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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
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Tiny Art Show Kit Pick Up - Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art
Thu, Mar 05, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Create some tiny art, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250.
Tiny BIT of Art
Thu, Mar 05, All day
Virtual
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Black Life Through the Lens of Elrich Murphy Exhibit
Thu, Mar 05, All day
Local History/Special Collections
View photographs by Elrich Murphy, a pioneering photographer of Alexandria's African American community in the mid 1900s.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Mar 05, 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.
Application Assistance - One-on-One Help
Thu, Mar 05, 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.
Stories and Songs
Thu, Mar 05, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.
Line Dancing 101
Thu, Mar 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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 shoes!
Preschool Story Time - Story Time for ages 2-5
Thu, Mar 05, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2-5.
Stories and Songs
Thu, Mar 05, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.
Line Dancing 201
Thu, Mar 05, 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.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-14 months and their caretaker(s)
Thu, Mar 05, 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 0-14 months, accompanied by an adult. 15 months and older, please attend 1s and 2s.
Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion - "A Woman of No Importance" by Sonia Purnell
Thu, Mar 05, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Do you have afternoons available? Join us at the library for some coffee, confections, and conversation about the titles chosen by fellow book club members! 📚 ☕
Carefull Knit & Crochet - Crafting for Good
Thu, Mar 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s fiber arts group making items to donate.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Mar 05, 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.
Dungeons and Dragons: Teen Group! - Adventure awaits!
Thu, Mar 05, 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
Coding Game Night - ages 6-12 - Hands-on fun in programming, robotics, and electronics!
Thu, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Drop in and play with our coding board games, card games, toys, and robots! Ages 6-12.
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group
Thu, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+
World Short Story Discussion Group
Thu, Mar 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Celebrate Women's History Month by joining us for an online discussion of these powerful stories: "Recitatif" by Toni Morrison and "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin. Register
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Fri, Mar 06, All day
Local History/Special Collections
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
Tiny Art Show Kit Pick Up - Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art
Fri, Mar 06, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Create some tiny art, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250.
Tiny BIT of Art
Fri, Mar 06, All day
Virtual
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Black Life Through the Lens of Elrich Murphy Exhibit
Fri, Mar 06, All day
Local History/Special Collections
View photographs by Elrich Murphy, a pioneering photographer of Alexandria's African American community in the mid 1900s.
Film Screening - "Song Sung Blue"
Fri, Mar 06, 1:00pm - 3:15pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Please join us for a screening of the 2026 Academy Award-Nominated film starring Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman.
Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión
Fri, Mar 06, 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.
Lego Competition
Fri, Mar 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bring your best building brains!
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Sat, Mar 07, All day
Local History/Special Collections
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
Tiny Art Show Kit Pick Up - Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art
Sat, Mar 07, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Create some tiny art, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250.
Tiny BIT of Art
Sat, Mar 07, All day
Virtual
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Black Life Through the Lens of Elrich Murphy Exhibit
Sat, Mar 07, All day
Local History/Special Collections
View photographs by Elrich Murphy, a pioneering photographer of Alexandria's African American community in the mid 1900s.
Borrow a Board Game
Sat, Mar 07, 10:00am - 4:45pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Use the library's board and card games while hanging out in the youth services area!
Rescheduled
Herbalism in the US - A Story of Diversity, Resistance & Identity
Sat, Mar 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
New date Saturday, March 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Join local Clinical Herbalist, Kay Sidahmed, for an overview of the variety and diversity of herbal medicine traditions in our country, and their role in shaping and sustaining cultural identity
Teen Advisory Group - Monthly Meeting
Sat, Mar 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Ages 12-18. Make a difference in your library and community by sharing your opinions, volunteering, and more!
VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga (Hatha-Raja) - Dharma Level II lessons hosted by Adam Shaw
Sat, Mar 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All levels are welcome, to stretch, breathe and cultivate connections with body-heart-mind-spirit
This event is full
Teen Calligraphy Workshop
Sat, Mar 07, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Are you curious about learning calligraphy? Join us to learn and practice different styles each session at Burke! Teens and adults welcome!
