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EVENTS
Sun, Oct 06, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Ten pumpkins are hiding in the children’s section! Find them all and return to the desk to get a Trick or Treat surprise! Prizes are only awarded once. Thanks for playing!

Sun, Oct 06, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
This is a twice-monthly forum for writers to work on drafts, network, and share moral support. Meets first and third Sundays. All are welcome!

Mon, Oct 07, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Ten pumpkins are hiding in the children’s section! Find them all and return to the desk to get a Trick or Treat surprise! Prizes are only awarded once. Thanks for playing!

Mon, Oct 07, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Mon, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Mon, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
English conversation practice for English language learners.

Mon, Oct 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
It’s hard to get back in the swing of things after the weekend. Come join us at Burke Library for some destressing stretches to set your mind for the upcoming week and fun activities to get you hype.

Mon, Oct 07, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Teens come to play board games and socialize with friends.

Mon, Oct 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Periodicals Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.

Tue, Oct 08, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Ten pumpkins are hiding in the children’s section! Find them all and return to the desk to get a Trick or Treat surprise! Prizes are only awarded once. Thanks for playing!

Tue, Oct 08, 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.

Tue, Oct 08, 10:15am - 11:15am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!

Tue, Oct 08, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Wiggle with glee, Stories and Songs is a great place to be! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, Oct 08, 11:00am - 11:45am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Join Miss Lisa for songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles! Fun that's just right for ages 0-23 months

Tue, Oct 08, 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, outdoor playtime in the library's Reading Garden! Toys will be supplied. Ages 0-5 with an adult.

Tue, Oct 08, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Wiggle with glee, Stories and Songs is a great place to be! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Join Alexandria Library and our Swedish Sister Library, Bibliotek Familjen Helsingborg, for a virtual discussion of the novella Grown Ups by Marie Aubert. Registration Required.Register

Tue, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by joining us for a screening of the true story on the life of NASA astronaut Jose. M. Hernandez.

Tue, Oct 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Join us for a play hour to build, create, and explore! Ages 5-12. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Tue, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Introducing the community to D&D through introductory sessions, one-shots, and campaigns. Email Dungeon Master Josstin at jgogue@alexlibraryva.org if you're interested in joining. Ages 12-18

Tue, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Barrett Library has a volunteer available on Tuesdays to help with computer and technologies use. Appointments are available at 5 PM and 6 PM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.

Tue, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Try and learn about this traditional Bolivian pocket food with Mpanadas restaurant.
This event is full

Tue, Oct 08, 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, Oct 09, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Ten pumpkins are hiding in the children’s section! Find them all and return to the desk to get a Trick or Treat surprise! Prizes are only awarded once. Thanks for playing!

Wed, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:05am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.

Wed, Oct 09, 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.

Wed, Oct 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Fun activities just for infants ages 0-12 months.

Wed, Oct 09, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.

Wed, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Join us for a virtual discussion of Leonie Swann's first Agnes Sharp mystery. Register

Wed, Oct 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Spitfire club, Fall Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Kindergarten - 3rd Grade.

Wed, Oct 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Another installment of Duncan and Dragons with DM Jacob!

Wed, Oct 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
Join Library of Virginia for a virtual volunteer session to learn how you can help make historical documents more searchable and usable for researchers now and in the future.Register

Wed, Oct 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
There will be discussion and updates on Burke Branch activities, fundraising to support Burke Branch programs, collection needs, and Alexandria Library community goals.

Wed, Oct 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.

Wed, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
Read and discuss the best of today's Virginia literature—including books by Library of Virginia Literary Award winners and finalists in fiction and nonfiction. Register

Wed, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
You’re invited to free your mind with the highly acclaimed Silvia Moreno-Garcia, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of several novels including Mexican Gothic, and many more!Register

Thu, Oct 10, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Ten pumpkins are hiding in the children’s section! Find them all and return to the desk to get a Trick or Treat surprise! Prizes are only awarded once. Thanks for playing!

Thu, Oct 10, 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.

Thu, Oct 10, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Formerly known as Toddler Rock N' Read, come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were here, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5

Thu, Oct 10, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Join Miss Lisa for stories, songs, movement and more fun just right for ages 2+

Thu, Oct 10, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Formerly known as Toddler Rock N' Read, come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were here, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5

Thu, Oct 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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.

Thu, Oct 10, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Periodicals Room
Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-12 months, accompanied by an adult.

Thu, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
The Barrett Branch Mahjong group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month from 2 - 4 PM on the second floor. Accommodation is for 12 players so first come first served if more than 12.

Thu, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a welcoming environment where seniors can connect, share stories, and rediscover the joy of artistry. We will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and a related craft program.

Thu, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Picture Book Area
Attention all handcrafters! Join us to share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together!

Thu, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
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, Oct 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Join Jorge Banales as he gives instruction on the Yang Style 24 Movement Tai Chi form on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Free and open to the public.

Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Company Of Books - 2200 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, Va 22301
Join us for an "anti-book club" where we discuss what we're currently reading

Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 12+

Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Join us as we learn coding basics with the support of a professional computer programmer. No prior coding knowledge necessary. Ages 8-12.

Thu, Oct 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Celebrate October by reading these two scary stories perfect for a cold October night: "The Five-Forty-Eight" by John Cheever and "The Doll-Master" by Joyce Carol Oates. Register

Fri, Oct 11, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Ten pumpkins are hiding in the children’s section! Find them all and return to the desk to get a Trick or Treat surprise! Prizes are only awarded once. Thanks for playing!

Fri, Oct 11, 10:15am - 11:15am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
We sing, play, dance, and rhyme all while promoting your baby’s development and literacy skills. For ages 0-14 months.

Fri, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join us to experience a demonstration of low vision technology.

Fri, Oct 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Have fun on Fridays after school, building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5. *Includes slime-making every last Friday of the month!*

Sat, Oct 12, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Ten pumpkins are hiding in the children’s section! Find them all and return to the desk to get a Trick or Treat surprise! Prizes are only awarded once. Thanks for playing!

Sat, Oct 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
The Barrett Branch is hosting an All We Can Save Circle open to all interested in sincere discussion centered on the climate crisis and for those seeking community rooted in wise and just solutions.
This event is full

Sat, Oct 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Outdoors
Start your Saturday doing good for your community. Join the Burke Branch walking and litter pickup club.

Sat, Oct 12, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Have you ever been approached with a fraudulent offer or been a victim of identity theft?

Sat, Oct 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with live music, crafts, face painting and food! The fiesta will take place outside in Beatley Central Library's beautiful Reading Garden. All ages.

Sat, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Check out the Library’s selection of tabletop games. (Ages 5-18) Echa un vistazo a la selección de juegos de mesa de la Biblioteca. (De 5 a 18 años) Área infantil de Beatley Library

Sun, Oct 13, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Ten pumpkins are hiding in the children’s section! Find them all and return to the desk to get a Trick or Treat surprise! Prizes are only awarded once. Thanks for playing!

Cancelled
Sun, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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!

Sun, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join Oddball cinema for a showing of Vidocq!

Sun, Oct 13, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Bring your preschooler to the Duncan Library on Sunday afternoons to explore STEAM activities (science, technology, engineering, art, and math)! This is a drop in event. Recommended ages 3-6


 

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.

2023 Tax Forms - Federal tax forms will be available for customers to pick up at most Library branches beginning in late-January, 2024. 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.