Canceled
Fun Friday!
Fri, May 31, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Have fun on Fridays after school, building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5.*Includes slime-making every last Friday of the month!*
Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión
Fri, May 31, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Have fun on Fridays after school, building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5. *Includes slime-making every last Friday of the month!*
Rescheduled
Downsizing and planning for the future - The Peele Group
Sat, Jun 01, 11:00am - 1:00pm
New date Saturday, July 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Ready to declutter and downsize? Join us at our Downsizing Event for expert tips from professionals!
Fixit Clinic - Community Repair Event
Sat, Jun 01, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Bring items from home that are broken, torn or not quite working correctly. Our Fixit Coaches and Volunteers will try to get them up and running. Check-in at the Welcome Table to begin your visit.
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Jun 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Check out the Library’s selection of tabletop games. (Ages 5-18)
Alexandria Pride 2024
Sat, Jun 01, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Alexandria City Hall
Enjoy art and poetry workshops, music, refreshments and more. (All ages)
Writers Group at Beatley
Sun, Jun 02, 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!
Baby Time - Hora de bebés
Mon, Jun 03, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, scoot and sing at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Baby Time - Hora de bebés
Mon, Jun 03, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, scoot and sing at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Tabletop Games and Teens
Mon, Jun 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area
Where teens can socialize, strategize and learn tabletop games. All materials will be provided. Ages 12-18
Canceled
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Jun 04, 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.
Toddler Tuesday - Martes de niños
Tue, Jun 04, 10:15am - 10:45am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, and movement for kids ages 0-5 !
Stories and Songs - Cuentos y canciones
Tue, Jun 04, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Clap and cheer summer is here for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Baby and Toddler Time - Activities For Ages 0-23 Months - La hora de los bebés y los niños
Tue, Jun 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Songs, games, movement and more for ages 0-23 months
Stories and Songs - Cuentos y canciones
Tue, Jun 04, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Clap and cheer summer is here for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5
Burke Book Club - "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin
Tue, Jun 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Celebrate Pride Month and 100 years of James Baldwin, the literary legend and civil rights champion, by joining us for a discussion of the book that galvanized the nation in the 1960s.Register
Duncan and Dragons
Tue, Jun 04, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Introducing the community to D&D through introductory sessions, one-shots, and campaigns. Email Dungeon Master Josstin at jgogue@alexlibraryva.org if you're interested in joining. Ages 12-18
LGBTQ+ Pride Cross Stitch
Tue, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Hang out with others while you work on a simple cross stitch full of pride! Ages 13+ welcome.
Handcraft Tuesday - Evening Edition
Tue, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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
Baby Bounce: for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s) - ¡Que salten los bebés!
Wed, Jun 05, 10:15am - 11:00am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-12 months, accompanied by an adult.
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Jun 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy weekly sessions with other fiber artists. Share your projects and see others. Quilting tutorials will be provided on the first Wednesday of every month. No registration is required.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Jun 05, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.
Young Beacons of Literacy Book Club
Wed, Jun 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Periodicals Room
Read the powerful stories of black icons you didn't hear about in school with the brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated. Ages 13-18.
Spitfire Book club - Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Wed, Jun 05, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Spitfire club, Summer Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Kindergarten - 3rd Grade.
Author talk - Silent Winds, Dry Seas by Vinod Busjeet
Wed, Jun 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
A sweeping novel that explores the intimate struggle for independence and success of a young descendant of Indian indentured laborers in Mauritius, a small multiracial island in the Indian Ocean.
Monthly Meditation - A free online meditation class open to all levels
Wed, Jun 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom
Need some zen to help you wind down after a long day? 🧘♀️
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Jun 06, 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.
Toddler Rock N' Read
Thu, Jun 06, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Toddler Rock N' Read jumps into the month of June with Mr. Josstin. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Thu, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
1000 Books Story Time - Stories and more for ages 2+
Thu, Jun 06, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2+
Toddler Rock N' Read
Thu, Jun 06, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Toddler Rock N' Read jumps into the month of June with Mr. Josstin. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5
Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion - "The Glass Hotel" by Emily St. John Mandel
Thu, Jun 06, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Do you have afternoons available? Join us at the library for some coffee, confections, and conversation about the titles book club members have picked!
Film Series - "Nyad"
Thu, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Pride Month by joining us for a film screening of the remarkable true story of athlete Diana Nyad, who at the age of 60 commits to swim from Cuba to Florida. Rated PG-13.
Carefull Knitting - Knit and Crochet for Good
Thu, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate.
Handcraft Crafternoon
Thu, Jun 06, 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!
Nailed IT! - ¡Pintemos esas uñas!
Thu, Jun 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Social group that focuses on nail painting and designs for members of the community. All materials will be provided. Ages 8-18
The Inklings - Library Writing Group
Thu, Jun 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
⭐ Please email Ally Zomchek at azomchek@alexlibraryva.org if interested in joining ⭐
Girls Who Code - Let's learn to program! (ages 8-12) - Aprendamos a programar
Thu, Jun 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Learn programming basics with books and games, plus computers. We'll take on this adventure with the support of a professional computer programmer. No prior coding knowledge necessary. Ages 8-12.
Toddler Dance Party! - Fiesta de baile para niños
Fri, Jun 07, 10:25am - 11:00am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Show your moves as you dance, hop and jump to the beat!
Film Series - "Maestro"
Fri, Jun 07, 1:00pm - 3:15pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Pride Month by joining us for a 2023 biographical romantic drama film that centers on the epic love story about a famed musician's complicated marriage.
Pushout - The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools
Fri, Jun 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Please join us for a free screening of this documentary. Click on the event title for more details.
Canceled
Fun Friday!
Fri, Jun 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Have fun on Fridays after school, building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5.*Includes slime-making every last Friday of the month!*
Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión
Fri, Jun 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Have fun on Fridays after school, building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5. *Includes slime-making every last Friday of the month!*
