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LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!

You’re an important part of our community! Join our Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and help make a
difference at the Alexandria Library. Advisory group members can implement new programs,
weigh in on Library decisions, and earn volunteer hours.

Meetings take place on the third Thursday of every month. Interested? Fill out this form.

READ, WATCH, AND LISTEN

Your Library card gives you access to traditional print materials plus graphic novels, DVDs, Playaways, and tons of digital resources, including streaming movies, music, and eBooks. You might be interested in checking out:

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HEALTH

TEEN EVENTS

Winter Lego Building Contest

Mon, Jan 12, All day

Virtual

Love looking at the Lego version of the Beatley Library or the spotlighted Lego at the Beatley Youth Services Desk, then check out this fun Lego Building opportunity. Ages 6-16.

Dungeons & Dragons - at Burke Branch Library

Mon, Jan 12, 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

English Language Learning (ELL) 2 - Conversation Workshop

Mon, Jan 12, 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.

Winter Lego Building Contest

Tue, Jan 13, All day

Virtual

Love looking at the Lego version of the Beatley Library or the spotlighted Lego at the Beatley Youth Services Desk, then check out this fun Lego Building opportunity. Ages 6-16.

Cancelled

English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop

Tue, Jan 13, 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.

Crafts and Cocoa: Embroidery

Tue, Jan 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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

Get cozy with fiber arts and friends, beginners welcome!

Art Loft - Arts and Crafts for Tweens and Teens

Tue, Jan 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Express yourself with our fun crafts! Each week in January is a new art project! Ages 11-17.

Exoplanet Detection - Presentation & Demonstration

Tue, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Come join NASA Solar System Ambassador, Sigfried Hache, in discussing Exoplanet Detection!

Winter Lego Building Contest

Wed, Jan 14, All day

Virtual

Love looking at the Lego version of the Beatley Library or the spotlighted Lego at the Beatley Youth Services Desk, then check out this fun Lego Building opportunity. Ages 6-16.

Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!

Wed, Jan 14, 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.

Crafts and Cocoa: Embroidery

Wed, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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

Get cozy with fiber arts and friends, beginners welcome!

English Language Learning (ELL) 2 - Conversation Workshop

Wed, Jan 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story 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, Jan 14, 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.

Winter Lego Building Contest

Thu, Jan 15, All day

Virtual

Love looking at the Lego version of the Beatley Library or the spotlighted Lego at the Beatley Youth Services Desk, then check out this fun Lego Building opportunity. Ages 6-16.

English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop

Thu, Jan 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm

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

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.

Dungeons and Dragons: Teen Group! - Adventure awaits!

Thu, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area

Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!

This event is full

Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group

Thu, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+

Winter Lego Building Contest

Fri, Jan 16, All day

Virtual

Love looking at the Lego version of the Beatley Library or the spotlighted Lego at the Beatley Youth Services Desk, then check out this fun Lego Building opportunity. Ages 6-16.

Winter Lego Building Contest

Sat, Jan 17, All day

Virtual

Love looking at the Lego version of the Beatley Library or the spotlighted Lego at the Beatley Youth Services Desk, then check out this fun Lego Building opportunity. Ages 6-16.

Winter Lego Building Contest

Sun, Jan 18, All day

Virtual

Love looking at the Lego version of the Beatley Library or the spotlighted Lego at the Beatley Youth Services Desk, then check out this fun Lego Building opportunity. Ages 6-16.

Winter Lego Building Contest

Mon, Jan 19, All day

Virtual

Love looking at the Lego version of the Beatley Library or the spotlighted Lego at the Beatley Youth Services Desk, then check out this fun Lego Building opportunity. Ages 6-16.

Winter Lego Building Contest

Tue, Jan 20, All day

Virtual

Love looking at the Lego version of the Beatley Library or the spotlighted Lego at the Beatley Youth Services Desk, then check out this fun Lego Building opportunity. Ages 6-16.

English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop

Tue, Jan 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm

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

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.

Crafts and Cocoa: Weaving

Tue, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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

Get cozy with fiber arts and friends, beginners welcome!

Art Loft - Arts and Crafts for Tweens and Teens

Tue, Jan 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Express yourself with our fun crafts! Each week in January is a new art project! Ages 11-17.

Banned Book Club - Explore and Unpack Challenged and Banned Books

Tue, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

The book club will promote freedom of expression and support authors whose books have been banned or challenged.

Winter Lego Building Contest

Wed, Jan 21, All day

Virtual

Love looking at the Lego version of the Beatley Library or the spotlighted Lego at the Beatley Youth Services Desk, then check out this fun Lego Building opportunity. Ages 6-16.

Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!

Wed, Jan 21, 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.

Crafts and Cocoa: Weaving

Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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

Get cozy with fiber arts and friends, beginners welcome!

English Language Learning (ELL) 2 - Conversation Workshop

Wed, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 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.

Winter Lego Building Contest

Thu, Jan 22, All day

Virtual

Love looking at the Lego version of the Beatley Library or the spotlighted Lego at the Beatley Youth Services Desk, then check out this fun Lego Building opportunity. Ages 6-16.

English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop

Thu, Jan 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm

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

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.

Air-Dry Clay Snails - Join us for this two-part air-dry clay project!

Thu, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Let's make air-dry clay snails! All supplies will be provided for this teens-only activity!

Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group

Thu, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area

Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+

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MUSIC

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A TO Z MAPS ONLINE
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A TO Z WORLD FOOD
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A TO Z WORLD TRAVEL
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BIOGRAPHY IN CONTEXT
Biographical essays on the world's most influential people.

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Full-text magazines, reference books and primary source documents.

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Access to full-text newspapers and allows users to search articles instantly by title, headline, date, newspaper section, or other fields.

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Access to carefully compiled medical reference materials.

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Information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports, and more.

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