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ADULT WINTER READING


To celebrate Love Your Library Month, the Library is hosting its annual Adult Winter Reading Contest.

Starting February 1, patrons are encouraged to stop by any Alexandria Library branch to learn more about the Adult Winter Reading program.

By reading one book or listening to one audiobook, you can be entered to win a gift card. You can fill out an entry form at any of the branches or participate at alexandria.beanstack.com. Maximum of five entries per customer.

Physical entries must be submitted by Friday, February 28, 2025. 

 

BOOK MATCH

What are your favorite types of books? What book can you not live without? 

Fill out a short questionnaire and receive a personalized list of book recommendations hand-picked by our staff.

 

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BOOKS & AUTHORS

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NOVELIST

Find book recommendations based on appeal factors, curated lists, and read-alikes for titles you enjoy.

 

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Senior Bingo
Mon, Dec 15, 10:30am - 12:15pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us to socialize and engage your mind with a game of bingo served with food, prizes, and fun. Registration is required.
Registration is now closed
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Dec 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class is held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room
Alexandria Library Board meeting
Mon, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Board Room
Alexandria Library Board meeting
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Dec 15, 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, Dec 15, 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!
Cancelled
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Dec 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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, Dec 16, 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.
From Resume to LinkedIn - Crafting a Winning Personal Brand
Tue, Dec 16, 7:00pm - 7:55pm
Virtual
Certified Federal Career Coach and Job Search Trainer, Latoyah Saunders will explain the importance of developing a personal brand that stands out on your resume and online.Register
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Dec 17, 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.
Film Series - "Glass Onion"
Wed, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a screening of the second film in the "Knives Out" series.
Burke Book Club - "The Café With No Name" by Robert Seethaler
Wed, Dec 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Join us for an online discussion of a vibrant tale of love, loss, and renewal set in 1960s Vienna. Register
Jane Austen's Birthday Tea
Wed, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th Birthday with Tea, Cake and Crafts
This event is full
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Dec 17, 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.
Computer Basics and Resume Classes (En español) - 5 CLASES GRATIS DE TECNOLOGIA, EN ESPAÑOL
Wed, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
¡Únase a nosotros para una introducción básica gratuita a las computadoras y cómo hacer un currículum! (Join us for a free basic introduction to computers and how to make a resume!)
Romance Book Club
Wed, Dec 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Do you love to read romance novels? Want to talk about them with other romance enthusiasts? Join us on the last Wednesday of the month! Click on the event title for more details. Register
Cancelled
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Dec 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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.
Book a Librarian - Application Assistance
Thu, Dec 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Get help with applications. Appointments are available at 10 and 11 AM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.
Line dancing 101
Thu, Dec 18, 11:00am - 11:45am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us to learn the basic line dance steps to great Oldies and Motown music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable
Line dancing 201
Thu, Dec 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Viva Line Dancing: Join our intermediate level of line dancing to improve flexibility and enhance memory. We work the dance floors! This class is not intended for beginners.
Film Series - "Wake Up Dead Man"
Thu, Dec 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a screening of the third film in the "Knives Out" series.
Carefull Knit & Crochet - Crafting for Good
Thu, Dec 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s fiber arts group making items to donate.
Handcraft Crafternoon
Thu, Dec 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference 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!
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - Michael
Thu, Dec 18, 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!
Dungeons and Dragons: Adult Group B! - Adventure awaits!
Thu, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
This event is full
DIY Wreath Making Workshop - Deck the halls with this beginner craft!
Thu, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Using fresh pine branches, berries, and bows, create a dazzling seasonal wreath to decorate your space! ❄️ ADULTS ONLY ❄️
This event is full
Great Books Foundation Discussion Group - "Even Deadlier: A Sequel to The 7 Deadly Sins Sampler"
Thu, Dec 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
Join us on Zoom the third Thursday of each month! We are currently discussing selections from "Even Deadlier: A Sequel to The 7 Deadly Sins Sampler". Click on the event title for more info! Register
Grand Gaming Melee - Alexandria-Arlington Regional Gaming Group (AARGGH)
Sat, Dec 20, 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
Writers Group at Beatley
Sun, Dec 21, 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!
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Dec 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class is held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - "Blast of Silence"
Sun, Dec 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a screening of the 1961 film directed by Allen Baron.
Senior Bingo
Mon, Dec 29, 10:30am - 12:15pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us to socialize and engage your mind with a game of bingo served with food, prizes, and fun. Registration is required.
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Dec 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class is held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room
Floating Dice Potion - Join us for this fun Dungeons and Dragons DIY project!
Mon, Dec 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Let's make a Floating Dice Potion!
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Last updated:  January 2025