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EVENT REGISTRATIONS

Alexandria Library presents and hosts a wide variety of events to the local community.  Our events include author talks, book clubs, STEAM/STEM activities, computer and technology classes, English conversation groups, storytimes and more.

Most of the programs at Alexandria Library do not require advanced registration. You can choose to attend a program at your convenience. Please be mindful of age and time restrictions when attending a library program.

Ticketed Programs

There are certain youth services programs that require parents or caregivers to pick up a ticket prior to the start of the program. Tickets are given out on a first-come, first-serve basis. These programs will include information about tickets in the event description on the calendar.

Registration Programs

Programs that require advanced registration may contain a purple registration box on the event calendar that allows for online registration.  Other programs may require you to register by email, phone or by filling out a form at the library.  Online registration start dates may vary by age and program but are usually available a month in advance.

 

 

REGISTER

In order to register for an event you may need:

  • First & Last Name
  • Library Card Number & Pin
  • Email Address

 

 

 MANAGE EVENTS

 

 

 

WAIT LIST

If there is a wait list for an event, an email address is required. This allows the registration system to notify you when a spot has opened up.

Failure to include an email address may result in being skipped for the next person on the list.

 

 

MANAGE YOUR EVENTS

If you choose to use your library card number on your registration form you can login and manage your event registrations from the library website.

You do not have to have a library card in order to attend events.

 

 

CANCELLATIONS

If you can no longer attend an event, please call or email the contact person for the event to cancel your registration.

If you included your library card number, you can also cancel your registration online.

 

