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TEENS

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Alexandria Library
Alexandria Library
Alexandria Library
Alexandria Library
TEEN EVENTS
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Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Oct 22, 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.
Ask A Teen Librarian
Wed, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Stop by the Beatley Central Library Teen Section to get book suggestions, resource help, or just chat!
Roll For Initiative: D&D - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Wed, Oct 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Another installment of Duncan and Dragons with DM Jacob! Ages 10 - 18
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Oct 22, 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.
Knit Nite! - A knitting club for kids ages 8-18.
Wed, Oct 22, 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.
Rescheduled
Hangul for Beginners
Wed, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
New date Thursday, October 30, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Join this 3-part series with certified educator Byul Yim to learn Korean in a fun, small-group setting.
Cancelled
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Oct 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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.
Hangul for Beginners
Thu, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Join this 3-part series with certified educator Byul Yim to learn Korean in a fun, small-group setting.
Registration is now closed
Fixit Clinic - Community Repair Event
Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Bring items from home that are broken, torn or not quite working correctly. Our Fixit Coaches and Volunteers will try to get them up and running. Check-in at the Welcome Table to begin your visit.
Board Game Cafe - 2nd and 4th Saturdays - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Play with 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
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Oct 27, 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.
Horror Fans Unite! - A year-round horror club!
Mon, Oct 27, 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!
Eco:mmunion - Conversations to Sustain People and Planet
Tue, Oct 28, 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.
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Oct 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.
Cancelled
Ask A Teen Librarian
Wed, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Stop by the Beatley Central Library Teen Section to get book suggestions, resource help, or just chat!
Roll For Initiative: D&D - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Wed, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Another installment of Duncan and Dragons with DM Jacob! Ages 10 - 18
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Oct 29, 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.
Knit Nite! - A knitting club for kids ages 8-18.
Wed, Oct 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.
Burke's Coldest Case - The Murder of Eva Roy
Thu, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Burke Virtual Room,Meeting Room
Hear a Burke Historical Society speaker recount the 1918 murder of 14-year-old Eva Roy in Burke, VA, its flawed investigation, and its fruitless trials.Register
Hangul for Beginners
Thu, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Join this 3-part series with certified educator Byul Yim to learn Korean in a fun, small-group setting.
Registration is now closed
Film Series - "Beetlejuice"
Fri, Oct 31, 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate this Halloween with a screening of Tim Burton's 1988 supernaturally funny haunted-house smash.
Rescheduled
Teen Advisory Group - Monthly Meeting
Sat, Nov 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
New date Saturday, November 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Ages 12-18. Make a difference in your library and community by sharing your opinions, volunteering, and more!
The Knit Doctor Is In - A partnership with Project Knitwell
Sat, Nov 01, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Experienced knitters from Project Knitwell will offer their advice on your knottiest knitting problem.
Spanish Conversation Club
Sat, Nov 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Ages 14+. Develop and exercise your spanish conversation skills.
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