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EVENTS
Sun, Mar 26, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last. All ages.

Sun, Mar 26, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Support the Beatley Library and shop a selection of thousands of books, DVDs, CDs, and more - all half-price today!

Mon, Mar 27, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last. All ages.

Mon, Mar 27, All day
The Alexandria Library Virginia YouTube Channel
Miss Lisa reads "This Joy," our 2023 All Alexandria Reads picture book. Recommended for ages 2+

Mon, Mar 27, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Support the Beatley Library and shop a selection of thousands of books, DVDs, CDs, and more - all for $10 per bag today!

Mon, Mar 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Army crawl with wiggles and giggles at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Mon, Mar 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Children love to be outdoors! Join us in Beatley Central Library's beautiful outdoor Reading Garden for stories, songs and movement. Ages 0-5 with an adult.

Mon, Mar 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners

Canceled
Mon, Mar 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
ESL is returning to the Burke Library as an in-person event. Come join us. No registration is needed. Class held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room

Mon, Mar 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Do you care about the library? Do you want to make a difference in your community? Join the Teen Advisory Group. Grades 6-12.

Mon, Mar 27, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Need help printing or scanning? Need to send an or download an attachment but don't know how? Volunteers are here to help! Click on the event title for more details.

Mon, Mar 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Call the Children's desk (703)-746-1783 to register your 1st-6th grader to Read to a Dog! We have 3; 15 minute slots from 5:30-6:30PM. It is first come first serve if you don't call ahead.

Mon, Mar 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
Teens, let's talk books! Rather than reading an assigned book, you are invited to share and talk about any book you've been reading around a common theme. We'll have snacks too! Grades 6-12.

Tue, Mar 28, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last. All ages.

Tue, Mar 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Storytime with songs, parachute and bubbles. Ages 1 & 2 with an adult.

Tue, Mar 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Laugh, sing and listen for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, Mar 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Learn basic line dance steps while you workout to Golden Oldies music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.

Tue, Mar 28, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Songs, games, movement and more for our littlest friends. Ages 0-23 months

Tue, Mar 28, 11:00am - 11:45am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Meet your old friends and make new friends at an unstructured playtime in the library's Reading Garden! Toys will be supplied. Ages 0-5 with an adult.

Tue, Mar 28, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Laugh, sing and listen for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, Mar 28, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, movement, and activities just right for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.

Tue, Mar 28, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join Miss Katie for a selection of Pre-K stories and themed craft each week. Ages 3+ with a caregiver. Siblings welcome! Recommended Ages 3-5

Tue, Mar 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Full STEAM ahead…Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities to inspire future innovators and problem solvers! Ages 5-8.

Tue, Mar 28, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Need help printing or scanning? Need to send an or download an attachment but don't know how? Volunteers are here to help! Click on the event title for more details.

Tue, Mar 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
 Grades 3-7

Tue, Mar 28, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Join us for a screening of "Planet Local" for a look at how globally, communities are connecting people, becoming sustainable and supporting local economies. A discussion will follow after the film. 

Tue, Mar 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Attention all handcrafters! Join us to share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together! Register

Wed, Mar 29, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last. All ages.

Wed, Mar 29, 10:15am - 11:00am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Looking for a baby storytime and/or a chance to talk to other grown-ups with young children? Then join us at the Beatley Central Library for Tummy Time! This program is for ages 0-12 months.

Wed, Mar 29, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Picture Book Area
Join us for stories and songs fit for active, growing little ones! This program is for ages 1-2.

Wed, Mar 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a play hour to build, explore, and be creative. Grades: K-6. Únase a nosotros para una hora de juegos para construir, explorar y ser creativo. Grados: K-6.

Wed, Mar 29, 4:00pm - 4:50pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Children's Area
Spitfire club Spring Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Grades 1st - 3rd

Wed, Mar 29, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Need help printing or scanning? Need to send an or download an attachment but don't know how? Volunteers are here to help! Click on the event title for more details.