GED Tutoring
Sat, Mar 07, 1:00pm - 1:55pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Are you looking to strengthen your skills and prepare for the high school equivalency GED test? Join us for supportive tutoring to review practice problems and tips for studying and taking the test.
Rescheduled
English Conversation Club - Develop & Practice Your English Conversation Skills
Sat, Mar 07, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
New date Saturday, March 07, 2:00pm - 2:55pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Welcome! Are you looking to improve your English language skills? Join us for English conversation practice, with new topics each session! Ages 14+
Handcraft Tuesday - Weekend Edition
Sat, Mar 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Board 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!
English Conversation Club - Develop & Practice Your English Conversation Skills
Sat, Mar 07, 2:00pm - 2:55pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Welcome! Are you looking to improve your English language skills? Join us for English conversation practice, with new topics each session! Ages 14+
Spanish Conversation Club
Sat, Mar 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Develop and exercise your Spanish conversation skills. Ages 14+.
Tiny Art Show Kit Pick Up - Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art
Sun, Mar 08, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Create some tiny art, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250.
Tiny BIT of Art
Sun, Mar 08, All day
Virtual
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Black Life Through the Lens of Elrich Murphy Exhibit
Sun, Mar 08, 12:00am - 12:59am
Local History/Special Collections
View photographs by Elrich Murphy, a pioneering photographer of Alexandria's African American community in the mid 1900s.
Preschool STEAM Sundays
Sun, Mar 08, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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 for ages 3-6
Hands-on Pruning Practicum - Get Duncan Library's grounds ready for spring!
Sun, Mar 08, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Butterfly Garden
Join the Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia at Duncan Library for a hands-on learning experience and demo on proper pruning practices.
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - Drones
Sun, Mar 08, 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!
Colonial Crafternoon - Quilling
Sun, Mar 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Learn how to quill, a popular colonial craft, and make a beautiful card to take home.
This event is full
Tiny Art Show Kit Pick Up - Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art
Mon, Mar 09, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Create some tiny art, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250.
Baby Time
Mon, Mar 09, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time!
Senior Bingo
Mon, Mar 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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.
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Mar 09, 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, Mar 09, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time!
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Mar 09, 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.
Restful Readaloud
Mon, Mar 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
No one's too old to enjoy being read to! Relax and unwind while a librarian reads aloud from longer picture books and short chapter books. Ages 6-12 (and anyone who wants to sit quietly and listen)
Dungeons & Dragons - at Burke Branch Library
Mon, Mar 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join Dungeon Master Jacob on an epic adventure where you call the shots and leave fate up to the dice.
This event is full
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Mar 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.
Teen Takover
Mon, Mar 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Ages 12-18. Do homework, play games, and just hang out in an area set aside for teens ONLY!
The Enneagram: A Map for Self-Discovery
Mon, Mar 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Gain insight, clarity, and a deeper understanding of yourself and others. Join us for an introductory workshop exploring the Enneagram, a powerful tool that outlines nine unique personality types
Diversity Book Club - "Summer of '69" by Elin Hilderbrand
Mon, Mar 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
Join us online for a discussion of Elin Hilderbrand's 2019 historical novel featuring four siblings who experience the drama, intrigue, and upheaval of the '60s summer when everything changed.
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Tue, Mar 10, All day
Local History/Special Collections
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
Tiny Art Show Kit Pick Up - Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art
Tue, Mar 10, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Create some tiny art, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250.
Tiny BIT of Art
Tue, Mar 10, All day
Virtual
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Black Life Through the Lens of Elrich Murphy Exhibit
Tue, Mar 10, All day
Local History/Special Collections
View photographs by Elrich Murphy, a pioneering photographer of Alexandria's African American community in the mid 1900s.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Mar 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.
Family Storytime - Martes de niños
Tue, Mar 10, 10:15am - 11:00am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!
Bilingual Storytime - Hora de cuentos bilingue
Tue, Mar 10, 10:30am - 10:45am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Start your morning with stories, rhymes and songs in English and Spanish ¡Empieza su mañana con cuentos, rimas y canciones en inglés y español!
