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TEENS

TEEN EVENTS
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The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Wed, Apr 29, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Celebrate National Poetry Month and great American poets by adding your poem to Beatley’s poet-trees in the children’s and teen areas and experimenting with magnetic poetry. (all ages)
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Wed, Apr 29, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Wed, Apr 29, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Apr 29, 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.
Knit Nite! - A knitting club for kids ages 8-18.
Wed, Apr 29, 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.
English Language Learning
Wed, Apr 29, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Duncan Library
Join us every Wednesday evening for FREE beginner to intermediate classes! / ¡Únase a nosotros todos los miércoles por la noche para recibir clases GRATIS para principiantes e intermedios!
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Thu, Apr 30, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Thu, Apr 30, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Celebrate National Poetry Month and great American poets by adding your poem to Beatley’s poet-trees in the children’s and teen areas and experimenting with magnetic poetry. (all ages)
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Thu, Apr 30, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
Mending by Hand - Learn basic skills so you can do your own mending at home! 
Thu, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Guidance on patching, hemming, sewing on buttons, and Japanese Sashiko mending. All supplies included. Ages 14 and up.
This event is full
The CHAT - Change Happens with Alexandria Teens
Thu, Apr 30, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Board Room
Ages 14-19. Participate in this special recorded conversation about being a teen in Alexandria.
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group
Thu, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+
Writing Beloved Characters & Powerful Resilience - with Award-Winning and NYT Bestselling Author Jason Reynolds
Thu, Apr 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.Register
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Fri, May 01, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
Introduction to Hula
Fri, May 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for an introductory Hula dance class where you will become familiar with basic Hula steps and hand movements.
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Introduction to Hula
Fri, May 01, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Join us for an introductory Hula dance class where you will become familiar with basic Hula steps & hand movements.
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Sat, May 02, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
The CHAT - Change Happens with Alexandria Teens
Sat, May 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Ages 14-19. Participate in this special recorded conversation about being a teen in Alexandria.
House Plant Swap
Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Do you love plants and/or looking to start or grow your collection? Find new friends and new plants by bringing house plants and cuttings to swap!
English Conversation Club - Develop & Practice Your English Conversation Skills
Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Welcome! Are you looking to improve your English language skills? Join us for English conversation practice, with new topics each session! Ages 14+
Colonial Crafternoon - Covered Buttons
Sun, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Make a covered button, a popular colonial era craft, and create a keychain.
Dungeons & Dragons - at Burke Branch Library
Mon, May 04, 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
Teen Takeover
Mon, May 04, 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!
Duncan and Dragons - Arkipeligo
Tue, May 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join DM Mike in a high seas DnD adventure! Ages 13-18. Registration required.
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Tue, May 05, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Ages 12-18. Learn more about volunteering with Alexandria Library.
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, May 06, 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.
English Language Learning
Wed, May 06, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Duncan Library
Join us every Wednesday evening for FREE beginner to intermediate classes! / ¡Únase a nosotros todos los miércoles por la noche para recibir clases GRATIS para principiantes e intermedios!
Film Screening - "Wicked: For Good"
Thu, May 07, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Please join us for the epic conclusion to the untold story of the witches of Oz.
Dungeons and Dragons: Teen Group! - Adventure awaits!
Thu, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
Gear Up for Bike to Work Day!
Sat, May 09, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Outdoors
Get set for Bike to Work Day by making sure your bike is ready to go. Volunteer mechanics from Velocity Bicycle Co-op will be on hand to provide checkups and basic maintenance.
Teen Advisory Group - Monthly Meeting
Sat, May 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Ages 12-18. Make a difference in your library and community by sharing your opinions, volunteering, and more!
Building Better Bonds! - Positive reinforcement training and bonding with your pet!
Sat, May 09, 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.
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