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EVENTS & STORY TIMES

Baby Time

Mon, Sep 09, 10:15am - 10:45am

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Cancelled

Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura

Mon, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

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.

Baby Time

Mon, Sep 09, 11:15am - 11:45am

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Table Top for Teens

Mon, Sep 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Teens come to play board games and socialize with friends.

Family Storytime - Martes de niños

Tue, Sep 10, 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, Sep 10, 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

Cancelled

Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!

Tue, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:15am

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.

Rescheduled

Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!

Tue, Sep 10, 11:00am - 11:45am

New date Tuesday, September 10, 10:30am - 11:15am

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, Sep 10, 11:00am - 11:45am

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor

Join Miss Lisa for songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles! Fun that's just right for ages 0-23 months

Stories and Songs

Tue, Sep 10, 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

Tuesday We Play - an after-school maker program for ages 5-12

Tue, Sep 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Join us for a play hour to build, create, and explore! Ages 5-12. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Alexandria Festival: Enkutatash - አሌክሳንድሪያ ፌስቲቫል; እንቁጣጣሽ

Tue, Sep 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Celebrate the Ethiopian and Eritrean New Year with crafts, refreshments, and music. Featuring a performance by Munit and Z Lovebugs. All ages. የኢትዮጵያ እና የኤርትራ አዲስ አመት ማክበሪያ እና ባህል ማስተዋወቂያ ዝግጅት።

Duncan and Dragons

Tue, Sep 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

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

Introducing the community to D&D through introductory sessions, one-shots, and campaigns. Email Dungeon Master Josstin at jgogue@alexlibraryva.org if you're interested in joining. Ages 12-18

1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2

Wed, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:05am

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

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

1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2

Wed, Sep 11, 11:30am - 12:05pm

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, Sep 11, 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.

Sewing Sustainably - Ages 8-18

Wed, Sep 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Do you have a favorite piece of clothing that you can’t wear anymore? Repurpose it! (Ages 8-18).

Here Nor There Story Time

Thu, Sep 12, 10:15am - 10:45am

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Formerly known as Toddler Rock N' Read, come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were here, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5

1000 Books Story Time - Story Time for ages 2+

Thu, Sep 12, 11:00am - 11:40am

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor

Join Miss Lisa for stories, songs, movement and more fun just right for ages 2+

Here Nor There Story Time

Thu, Sep 12, 11:15am - 11:45am

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Formerly known as Toddler Rock N' Read, come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were here, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5

Baby Bounce - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s) - ¡Que salten los bebés!

Thu, Sep 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 0-12 months, accompanied by an adult.

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Sep 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.

Baby Storytime

Fri, Sep 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.

Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión

Fri, Sep 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. *Includes slime-making every last Friday of the month!*

Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa

Sat, Sep 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

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

Preschool STEAM Sundays

Sun, Sep 15, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

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 ages 3-6

Baby Time

Mon, Sep 16, 10:15am - 10:45am

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Cancelled

Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura

Mon, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

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.

Baby Time

Mon, Sep 16, 11:15am - 11:45am

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Table Top for Teens

Mon, Sep 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Teens come to play board games and socialize with friends.

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