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EVENT REGISTRATIONS

Alexandria Library presents and hosts a wide variety of events to the local community.  Our events include author talks, book clubs, STEAM/STEM activities, computer and technology classes, English conversation groups, storytimes and more.

Most of the programs at Alexandria Library do not require advanced registration. You can choose to attend a program at your convenience. Please be mindful of age and time restrictions when attending a library program.

Ticketed Programs

There are certain youth services programs that require parents or caregivers to pick up a ticket prior to the start of the program. Tickets are given out on a first-come, first-serve basis. These programs will include information about tickets in the event description on the calendar.

Registration Programs

Programs that require advanced registration may contain a purple registration box on the event calendar that allows for online registration.  Other programs may require you to register by email, phone or by filling out a form at the library.  Online registration start dates may vary by age and program but are usually available a month in advance.

 

 

REGISTER

In order to register for an event you may need:

  • First & Last Name
  • Library Card Number & Pin
  • Email Address

 

 

 MANAGE EVENTS

 

 

 

WAIT LIST

If there is a wait list for an event, an email address is required. This allows the registration system to notify you when a spot has opened up.

Failure to include an email address may result in being skipped for the next person on the list.

 

 

MANAGE YOUR EVENTS

If you choose to use your library card number on your registration form you can login and manage your event registrations from the library website.

You do not have to have a library card in order to attend events.

 

 

CANCELLATIONS

If you can no longer attend an event, please call or email the contact person for the event to cancel your registration.

If you included your library card number, you can also cancel your registration online.

 

Upcoming Events
Wed, Feb 12, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Stop by the information desk and pick up your kit containing all the supplies to make two cards. Kits are available until they run out.

Wed, Feb 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, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:05am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.

Wed, Feb 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Fun activities just for infants ages 0-12 months.

Wed, Feb 12, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.

Wed, Feb 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Celebrate Black History Month by joining us for a discussion with a novel by Brendan Slocumb, an award-winning local author and teacher. Register

Wed, Feb 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual - Virtual
Join Library of Virginia for a virtual volunteer session to learn how you can help make historical documents more searchable and usable for researchers now and in the future.Register

Wed, Feb 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, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
Read and discuss the best of today's Virginia literature—including books by Virginia Literary Award winners and finalists in fiction and nonfiction. The author will be attending!Register

Wed, Feb 12, 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.

Wed, Feb 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Drop in Conversational English language learning!

Rescheduled
Wed, Feb 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Thursday, February 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Join us to learn from Beck Mordini, Executive Director of Biodiversity for a Livable Planet, how people are working with nature to reduce climatic change.

Thu, Feb 13, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Stop by the information desk and pick up your kit containing all the supplies to make two cards. Kits are available until they run out.

Thu, Feb 13, 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.

Thu, Feb 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Schedule time with a librarian on Thursday mornings to receive help with computer-based projects. Appointments are available at 10 AM and 11 AM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.

Thu, Feb 13, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were there, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5

Thu, Feb 13, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Practice your alphabet with stories, songs, yoga and more! Ages 2 and Up.

Thu, Feb 13, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were there, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5

Thu, Feb 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Learn basic line dance steps while you workout to Golden Oldies music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.

Thu, Feb 13, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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.

Thu, Feb 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
The Barrett Branch Mahjong group meets the second and fourth Thursdays. Space is available for up to 12 players, so it's first come first served as game tables fill.

Thu, Feb 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a screening to celebrate the life of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love, peace, and unity.

Thu, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, movement, and activities just right for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.

Thu, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 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!

Thu, Feb 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.

Thu, Feb 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+

Thu, Feb 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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.

Thu, Feb 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Company Of Books 2200 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, Va 22301
Join us for an "anti-book club" where we discuss what we're currently reading

Fri, Feb 14, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Stop by the information desk and pick up your kit containing all the supplies to make two cards. Kits are available until they run out.

Fri, Feb 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.

Cancelled
Fri, Feb 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Have fun on Fridays after school, building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5.

Sat, Feb 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Are you new to yoga or want to continue your practice? Join us every Saturday morning for a free hour session with certified instructor, Adam Shaw. All levels welcome!
This event is full

Sat, Feb 15, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Grand Gaming Melee: The Alexandria-Arlington Regional Gaming Group (AARGGH) invites you to play dice games, card games, tile games, and just about any other kind of tabletop game. Register

Sat, Feb 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Come play Dungeons & Dragons. No experience necessary. Open to ages 8-13.
This event is full

Sat, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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

Sun, Feb 16, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
This is a twice-monthly forum for writers to work on drafts, network, and share moral support. Meets first and third Sundays. All are welcome!

Sun, Feb 16, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
In celebration of President's Day, come work on our community puzzle and put together the pieces that honor two of our most revered presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.

Sun, Feb 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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!

Sun, Feb 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Board Room
Alexandria Library partners with the Alzheimer's Association's National Area Chapter to bring you a quarterly support group at Beatley Central Library.

