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LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!

You’re an important part of our community! Join our Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and help make a
difference at the Alexandria Library. Advisory group members can implement new programs,
weigh in on Library decisions, and earn volunteer hours.

Meetings take place on the third Thursday of every month. Interested? Fill out this form.

READ, WATCH, AND LISTEN

Your Library card gives you access to traditional print materials plus graphic novels, DVDs, Playaways, and tons of digital resources, including streaming movies, music, and eBooks. You might be interested in checking out:

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HEALTH

TEEN EVENTS

International Correspondence Writing Month - Letter Writing Station

Tue, Feb 17, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Stop by the Beatley Central Library's writing station to make a card, fill out a postcard, or just jot a short note to a special someone!

English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop

Tue, Feb 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm

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

Beginning English practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English. These workshops are led by volunteers and do not include certificates of completion.

Banned Book Club - Explore and Unpack Challenged and Banned Books

Tue, Feb 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

The book club will promote freedom of expression and support authors whose books have been banned or challenged. For February we are discussing American Street by Ibi Zoiboi.

International Correspondence Writing Month - Letter Writing Station

Wed, Feb 18, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Stop by the Beatley Central Library's writing station to make a card, fill out a postcard, or just jot a short note to a special someone!

Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!

Wed, Feb 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - 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.

English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation Practice

Wed, Feb 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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

This volunteer-led workshop provides a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence. No registration required. No certificates of completion are issued.

Knit Nite! - A knitting club for kids ages 8-18.

Wed, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.

Black Authors in Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Tasting

Wed, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Calling all Science Fiction and Fantasy fans! Let's celebrate Black History Month by talking about Science Fiction and Fantasy books by Black authors.

English Language Learning

Wed, Feb 18, 6:30pm - 7:45pm

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Join us every Wednesday evening for FREE beginner to intermediate classes! / ¡Únase a nosotros todos los miércoles por la noche para recibir clases GRATIS para principiantes e intermedios!

Library 5-Year Plan Community Focus Group

Wed, Feb 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

Help shape the future of the Alexandria Library!

International Correspondence Writing Month - Letter Writing Station

Thu, Feb 19, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Stop by the Beatley Central Library's writing station to make a card, fill out a postcard, or just jot a short note to a special someone!

English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop

Thu, Feb 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm

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

Beginning English practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English. These workshops are led by volunteers and do not include certificates of completion.

Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group

Thu, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area

Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+

Air-Dry Clay Cat Jars - Join us for this two-part air-dry clay project!

Thu, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area

Let's make air-dry clay cat jars! All supplies will be provided for this teens-only activity!

International Correspondence Writing Month - Letter Writing Station

Fri, Feb 20, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Stop by the Beatley Central Library's writing station to make a card, fill out a postcard, or just jot a short note to a special someone!

International Correspondence Writing Month - Letter Writing Station

Sat, Feb 21, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Stop by the Beatley Central Library's writing station to make a card, fill out a postcard, or just jot a short note to a special someone!

The National African American Read-In - America250 = Freedom, Independence, Visionaries & Law

Sat, Feb 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Join us in honoring the legacy of African American writers. Participants can sign up to read an excerpt from a work by a favorite author, poet or essayist. Reading times are limited to 3-5 minutes.

International Correspondence Writing Month - Letter Writing Station

Sun, Feb 22, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Stop by the Beatley Central Library's writing station to make a card, fill out a postcard, or just jot a short note to a special someone!

International Correspondence Writing Month - Letter Writing Station

Mon, Feb 23, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Stop by the Beatley Central Library's writing station to make a card, fill out a postcard, or just jot a short note to a special someone!

Dungeons & Dragons - at Burke Branch Library

Mon, Feb 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Join Dungeon Master Jacob on an epic adventure where you call the shots and leave fate up to the dice.

This event is full

Teen Takeover

Mon, Feb 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Ages 12-18. Do homework, play games, and just hang out in an area set aside for teens ONLY!