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Mar 10, 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, Mar 10, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.
Baby and Toddler Play Date
Tue, Mar 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a special uninterrupted playtime with your child and meet other caregivers. Discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. (ages 0-3).
Textile Arts with American Girl - Celebrating International Women’s Day
Tue, Mar 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Join library staff and doll ambassadors to explore the historical eras the dolls represent, do textile crafts inspired by their stories, and get empowered to speak up for what's fair. (ages 6-12)
Cancelled
Tuesday We Play (ages 5-12) - Martes de juegos (De 5 a 12 años)
Tue, Mar 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Build with Lego, make art, play games, and more! Ages 5-12. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
One-On-One Computer Help - at the Barrett Branch
Tue, Mar 10, 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.
Author Talk: Sophia Glock
Tue, Mar 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join us for a conversation with Sophia Glock about her YA graphic novels and her journey as a cartoonist.
What to Expect at Work - A Parents Guide to Employment Protections
Tue, Mar 10, 6:15pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
This presentation provides an overview of workplace rights for employees who are pregnant, postpartum or lactating in the DMV area.
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Wed, Mar 11, All day
Local History/Special Collections
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
Tiny Art Show Kit Pick Up - Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art
Wed, Mar 11, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Create some tiny art, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250.
Tiny BIT of Art
Wed, Mar 11, All day
Virtual
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Black Life Through the Lens of Elrich Murphy Exhibit
Wed, Mar 11, All day
Local History/Special Collections
View photographs by Elrich Murphy, a pioneering photographer of Alexandria's African American community in the mid 1900s.
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Mar 11, 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 - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Mar 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Periodicals Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
Just Babies - Solo Los Bebés
Wed, Mar 11, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
A lap-sit and playtime just for babies ages 0-12 months and their grownups.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Mar 11, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Periodicals Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
Unlock the Hidden Power of Dreams - with Sleep Expert Michelle Carr
Wed, Mar 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Learn how to harness your dreams to improve your sleep and health with dream engineer Dr. Michelle Carr. Register
American Revolution - Episode 6 watch party - Episode 6: The Most Sacred Thing
Wed, Mar 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us at the Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library for Episode 6 of Ken Burn's newest documentary, The American Revolution.
Mystery Book Club - "Busman's Honeymoon"
Wed, Mar 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Celebrate Women's History Month with a discussion of Dorothy Sayer's 1937 novel, a Lord Peter Wimsey novel.. She was a premier "Queen of Crime" writer during the Golden Age of detective fiction. Register
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Mar 11, 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.
Literary Virginia Book Group - If Something Happens to Me by Alex Finlay
Wed, Mar 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual - Virtual
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
The America 250 Book Club
Wed, Mar 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Local History/Special Collections - Sprouse Rare Book Room
A quarterly book club honoring the nation's 250th anniversary. Join us to explore U.S. history through books that highlight freedom, democracy, and identity.
Sew a Softie AND Knit Nite! - A sewing and knitting club for kids.
Wed, Mar 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Participants can either sew or knit for the month of March under the guidance of experienced crafters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.
The Write Stuff - for aspiring writers and seasoned authors alike
Wed, Mar 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join us for a creative writing workshop where you will explore different novel structures, dialogue, worldbuilding, the editing process, AI, and more!
Tiny Art Show Kit Pick Up - Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art
Thu, Mar 12, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Create some tiny art, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250.
Tiny BIT of Art
Thu, Mar 12, All day
Virtual
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Black Life Through the Lens of Elrich Murphy Exhibit
Thu, Mar 12, All day
Local History/Special Collections
View photographs by Elrich Murphy, a pioneering photographer of Alexandria's African American community in the mid 1900s.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Mar 12, 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.
Application Assistance - One-on-One Help
Thu, Mar 12, 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.
Stories and Songs
Thu, Mar 12, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.
Line Dancing 101
Thu, Mar 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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 shoes!
Preschool Story Time - Story Time for ages 2-5
Thu, Mar 12, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2-5.
Stories and Songs
Thu, Mar 12, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.
