-Class City By Restoring Library Funding"
Alexandria Times, April 25, 2013
"What to Know About Retirement"
Alexandria Gazette/The Connection Papers, April 19, 2013
"Snapshot Days Coming to Alexandria Libraries"
West End Alexandria Patch, April 19, 2013
"Supporting Capital Bikeshare Comes at the Cost of Other Priorities"
Alexandria Times, April 18, 2013
"Library Patrons Ask for Repair Work, No Cuts"
Old Town Alexandria Patch, April 15, 2013
"World Book Night Comes to Barrett Branch Library"
Old Town Alexandria Patch, April 12, 2013
"StoryCorps to Come to Alexandria, Part of All Alexandria Reads'"
West End Alexandria Patch, April 5, 2013
"Library Hours Could be Cut Under Proposed Budget"
Alexandria Times, April 4, 2013
"Libraries Take a Hit While Bikeshare Expands"
Alexandria Times, March 28, 2013
"Beatley Central Library Book Sale Branches Out"
West End Alexandria Patch, March 28, 2013
"Making Poetry Open to All"
Alexandria Gazette/The Connection Papers, March 21, 2013
"Alexandria: Sit In 1939"
BOOK-TV and American History TV, March 16, 2013
"Alexandria Featured on Book TV and American History TV"
Old Town Alexandria Patch, March 16, 2013
"Library to Host Freedmen's Cemetery Memorial Lecture"
Old Town Alexandria Patch, March 13, 2013
"Alexandria Library Hosts Women's Film Fest"
West End Alexandria Patch, March 4, 2013
"Alexandria Library Wins $8k American Dream Grant From American Library Association"
AlexandriaNews.org, February 21, 2013
"Get Creative and Stay Active This Winter" (p.9)
Alexandria Gazette Packet, January 31, 2013
"Potomac River's Majesty on Display at Beatley"
Old Town Alexandria Patch, February 13, 2013
"Get Creative and Stay Active This Winter" (p.9)
Alexandria Gazette Packet, January 31, 2013
"Duncan Library Welcomes New Manager"
Del Ray Patch, January 29, 2013
"Beatley Library to Host 'Introduction to Corporate Giving' Seminar for Nonprofits"
West End Alexandria Patch, January 23, 2013
"Library Speed Dating"
NBC4 Washington, January 11, 2013
"Alexandria Museum Links Past, Present and Future"
The Washington Informer, January 2, 2013
"Alexandria Library Offers Online Resource Tool EZProxy"
Zebra Press, November 23, 2020
"Examples To Emulate - Commemorating Local History in Alexandria"
Information Today, November 18, 2020
"Alexandria Library receives grant to educate the public on climate change"
LocalDVM.com, November 13, 2020
"Alexandria Library Receives Grant to Create Programs About Climate Change"
Zebra Press, November 2020
"Library Recognized For '39 Sit-In Program"
Zebra Press, September 2020
"Library Hosts "Rightfully Hers" Exhibit"
Alexandria Gazette Packet, September 3, 2020
"National Archives loans 19th Amendment display to Alexandria Library"
Local DVM.com, September 1, 2020
"Alexandria Library Receives Prestigious Award for Program Recognizing ’39 Sit-In"
Zebra, August 21, 2020
"Revisiting the Alexandria Library sit-in on its 81st anniversary"
WTOP, August 20, 2020
"Alexandria Libraries Reopen With Restrictions"
NBC4, August 17, 2020
"Alexandria Libraries Reopen With Safety Precautions and Limited Capacity"
ALXNow, August 17, 2020
"Alexandria Library Locations Reopen To Public"
Zebra, August 12, 2020
"Alexandria Libraries to Reopen to Public August 17"
The Patch, August 12, 2020
"John Cotton Dana Library Public Relations Awards announced"
American Library Association, July 31, 2020
"Wins Special Award in African American History"
Alexandria Gazette Packet, July 23, 2020
"Alexandria Student Wins at International History Contest for Paper on Library Sit-In"
Zebra, July 22, 2020
"Doing Right by History: The We Are Alexandria Library Sit-in"