Upcoming Events
Blackout PoeTREE Take and Make - Teen Poetry Month Celebration
Tue, Apr 08, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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 08, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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 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. These workshops are led by volunteers and do not include certificates of completion.
Twice Loved Plushies - Adopt a gently used plushie and give it a new home.
Tue, Apr 08, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Start a new adventure and 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.
Tiny Art Show
Tue, Apr 08, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.
Family Storytime - Martes de niños
Tue, Apr 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!
Stories and Songs
Tue, Apr 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
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Apr 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.
Baby and Toddler Time - La hora de los bebés y los niños
Tue, Apr 08, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Fun that's just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.
Stories and Songs
Tue, Apr 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
The Stories, Science, and History of Trees - with Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming
Tue, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Join us for a tour through the secret world of trees as revealed in the beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant world—The Tree Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees.Register
Tuesday We Play (ages 5-12) - Martes de juegos (De 5 a 12 años)
Tue, Apr 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.
One-On-One Computer Help - at the Barrett Branch
Tue, Apr 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. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.
Duncan and Dragons - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED -
Tue, Apr 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Ongoing campaign. For inquiries about Dungeon and Dragons please contact Josstin Gogue at jgogue@alexlibraryva.org.
Money Talk for Women
Tue, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Money Talk for Women is a series aimed at enhancing financial literacy and empowering women to make informed financial decisions.
Silent Book Club
Tue, Apr 08, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Bring a book or chose from one of ours and join in a quiet, low-tech reading time. This month's theme: Arab and Arab American authors.
Blackout PoeTREE Take and Make - Teen Poetry Month Celebration
Wed, Apr 09, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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 09, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!
Twice Loved Plushies - Adopt a gently used plushie and give it a new home.
Wed, Apr 09, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Start a new adventure and 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.
Tiny Art Show
Wed, Apr 09, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Apr 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.
1s and 2s Time - Outdoor Adventure - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:05am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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
Just Babies - Lap-sit time for ages 0-12 months
Wed, Apr 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Fun activities just for infants ages 0-12 months.
1s and 2s Time - Outdoor Adventure - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Apr 09, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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
Kids Play Group - All Alexandria Reads
Wed, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Come for an hour of free play or just to meet other kids! Each program has a special toy to play with!
Spitfire Book Club - Kindergarten - 3rd Grade
Wed, Apr 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Spitfire club, Spring Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Kindergarten - 3rd Grade.
Roll For Initiative: D&D
Wed, Apr 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Another installment of Duncan and Dragons with DM Jacob!
Making History with Library of Virginia
Wed, Apr 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual - Virtual
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
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Apr 09, 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.
Knit Nite! - A knitting club for kids ages 8-18.
Wed, Apr 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.
Literary Virginia Book Group - An American Story by Kwame Alexander
Wed, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
Read and discuss the best of today's Virginia literature—this month it's 2024 Children's Virginia Literary Award winner Kwame Alexander's picture book An American Story. Meets virtually.Register
English Language Learning - ELL Classes
Wed, Apr 09, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Drop in Conversational English language learning!
Blackout PoeTREE Take and Make - Teen Poetry Month Celebration
Thu, Apr 10, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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 10, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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
Thu, Apr 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. These workshops are led by volunteers and do not include certificates of completion.
Twice Loved Plushies - Adopt a gently used plushie and give it a new home.
Thu, Apr 10, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Start a new adventure and 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.
Tiny Art Show
Thu, Apr 10, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.
Here Nor There Story Time
Thu, Apr 10, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were there, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5
Bunny Hop! - A Story Time for Ages 2+
Thu, Apr 10, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
A bunny themed story time for ages 2+
Here Nor There Story Time
Thu, Apr 10, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were there, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5
Line Dancing
Thu, Apr 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.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s) - ¡Que salten los bebés!
Thu, Apr 10, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.
American Style Mahjong - Learn and Play
Thu, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
The Barrett Branch Mahjong group meets the second and fourth Thursdays. Space is available for up to 12 players, so it's first come first served as game tables fill.
Handcraft Crafternoon
Thu, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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 10, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Periodicals 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 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,Periodicals 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 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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.
Duncan Literary Society - Not Your Average Book Club
Thu, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Company Of Books 2200 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, Va 22301
Join us at "The Company of Books", where we discuss what we're currently reading. Bring something to write with, you are always going to leave with a list of things to add to your TBR pile!
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group
Thu, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All crafters are welcome! Ages 13+
Author Talk: "Morningside" by Aran Shetterly - NEW DATE!
Thu, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join us for an author talk, book signing, and reception with Aran Shetterly as he discusses his new book, "Morningside," about the 1979 Greensboro Massacre.
Advancing Stormwater Management - What to Do to Protect Water Quality and Mitigate Flooding 
Thu, Apr 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Join staff from Alexandria City's Stormwater Management Division to learn what you can do to protect and improve water quality and mitigate flooding. Registration Required. Register
Blackout PoeTREE Take and Make - Teen Poetry Month Celebration
Fri, Apr 11, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.
Poetry Month Activity Area
Fri, Apr 11, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!
Twice Loved Plushies - Adopt a gently used plushie and give it a new home.
