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EVENTS & STORY TIMES

Storytime with the Black History Museum

Sat, Oct 08, 11:00am - 11:30am

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room,Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden

Join us as we explore the history of Alexandria’s local African American community through books, stories, and songs. All are welcome, but the event is geared towards children ages 3-6.

1000 Books Story Time with Miss Lisa - Weekly On YouTube

Mon, Oct 10, All day

Alexandria Library Virginia YouTube Channel

Anytime can be story time when you join us on YouTube. Books we read count towards your 1000 Books Before Kindergarten!

Baby and Toddler Time: Live on the Lawn! - Activities For Ages 0-23 Months

Tue, Oct 11, 11:00am - 11:35am

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Outdoors

Stories, songs, games & more for ages 0-23 months. On our Columbus Street lawn.

Stories and Songs at Duncan

Tue, Oct 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Children's Area

Clap and cheer for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the music and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Preschool Playtime

Tue, Oct 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

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 for preschoolers will be supplied. Ages 3-5 with an adult.

Baby and Toddler Time On YouTube - Songs, Games & More For Children Ages 0-24 months

Wed, Oct 12, All day

Alexandria Library Virginia YouTube

Join Miss Lisa for a weekly YouTube time for our littlest friends

Tummy Time (for 0-12 months) - a space for babies and their caregivers

Wed, Oct 12, 10:15am - 11:15am

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room,Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden

Looking for a baby storytime and/or a chance to talk to other grown-ups with children? Then join us at the Beatley Central Library for Tummy Time!

Knit Nite! - A knitting club for kids ages 8-18!

Wed, Oct 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.

1000 Books Story Time - Live On the Lawn

Thu, Oct 13, 11:00am - 11:40am

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Outdoors

Stories, music & movement activities for ages 2+ as we count towards 1000 Books.

Toddler Rock N' Read

Thu, Oct 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Children's Area

Join us in the Children's area for story time! Ages 0-5

Storytime in the Reading Garden

Thu, Oct 13, 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.

Girls Who Code (for ages 8-14) - a coding club for anyone interested in computer programming

Thu, Oct 13, 6:15pm - 7:30pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room

Beatley Central’s Girls Who Code club will be in person for this session.

Art Explorers - A new famous artist, art work, or movement each session!

Fri, Oct 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor

Learn about art and art history with stories and games, before creating your own art project with paint, clay, and more!

Lego Competition

Fri, Oct 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Do you love building with Lego's? Come and test your creative skills! Ages 6-12.