ALA Public Programs Office, July 20, 2020
"Virtual Library Meets Need for Escape for Alexandrians"
Alexandria Gazette Packet, July 17, 2020
"Alexandria Library Wins ALA’s ‘Excellence in Library Programming’ Award"
Zebra, June 12, 2020
"Overdue Book? Fines Waived at Alexandria Library Until July 31"
Zebra, June 12, 2020
"Alexandria Library begins Curbside Pickup"
Zebra, June 10, 2020
"Alexandria Library wins ALA Excellence in Library Programming Award"
American Library Association, June 6, 2020
"Libraries Start to Offer Curbside Services"
Alexandria Living Magazine, June 6, 2020
"Honoring Alexandria’s Kate Waller Barrett"
Alexandria Times, June 5, 2020
"Alexandria Celebrates Women - Honoring Alexandria's Kate Waller Barrett"
Alexandria Times, June 4, 2020
"City of Alexandria Celebrates LGBTQ Pride Month"
Zebra, June 2, 2020
"Alexandria Libraries To Offer Curbside Pickup Before Reopening"
Patch, June 1, 2020
"Alexandria Library Boosts eBook Selection During Quarantine"
ALXNow, April 1, 2020
"Alexandria Architect and Historic Preservation Manager Retires"
ALXNow, February 11, 2020
"Beatley Central Library Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary This Weekend"
ALXNow, January 31, 2020
"Local History in Alexandria"
The Zebra Press, January 2020
"New Inmate Book Club Welcomes Author Andrew Aydin"
The Zebra Press, August 6, 2018
"Carlyle Kids"
Alexandria Gazette Packet, page 3, July 12-18, 2018
"Books, Barks and Bowling"
Alexandria Gazette Packet, page 13, March 29-April 4, 2018
"All Alexandria Reads Returns"
Alexandria Gazette Packet, page 22, April 5-11, 2018
"Alexandria Library Welcomes Ann Bausum"
The Zebra Press, page 15, April, 2018
"Fun for $3 at Beatley Library Book Sale"
Alexandria Gazette Packet, page 6, March 8-14, 2018
"Alexandria Library Staff Visits Doctos' Offices for Bi-Lingual Outreach"
The Zebra Press, page 43, February, 2018
"Behind the Glass Wall"
Alexandria Gazette Packet, page 6, November 10-16, 2016
"The Alexandria Library Foundation exceeds $50,000 goal and receives matching grant from City of Alexandria"
The Zebra, September 7, 2016
"Library's Passport Program Honored"
Alexandria Gazette Packet, page 9, June 9, 2016
"Program Model: Coming of Age in Alexandria in the '60s"
programminglibrarian.org, June 8, 2016
"STEAMtivity Programs"
Library of Virginia Youth Services Notes, #246 pages 4-5, May 23, 2016
"Library STEAMs Ahead With Creative Program"
Voice of America voanews.com, April 27, 2016
"Library Marks 75th Anniversary of First Sit-In"
American Libraries, November/December 2014
"Interested in Alexandria History? Check out the Special Collections Branch"
The Washington Post, October 4, 2014
"The 75th Anniversary of the Alexandria Sit-In" (video)
WUSA9, August 22, 2014
"75 Years After the Alexandria Library Sit-In"
The Kojo Nnamdi Show, August 22, 2014
"Samuel W. Tucker: A man ahead of his time"
Alexandria Times, August 21, 2014
"Little Known Black History Fact: Alexandria Library Sit-In" (audio)
BlackAmericanWeb.com and Tom Joyner Morning Show, August 21, 2014
"Lawyer Samuel Tucker and his historic 1939 sit-in at segregated Alexandria Library"
Washington Post, August 7, 2014
"Using Technology to Enhance Life"
Alexandria Gazette/The Connection Papers, June 19, 2014
"Celebrated Poet E. Ethelbert Miller Joins Duncan Branch Library"
AlexandriaNews.org, April 25, 2014
"Bike to Work Day is Just a Start"
Alexandria Times, April 10, 2014
"Libraries Celebrate Women's History Month"
American Libraries, March 18, 2014
"The Business Plan: Alexandria Library Is a Powerful Resource for Small Businesses"