Line Dancing 201
Thu, Mar 12, 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.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-14 months and their caretaker(s)
Thu, Mar 12, 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 0-14 months, accompanied by an adult. 15 months and older, please attend 1s and 2s.
American Style Mahjong - Let's play Mahjong!
Thu, Mar 12, 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. Space is available for up to 12 players, so it's first come first served as game tables fill.
Art with Julie - Memorabilia Collage
Thu, Mar 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate the important women in your life and Women's History Month by joining us to create your own personal memorabilia collage.
Handcraft Crafternoon
Thu, Mar 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story 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!
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Mar 12, 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.
Tai Chi at Beatley Library - Balance Your Mind and Body
Thu, Mar 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - The Female Brain
Thu, Mar 12, 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!
Sit & Stitch
Thu, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Stitchers of all kinds and skill levels, join us for an hour of stitching and community at Burke Branch Library!
Coding Game Night - ages 6-12 - Hands-on fun in programming, robotics, and electronics!
Thu, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Drop in and play with our coding board games, card games, toys, and robots! Ages 6-12.
Dungeons and Dragons Adult Group: Group A - Adventure awaits!
Thu, Mar 12, 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
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group
Thu, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+
Duncan Literary Society - Not Your Average Book Club
Thu, Mar 12, 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!
Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn - New York Times Bestselling Author
Thu, Mar 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library.Register
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Fri, Mar 13, All day
Local History/Special Collections
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
Tiny Art Show Kit Pick Up - Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art
Fri, Mar 13, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Create some tiny art, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250.
Tiny BIT of Art
Fri, Mar 13, All day
Virtual
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Black Life Through the Lens of Elrich Murphy Exhibit
Fri, Mar 13, All day
Local History/Special Collections
View photographs by Elrich Murphy, a pioneering photographer of Alexandria's African American community in the mid 1900s.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Mar 13, 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.
Musical Movement
Fri, Mar 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Come and play with music in this fun parent-child learn & play class! Program focuses on activities that enhance brain development and build social skills, language/motor skills, and more (ages 0-5).
Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión
Fri, Mar 13, 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.
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Sat, Mar 14, All day
Local History/Special Collections
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
Tiny Art Show Kit Pick Up - Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art
Sat, Mar 14, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Create some tiny art, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250.
Tiny BIT of Art
Sat, Mar 14, All day
Virtual
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Black Life Through the Lens of Elrich Murphy Exhibit
Sat, Mar 14, All day
Local History/Special Collections
View photographs by Elrich Murphy, a pioneering photographer of Alexandria's African American community in the mid 1900s.
Borrow a Board Game
Sat, Mar 14, 10:00am - 4:45pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Use the library's board and card games while hanging out in the youth services area!
Trash Trekkers (Fort Ward Edition) - Burke Branch Walking and Litter Pickup Club
Sat, Mar 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Outdoors
Calling All Trash Trekkers! Join the Burke Branch walking and litter pickup club. Get some exercise while helping to clean our environment.
Herbalism in the US - A Story of Diversity, Resistance & Identity
Sat, Mar 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join local Clinical Herbalist, Kay Sidahmed, for an overview of the variety and diversity of herbal medicine traditions in our country, and their role in shaping and sustaining cultural identity
Cancelled
Teen Calligraphy Workshop
Sat, Mar 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Are you curious about learning calligraphy? Join us to learn and practice different styles each session at Burke! Teens and adults welcome!
Introduction to Tarot
Sat, Mar 14, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour learning more about tarot!
Building Better Bonds - Positive reinforcement training and bonding with your pet!
Sat, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
AWLA's Behavior and Training Manager will provide tips for living harmoniously with your dog or cat at home, answer specific questions about your pet, and chat about AWLA's Alexandria Animal Academy.
King Street Bluegrass
Sat, Mar 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate America's 250th with the King Street Bluegrass as Charlie Bean and his band regale us with familiar bluegrass country, Americana and original tunes. Light refreshments will be served.
Tiny Art Show Kit Pick Up - Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art
Sun, Mar 15, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Create some tiny art, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250.
