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EVENTS
Mon, Mar 20, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last. All ages.

Mon, Mar 20, All day
The Alexandria Library Virginia YouTube Channel
Each week 2 new books to add to your 1000 Books Before Kindergarten count, plus a song or game. For ages 2+

Mon, Mar 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Army crawl with wiggles and giggles at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Mon, Mar 20, 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 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Beginning English Practice for English language learners

Mon, Mar 20, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Need help printing or scanning? Need to send an or download an attachment but don't know how? Volunteers are here to help! Click on the event title for more details.

Mon, Mar 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Happy Spring! Come make colorful seed dumplings or seed balls to help pollinators in Northern Virginia. Take a few and leave a few for others to spread. For ages 12-18.

Mon, Mar 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Call the Children's desk (703)-746-1783 to register your 1st-6th grader to Read to a Dog! We have 3; 15 minute slots from 5:30-6:30PM. It is first come first serve if you don't call ahead.

Mon, Mar 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
Make your own snail or other creature with air dry clay. All supplies will be provided, but space is limited. For teens, adults and seniors.

Tue, Mar 21, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last. All ages.

Tue, Mar 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Storytime with songs, parachute and bubbles. Ages 1 & 2 with an adult.

Tue, Mar 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Laugh, sing and listen for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, Mar 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Tue, Mar 21, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Songs, games, movement and more for our littlest friends. Ages 0-23 months

Tue, Mar 21, 11:00am - 11:45am
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 will be supplied. Ages 0-5 with an adult.

Tue, Mar 21, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Laugh, sing and listen for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, Mar 21, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, movement, and activities just right for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.

Tue, Mar 21, 3:00pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Today Friends' members get first access to books, DVDs, CDs, and more at the Beatley Friends' Book Sale! Memberships are $10 and available at the door. Entry numbers are available starting at 12PM.

Tue, Mar 21, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join Miss Katie for a selection of Pre-K stories and themed craft each week. Ages 3+ with a caregiver. Siblings welcome! Recommended Ages 3-5

Tue, Mar 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Full STEAM ahead…Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities to inspire future innovators and problem solvers! Ages 5-8.

Canceled
Tue, Mar 21, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Need help printing or scanning? Need to send an or download an attachment but don't know how? Volunteers are here to help! Click on the event title for more details.

Tue, Mar 21, 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 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Presented by Kasha Helget, a master naturalist and past Board member of the Arlington Regional Master Naturalists (ARMN).Register

Tue, Mar 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
In honor of Women's History Month, please join us for a reading and book signing from Alexandria's Poet Laureate, Zeina Azzam, and her book "Bayna Bayna, In-Between"

Tue, Mar 21, 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

Wed, Mar 22, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last. All ages.

Wed, Mar 22, 10:00am - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Support Beatley Library and shop a selection of thousands of books, DVDs, CDs, and more at the Beatley Library Friends' Book Sale!

Wed, Mar 22, 10:15am - 11:00am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Looking for a baby storytime and/or a chance to talk to other grown-ups with young children? Then join us at the Beatley Central Library for Tummy Time! This program is for ages 0-12 months.

Wed, Mar 22, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Picture Book Area
Join us for stories and songs fit for active, growing little ones! This program is for ages 1-2.

Wed, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Join us on Zoom for a current events discussion on the 4th Weds. of the month. Click on the event title for more details!Register

Wed, Mar 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a play hour to build, explore, and be creative. Grades: K-6. Únase a nosotros para una hora de juegos para construir, explorar y ser creativo. Grados: K-6.

Wed, Mar 22, 4:00pm - 4:50pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Children's Area
Spitfire club Spring Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Grades 1st - 3rd

Wed, Mar 22, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Need help printing or scanning? Need to send an or download an attachment but don't know how? Volunteers are here to help! Click on the event title for more details.

