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KIDS

EVENTS & STORY TIMES
Tiny Art Show Take & Make
Mon, Mar 20, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last. All ages.
1000 Books Story Time on YouTube
Mon, Mar 20, All day
The Alexandria Library Virginia YouTube Channel
Each week 2 new books to add to your 1000 Books Before Kindergarten count, plus a song or game. For ages 2+
Baby Time
Mon, Mar 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Army crawl with wiggles and giggles at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Even when it's cold!
Mon, Mar 20, 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.
PAWS To Read
Mon, Mar 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Call the Children's desk (703)-746-1783 to register your 1st-6th grader to Read to a Dog! We have 3; 15 minute slots from 5:30-6:30PM. It is first come first serve if you don't call ahead.
Tiny Art Show Take & Make
Tue, Mar 21, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last. All ages.
Toddler Tuesday - Hora de Cuentos - ድክ-ድክ ለሚሉ - الثلاثاء للأطفال الصغار - سه شنبه- کودک نو پا
Tue, Mar 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Storytime with songs, parachute and bubbles. Ages 1 & 2 with an adult.
Stories and Songs
Tue, Mar 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Laugh, sing and listen for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5
Baby and Toddler Time - Activities For Ages 0-23 Months
Tue, Mar 21, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Songs, games, movement and more for our littlest friends. Ages 0-23 months
Playtime!
Tue, Mar 21, 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 playtime in the library's Reading Garden! Toys will be supplied. Ages 0-5 with an adult.
Stories and Songs
Tue, Mar 21, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Laugh, sing and listen for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Mar 21, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, movement, and activities just right for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.
Pre-K Story Time
Tue, Mar 21, 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
STEAM Explorers, Jr.
Tue, Mar 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Full STEAM ahead…Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities to inspire future innovators and problem solvers! Ages 5-8.
Tiny Art Show Take & Make
Wed, Mar 22, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last. All ages.
Tummy Time (age 0-12 months) - a space for babies and their caregivers
Wed, Mar 22, 10:15am - 11:00am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Looking for a baby storytime and/or a chance to talk to other grown-ups with young children? Then join us at the Beatley Central Library for Tummy Time! This program is for ages 0-12 months.
1s and 2s Time (ages 1-2) - a toddler storytime
Wed, Mar 22, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Picture Book Area
Join us for stories and songs fit for active, growing little ones! This program is for ages 1-2.
Wednesday We Play - El Miércoles Jugamos - an after-school maker program for grades K-6
Wed, Mar 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a play hour to build, explore, and be creative. Grades: K-6. Únase a nosotros para una hora de juegos para construir, explorar y ser creativo. Grados: K-6.
The Spitfire Club - Grades 1st - 3rd
Wed, Mar 22, 4:00pm - 4:50pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Children's Area
Spitfire club Spring Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Grades 1st - 3rd
The Spitfire Club - Grades 4th - 6th
Wed, Mar 22, 5:00pm - 5:50pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Children's Area
Spitfire club Spring Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Grades 4th - 6th
Knit Nite! - A knitting club for kids ages 8-18.
Wed, Mar 22, 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.
Tiny Art Show Take & Make
Thu, Mar 23, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last. All ages.
Toddler Rock N' Read
Thu, Mar 23, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Run, jump and rock out in Toddler Rock N' Read! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5
1000 Books Story Time
Thu, Mar 23, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Join us as we count towards 1000 Books! Ages 2+
Toddler Rock N' Read
Thu, Mar 23, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Run, jump and rock out in Toddler Rock N' Read! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Mar 23, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, movement, and activities just right for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.
Tiny Art Show Take & Make
Fri, Mar 24, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last. All ages.
Tiny Art Show Take & Make
Sat, Mar 25, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last. All ages.
Yoga, Baby! - Yoga Activities for babies 6 weeks-11 months
Sat, Mar 25, 10:15am - 11:00am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
No previous yoga experience required! Yoga/music activities for babies ages 6 weeks to 11 months and their grownups.
Cave Painting
Sat, Mar 25, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Drop in and add art to our "cave"! Ages 6-12.
Ukulele Jon - of The Unlikely Strummers
Sat, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Experience the joy of music in an exuberant concert with Ukulele Jon of The Unlikely Strummers, an award winning ukulele group from Rhode Island.
Tiny Art Show Take & Make
Sun, Mar 26, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last. All ages.
Tiny Art Show Take & Make
Mon, Mar 27, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last. All ages.
All Alexandria Reads: 1000 Books Story Time on YouTube - "This Joy"
Mon, Mar 27, All day
The Alexandria Library Virginia YouTube Channel
Miss Lisa reads "This Joy," our 2023 All Alexandria Reads picture book. Recommended for ages 2+
Baby Time
Mon, Mar 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Army crawl with wiggles and giggles at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Even when it's cold!
Mon, Mar 27, 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.
PAWS To Read
Mon, Mar 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Call the Children's desk (703)-746-1783 to register your 1st-6th grader to Read to a Dog! We have 3; 15 minute slots from 5:30-6:30PM. It is first come first serve if you don't call ahead.
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FEATURED BOOKS FOR MARCH

 

Star Child

Juanita

What Will My Story Be?

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls

Muslim Girls Rise


 

DIGITAL FUN

 






 

 

PARENTS' CORNER

Looking for books on toilet training, bullying or getting your baby to sleep through the night?
The library's got a book for you! 

 


Grief


Adoption


Potty Training


Feelings


Divorce

 

 

READING LISTS

Here's a sampling of great books from our collection. Don't limit yourself to these -- we have many more that you're sure to love!

Any staff member at the children's desk is happy to make recommendations!

Babies & Toddlers

Preschoolers

K-3rd Grades

4th-6th Grades

6th-8th Grades

 

Last updated: February 2023