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TEENS

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The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Thu, Apr 23, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Celebrate National Poetry Month and great American poets by adding your poem to Beatley’s poet-trees in the children’s and teen areas and experimenting with magnetic poetry. (all ages)
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Thu, Apr 23, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Thu, Apr 23, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
Rescheduled
The CHAT - Change Happens with Alexandria Teens
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
New date Monday, May 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Ages 14-19. Participate in this special recorded conversation about being a teen in Alexandria.
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Fri, Apr 24, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Celebrate National Poetry Month and great American poets by adding your poem to Beatley’s poet-trees in the children’s and teen areas and experimenting with magnetic poetry. (all ages)
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Fri, Apr 24, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Fri, Apr 24, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Sat, Apr 25, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Celebrate National Poetry Month and great American poets by adding your poem to Beatley’s poet-trees in the children’s and teen areas and experimenting with magnetic poetry. (all ages)
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Sat, Apr 25, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Sat, Apr 25, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
Grand Gaming Melee - Alexandria-Arlington Regional Gaming Group (AARGGH)
Sat, Apr 25, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Grand Gaming Melee: The Alexandria-Arlington Regional Gaming Group (AARGGH) invites you to play dice games, card games, tile games, and just about any other kind of tabletop game. Register
Build Your Own Time Capsule
Sat, Apr 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,Story Room
All ages are welcome to create a personal time capsule to commemorate America's 250th anniversary. Materials will be provided.
A Celebration of History and Nature
Sat, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
As we celebrate our country's founding, local Virginia Master Naturalists will share information about some regional gems where you can discover history and nature together. 
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Sun, Apr 26, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Sun, Apr 26, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Sun, Apr 26, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Celebrate National Poetry Month and great American poets by adding your poem to Beatley’s poet-trees in the children’s and teen areas and experimenting with magnetic poetry. (all ages)
Colonial Crafternoon - Cross-Stitch
Sun, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Learn about the art of cross-stitch, a craft popular during the American Colonial period. Create a small sampler to take home.
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Mon, Apr 27, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Mon, Apr 27, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Celebrate National Poetry Month and great American poets by adding your poem to Beatley’s poet-trees in the children’s and teen areas and experimenting with magnetic poetry. (all ages)
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Mon, Apr 27, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
The Art of Arabic Calligraphy and Language
Mon, Apr 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
In celebration of Arab American Heritage Month, we invite you to join us for a presentation on the Arabic language and calligraphy.
Teen Takeover
Mon, Apr 27, 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!
Horror Fans Unite! - A year-round horror club!
Mon, Apr 27, 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!
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Tue, Apr 28, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Tue, Apr 28, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Celebrate National Poetry Month and great American poets by adding your poem to Beatley’s poet-trees in the children’s and teen areas and experimenting with magnetic poetry. (all ages)
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Tue, Apr 28, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
Crafting for Teens: Bookmark Weaving
Tue, Apr 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area
Join our teen team for a hands-on historical craft where teens will learn basic weaving techniques on a miniature loom!
Financial Literacy for Teens
Tue, Apr 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Learn about money and finances.
Duncan and Dragons - Arkipeligo
Tue, Apr 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join DM Mike in a high seas DnD adventure! Ages 13-18. Registration required.
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Wed, Apr 29, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Wed, Apr 29, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Wed, Apr 29, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Celebrate National Poetry Month and great American poets by adding your poem to Beatley’s poet-trees in the children’s and teen areas and experimenting with magnetic poetry. (all ages)
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Apr 29, 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.
Knit Nite! - A knitting club for kids ages 8-18.
Wed, Apr 29, 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, Apr 29, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Duncan Library
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!
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Thu, Apr 30, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Thu, Apr 30, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Celebrate National Poetry Month and great American poets by adding your poem to Beatley’s poet-trees in the children’s and teen areas and experimenting with magnetic poetry. (all ages)
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Thu, Apr 30, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
Mending by Hand - Learn basic skills so you can do your own mending at home! 
Thu, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Guidance on patching, hemming, sewing on buttons, and Japanese Sashiko mending. All supplies included. Ages 14 and up.
The CHAT - Change Happens with Alexandria Teens
Thu, Apr 30, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Board Room
Ages 14-19. Participate in this special recorded conversation about being a teen in Alexandria.
This event is full
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group
Thu, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+
Writing Beloved Characters & Powerful Resilience - with Award-Winning and NYT Bestselling Author Jason Reynolds
Thu, Apr 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.Register
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Fri, May 01, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
Introduction to Hula
Fri, May 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for an introductory Hula dance class where you will become familiar with basic Hula steps and hand movements.
Cancelled
Introduction to Hula
Fri, May 01, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Join us for an introductory Hula dance class where you will become familiar with basic Hula steps & hand movements.
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Sat, May 02, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
The CHAT - Change Happens with Alexandria Teens
Sat, May 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Ages 14-19. Participate in this special recorded conversation about being a teen in Alexandria.
English Conversation Club - Develop & Practice Your English Conversation Skills
Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Welcome! Are you looking to improve your English language skills? Join us for English conversation practice, with new topics each session! Ages 14+
House Plant Swap
Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Do you love plants and/or looking to start or grow your collection? Find new friends and new plants by bringing house plants and cuttings to swap!
Colonial Crafternoon - Covered Buttons
Sun, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Make a covered button, a popular colonial era craft, and create a keychain.
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