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Fri, Aug 07, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
The Local History/Special Collections Branch presents an exhibit highlighting the history and evolution of the Alexandria Library.
Fri, Aug 07, 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.
Fri, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Unearth your love for science in this fun and interactive STEM show. (Ages 6-12)
Fri, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,Periodicals Room
*CLASS SCHEDULE HAS CHANGED!*
Join Jorge Banales as he gives instruction on the Yang Style 24 Movement Tai Chi form on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month. Free and open to the public.
Fri, Aug 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bring your best building brains! Ages 6-12
Edades 6-12
Sat, Aug 08, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
The Local History/Special Collections Branch presents an exhibit highlighting the history and evolution of the Alexandria Library.
Sat, Aug 08, 10:00am - 4:45pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Use the library's board and card games while hanging out in the youth services area!
Sat, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Ages 12-18. Make a difference in your library and community by sharing your opinions, volunteering, and more!
Sat, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All levels are welcome to stretch, breathe and cultivate connections with body-heart-mind-spirit
Sat, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
French language practice for adults ready to move from formal instruction to real life conversation.
Sat, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a screening of the 2025 film, which is based on the 2005 bestselling German novel "Three Bags Full" by Leonie Swann.
Sat, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Attention all handcrafters! Join us to share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together!
Sat, Aug 08, 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.
Sun, Aug 09, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
The Local History/Special Collections Branch presents an exhibit highlighting the history and evolution of the Alexandria Library.
Sun, Aug 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) activities for ages 3-6
actividades de ciencia, arte, ingeniería, tecnología, y matemáticas para niños 3-6
Mon, Aug 10, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
The Local History/Special Collections Branch presents an exhibit highlighting the history and evolution of the Alexandria Library.
Mon, Aug 10, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! (0-14 months) Tickets Required.
0-14 meses, se requieren boletos.
Mon, Aug 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us to socialize and engage your mind with a game of bingo! Enjoy snacks, prizes, and fun while you're here. Registration is required.
Mon, Aug 10, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! (0-14 months) Tickets Required.
0-14 meses, se requieren boletos.
Mon, Aug 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class is held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room.
Cancelled
Mon, Aug 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Join Dungeon Master Jacob on an epic adventure where you call the shots and leave fate up to the dice.
Mon, Aug 10, 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.
Rescheduled
Mon, Aug 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Monday, August 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Adults and teens are encouraged to create the worst pieces of art they have ever seen to win a prize for worst artwork!
Mon, Aug 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
Join us online for a discussion of Lisa Ko's 2024 coming-of-age novel.
Mon, Aug 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join us for a free and open to the public meeting where the Friends of Duncan Library Board will share updates about the staff, library programming, book sales, and more!
Tue, Aug 11, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
The Local History/Special Collections Branch presents an exhibit highlighting the history and evolution of the Alexandria Library.
Tue, Aug 11, 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!
Tue, Aug 11, 11:00am - 11:45am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Kofi, a WolfTrap BabyArtsPlay artist, leads our program today. (Ages 0-5)
Tue, Aug 11, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
30-minute sessions designed for busy lives
Tue, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a special uninterrupted playtime with your child and meet other caregivers. Discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. (ages 0-3).
Tue, Aug 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
Ages 12-18. Talk about this month's book and share reading suggestions!
Tue, Aug 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join DM John in a dino DnD adventure! Ages 13-18. Registration required.
Tue, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
¡Ven y da el primer paso hacia un futuro mejor! Aprende habilidades de computación, crea tu hoja de vida y prepárate para tu entrevista de trabajo.Register
Tue, Aug 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Learn how to stand out in a competitive job market even when you do not meet every requirement on the job posting. Register
Wed, Aug 12, All day
Virtual - Virtual
Gain foundational knowledge of how AI works, how it will affect the workforce, and its ethical implications. (Enrollment is for a start on this date, but lessons are asynchronous over six weeks)Register
Wed, Aug 12, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
The Local History/Special Collections Branch presents an exhibit highlighting the history and evolution of the Alexandria Library.
Wed, Aug 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Weekly sessions with Edu-Futuro from 7/8-8/12 will cover the pros and cons of AI, the basics of ChatGPT, and the best AI tools to use in your daily life. Registration required, class is in English. Register
Wed, Aug 12, 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.
