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CHARLES E. BEATLEY, JR. CENTRAL LIBRARY

Hours & Location

We're closed Tuesday August 19 due to Closed for software upgrade.
Mon, Aug 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 19 Closed
(Closed for software upgrade.)
Wed, Aug 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 22 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 23 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 24 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Address
5005 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22304
Tel: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
About the branch

Parking: The library has a large parking lot with 175 spaces.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: King Street Station (Yellow & Blue Lines 3.2 miles); Van Dorn Station (Blue Line 2.1 miles)
  • Metrobus: F23, F24, A28
  • DASH Bus: 30, 32

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

Upcoming Events
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:05am
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Aug 20, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Aug 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
August Artist Adventure
Thu, Aug 21, All day
Take Home Kits, available starting August 21 at the Beatley Information Desk.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Aug 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s)
Thu, Aug 21, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-12 months, accompanied by an adult. After your first birthday, please attend 1s and 2s.
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - Date with an Angel
Thu, Aug 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Oddball Cinema brings you all of the weird, eclectic, and lesser-known films you probably never saw in theaters. Click on the event title for more info!
Coding Game Night - ages 6-12 - Hands-on fun in programming, robotics, and electronics!
Thu, Aug 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Room
Drop in and play with our coding board games, card games, toys, and robots -- and check out some of our coding books for kids! Ages 6-12.
August Artist Adventure
Fri, Aug 22, All day
Take Home Kits, available starting August 21 at the Beatley Information Desk.
August Artist Adventure
Sat, Aug 23, All day
Take Home Kits, available starting August 21 at the Beatley Information Desk.
Mission Match Pathfinder Games
Sat, Aug 23, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,Large Meeting Room
Play. Learn. Discover your next Mission!
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Aug 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Picture Book Area
Check out 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
Rescheduled
French Conversation Club
Sat, Aug 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
New date Saturday, August 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages 14+. Develop and exercise your French conversation skills.
August Artist Adventure
Sun, Aug 24, All day
Take Home Kits, available starting August 21 at the Beatley Information Desk.
August Artist Adventure
Mon, Aug 25, All day
Take Home Kits, available starting August 21 at the Beatley Information Desk.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Aug 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
August Artist Adventure
Tue, Aug 26, All day
Take Home Kits, available starting August 21 at the Beatley Information Desk.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Aug 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Tuesday We Play (ages 5-12) - Martes de juegos (De 5 a 12 años)
Tue, Aug 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Room
Build with Lego, make art, play games, and more! Ages 5-12. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
August Artist Adventure
Wed, Aug 27, All day
Take Home Kits, available starting August 21 at the Beatley Information Desk.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:05am
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Aug 27, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Aug 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
August Artist Adventure
Thu, Aug 28, All day
Take Home Kits, available starting August 21 at the Beatley Information Desk.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s)
Thu, Aug 28, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-12 months, accompanied by an adult. After your first birthday, please attend 1s and 2s.
Handcraft Crafternoon
Thu, Aug 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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!
Tai Chi at Beatley Library - Balance Your Mind and Body
Thu, Aug 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,Large Meeting Room
Join Jorge Banales as he gives instruction on the Yang Style 24 Movement Tai Chi form on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Free and open to the public.
Coding Game Night - ages 6-12 - Hands-on fun in programming, robotics, and electronics!
Thu, Aug 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Room
Drop in and play with our coding board games, card games, toys, and robots -- and check out some of our coding books for kids! Ages 6-12.
Handcraft Tuesday - Weekend Edition
Sat, Aug 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting 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!
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Aug 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Picture Book Area
Check out 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
French Conversation Club
Sat, Aug 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Board Room
Ages 14+. Develop and exercise your French conversation skills.
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