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EVENTS
Sat, Mar 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour learning more about tarot!
Registration is now closed

Sat, Mar 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Ages 12-18
Registration is now closed

Sat, Mar 22, 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, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Join us to work on your book journal and share with others what you've added and read!
Registration is now closed

Sat, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Sing Street (2016)

Sun, Mar 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Oddball Cinema brings you all of the weird, eclectic, and lesser-known films you probably never saw in theaters.

Sun, Mar 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bring your preschooler to the Duncan Library on Sunday afternoons to explore STEAM activities (science, technology, engineering, art, and math)! This is a drop in event. Recommended ages 3-6

Mon, Mar 24, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Mon, Mar 24, 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.

Mon, Mar 24, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Mon, Mar 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room.

Mon, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Make and take craft activities for ages 6+

Mon, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Learn how to make pocket sized comics with Jen!

Mon, Mar 24, 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.

Mon, Mar 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment where people can explore, learn, play, and evolve together - one breath at a time.
This event is full

Tue, Mar 25, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Wiggle with glee, Stories and Songs is a great place to be! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, Mar 25, 10:15am - 11:15am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!

Tue, Mar 25, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Fun that's just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.

Tue, Mar 25, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Wiggle with glee, Stories and Songs is a great place to be! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, Mar 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Join us for a virtual talk by historian Robert K.D. Colby on his first book, “An Unholy Traffic: Slave Trading in the Civil War South.”Register

Tue, Mar 25, 3:00pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Beatley Friends Members get a chance to browse a huge selection of books for all ages, movies, CDs, and more one day early! Memberships are available to purchase day-of for $15.

Tue, Mar 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Join us for a play hour to build, create, and explore! Ages 5-12. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Únete a nosotros en una hora de juego para construir, crear y explorar. De 5 a 12 años.

Tue, Mar 25, 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.

Tue, Mar 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Barrett Library has a volunteer available on Tuesdays to help with computer and technologies use. Appointments are available at 5 PM and 6 PM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.

Tue, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Board Room
Money Talk for Women is a series aimed at enhancing financial literacy and empowering women to make informed financial decisions.

Tue, Mar 25, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Looking for a space to talk about climate change and the things affected that we love? Join us for a monthly discussion focused on a relevant topic. Register to receive the materials suggestions.

Tue, Mar 25, 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

Tue, Mar 25, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
Free and practical webinar offered by career coach Karen Chopra for federal workers.Register

Wed, Mar 26, 10:00am - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Shop a selection of thousands of books for all ages, DVDs, CDs, and more!

Wed, Mar 26, 10:30am - 11:05am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Periodicals Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.

Wed, Mar 26, 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, Mar 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Fun activities just for infants ages 0-12 months.

Wed, Mar 26, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Periodicals Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.

Wed, Mar 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Spend an hour crafting and playing! What could be more fun? One craft per child.

Wed, Mar 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Spitfire club, Spring Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Kindergarten - 3rd Grade.

Wed, Mar 26, 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, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom
Join Serena Wills for a two-hour virtual workshop that is available to anyone and everyone who is facing or currently going through unemployment

Wed, Mar 26, 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.

Wed, Mar 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Drop in Conversational English language learning!

Wed, Mar 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Do you love to read romance novels? Want to talk about them with other romance book lovers? Join us on the last Weds. of the month! Click on the event title for more details.Register

Wed, Mar 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Join us as we chat with NY Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner about the signature emotional depth of her books that have been inspiring readers toward self-discovery for decades.Register

Thu, Mar 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Schedule time with a librarian on Thursday mornings to receive help with computer-based projects. Appointments are available at 10 AM and 11 AM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.

Thu, Mar 27, 10:00am - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Shop a selection of thousands of books for all ages, DVDs, CDs, and more!

Thu, Mar 27, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were there, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5

Thu, Mar 27, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Practice your alphabet with stories, songs, yoga and more! Ages 2 and Up.

Thu, Mar 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Learn about reverse mortgages from a Home Equity Retirement Specialist.

Thu, Mar 27, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were there, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5

Thu, Mar 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Learn basic line dance steps while you workout to Golden Oldies music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.

Thu, Mar 27, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Periodicals Room
Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-12 months, accompanied by an adult. After your first birthday, please attend 1s and 2s.

Thu, Mar 27, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Please join us for a collage workshop where the participants will use various papers to layer on a flat surface using the principles of design to make a collage. Registration required.

Thu, Mar 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
The Barrett Branch Mahjong group meets the second and fourth Thursdays. Space is available for up to 12 players, so it's first come first served as game tables fill.

Thu, Mar 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
NEW EXTENDED TIME! 3-5 PM! Attention all handcrafters! Join us to share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together!

Thu, Mar 27, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Periodicals Room
Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, movement, and activities just right for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.

Thu, Mar 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Periodicals Room
Join Jorge Banales as he gives instruction on the Yang Style 24 Movement Tai Chi form on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Free and open to the public.

Thu, Mar 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Drop in and play with our coding board games, card games, toys, and robots -- and check out some of our coding books for kids! Ages 6-12.

Thu, Mar 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+

Fri, Mar 28, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Shop a selection of thousands of books for all ages, DVDs, CDs, and more!

Cancelled
Fri, Mar 28, 10:15am - 11:15am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
We sing, play, dance, and rhyme all while promoting your baby’s development and literacy skills. For ages 0-14 months.

Fri, Mar 28, 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.

Sat, Mar 29, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Shop a selection of thousands of books for all ages, DVDs, CDs, and more!

Sat, Mar 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Parenting can be hard enough! Learn to work a bit smarter, not harder, in our monthly Parenting Professional Development Sessions hosted by Carin Andrews, founder of Engaged Training & Consulting.

Sat, Mar 29, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Have you ever thought about how disease outbreaks start? How do germs finds the perfect environment? Or jump between species and onto you? Find out more with Bird Flu: beaks, snouts, mouths, and you!

Sat, Mar 29, 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, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Have you ever thought about how disease outbreaks start? How do germs finds the perfect environment? Or jump between species and onto you? Find out more with Bird Flu: beaks, snouts, mouths, and you!


 

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

 

All City government facilities are now open to the public, or open by appointment only. Check individual department or program pages for details about specific services. Customers may also call 311 or 703.746.4311 to request in-person information or service.

Tax Assistance - Federal tax forms will be available for customers to pick up at most Library branches beginning in late January.  The Library does not offer tax preparation assistance. However, the City's Department of Community & Human Services offers free tax return preparation to eligible residents beginning in February.

Alexandria's Workforce Development Center provide services and resources for job seekers including access to the Career Center, career readiness workshops, career assessments and customized hiring events.

For those feeling depressed or anxiety during these times call SAMHSA’s (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services) Disaster Distress 1-800-985-5990 or Text Talk with Us 66746

For those who feel unsafe at home call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or Text Loveis at 22522

Alexandria Health Department
The Alexandria Health Department is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by coronavirus "COVID-19." Learn about the City's response and find information and resources related to COVID-19. For updates text ALEXCOVID19 to 888777

Virginia Department of Health
The Virginia Department of Health is monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness, called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The information line is 877-ASK-VDH3

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are our nation’s premier authority on public health information.