Fri, Apr 11, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Start a new adventure and 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.
Tiny Art Show
Fri, Apr 11, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.
Cancelled
Baby Storytime
Fri, Apr 11, 10:15am - 11:15am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
We sing, play, dance, and rhyme all while promoting your baby’s development and literacy skills. For ages 0-14 months.
Low Vision Resource Group - Resources for people experiencing low vision
Fri, Apr 11, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join us to learn about resources for people with low vision. This session will focus on reading books and newspapers with our ears. Our session will explore options for nonvisual reading.
Rescheduled
Ca$h in on Decluttering
Fri, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Friday, April 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Do you have treasures to appraise or clothes and toys to sell? Clean out your closets, attic, and garage to find things to sell easily.
Ca$h in on Decluttering
Fri, Apr 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual
Do you have treasures to appraise or clothes and toys to sell? Clean out your closets, attic, and garage to find things to sell easily. Register
Amazing Reptiles! - An animal adventure with My Reptile Guys
Fri, Apr 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Meet and learn about some amazing reptiles with My Reptile Guys. Stay until the end for a "petting zoo" and photo session. (Ages 6-12)
Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión
Fri, Apr 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.
Blackout PoeTREE Take and Make - Teen Poetry Month Celebration
Sat, Apr 12, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.
Poetry Month Activity Area
Sat, Apr 12, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!
Twice Loved Plushies - Adopt a gently used plushie and give it a new home.
Sat, Apr 12, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Start a new adventure and 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.
Underground Railroad Walking Tour - All Alexandria Reads
Sat, Apr 12, 10:00am - 11:30am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Manumission Tour Company will lead a 90-minute walking tour along the King Street corridor incorporating stories from abolitionist William Still's 1872 book.
Trash Trekkers - Burke Branch Walking and Litter Pickup Club
Sat, Apr 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.
Tiny Art Show
Sat, Apr 12, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.
VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga (Hatha-Raja) - Level 1 sessions hosted by Adam Shaw
Sat, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Stretch, breathe and cultivate your connections with body-heart-mind-spirit.
This event is full
Snow White Ballet - with the Metropolitan School of the Arts
Sat, Apr 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,Large Meeting Room
Join us for a magical, interactive reading of Snow White, where children become part of the adventure!
Create a Family Emergency Communication Plan
Sat, Apr 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
When your family is affected by a disaster, do you have a communication plan? Come create a Family Emergency Communication plan and learn valuable skills for preparing for disaster.
An Afternoon of Poetry with Poet Laureate Zeina Azzam - A Fond Farewell
Sat, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Outgoing Poet Laureate of Alexandria, Zeina Azzam, will give a reading of several poems related to her service to the city of Alexandria and its citizens.
This event is full
Exploring Jazz
Sat, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
The Jazz Trotters will guide you through an exploration of the development of Jazz music.
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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
Blackout PoeTREE Take and Make - Teen Poetry Month Celebration
Sun, Apr 13, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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 13, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!
Twice Loved Plushies - Adopt a gently used plushie and give it a new home.
Sun, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Start a new adventure and 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.
Tiny Art Show
Sun, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.
Board Game Bliss
Sun, Apr 13, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Let's celebrate the joy of playing games! Play a wide variety of games, the classics and the new. Bring a friend or make new friends.
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - The Nines
Sun, Apr 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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!
Sunday Baby Time
Sun, Apr 13, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Blackout PoeTREE Take and Make - Teen Poetry Month Celebration
Mon, Apr 14, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.
Poetry Month Activity Area
Mon, Apr 14, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!
Plastic Pollution and Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Mon, Apr 14, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
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.
Twice Loved Plushies - Adopt a gently used plushie and give it a new home.
Mon, Apr 14, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Start a new adventure and 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.
Tiny Art Show
Mon, Apr 14, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.
Baby Time
Mon, Apr 14, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Apr 14, 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.
Baby Time
Mon, Apr 14, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Apr 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room.
Crafty Kids - Art activities for ages 6+
Mon, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Make and take craft activities for ages 6+
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Apr 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.
Eco-City Trivia + Home Scavenger Hunt!
Mon, Apr 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zoom
Join us for some trivia, a home scavenger hunt, and to learn about free resources from your libraries and the City that can help you save energy and enjoy nature!
Yoga At The Library - with Human Kind Yoga Collective
Mon, Apr 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment where people can explore, learn, play, and evolve together - one breath at a time
Let's Talk Books - "James" by Percival Everett
Mon, Apr 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Please join us to read and discuss this year's fiction choice for All Alexandria Reads, "James" by Percival Everett. Register
Diversity Book Club - "Dreamers of the Day" by Mary Doria Russell
Mon, Apr 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
Join us for an online discussion of Maria Doria Russell's 2008 novel.
Blackout PoeTREE Take and Make - Teen Poetry Month Celebration
Tue, Apr 15, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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 15, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!
Plastic Pollution and Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Tue, Apr 15, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
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.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Apr 15, 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. These workshops are led by volunteers and do not include certificates of completion.
Twice Loved Plushies - Adopt a gently used plushie and give it a new home.
Tue, Apr 15, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Start a new adventure and 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.
Tiny Art Show
Tue, Apr 15, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.
Family Storytime - Martes de niños
Tue, Apr 15, 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!
Stories and Songs
Tue, Apr 15, 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
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Apr 15, 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.
Baby and Toddler Time - La hora de los bebés y los niños
Tue, Apr 15, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Fun that's just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.
Stories and Songs
Tue, Apr 15, 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
Trans-Atlantic Book Club: Alexandria & Helsingborg - reading "Johanna" by Ia Genberg
