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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

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.

Yarn Storm - Keep Someone Warm This Winter

Mon, Nov 03, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Pom Pom Kit - Learn to Make Your Own Pom Poms!

Mon, Nov 03, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Everything you needed to make a pom pom is included in our kit. Keep for yourself or donate to our Pom Pom Garden.

Community Knits!

Mon, Nov 03, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Let's work together to knit a scarf and hat.

English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation

Mon, Nov 03, 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.

Pom Pom Kit - Learn to Make Your Own Pom Poms!

Tue, Nov 04, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Everything you needed to make a pom pom is included in our kit. Keep for yourself or donate to our Pom Pom Garden.

Community Knits!

Tue, Nov 04, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Let's work together to knit a scarf and hat.

Yarn Storm - Keep Someone Warm This Winter

Tue, Nov 04, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Ask A Teen Librarian

Tue, Nov 04, 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!

Pom Pom Kit - Learn to Make Your Own Pom Poms!

Wed, Nov 05, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Everything you needed to make a pom pom is included in our kit. Keep for yourself or donate to our Pom Pom Garden.

Yarn Storm - Keep Someone Warm This Winter

Wed, Nov 05, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Community Knits!

Wed, Nov 05, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Let's work together to knit a scarf and hat.

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

Wed, Nov 05, 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.

Roll For Initiative: D&D - REGISTRATION CLOSED

Wed, Nov 05, 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, Nov 05, 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, Nov 05, 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, Nov 05, 6:30pm - 7:45pm

New date Monday, November 24, 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.

Teen Volunteer Orientation

Wed, Nov 05, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

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

Ages 12-18. Learn more about volunteering with Alexandria Library.

Yarn Storm - Keep Someone Warm This Winter

Thu, Nov 06, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Pom Pom Kit - Learn to Make Your Own Pom Poms!

Thu, Nov 06, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Everything you needed to make a pom pom is included in our kit. Keep for yourself or donate to our Pom Pom Garden.

Community Knits!

Thu, Nov 06, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Let's work together to knit a scarf and hat.

English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation

Thu, Nov 06, 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.

Sit & Stitch

Thu, Nov 06, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Stitchers of all kinds and skill levels, join us for a couple hours of stitching and community at Burke Branch Library!

Registration is now closed

Dungeons and Dragons: Teen Group! - Adventure awaits!

Thu, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

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

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MUSIC

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A TO Z WORLD FOOD
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BIOGRAPHY IN CONTEXT
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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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