Sun, Feb 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
An eight week series on mindfully exploring how the mind works, mindful meditation, and setting intentions for a growth mindset to start your week off right!
This event is full

Sun, Feb 16, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Cancelled
Mon, Feb 17, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Cancelled
Mon, Feb 17, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Cancelled
Mon, Feb 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Be the Otaku you were meant to be while meeting like-minded peers. Explore Japanese culture through anime and manga, crafts, food, and so much more!

Tue, Feb 18, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
In celebration of President's Day, come work on our community puzzle and put together the pieces that honor two of our most revered presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.

Tue, Feb 18, 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.

Tue, Feb 18, 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, Feb 18, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Wiggle with glee, Stories and Songs is a great place to be! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, Feb 18, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Fun that's just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.

Tue, Feb 18, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Wiggle with glee, Stories and Songs is a great place to be! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, Feb 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Join us as Lee Hawkins talks to us about his family’s legacy of post-enslavement trauma and resilience in this riveting memoir, I Am Nobody's Slave: How Uncovering My Family’s History Set Me Free. Register

Tue, Feb 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Come learn about using found objects, materials from nature and more to create your own artwork using printmaking techniques. Materials will be provided while supplies last. Registration Required. 
This event is full

Tue, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Calling all brick enthusiasts: come join us to make cool creations and participate in themed challenges. Grades 2-5.

Tue, Feb 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Join us for a play hour to build, create, and explore! Ages 5-12. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Únete a nosotros en una hora de juego para construir, crear y explorar. De 5 a 12 años.

Tue, Feb 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Barrett Library has a volunteer available on Tuesdays to help with computer and technologies use. Appointments are available at 5 PM and 6 PM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.

Tue, Feb 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Ongoing campaign. For inquiries about Dungeon and Dragons please contact Josstin Gogue at jgogue@alexlibraryva.org.

Tue, Feb 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Attention all handcrafters! Join us to share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together!Register

Wed, Feb 19, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
In celebration of President's Day, come work on our community puzzle and put together the pieces that honor two of our most revered presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.

Wed, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:05am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.

Wed, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Fun activities just for infants ages 0-12 months.

Wed, Feb 19, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.

Wed, Feb 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Please join us for an online discussion of a little-known chapter of American history when a Virginia school system refused to integrate after the Brown v. Board of Education decision. Register

Wed, Feb 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
We roll at dusk!

Wed, Feb 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Another installment of Duncan and Dragons with DM Jacob!

Wed, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 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.

Wed, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Adults Only

Wed, Feb 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join us for an author talk, book signing, and reception with Aran Shetterly as he discusses his new book, "Morningside," about the 1979 Greensboro Massacre.

Wed, Feb 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area
Drop in Conversational English language learning!

Thu, Feb 20, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
In celebration of President's Day, come work on our community puzzle and put together the pieces that honor two of our most revered presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.

Thu, Feb 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.

Thu, Feb 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Schedule time with a librarian on Thursday mornings to receive help with computer-based projects. Appointments are available at 10 AM and 11 AM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.

Thu, Feb 20, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were there, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5

Thu, Feb 20, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Practice your alphabet with stories, songs, yoga and more! Ages 2 and Up.

Thu, Feb 20, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were there, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5

Thu, Feb 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Learn basic line dance steps while you workout to Golden Oldies music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.

Thu, Feb 20, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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.

Thu, Feb 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a screening of a a riotous mystery comedy set in a 1920s English seaside town.

Thu, Feb 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate.

Thu, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, movement, and activities just right for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.

Thu, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Alexandria Library Board Meeting

Thu, Feb 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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!

Thu, Feb 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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.

Thu, Feb 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+

Thu, Feb 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
Ages 12-18. Make a difference in your library and community by sharing your opinions, volunteering, and more!

Thu, Feb 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
Join us on Zoom the third Thursday of each month! We are discussing selections from "The 7 Deadly Sins Sampler", a Great Books Foundation Anthology. Click on the event title for more info! Register

Thu, Feb 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Join us to learn from Beck Mordini, Executive Director of Biodiversity for a Livable Planet, how people are working with nature to reduce climatic change. Register

Fri, Feb 21, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
In celebration of President's Day, come work on our community puzzle and put together the pieces that honor two of our most revered presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.

Fri, Feb 21, 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.

Cancelled
Fri, Feb 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Have fun on Fridays after school, building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5.

Sat, Feb 22, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
In celebration of President's Day, come work on our community puzzle and put together the pieces that honor two of our most revered presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.

Sat, Feb 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Are you new to yoga or want to continue your practice? Join us every Saturday morning for a free hour session with certified instructor, Adam Shaw. All levels welcome!
This event is full

Sat, Feb 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Learn about the continent of Africa with author Ada Ari. She brings a highly interactive storytime where kids clap hands, stomp feet, craft, play traditional drums, and a host of other activities.

Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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

Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
I Married a Witch (1942)

Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Butterfly Garden
Join our Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia for a hands-on learning experience and demo on proper pruning practices

Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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!

 

THIRD PARTY

Library programs may be presented by non-library organizations. These organizations may require you to register in advance.

With these events, there will be a link to the organization's website where you need to follow their rules for registering.

 

Last updated: May 2021