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LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!

You’re an important part of our community! Join our Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and help make a
difference at the Alexandria Library. Advisory group members can implement new programs,
weigh in on Library decisions, and earn volunteer hours.

Meetings take place on the third Thursday of every month. Interested? Fill out this form.

READ, WATCH, AND LISTEN

Your Library card gives you access to traditional print materials plus graphic novels, DVDs, Playaways, and tons of digital resources, including streaming movies, music, and eBooks. You might be interested in checking out:

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HEALTH

TEEN EVENTS

Winter Lego Building Contest

Thu, Jan 29, All day

Virtual

Love looking at the Lego version of the Beatley Library or the spotlighted Lego at the Beatley Youth Services Desk, then check out this fun Lego Building opportunity. Ages 6-16.

English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop

Thu, Jan 29, 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.

Cancelled

Air-Dry Clay Snails - Join us for this two-part air-dry clay project!

Thu, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library

Let's make air-dry clay snails! All supplies will be provided for this teens-only activity!

Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group

Thu, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+

Winter Lego Building Contest

Fri, Jan 30, All day

Virtual

Love looking at the Lego version of the Beatley Library or the spotlighted Lego at the Beatley Youth Services Desk, then check out this fun Lego Building opportunity. Ages 6-16.

Winter Lego Building Contest

Sat, Jan 31, All day

Virtual

Love looking at the Lego version of the Beatley Library or the spotlighted Lego at the Beatley Youth Services Desk, then check out this fun Lego Building opportunity. Ages 6-16.

Grand Gaming Melee - Alexandria-Arlington Regional Gaming Group (AARGGH)

Sat, Jan 31, 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

International Correspondence Writing Month - Letter Writing Station

Sun, Feb 01, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Stop by the Beatley Central Library's writing station to make a card, fill out a postcard, or just jot a short note to a special someone!

Winter Lego Building Contest

Sun, Feb 01, All day

Virtual

Love looking at the Lego version of the Beatley Library or the spotlighted Lego at the Beatley Youth Services Desk, then check out this fun Lego Building opportunity. Ages 6-16.

Winter Lego Building Contest

Mon, Feb 02, All day

Virtual

Love looking at the Lego version of the Beatley Library or the spotlighted Lego at the Beatley Youth Services Desk, then check out this fun Lego Building opportunity. Ages 6-16.

International Correspondence Writing Month - Letter Writing Station

Mon, Feb 02, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Stop by the Beatley Central Library's writing station to make a card, fill out a postcard, or just jot a short note to a special someone!

Teen Takeover

Mon, Feb 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Ages 12-18. Do homework, play games, and just hang out in an area set aside for teens ONLY!

International Correspondence Writing Month - Letter Writing Station

Tue, Feb 03, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Stop by the Beatley Central Library's writing station to make a card, fill out a postcard, or just jot a short note to a special someone!

Winter Lego Building Contest

Tue, Feb 03, All day

Virtual

Love looking at the Lego version of the Beatley Library or the spotlighted Lego at the Beatley Youth Services Desk, then check out this fun Lego Building opportunity. Ages 6-16.

Teen Volunteer Orientation

Tue, Feb 03, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Ages 12-18. Learn more about volunteering with Alexandria Library.

Winter Lego Building Contest

Wed, Feb 04, All day

Virtual

Love looking at the Lego version of the Beatley Library or the spotlighted Lego at the Beatley Youth Services Desk, then check out this fun Lego Building opportunity. Ages 6-16.

International Correspondence Writing Month - Letter Writing Station

Wed, Feb 04, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Stop by the Beatley Central Library's writing station to make a card, fill out a postcard, or just jot a short note to a special someone!

Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!

Wed, Feb 04, 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.

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

Wed, Feb 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.

English Language Learning

Wed, Feb 04, 6:30pm - 7:45pm

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

Join us every Wednesday evening for FREE beginner to intermediate classes! / ¡Únase a nosotros todos los miércoles por la noche para recibir clases GRATIS para principiantes e intermedios!

Winter Lego Building Contest

Thu, Feb 05, All day

Virtual

Love looking at the Lego version of the Beatley Library or the spotlighted Lego at the Beatley Youth Services Desk, then check out this fun Lego Building opportunity. Ages 6-16.

International Correspondence Writing Month - Letter Writing Station

Thu, Feb 05, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Stop by the Beatley Central Library's writing station to make a card, fill out a postcard, or just jot a short note to a special someone!

Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group

Thu, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+

Dungeons and Dragons: Teen Group! - Adventure awaits!

Thu, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!

This event is full

Library 5-Year Plan Community Focus Group

Thu, Feb 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

Help shape the future of the Alexandria Library!

International Correspondence Writing Month - Letter Writing Station

Fri, Feb 06, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Stop by the Beatley Central Library's writing station to make a card, fill out a postcard, or just jot a short note to a special someone!

International Correspondence Writing Month - Letter Writing Station

Sat, Feb 07, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Stop by the Beatley Central Library's writing station to make a card, fill out a postcard, or just jot a short note to a special someone!

Teen Advisory Group - Monthly Meeting

Sat, Feb 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area

Ages 12-18. Make a difference in your library and community by sharing your opinions, volunteering, and more!

Harvesting A Legacy - with KaNikki Jakarta

Sat, Feb 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room

Ages 12 & up. Explore and celebrate 100 years of harvesting the legacy of people of color in this poetry and spoken word workshop.

English Conversation Club - Develop & Practice Your English Conversation Skills

Sat, Feb 07, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Welcome! Are you looking to improve your English language skills? Join us for English conversation practice, with new topics each session! Ages 14+

Spanish Conversation Club

Sat, Feb 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Develop and exercise your Spanish conversation skills. Ages 14+.

International Correspondence Writing Month - Letter Writing Station

Sun, Feb 08, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Stop by the Beatley Central Library's writing station to make a card, fill out a postcard, or just jot a short note to a special someone!

Valentine Card Extravaganza! - Make a Valentine for that special someone

Sun, Feb 08, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Need to remember someone special? Come join our Valentine extravaganza! We provide the cards, sparkles, stickers, hearts and flowers. You provide the creative touch.

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MUSIC

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A TO Z MAPS ONLINE
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A TO Z WORLD FOOD
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A TO Z WORLD TRAVEL
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BIOGRAPHY IN CONTEXT
Biographical essays on the world's most influential people.

BRAINFUSE HELPNOW
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Full-text magazines, reference books and primary source documents.

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Access to carefully compiled medical reference materials.

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Information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports, and more.

NOVELIST
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