Tiny BIT of Art
Sun, Mar 15, All day
Virtual
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Black Life Through the Lens of Elrich Murphy Exhibit
Sun, Mar 15, All day
Local History/Special Collections
View photographs by Elrich Murphy, a pioneering photographer of Alexandria's African American community in the mid 1900s.
Writers Group at Beatley
Sun, Mar 15, 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!
Board Game Bliss
Sun, Mar 15, 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, both classics and new. Bring a friend or make new ones.
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Mon, Mar 16, All day
Local History/Special Collections
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
Tiny BIT of Art
Mon, Mar 16, All day
Virtual
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Black Life Through the Lens of Elrich Murphy Exhibit
Mon, Mar 16, All day
Local History/Special Collections
View photographs by Elrich Murphy, a pioneering photographer of Alexandria's African American community in the mid 1900s.
Cancelled
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Mar 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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)
Mon, Mar 16, 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.
Cancelled
Sensory Storytime
Mon, Mar 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Come join Ms. Naomi for an interactive story time that is full of adventure and fun! Ages 2-8 Venga y unirse con Ms. Naomi por un cuentacuentos interactivo lleno de aventura y diversión. Edades 2-8
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Mar 16, 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.
Teen Takover
Mon, Mar 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Ages 12-18. Do homework, play games, and just hang out in an area set aside for teens ONLY!
Horror Fans Unite - A year-round horror club!
Mon, Mar 16, 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!
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Tue, Mar 17, All day
Local History/Special Collections
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
Tiny BIT of Art
Tue, Mar 17, All day
Virtual
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Black Life Through the Lens of Elrich Murphy Exhibit
Tue, Mar 17, All day
Local History/Special Collections
View photographs by Elrich Murphy, a pioneering photographer of Alexandria's African American community in the mid 1900s.
Sunshine Readers - An outside book club!
Tue, Mar 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Outdoors
Let's get some fresh air and enjoy some sunshine as we discuss the latest books we've been reading!
Family Storytime - Martes de niños
Tue, Mar 17, 10:15am - 11:00am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!
Bilingual Storytime - Hora de cuentos bilingue
Tue, Mar 17, 10:30am - 10:45am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Start your morning with stories, rhymes and songs in English and Spanish ¡Empieza su mañana con cuentos, rimas y canciones en inglés y español!
Cancelled
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Mar 17, 11:00am - 11:45am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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, Mar 17, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.
Trans-Atlantic Book Club: Alexandria & Helsingborg - Reading "Take Only What Belongs to You" by Kathryn Harlan
Tue, Mar 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Burke Virtual Room
Join Alexandrians & our Sister City Helsingborg, Sweden to discuss short story "Take Only What Belongs to You" by Kathryn Harlan from her collection "Fruiting Bodies." Registration required. Register
Baby and Toddler Play Date
Tue, Mar 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a special uninterrupted playtime with your child and meet other caregivers. Discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. (ages 0-3).
Tuesday We Play (ages 5-12) - Martes de juegos (De 5 a 12 años)
Tue, Mar 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Build with Lego, make art, play games, and more! Ages 5-12. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
One-On-One Computer Help - at the Barrett Branch
Tue, Mar 17, 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.
Banned Book Club - Explore and Unpack Challenged and Banned Books
Tue, Mar 17, 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.
Death Café
Tue, Mar 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Take part in a group-led discussion about death and dying without any set agenda, objectives, or themes. Tea and sweets will be provided.
Handcraft Tuesday - Evening Edition
Tue, Mar 17, 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
Resume Writing Workshop - A Free, Six-Week Asynchronous Course Taken on Your Schedule
Wed, Mar 18, 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, Mar 18, 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
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Wed, Mar 18, All day
Local History/Special Collections
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
Tiny BIT of Art
Wed, Mar 18, All day
Virtual
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Black Life Through the Lens of Elrich Murphy Exhibit
Wed, Mar 18, All day
Local History/Special Collections
View photographs by Elrich Murphy, a pioneering photographer of Alexandria's African American community in the mid 1900s.
