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EVENTS & STORY TIMES

1000 Books Story Time on YouTube

Mon, Jan 30, All day

The Alexandria Library YouTube Channel

Each week 2 new books to add to your 1000 Books Before Kindergarten count, plus a song or game. For ages 2+

Baby Time

Mon, Jan 30, 11:00am - 11:30am

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

Scoot through the snow and come and play at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Paws to Read

Mon, Jan 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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

Call the Children's desk (703)-746-1783 to register your 1st-6th grader to Read to a Dog! We have 3; 15 minute slots from 5:30-6:30PM. It is first come first serve if you don't call ahead.

Toddler Tuesday - Hora de Cuentos - ድክ-ድክ ለሚሉ - الثلاثاء للأطفال الصغار - سه شنبه- کودک نو پا

Tue, Jan 31, 10:15am - 10:45am

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Storytime with songs, parachute and bubbles. Ages 1 & 2 with an adult.

Stories and Songs

Tue, Jan 31, 11:00am - 11:30am

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

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

Baby and Toddler Time - Activities For Ages 0-23 Months

Tue, Jan 31, 11:00am - 11:30am

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor

Songs, games, movement and more for our littlest friends. Ages 0-23 months

Preschool Storytime

Tue, Jan 31, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

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.

Pre-K Story Time

Tue, Jan 31, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

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

Join Miss Katie for a selection of Pre-K stories and themed craft each week. Ages 3+ with a caregiver. Siblings welcome! Recommended Ages 3-5

STEAM Explorers Jr. - Ages 5-8

Tue, Jan 31, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Full STEAM ahead…Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities to inspire future innovators and problem solvers! Ages 5-8.

Baby and Toddler Time On YouTube - Songs, Games & More For Children Ages 0-24 months

Wed, Feb 01, All day

The Alexandria Library VIrginia YouTube Channel

Join Miss Lisa for a weekly YouTube time for our littlest friends

Baby and Toddler Time on YouTube - Fun for Ages 0-23 months

Wed, Feb 01, All day

The Alexandria Library VIrginia YouTube Channel

Songs, games, stories and more for our littlest friends. Ages 0-23 months

Tummy Time (for 0-12 months) - a space for babies and their caregivers

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

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Looking for a baby storytime and/or a chance to talk to other grown-ups with young children? Then join us at the Beatley Central Library for Tummy Time! This program is for ages 0-12 months.

1s and 2s Time (for ages 1-2) - a toddler storytime

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

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Join us for stories and songs fit for active, growing little ones! This program is for ages 1-2.

Wednesday We Play - an after-school maker program for grades K-6

Wed, Feb 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a play hour to build, explore, and be creative. Grades: K-6. Únase a nosotros para una hora de juegos para construir, explorar y ser creativo. Grados: K-6.

Paws to Read

Wed, Feb 01, 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.

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

Wed, Feb 01, 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

Thu, Feb 02, 11:00am - 11:40am

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor

Join us as we count towards 1000 Books! Ages 2+

Toddler Rock N' Read

Thu, Feb 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

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

Wiggle, giggle, clap. Toddler Rock N' Read is for toddlers and siblings. Recommended for Ages 0-5.

Take Your Child to the Library Day

Sat, Feb 04, All day

All Library Locations

Visit an Alexandria Library branch for Take Your Child to the Library Day! Each library will offer a free activity. Ages 0-Grade 5

Family Storytime

Sat, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

All ages are invited to a storytime where we will read, sing, and play. Children must be accompanied by an adult. We'll be celebrating "Take Your Child to the Library Day" on February 4.

1000 Books Story Time on YouTube

Mon, Feb 06, All day

The Alexandria Library YouTube Channel

Each week 2 new books to add to your 1000 Books Before Kindergarten count, plus a song or game. For ages 2+

Storytime in the Reading Garden - Even when it's cold!

Mon, Feb 06, 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, Feb 06, 11:00am - 11:30am

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

Scoot, wiggle and roll over for Baby Time. Fingerplay and sing-a-long for Ages 0-14 months. Siblings welcome. There will be no Baby Time on Monday, February 20th.

Paws to Read

Mon, Feb 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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

Call the Children's desk (703)-746-1783 to register your 1st-6th grader to Read to a Dog! We have 3; 15 minute slots from 5:30-6:30PM. It is first come first serve if you don't call ahead.

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