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TEENS

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.

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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:

COMICS E-BOOKS & E-AUDIOBOOKS DIGITAL MAGAZINES MOVIES & TV MUSIC
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TEEN BOOKS FOR JUNE
Inheritance Black Birds in the Sky Ander & Santi Were Here Fable for the End of the World

TEEN EVENTS
Tue, Jun 24, All day
Virtual
Here, kitty kitty! Is your cat the next library cat?

Tue, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Ongoing campaign. For inquiries about Dungeon and Dragons please contact Josstin Gogue at jgogue@alexlibraryva.org. (Ages 13-19)

Wed, Jun 25, All day
Virtual
Here, kitty kitty! Is your cat the next library cat?

Wed, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Another installment of Duncan and Dragons with DM Jacob!

Wed, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
The Alexandria Transit Company (DASH) invites you to stop by, connect with the DASH team, and learn how to get the most out of Alexandria’s fare-free public transit.

Thu, Jun 26, All day
Virtual
Here, kitty kitty! Is your cat the next library cat?

Thu, Jun 26, 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, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Come make some crafts in the Duncan teen area!

Thu, Jun 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Let's go on a STEM adventure with a new science experiment every month!

Thu, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All crafters are welcome! Ages 13+

Fri, Jun 27, All day
Virtual
Here, kitty kitty! Is your cat the next library cat?

Sat, Jun 28, All day
Virtual
Here, kitty kitty! Is your cat the next library cat?

Sat, Jun 28, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Are you curious about learning in calligraphy?Join us to learn and practice different styles each session at Burke!

Sat, Jun 28, 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, Jun 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Ages 14+. Develop and exercise your French conversation skills.

Sun, Jun 29, All day
Virtual
Here, kitty kitty! Is your cat the next library cat?

Sun, Jun 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join the Symphony of Northern Virginia for a magical listening experience with a selection of music from fantastical worlds for string orchestra.

Mon, Jun 30, All day
Virtual
Here, kitty kitty! Is your cat the next library cat?

Mon, Jun 30, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Virtual - Virtual
Brush up on your digital and media literacy skills to protect yourself with the Be MediaWise Misinformation Resilience Toolkit. Register

Mon, Jun 30, 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.

Tue, Jul 01, All day
Virtual
Here, kitty kitty! Is your cat the next library cat?

Tue, Jul 01, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Beginning July 1, pick up a PINGO card to play throughout Plastic Free July. How plastic-free can you be?

Tue, Jul 01, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Create a field guide to express the uniqueness of your life and experiences. Kits and guidelines can be picked up beginning July 1 throughout the month while supplies last.

Tue, Jul 01, 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. (Ages 13-19)

Wed, Jul 02, All day
Virtual
Here, kitty kitty! Is your cat the next library cat?

Wed, Jul 02, 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.

Thu, Jul 03, All day
Virtual
Here, kitty kitty! Is your cat the next library cat?

Thu, Jul 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area
All crafters are welcome! Ages 13+

Fri, Jul 04, All day
Virtual
Here, kitty kitty! Is your cat the next library cat?

 

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Last updated: March 2025