English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation Practice

Mon, Feb 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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

This volunteer-led workshop provides a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence. No registration required. No certificates of completion are issued.

Horror Fans Unite - A year-round horror club!

Mon, Feb 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Do you like scary movies, books, tv shows, or video games? Do you enjoy making horror themed DIY projects? This is the event for you!

International Correspondence Writing Month - Letter Writing Station

Tue, Feb 24, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Stop by the Beatley Central Library's writing station to make a card, fill out a postcard, or just jot a short note to a special someone!

English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop

Tue, Feb 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm

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

Beginning English practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English. These workshops are led by volunteers and do not include certificates of completion.

Library 5-Year Plan Community Focus Group

Tue, Feb 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Help shape the future of the Library!

International Correspondence Writing Month - Letter Writing Station

Wed, Feb 25, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Stop by the Beatley Central Library's writing station to make a card, fill out a postcard, or just jot a short note to a special someone!

Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!

Wed, Feb 25, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - 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.

English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation Practice

Wed, Feb 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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

This volunteer-led workshop provides a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence. No registration required. No certificates of completion are issued.

Credit Workshops - Part II: Understand Loans & Manage Debt

Wed, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Join credit educators from PNC Bank to dive deeper into how loans and managing debt can impact your credit.

Knit Nite! - A knitting club for kids ages 8-18.

Wed, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.

English Language Learning

Wed, Feb 25, 6:30pm - 7:45pm

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area

Join us every Wednesday evening for FREE beginner to intermediate classes! / ¡Únase a nosotros todos los miércoles por la noche para recibir clases GRATIS para principiantes e intermedios!

International Correspondence Writing Month - Letter Writing Station

Thu, Feb 26, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Stop by the Beatley Central Library's writing station to make a card, fill out a postcard, or just jot a short note to a special someone!

English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop

Thu, Feb 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm

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

Beginning English practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English. These workshops are led by volunteers and do not include certificates of completion.

Air-Dry Clay Cat Jars - Join us for this two-part air-dry clay project!

Thu, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Let's make air-dry clay cat jars! All supplies will be provided for this teens-only activity!

Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group

Thu, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+

International Correspondence Writing Month - Letter Writing Station

Fri, Feb 27, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Stop by the Beatley Central Library's writing station to make a card, fill out a postcard, or just jot a short note to a special someone!

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Financial Literacy Guide
Digital Literacy Guide
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MUSIC

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Provides 7,000 recipes, 650 ingredient articles, vintage food labels and ads, historical 'what did they eat' articles, how to make food videos, and more.

A TO Z MAPS ONLINE
A collection of 60,000 royalty-free maps that can be downloaded and printed. Map types include world, country, state, political, physical, outline, environmental, scientific, and antique maps.

A TO Z WORLD FOOD
A comprehensive food database that contains traditional recipes for 174 countries of the world.

A TO Z WORLD TRAVEL
A comprehensive travel resource with information about food, culture, language, and more.

BIOGRAPHY IN CONTEXT
Biographical essays on the world's most influential people.

BRAINFUSE HELPNOW
HelpNow provides all-in-one suite of tutoring services designed for a wide range of academic needs whether it’s tackling a tough homework problem, mastering a particular topic, or writing a paper. Tutors are available 7 days a week, 2 pm - 11 pm. Ask the tutors questions in English or Spanish. FAFSA assistance also available.

BRITANNICA ONLINE LIBRARY EDITION
An online resource with easy to use and easy to find trusted information.

EBSCO MASTERFILE COMPLETE
Full-text magazines, reference books and primary source documents.

GALE ONEFILE: NEWS
Access to full-text newspapers and allows users to search articles instantly by title, headline, date, newspaper section, or other fields.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS RESOURCE CENTER
Access to carefully compiled medical reference materials.

HIGH SCHOOL EDITION
Information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports, and more.

NOVELIST
Reading recommendations for fiction and non-fiction.

PROQUEST RESEARCH COMPANION
Helps to teach more effective ways to find, evaluate, and use information.

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