Wed, Mar 29, 5:00pm - 5:50pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Children's Area
Spitfire club Spring Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Grades 4th - 6th

Wed, Mar 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.

Wed, Mar 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Do you love reading YA books? Do you wish you had others to discuss these books with? Then this is the book club for you! Ages 13+

Wed, Mar 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Watch the selected films at your leisure, and join the Friends of Duncan Library Film Club on the last Wednesday of the month to discuss over a virtual platform.Register

Wed, Mar 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Do you love to read romance novels? Want to talk about them with other romance book lovers? Join us on the Weds. of the month! Click on the event title for more details.Register

Thu, Mar 30, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last. All ages.

Thu, Mar 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners

Thu, Mar 30, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, movement, and activities just right for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.

Thu, Mar 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Oddball Cinema brings you all of the weird, eclectic, and lesser-known films you probably never saw in theaters. Click on the event title for more info!

Thu, Mar 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Beatley Central’s Girls Who Code club explores different programming topics – hoping to encourage and inspire future programmers everywhere! The club will be in person. This program is for ages 8-14.

Fri, Mar 31, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last. All ages.

Fri, Mar 31, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
See this amazing tapestry entitled “Women from the Dawn of Time” during the entire month of March. The exhibition is located on the 2nd floor, near the Circulation Desk. 

Fri, Mar 31, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Need help printing or scanning? Need to send an or download an attachment but don't know how? Volunteers are here to help! Click on the event title for more details.

Sat, Apr 01, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last. All ages.

Sat, Apr 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Outdoors
Start your Saturday doing good. Join the Barrett Branch walking and litter pickup club. For this special All Alexandria Reads Trash Trekkers, we'll be spreading joy too!

Sat, Apr 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Outdoors
Start your Saturday doing good. Join the Burke Branch walking and litter pickup club. 

Sat, Apr 01, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
April is National Poetry Month, and we are celebrating it with a display of blackout poetry created by you. These poems will be displayed in the library for everyone to enjoy. 

Sat, Apr 01, 11:00am - 11:45am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate the joy of moving our bodies in this active dance-style class taught by a certified Zumba® Kids Jr. instructor. Ages 5-8.

Sat, Apr 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Enjoy this interactive performance with ballet steps, mime, introduction to Prokofiev's score, photo op, and take-home craft.

Sat, Apr 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Attention all handcrafters! Join us to share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together!

Sun, Apr 02, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last. All ages.

Sun, Apr 02, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Beginning today and running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.

Sun, Apr 02, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
April is National Poetry Month, and we are celebrating it with a display of blackout poetry created by you. These poems will be displayed in the library for everyone to enjoy. 

Sun, Apr 02, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
This is a twice-monthly forum for writers to network, share moral support, and offer constructive criticism. Meets first and third Sundays. All are welcome!

 

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

 

All City government facilities are now open to the public, or open by appointment only. Check individual department or program pages for details about specific services. Customers may also call 311 or 703-746-4311 to request in-person information or service.

2022 Tax Forms - Federal tax forms will be available for customers to pick up at most Library branches beginning in late-January, 2023. The Library does not offer tax preparation assistance, but the City's Department of Community & Human Services offers free tax return preparation to eligible residents beginning in February.

Alexandria's Workforce Development Center provide services and resources for job seekers including access to the Career Center, career readiness workshops, career assessments and customized hiring events.

For those feeling depressed or anxiety during these times call SAMHSA’s (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services) Disaster Distress 1-800-985-5990 or Text Talk with Us 66746

For those who feel unsafe at home call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or Text Loveis at 22522

Alexandria Health Department
The Alexandria Health Department is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by coronavirus "COVID-19." Learn about the City's response and find information and resources related to COVID-19. For updates text ALEXCOVID19 to 888777

Virginia Department of Health
The Virginia Department of Health is monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness, called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The information line is 877-ASK-VDH3

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are our nation’s premier authority on public health information.