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Mar 18, 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 - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Mar 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Periodicals Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
Just Babies - Solo Los Bebés
Wed, Mar 18, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
A lap-sit and playtime just for babies ages 0-12 months and their grownups.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Mar 18, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Periodicals Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
The Great American Novel
Wed, Mar 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Join former professor of American Literature Roger Lathbury at GMU in an interactive talk on what constitutes a "Great American Novel" and which writers best capture the American experience. Register
Painternoon - A monthly painting club!
Wed, Mar 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Let's paint at the library! Enjoy a tutorial with instructions on how to create the monthly painting or create your own unique work of art!
This event is full
Burke Book Club - "The Dictionary of Lost Words" by Pip Williams
Wed, Mar 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Celebrate Women's History Month by joining us for a discussion of an historical novel set during the suffrage movement and the compilation of the first Oxford English Dictionary. Register
Paws to Read
Wed, Mar 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.
Spitfire Club - Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Wed, Mar 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Changing the world, one book at a time!
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Mar 18, 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.
Sew a Softie AND Knit Nite! - A sewing and knitting club for kids.
Wed, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Participants can either sew or knit for the month of March under the guidance of experienced crafters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.
Tiny BIT of Art
Thu, Mar 19, All day
Virtual
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Black Life Through the Lens of Elrich Murphy Exhibit
Thu, Mar 19, All day
Local History/Special Collections
View photographs by Elrich Murphy, a pioneering photographer of Alexandria's African American community in the mid 1900s.
Application Assistance - One-on-One Help
Thu, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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 shoes!
Preschool Story Time - Story Time for ages 2-5
Thu, Mar 19, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2-5.
Line Dancing 201
Thu, Mar 19, 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.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-14 months and their caretaker(s)
Thu, Mar 19, 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 0-14 months, accompanied by an adult. 15 months and older, please attend 1s and 2s.
Carefull Knit & Crochet - Crafting for Good
Thu, Mar 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s fiber arts group making items to donate.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Mar 19, 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.
Spitfire - 4th and 5th Grade
Thu, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Changing the world one book at a time!
Coding Game Night - ages 6-12 - Hands-on fun in programming, robotics, and electronics!
Thu, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Drop in and play with our coding board games, card games, toys, and robots! Ages 6-12.
Dungeons and Dragons Adult Group: Group B - Adventure awaits!
Thu, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group
Thu, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+
Dungeons and Dragons: Teen Group! - Adventure awaits!
Thu, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Looking for a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
Great Books Foundation Discussion Group - "Even Deadlier: A Sequel to The 7 Deadly Sins Sampler"
Thu, Mar 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Virtual
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
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Fri, Mar 20, All day
Local History/Special Collections
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
Tiny BIT of Art
Fri, Mar 20, All day
Virtual
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Black Life Through the Lens of Elrich Murphy Exhibit
Fri, Mar 20, All day
Local History/Special Collections
View photographs by Elrich Murphy, a pioneering photographer of Alexandria's African American community in the mid 1900s.
Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión
Fri, Mar 20, 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.
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Sat, Mar 21, All day
Local History/Special Collections
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
Tiny BIT of Art
Sat, Mar 21, All day
Virtual
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Black Life Through the Lens of Elrich Murphy Exhibit
Sat, Mar 21, All day
Local History/Special Collections
View photographs by Elrich Murphy, a pioneering photographer of Alexandria's African American community in the mid 1900s.
Borrow a Board Game
Sat, Mar 21, 10:00am - 4:45pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Use the library's board and card games while hanging out in the youth services area!
VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga (Hatha-Raja) - Dharma Level II lessons hosted by Adam Shaw
Sat, Mar 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All levels are welcome, to stretch, breathe and cultivate connections with body-heart-mind-spirit
Revolutionary Cuisine: Corn in the 18th Century
Sat, Mar 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Join us for a presentation by George Washington's Mount Vernon about corn and the way it was used for recipes and cultural exchange in the 18th century.
Teen Calligraphy Workshop
Sat, Mar 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Are you curious about learning calligraphy? Join us to learn and practice different styles each session at Burke! Teens and adults welcome!
Dungeons & Dragons at the Library
Sat, Mar 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Come play Dungeons & Dragons. No experience necessary. Open to ages 8-13.