Wed, Aug 12, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
A lap-sit and playtime just for babies ages 0-12 months and their grownups.
Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Create your own fossil with clay and paint!
Wed, Aug 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
Join us for an online discussion of Colleen Cambridge's first novel in her "An American in Paris" mystery series, starring Julia Child's best friend, Tabitha Knight.
Register
Wed, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Dig into the evolution of dinosaurs and learn fun facts along with our resident dino expert, Sadie!
(Ages 6-12)
Wed, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
What will Drew have "up his sleeve" today?
Ages 6+
Wed, Aug 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,Large Meeting Room
Let’s dig deep and learn basic American Sign Language for dinosaurs, diggers, and the things we love through stories, songs, and more! (Ages 0-5)
Wed, Aug 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.
Wed, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual - Virtual
Read and discuss the best of today's Virginia literature—including books by Library of Virginia Literary Award winners and finalists in fiction and nonfiction. Second Wednesdays of the month.Register
Thu, Aug 13, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
The Local History/Special Collections Branch presents an exhibit highlighting the history and evolution of the Alexandria Library.
Thu, Aug 13, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
A storytime in English and Spanish (0-5 years). Tickets required. Un cuentacuentos en inglés y español (edades 0-5), se requieren boletos.
Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Children love to be outdoors! Join us in Beatley Central Library's beautiful outdoor Reading Garden for stories, songs and movement. Ages 0-8 with an adult.
Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Outdoors
Playtime with bubbles, sidewalk chalk and more. Ages 2+
Thu, Aug 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us to learn the basic line dance steps to great Oldies and Motown music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable shoes!
Thu, Aug 13, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
A storytime in English and Spanish (0-5 years). Tickets required. Un cuentacuentos en inglés y español (edades 0-5), se requieren boletos.
Thu, Aug 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Viva Line Dancing: Join our intermediate level of line dancing to improve flexibility and enhance memory. We work the dance floors! This class is not intended for beginners.
Thu, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
The Barrett Branch Mahjong group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Space is available for up to 12 players, so it's first come first served as game tables fill.
Thu, Aug 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
Attention all handcrafters! Join us to share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together!
Cancelled
Thu, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Come and take the first step to a better future! Learn computer skills, create your resume, and prepare for your job interview.
Thu, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Company Of Books 2200 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, Va 22301
Join us at The Company of Books, where we discuss what we're currently reading. Bring something to write with; you are always going to leave with a list of things to add to your TBR pile!
Cancelled
Thu, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
Thu, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+
Fri, Aug 14, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
The Local History/Special Collections Branch presents an exhibit highlighting the history and evolution of the Alexandria Library.
Fri, Aug 14, 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.
Fri, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Come learn about your Medicare options – Original Medicare (Parts A & B), Medicare Advantage (Part C), Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D), and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Tax Assistance - Federal tax forms will be available for customers to pick up at most Library branches beginning in late January. The Library does not offer tax preparation assistance. However, the City's Department of Community & Human Services offers free tax return preparation to eligible residents beginning in February.
Alexandria's Workforce Development Center provide services and resources for job seekers, including access to the Career Center, career readiness workshops, career assessments and customized hiring events.
Those feeling depressed or anxious can call SAMHSA’s (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services) Disaster Distress 1-800-985-5990 or Text Talk with Us 66746
For those who feel unsafe at home call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or Text Loveis at 22522
Alexandria Health Department
Visit the Alexandria Health Department's page about the Coronavirus to find information and resources related to COVID-19. For updates text ALEXCOVID19 to 888777
Virginia Department of Health
You can also visit the Virginia Department of Health's page about the Coronavirus to find resources related to COVID-19. The information line is 877-ASK-VDH3
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are our nation’s premier authorities on public health information.
ARAB AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
This month celebrates the Arab American heritage and culture and pays tribute to the contributions of Arab Americans.
2020 CENSUS
The 2020 Census counts every person living in the 50 states, District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories. The count is mandated by the Constitution and conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, a nonpartisan government agency.
BOOK TRAILER CONTEST
Do you like books? Do you like making movies? Consider entering Alexandria Library's Book Trailer Contest.
We challenge you to create an exciting and engaging trailer that will entice viewers into reading the book.
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