Tue, Apr 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Join participants from Alexandria & our Sister Library Bibliotek Familjen Helsingborg in Helsingborg, Sweden to discuss the short story "Johanna" from The Details by Ia Genberg. Registration required.Register
Lego Club
Tue, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Calling all brick enthusiasts: come join us to make cool creations and participate in themed challenges. Grades 2-5.
Tuesday We Play (ages 5-12) - Martes de juegos (De 5 a 12 años)
Tue, Apr 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.
One-On-One Computer Help - at the Barrett Branch
Tue, Apr 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Barrett Library has a volunteer available on Tuesdays to help with computer and technologies use. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.
Duncan and Dragons - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED -
Tue, Apr 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Ongoing campaign. For inquiries about Dungeon and Dragons please contact Josstin Gogue at jgogue@alexlibraryva.org.
Cancelled
Handcraft Tuesday - Evening Edition
Tue, Apr 15, 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!
Blackout PoeTREE Take and Make - Teen Poetry Month Celebration
Wed, Apr 16, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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 16, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!
Plastic Pollution and Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Wed, Apr 16, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
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.
Computer Skills for the Workplace - A Free, Six-Week Asynchronous Course Taken on Your Schedule
Wed, Apr 16, All day
Virtual - Virtual
Gain a working knowledge of the computer skills you will need to succeed in today's job market. (Enrollment is for a start on this date, but lessons are asynchronous over six weeks)Register
Resume Writing Workshop - A Free, Six-Week Asynchronous Course Taken on Your Schedule
Wed, Apr 16, All day
Virtual - Virtual
Discover the secret to transforming your tired, boring resume into a powerful tool that will get you interviews. (Enrollment is for a start on this date, but lessons are asynchronous over six weeks)Register
Twelve Steps to a Successful Job Search - A Free, Six-Week Asynchronous Course Taken on Your Schedule
Wed, Apr 16, All day
Virtual - Virtual
World-renowned author and career advisor shows you how to get the job you want quickly and easily and in any economy. (Enrollment is for a start on this date, lessons are asynchronous over 6 weeks)Register
Twice Loved Plushies - Adopt a gently used plushie and give it a new home.
Wed, Apr 16, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Start a new adventure and 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.
Tiny Art Show
Wed, Apr 16, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Apr 16, 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.
1s and 2s Time - Outdoor Adventure - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:05am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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
Waterfront Scavenger Hunt - All Alexandria Reads
Wed, Apr 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Founders Park - 351 N. Union St.
Follow clues to find hidden gems along Old Town's Waterfront. Look for the flag at Founder's Park to begin. (Ages 13-18)
Just Babies - Lap-sit time for ages 0-12 months
Wed, Apr 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Fun activities just for infants ages 0-12 months.
1s and 2s Time - Outdoor Adventure - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Apr 16, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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
Kids Craft & Play - All Alexandria Reads
Wed, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Spend an hour crafting and playing! What could be more fun? One craft per child.
Spitfire Book Club - Kindergarten - 3rd Grade
Wed, Apr 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Spitfire club, Spring Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Kindergarten - 3rd Grade.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Apr 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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 16, 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.
DIY Kitchen Herb Garden
Wed, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join us for a fun "choose your own adventure" seed selection and planting of your own kitchen herbs!
English Language Learning - ELL Classes
Wed, Apr 16, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area
Drop in Conversational English language learning!
Blackout PoeTREE Take and Make - Teen Poetry Month Celebration
Thu, Apr 17, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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 17, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!
Plastic Pollution and Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Thu, Apr 17, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
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.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Apr 17, 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. These workshops are led by volunteers and do not include certificates of completion.
Twice Loved Plushies - Adopt a gently used plushie and give it a new home.
Thu, Apr 17, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Start a new adventure and 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.
Tiny Art Show
Thu, Apr 17, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.
Here Nor There Story Time
Thu, Apr 17, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were there, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5
All Alexandria Reads: Adventure Story Time - A Story Time For Ages 2+
Thu, Apr 17, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
A story time inspired by our All Alexandria Reads picture book:"Climb On." Ages 2+
Here Nor There Story Time
Thu, Apr 17, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were there, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5
Line Dancing
Thu, Apr 17, 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.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s) - ¡Que salten los bebés!
Thu, Apr 17, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.
Carefull Knitting - Knitting and Crochet for Good
Thu, Apr 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Apr 17, 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.
Nailed It! ¡Pintemos esas uñas!
Thu, Apr 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Social group that focuses on nail painting and designs for members of the community. All materials will be provided. Ages 8-18.
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - The Phantom of the Open
Thu, Apr 17, 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!
Coding Game Night - ages 6-12 - Learn to code with hands-on fun!
Thu, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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.
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group
Thu, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area
All crafters are welcome! Ages 13+
Great Books Foundation Discussion Group - "The 7 Deadly Sins Sampler", a Great Books Anthology
Thu, Apr 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
Join us on Zoom the third Thursday of each month! We are discussing selections from "The 7 Deadly Sins Sampler", a Great Books Foundation Anthology. Click on the event title for more info! Register
Blackout PoeTREE Take and Make - Teen Poetry Month Celebration
Fri, Apr 18, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.
Poetry Month Activity Area
Fri, Apr 18, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!
Plastic Pollution and Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Fri, Apr 18, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
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.
Twice Loved Plushies - Adopt a gently used plushie and give it a new home.
Fri, Apr 18, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Start a new adventure and 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.
Tiny Art Show
Fri, Apr 18, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Apr 18, 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.
Film - "Blitz"
Fri, Apr 18, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Join us for a screening of a 2024 film about a group of Londoners during the German bombing campaign of the British capital during World War II. Rated PG-13.
Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión
Fri, Apr 18, 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.
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