This event is full
Book Journaling Meetup
Sat, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Join us to work on your book journal and share with others what you've added and read!
Tiny BIT of Art
Sun, Mar 22, All day
Virtual
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - "The Gods Must Be Crazy"
Sun, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a screening of Director Jamie Uys' 1980 film.
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Mon, Mar 23, All day
Local History/Special Collections
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
Tiny BIT of Art
Mon, Mar 23, All day
Virtual
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Senior Bingo
Mon, Mar 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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.
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Mar 23, 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.
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Mar 23, 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.
Dungeons & Dragons - at Burke Branch Library
Mon, Mar 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join Dungeon Master Jacob on an epic adventure where you call the shots and leave fate up to the dice.
This event is full
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Mar 23, 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.
Teen Takover
Mon, Mar 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Ages 12-18. Do homework, play games, and just hang out in an area set aside for teens ONLY!
Let's Talk Books - "Sing, Unburied, Sing" by Jesmyn Ward
Mon, Mar 23, 7:00pm - 7:55pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Please join Let's Talk Books to read and discuss "Sing, Unburied, Sing" by Jesmyn Ward.
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Tue, Mar 24, All day
Local History/Special Collections
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
Tiny BIT of Art
Tue, Mar 24, All day
Virtual
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Family Storytime - Martes de niños
Tue, Mar 24, 10:15am - 11:00am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!
Bilingual Storytime - Hora de cuentos bilingue
Tue, Mar 24, 10:30am - 10:45am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Start your morning with stories, rhymes and songs in English and Spanish ¡Empieza su mañana con cuentos, rimas y canciones en inglés y español!
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Mar 24, 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, Mar 24, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.
America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis - with Author Shoshana Walter & Guest Host Barbara Kingsolver
Tue, Mar 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Join us for a conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal.Register
Baby and Toddler Play Date
Tue, Mar 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a special uninterrupted playtime with your child and meet other caregivers. Discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. (ages 0-3).
Tuesday We Play (ages 5-12) - Martes de juegos (De 5 a 12 años)
Tue, Mar 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Build with Lego, make art, play games, and more! Ages 5-12. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
One-On-One Computer Help - at the Barrett Branch
Tue, Mar 24, 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.
Eco:mmunion - Conversations to Sustain People and Planet
Tue, Mar 24, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Looking for a space to talk about climate change and the things affected that we love? Join us for a monthly discussion focused on a relevant topic. Register to receive the materials suggestions.
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Wed, Mar 25, All day
Local History/Special Collections
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
Tiny BIT of Art
Wed, Mar 25, All day
Virtual
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Mar 25, 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 - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Periodicals Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
Just Babies - Solo Los Bebés
Wed, Mar 25, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
A lap-sit and playtime just for babies ages 0-12 months and their grownups.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Mar 25, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Periodicals Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
Jewelry Making Workshop
Wed, Mar 25, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate America 250 by joining us for a relaxing workshop making handcrafted stretch bracelet, earrings and necklace with handcraft jewelry designer Toni.
Where She Grows - A Plant Swap Celebrating Women's History Month
Wed, Mar 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Share plants, cuttings, and conversation as we honor growth, resilience, and the women who help our communities flourish.
Spitfire Club - Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Wed, Mar 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Changing the world, one book at a time!
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Mar 25, 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.
DIY Pressed Flower Bouquet - (ADULTS ONLY)
Wed, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Arrange dried and pressed flowers into a colorful bouquet that is frame-worthy for your home! (ADULTS ONLY)
This event is full
Sew a Softie AND Knit Nite! - A sewing and knitting club for kids.
Wed, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Participants can either sew or knit for the month of March under the guidance of experienced crafters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.
What Is a Cinematic Book - and Why Do We Love Them So Much?
Wed, Mar 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Some books don’t just tell a story. They play like a movie in your mind. Book coach, Karen Bacellar, examines the elements of cinematic fiction revealing how they combine to capture the imagination.
Romance Book Club
Wed, Mar 25, 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
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Last updated: May 2021