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EVENTS
Fri, Sep 29, 10:00am - 5:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Children's Area
Hardcover - $3 Paperback -$2

Sat, Sep 30, All day
Outdoors
A Hobbit-sized challenge for anyone and everyone who wishes to participate! Start at any time!

Sat, Sep 30, 10:00am - 5:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Children's Area
Hardcover - $3 Paperback -$2

Sat, Sep 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Join Ms. Anna for a storytime where we will read, sing, and play. Ages 0-8, accompanied by an adult.

Sat, Sep 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with live music, crafts, and food! The fiesta will take place outside in Beatley Central Library's beautiful Reading Garden. All ages.

Sat, Sep 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Burke Branch Meeting Room

Sun, Oct 01, All day
Your book shelf, favorite reading nook, or the Banned Books display at your local branch!
Share your favorite banned books!

Sun, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
This is a twice-monthly forum for writers to network, share moral support, and offer constructive criticism. Meets first and third Sundays. All are welcome!

Rescheduled
Sun, Oct 01, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
New date Wednesday, November 08, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Hey puzzle fans. Looking for a new challenge? Come to our puzzle swap and trade in your old puzzles for new ones.

Sun, Oct 01, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Write a letter or email to an author whose books have been banned or challenged. Postcards and pens will be provided.

Mon, Oct 02, All day
Your book shelf, favorite reading nook, or the Banned Books display at your local branch!
Share your favorite banned books!

Mon, Oct 02, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Step right up folks! Come to The Muted Midway. Work your way through the thrill-less games of censorship and suppression. Then enjoy a sweet book treat at the Freedom to Read concession stand.

Mon, Oct 02, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bounce and buzz at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Mon, Oct 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
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 0-5 with an adult.

Mon, Oct 02, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bounce and buzz at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Mon, Oct 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Beginning English practice for English language learners. No registration. Class held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room.

Mon, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join us for a screening of the documentary Judy Blume Forever in celebration of Banned Books Week.

Mon, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Drop in between 3 and 5 pm to make this simple musical craft. Ages 6 and up.

Canceled
Mon, Oct 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.

Mon, Oct 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wag your tails it's PAWS to Read! Does your 1st-6th grader want to practice reading with a dog? We have 3; 15 minute slots from 5:30-6:30PM. Come read with us! Please call to register. Ages 6-12

Tue, Oct 03, All day
Your book shelf, favorite reading nook, or the Banned Books display at your local branch!
Share your favorite banned books!

Tue, Oct 03, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Step right up folks! Come to The Muted Midway. Work your way through the thrill-less games of censorship and suppression. Then enjoy a sweet book treat at the Freedom to Read concession stand.

Tue, Oct 03, 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.

Tue, Oct 03, 10:15am - 10:45am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Celebremos el Mes de la Herencia Hispana y Latina con la bibliotecaria brasileña Sra. Mary. ¡Leeremos libro bilingüe y cantaremos canciones con burbujas y paracaídas! 1 y 2 años de edad con un adulto.

Tue, Oct 03, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Sing, stomp and clap for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, Oct 03, 11:00am - 11:35am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month this September! Songs, games, movement and more for our littlest friends. Ages 0-23 months

Tue, Oct 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Tue, Oct 03, 11:00am - 11:45am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Meet your old friends and make new friends at an unstructured, outdoor playtime in the library's Reading Garden! Toys will be supplied. Ages 0-5 with an adult.

Tue, Oct 03, 11:00am - 11:45am
Zoom
Join us for this virtual presentation with Keith Weimer, Librarian for History & Religious Studies at the University of Virginia and chair of the VLA Intellectual Freedom Committee.Register

Tue, Oct 03, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Sing, stomp and clap for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join Miss Katie for a selection of Pre-K stories and themed craft each week. Ages 3+ with a caregiver. Siblings welcome! Recommended Ages 3-5

Tue, Oct 03, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Spitfire club, Fall Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Kindergarten - 3rd Grade.

Tue, Oct 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - 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, Oct 04, All day
Your book shelf, favorite reading nook, or the Banned Books display at your local branch!
Share your favorite banned books!

Wed, Oct 04, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Step right up folks! Come to The Muted Midway. Work your way through the thrill-less games of censorship and suppression. Then enjoy a sweet book treat at the Freedom to Read concession stand.