Wed, Mar 22, 5:00pm - 5:50pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Children's Area
Spitfire club Spring Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Grades 4th - 6th

Wed, Mar 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join us for a clay mold that can be as intricate or minimalist as you like, using air drying clay! For Teens, Adults, and Seniors

Wed, Mar 22, 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.

Thu, Mar 23, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last. All ages.

Thu, Mar 23, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
See this amazing tapestry entitled “Women from the Dawn of Time” during the entire month of March. The exhibition is located on the 2nd floor, near the Circulation Desk. 

Thu, Mar 23, 10:00am - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Support Beatley Library and shop a selection of thousands of books, DVDs, CDs, and more at the Beatley Library Friends' Book Sale!

Thu, Mar 23, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Run, jump and rock out in Toddler Rock N' Read! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Thu, Mar 23, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Join us as we count towards 1000 Books! Ages 2+

Thu, Mar 23, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Run, jump and rock out in Toddler Rock N' Read! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Thu, Mar 23, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, movement, and activities just right for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.

Thu, Mar 23, 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!

Thu, Mar 23, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Need help printing or scanning? Need to send an or download an attachment but don't know how? Volunteers are here to help! Click on the event title for more details.

Thu, Mar 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Beatley Central’s Girls Who Code club explores different programming topics – hoping to encourage and inspire future programmers everywhere! The club will be in person. This program is for ages 8-14.

Thu, Mar 23, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 12+

Fri, Mar 24, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last. All ages.

Fri, Mar 24, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Support Beatley Library and shop a selection of thousands of books, DVDs, CDs, and more at the Beatley Library Friends' Book Sale!

Fri, Mar 24, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Need help printing or scanning? Need to send an or download an attachment but don't know how? Volunteers are here to help! Click on the event title for more details.

Sat, Mar 25, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last. All ages.

Sat, Mar 25, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Support Beatley Library and shop a selection of thousands of books, DVDs, CDs, and more at the Beatley Library Friends' Book Sale!

Sat, Mar 25, 10:15am - 11:00am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
No previous yoga experience required! Yoga/music activities for babies ages 6 weeks to 11 months and their grownups.

Sat, Mar 25, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Drop in and add art to our "cave"! Ages 6-12.

Sat, Mar 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Oddball Cinema is back and rising from the ashes, join us and view the less commercially targeted fare

Sat, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Experience the joy of music in an exuberant concert with Ukulele Jon of The Unlikely Strummers, an award winning ukulele group from Rhode Island.

Sun, Mar 26, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last. All ages.

Sun, Mar 26, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Support the Beatley Library and shop a selection of thousands of books, DVDs, CDs, and more - all half-price today!

Mon, Mar 27, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last. All ages.

Mon, Mar 27, All day
The Alexandria Library Virginia YouTube Channel
Miss Lisa reads "This Joy," our 2023 All Alexandria Reads picture book. Recommended for ages 2+

Mon, Mar 27, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Support the Beatley Library and shop a selection of thousands of books, DVDs, CDs, and more - all for $10 per bag today!

Mon, Mar 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Army crawl with wiggles and giggles at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Mon, Mar 27, 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 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners

Mon, Mar 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
ESL is returning to the Burke Library as an in-person event. Come join us. No registration is needed. Class held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room

Mon, Mar 27, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Need help printing or scanning? Need to send an or download an attachment but don't know how? Volunteers are here to help! Click on the event title for more details.

Mon, Mar 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Call the Children's desk (703)-746-1783 to register your 1st-6th grader to Read to a Dog! We have 3; 15 minute slots from 5:30-6:30PM. It is first come first serve if you don't call ahead.

Mon, Mar 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
Teens, let's talk books! Rather than reading an assigned book, you are invited to share and talk about any book you've been reading around a common theme. We'll have snacks too! Grades 6-12.

 

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.

2022 Tax Forms - Federal tax forms will be available for customers to pick up at most Library branches beginning in late-January, 2023. The Library does not offer tax preparation assistance, but 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.