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CHARLES E. BEATLEY, JR. CENTRAL LIBRARY

Hours & Location

Mon, Apr 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 27 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Address
5005 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22304
Tel: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
About the branch

Parking: The library has a large parking lot with 175 spaces.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: King Street Station (Yellow & Blue Lines 3.2 miles); Van Dorn Station (Blue Line 2.1 miles)
  • Metrobus: 29K/N, 21C
  • DASH Bus: 30, 32

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

Upcoming Events
Blackout PoeTREE Take and Make - Teen Poetry Month Celebration
Thu, Apr 24, All day
Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.
Poetry Month Activity Area
Thu, Apr 24, All day
Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!
Tiny Art Show
Thu, Apr 24, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Apr 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s) - ¡Que salten los bebés!
Thu, Apr 24, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-12 months, accompanied by an adult. After your first birthday, please attend 1s and 2s.
Handcraft Crafternoon
Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Conference Room
NEW EXTENDED TIME! 3-5 PM! Attention all handcrafters! Join us to share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together!
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, movement, and activities just right for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.
Tai Chi at Beatley Library - Balance Your Mind and Body
Thu, Apr 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,Large Meeting Room
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.
Coding Game Night - ages 6-12 - Learn to code with hands-on fun!
Thu, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Drop in and play with our coding board games, card games, toys, and robots -- and check out some of our coding books for kids! Ages 6-12.
Poetry Month Activity Area
Fri, Apr 25, All day
Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!
Blackout PoeTREE Take and Make - Teen Poetry Month Celebration
Fri, Apr 25, All day
Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.
Tiny Art Show
Fri, Apr 25, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.
Rain Gutter Regatta
Fri, Apr 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Invention + water + racing = three kinds of adventure in one activity!
Winter Teen Creativity Contest Art Show - Opening Reception
Fri, Apr 25, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
111 S Patrick St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Celebrate the 2025 contest participants and award winners!
Poetry Month Activity Area
Sat, Apr 26, All day
Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!
Blackout PoeTREE Take and Make - Teen Poetry Month Celebration
Sat, Apr 26, All day
Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.
Tiny Art Show
Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.
Incorporating Native Plants for Biodiversity - Part I: Understanding Native and Non-Native Plants
Sat, Apr 26, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Janet Entwistle will give a seminar on practical ways to enhance our local ecosystem through planting native plants and following supportive maintenance routines.
Discover WWII Heroism with author Carole Avriett - author of Midnight in Ironbottom Sound
Sat, Apr 26, 1:15pm - 2:30pm
Author Carole Avriett will discuss her book, Midnight in Ironbottom Sound, the incredible story of the Black Mess Attendant who saved 15 men during the Battle of Guadalcanal during World War II.
Handcraft Tuesday - Weekend Edition
Sat, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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!
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Picture Book Area
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
French Conversation Club
Sat, Apr 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Room
Ages 14+. Develop and exercise your French conversation skills.
Blackout PoeTREE Take and Make - Teen Poetry Month Celebration
Sun, Apr 27, All day
Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.
Poetry Month Activity Area
Sun, Apr 27, All day
Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!
Tiny Art Show
Sun, Apr 27, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.
Poetry Month Activity Area
Mon, Apr 28, All day
Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!
Blackout PoeTREE Take and Make - Teen Poetry Month Celebration
Mon, Apr 28, All day
Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.
Tiny Art Show
Mon, Apr 28, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Apr 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Apr 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Conference Room,Story 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.
Blackout PoeTREE Take and Make - Teen Poetry Month Celebration
Tue, Apr 29, All day
Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.
Poetry Month Activity Area
Tue, Apr 29, All day
Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Apr 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Tiny Art Show
Tue, Apr 29, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Apr 29, 11:00am - 11:45am
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.
Tuesday We Play (ages 5-12) - Martes de juegos (De 5 a 12 años)
Tue, Apr 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Room
Join us for a play hour to build, create, and explore! Ages 5-12. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Únete a nosotros en una hora de juego para construir, crear y explorar. De 5 a 12 años.
Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop
Tue, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
At this workshop you will learn how to install and maintain a rain barrel and build one to take home. Registration is required, with a fee of $55 for the cost of the barrel.Register
Blackout PoeTREE Take and Make - Teen Poetry Month Celebration
Wed, Apr 30, All day
Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.
Poetry Month Activity Area
Wed, Apr 30, All day
Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!
Tiny Art Show
Wed, Apr 30, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.
1s and 2s Time - Outdoor Adventure - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:05am
Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones – all with the theme of outdoor adventures! Ages 1-2
1s and 2s Time - Outdoor Adventure - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Apr 30, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones – all with the theme of outdoor adventures! Ages 1-2
Food Waste/Composting Workshop
Wed, Apr 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Learn about the causes and impacts of food waste, from economic costs to environmental consequences.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Apr 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting 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, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s) - ¡Que salten los bebés!
Thu, May 01, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-12 months, accompanied by an adult. After your first birthday, please attend 1s and 2s.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, May 01, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, movement, and activities just right for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.
Incorporating Native Plants for Biodiversity - Part II: Designing Your Native Plant Garden
Thu, May 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Janet Entwistle will give a talk with ideas on which native plants might thrive in your garden and where you can buy them.
Coding Game Night - ages 6-12 - Hands-on fun in programming, robotics, and electronics!
Thu, May 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Room
Drop in and play with our coding board games, card games, toys, and robots -- and check out some of our coding books for kids! Ages 6-12.
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Sat, May 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Story Room
Ages 12-18. Learn more about volunteering with Alexandria Library.
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Picture Book Area
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
Writers Group at Beatley
Sun, May 04, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
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!
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