Alexandria Times, February 27, 2014
"Life of Freed Slave Michael Shriner"
C-SPAN, February 4, 2014
"African American Heritage Tour Visits Alexandria" (PDF)
The Washington Informer, January 16 - January 22, 2014
"The 1939 Civil Rights Sit-In At Alexandria Library Reaches Its 75th Anniversary & We Kick-Off Our Year-long Celebration"
AlexandriaNews.org, January 15, 2014
"Free & Easy"
Washington Post, January 12, 2014
"At Libraries Children Find Delight In Reading to Dogs"
Washington Post, December 27, 2012
"Books to Help Children and Parents Cope With Newtown"
Old Town Alexandria Patch, December 27, 2012
"Library to Hold 'Speed Dating' Event"
West End Alexandria Patch, December 26, 2012
"'Downton Abbey' Marathon in Alexandria"
Northern Virginia Magazine, December 20, 2012
"The Needle: Creeping Cash"
Washington City Paper, December 18, 2012
"How to Celebrate the Holidays on a Budget"
West End Alexandria Patch, December 14, 2012
"Beatley Library to Host 'Downton Abbey' Marathon"
West End Alexandria Patch, December 12, 2012
"Alexandria Film Festival Returns to Port City for Sixth Rendition"
Alexandria Times, November 15, 2012
"Alexandria Film Festival Opens This Week"
West End Alexandria Patch, November 12, 2012
"Alexandria Film Festival Goes Green with New Films"
Northern Virginia Magazine, November 12, 2012
"Alexandria Libraries Extending Due Date After Sandy"
Old Town Alexandria Patch, October 31, 2012
"Beatley Library Book Sale Draws Crowds"
West End Alexandria Patch, October 22, 2012
"Beatley Library Holds Annual Book Sale"
West End Alexandria Patch, October 18, 2012
"After Recession, Washington Area Libraries Adapt to High Demand on a Tight Budget"
The Washington Post, October 3, 2012
"Celebrate the Freedom to Read"
Old Town Alexandria Patch, October 1, 2012
"Celebrate Literacy"
Old Town Alexandria Patch, September 1, 2012
"Beatley Library Goes Solar"
Alexandria Times, August 1, 2012
"Alexandria Library Captures Historic City in Photo Book Released by Staff"
Alexandrianews.org , August 1, 2012
"City Outfits Beatley Library with Solar Panels"
Old Town Alexandria Patch, July 31, 2012
"Beatley Library Gets Greener: Solar Panel Installation Begins"
AlexandriaNews.org, July 31, 2012
"Send a Postcard to Your Local Library"
Old Town Alexandria Patch, July 26, 2012
"Foundation Hosts Garden Party"
Alexandria Gazette/The Connection Papers, June 25, 2012
"Alexandria Library Receives Historic 1796 Map and Ledger"
Old Town Alexandria Patch, June 25, 2012
"Mapping the Past: Library Acquires 1796 Map and Ledger of Land Owned by the Alexander Family"
Alexandria Gazette Packet, June 21, 2012
"DMV Mobile Offices Visit Beatley" (p.7)
Alexandria Gazette Packet, June 21, 2012
"Alexandria Library Receives Gift of 1796 Map"
WAMU 88.5 American University Radio, June 19, 2012
"Washington Area Dance Highlights for Summer 2012"
Washington Post, June 2, 2012
"Youngest Spelling Bee Contestant is Only 6, Full of Self-Confidence"
Standard-Examiner, May 29, 2012
"Most Child Abductions Occur During After School Hours"
WUSA 9 News Now, May 25, 2012
"Alexandria Library Unveils New Website"
Old Town Alexandria Patch, May 25, 2012
"Spotlight on Child Safety"
Alexandria Gazette Packet, May 24, 2012
"Alexandria Named Most Well-Read City by Amazon"
The Washington Post, May 23, 2012
"Alexandria Library's New Website"
AlexandriaNews.org, May 22, 2012
"Alexandria Libraries Participate in State 'Snapshot Day'"
Old Town Alexandria Patch, April 15, 2012
"The Library: Are You a Card-Carrying Member?"
Washington Post, September 9, 2010
"Shh! History Being Made"
Alexandria Gazette Packet, August 27, 2009