Wed, Oct 04, 10:15am - 11:00am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Looking for a baby storytime and a chance to talk to other grown-ups with young children? Then join us for Tummy Time! This storytime/playtime program is for ages 0-12 months.

Wed, Oct 04, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Join us for stories and songs fit for active, growing little ones! This program is for ages 1-2.

Wed, Oct 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join the library for an afternoon showing of Disney's Encanto! Recommended Ages 3+

Wed, Oct 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Do you want to practice reading aloud? Do you like dogs? Sign up for a 15-minute reading slot to read to a dog by calling (703) 746-1753 or by stopping by Beatley's Children's Desk. Ages 6-12.

Wed, Oct 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.

Wed, Oct 04, 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, Oct 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Take a guided virtual tour of Chamizal National Memorial in El Paso, Texas, part of the U.S. National Park Service in El Paso, Texas with NPS Ranger J.R. Lujan.Register

Wed, Oct 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom
Join us for a free one-hour meditation class lead by our Friends at Yoga in Daily Life! Open to everyone and all levels

Wed, Oct 04, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Elaine's Restaurant - 208 Queen Street
Celebrate your right to read during Banned Books Week. The Barrett Branch is partnering with Elaine's Restaurant at 208 Queen Street in Old Town to host. Admission is free.

Thu, Oct 05, All day
Your book shelf, favorite reading nook, or the Banned Books display at your local branch!
Share your favorite banned books!

Thu, Oct 05, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Step right up folks! Come to The Muted Midway. Work your way through the thrill-less games of censorship and suppression. Then enjoy a sweet book treat at the Freedom to Read concession stand.

Canceled
Thu, Oct 05, 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.

Thu, Oct 05, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Toddler Rock N' Read is a musical half hour full of fun fingerplay and story telling for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5

Thu, Oct 05, 11:00am - 11:35am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Stories, songs, movement and more in a story time for ages 2+

Thu, Oct 05, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Toddler Rock N' Read is a musical half hour full of fun fingerplay and story telling for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5

Thu, Oct 05, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join us the first Thursday of the month to discuss titles chosen by the club members!

Thu, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a screening of the film "Kite Runner" at the library on October 5 and join our online Zoom discussion of the novel by Khalid Hosseini on October 18 in celebration of Banned Books Week. Register

Thu, Oct 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate to those in need.

Thu, Oct 05, 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, Oct 05, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Spitfire club, Fall Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Grades 4th - 7th.

Thu, Oct 05, 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, Oct 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Join Jorge Banales as he gives instruction on the Yang Style 24 Movement Tai Chi form on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month.

Thu, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
Beatley Central’s Girls Who Code explores different programming topics – hoping to encourage and inspire future programmers everywhere! The club will be in person. This program is for ages 8-14.

Thu, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
A dedicated hour to share and critique each other's creative work

Thu, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 12+

Fri, Oct 06, All day
Your book shelf, favorite reading nook, or the Banned Books display at your local branch!
Share your favorite banned books!

Fri, Oct 06, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Step right up folks! Come to The Muted Midway. Work your way through the thrill-less games of censorship and suppression. Then enjoy a sweet book treat at the Freedom to Read concession stand.

Fri, Oct 06, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join us to learn about low vision resources.

Fri, Oct 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room,Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Celebrate Banned Books Week (Oct. 1 - 7) by recreating a scene from your favorite banned or challenged children’s or YA book, using marshmallow Peeps and other craft supplies! Ages 7-12.

 

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

 

All City government facilities are now open to the public, or open by appointment only. Check individual department or program pages for details about specific services. Customers may also call 311 or 703-746-4311 to request in-person information or service.

2022 Tax Forms - Federal tax forms will be available for customers to pick up at most Library branches beginning in late-January, 2023. The Library does not offer tax preparation assistance, but 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.

For those feeling depressed or anxiety during these times 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
The Alexandria Health Department is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by coronavirus "COVID-19." Learn about the City's response and find information and resources related to COVID-19. For updates text ALEXCOVID19 to 888777

Virginia Department of Health
The Virginia Department of Health is monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness, called coronavirus disease 2019 (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 authority on public health information.