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EVENTS & STORY TIMES

Baby Bounce - tiempo de bebe - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s)

Wed, Apr 24, 10:15am - 11:00am

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-12 months, accompanied by an adult.

1s and 2s - tiempo para niños de 1 y 2

Wed, Apr 24, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.

Knit Nite! - A knitting club for kids ages 8-18.

Wed, Apr 24, 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.

1000 Books Story Time - Stories and more for ages 2+

Thu, Apr 25, 11:00am - 11:40am

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor

Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2+

Girls Who Code (ages 8-12) - a coding club for anyone interested in computer programming

Thu, Apr 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room

Beatley Library’s Girls Who Code explores different programming topics, hoping to encourage and inspire future programmers everywhere! Ages 8-12.

Just Babies - A Lap Time Just For Babies Ages 0-12 months

Fri, Apr 26, 10:15am - 11:00am

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Story Room

Build motor, language and social skills with your baby through songs, games, simple baby yoga and more. Just for babies ages 0-12 months and parents/caregivers--no older siblings please.

Fun Friday!

Fri, Apr 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library

Have fun on Fridays after school, building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5. *Includes slime-making every last Friday of the month!*

Spring Yoga for Kids - with yoga instructor Ms. Shelley

Sat, Apr 27, 11:00am - 11:30am

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Join us on Saturday mornings in April for a yoga class to practice poses to help kids feel strong and brave. Ages: 4-8

Board Game Cafe

Sat, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Join us in Beatley's youth services area and test out our tabletop games! Ages 5-18.

Rescheduled

Board Game Cafe

Sun, Apr 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

New date Saturday, April 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Join us in Beatley's youth services area and test out our tabletop games! Ages 5-18.

Preschool STEAM Sundays

Sun, Apr 28, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

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)! Recommended ages 3-6

Baby Time

Mon, Apr 29, 10:15am - 10:45am

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Crawl, scoot and wiggle to Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Welcome to the Opera! - Presented by Storytime in the Reading Garden

Mon, Apr 29, 11:00am - 11:30am

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden

Join in with opera singers as they help author Carolyn Sloan read her interactive children's book, Welcome to the Opera!

Baby Time

Mon, Apr 29, 11:15am - 11:45am

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Crawl, scoot and wiggle to Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Crafty Kids - Art activities for ages 6+

Mon, Apr 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor

Make and take craft activities for ages 6+

PAWS to Read

Mon, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

The Library is for the dogs! Does your 1st-6th grader want to practice reading with a dog? We have 3; 15 minute slots from 5:30-6:30PM. Come read with us! Please call to register. Ages 6-12

Stories and Songs

Tue, Apr 30, 10:15am - 10:45am

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Clap with glee for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Toddler Tuesday

Tue, Apr 30, 10:15am - 10:45am

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Join us for stories, songs, and movement for kids ages 0-5 !

Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!

Tue, Apr 30, 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 - Activities For Ages 0-23 Months

Tue, Apr 30, 11:00am - 11:40am

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor

Songs, games, movement and more for ages 0-23 months

Stories and Songs

Tue, Apr 30, 11:15am - 11:45am

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Clap with glee for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5

Tue, Apr 30, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

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.

Pre- K Story Time Courage Series - All Alexandria Reads: Lions

Tue, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

In celebration of the All Alexandria Reads theme of Courage we are diving into different aspects of courage all month with themed stories and a craft. Ages 3+ with a caregiver. Recommended Ages 3-5

Baby Bounce - tiempo de bebe - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s)

Wed, May 01, 10:15am - 11:00am

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-12 months, accompanied by an adult.

1s and 2s - tiempo para niños de 1 y 2

Wed, May 01, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.

Paws to Read

Wed, May 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room,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.

Sock Monkey Workshop

Wed, May 01, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Periodicals Room

Recycle old socks and other used clothing into adorable sock monkeys! Taught by a high schooler who is passionate about recycling and reusing old clothing. Ages 8-18.

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