CHARLES E. BEATLEY, JR. CENTRAL LIBRARY
Beatley is closed to the public, however staff are working remotely and curbside service is available.
You may contact Beatley staff by phone or email during the following hours:
- Monday through Thursday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Hours & Location
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| Mon, Jun 01 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, Jun 02 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, Jun 03 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, Jun 04 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Fri, Jun 05 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sat, Jun 06 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, Jun 07 | 1:00PM to 5:00PM |
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Address
5005 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22304
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: F23, F24, A28
- DASH Bus: 30, 32
For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.
Upcoming Events
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Mon, Jun 01, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Come adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.
Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Come adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.
Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Come adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.
Wed, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room
Do you want to practice reading aloud? Do you like dogs? Sign up for a 15-minute reading slot to read to a dog by calling (703) 746-1753 or by stopping by Beatley's Children's Desk. Ages 6-12.
Thu, Jun 04, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Come adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.
Thu, Jun 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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!
Fri, Jun 05, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Come adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.
Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Come adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.
Sat, Jun 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Pick up a brochure of SummerQuest programs, learn about the summer reading challenge, enjoy some snacks, and meet a special guest from the Washington Nationals! (Ages 0-12)
Sun, Jun 07, 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!
Sun, Jun 07, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Come adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.
Mon, Jun 08, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Come adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.
Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Come adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.
Tue, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Story Room
Ages 12-18. Learn more about volunteering with Alexandria Library this summer.
Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Come adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.
Thu, Jun 11, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Come adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.
Thu, Jun 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,Periodicals Room
Join Jorge Banales as he gives free 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.
Fri, Jun 12, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Come adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Come adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.
Sun, Jun 14, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Come adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.
Mon, Jun 15, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Come adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.
Mon, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
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, Jun 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Board Room
Alexandria Library Board meeting
Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Come adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.
Tue, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
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, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room
Get the dirt on vermicomposting with hands-on scientific exploration! Using our very own worm composting bin, we’ll dig into the natural processes that re-cycle our Earth’s resources. (ages 6-10)
Tue, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Conference Room
The book club will promote freedom of expression and support authors whose books have been banned or challenged.
Tue, Jun 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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, Jun 17, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Come adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.
Wed, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Dress for mess, bring your curiosity, and join us for a variety of dinosaur-themed sensory play! (ages 0-6)
Wed, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,Large Meeting Room
Join Grammy-nominated performer Culture Queen for an interactive musical storytelling show and learn the meaning of the Juneteenth holiday. (All ages)
Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Come adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.
Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
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 0-8 with an adult.
Thu, Jun 18, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room,Periodicals Room
Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-14 months, accompanied by an adult.
Thu, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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!
Thu, Jun 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Bring your doll and celebrate Freedom Day with American Girl’s Addy! We will have stories, games, crafts, music, and thematic snacks. In the event of inclement weather, program will be cancelled.
Thu, Jun 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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!
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Come adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00am - 4:45pm
Use the library's board and card games while hanging out in the youth services area!
Sat, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Small Conference Room
French language practice for adults ready to move from formal instruction to real life conversation.
Sat, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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, Jun 21, 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!
Sun, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Come adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.
Sun, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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!