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CHARLES E. BEATLEY, JR. CENTRAL LIBRARY

Hours & Location
We're closed Thursday November 26 due to Thanksgiving Day
We're closed Friday November 27 due to Thanksgiving
Mon, Nov 23 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Nov 24 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Nov 25 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Nov 26 Closed
(Thanksgiving Day)
Fri, Nov 27 Closed
(Thanksgiving)
Sat, Nov 28 11:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 29 Closed
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Address
5005 Duke Street
Alexandria
Alexandria, VA 22304
Tel: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
About the branch

Parking: The library has a large parking lot with 175 spaces.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: King Street Station (Yellow & Blue Lines 3.2 miles); Van Dorn Station (Blue Line 2.1 miles)
  • Metrobus: 8Z, 29K, 29N, 21A, 25B
  • DASH Bus: AT7, AT8
Upcoming Events
Thanksgiving (LIBRARY CLOSED)
Thu, Nov 26, All day
All Alexandria Libraries will be closed on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 in observance of Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving (LIBRARY CLOSED)
Fri, Nov 27, All day
All Alexandria Libraries will be closed on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 in observance of Thanksgiving.
Tween Art 101: Craft Pick-Up - For December 8 Virtual Program
Mon, Nov 30, All day
December's Tween Art 101 Craft Kits are available for pick-up at the BEATLEY CENTRAL Youth Services Desk in advance of the 12/8 virtual program. You must register in order to receive a kit.Register
Tween Art 101: Craft Pick-Up - For December 8 Virtual Program
Tue, Dec 01, All day
December's Tween Art 101 Craft Kits are available for pick-up at the BEATLEY CENTRAL Youth Services Desk in advance of the 12/8 virtual program. You must register in order to receive a kit.Register
Take and Make: Paper Bag Gingerbread House
Wed, Dec 02, All day
Decorate a “gingerbread” house without the crumbs and sticky fingers! Pick up supplies and instructions at the Beatley Central Library. Ages 3-12.
Tween Art 101: Craft Pick-Up - For December 8 Virtual Program
Wed, Dec 02, All day
December's Tween Art 101 Craft Kits are available for pick-up at the BEATLEY CENTRAL Youth Services Desk in advance of the 12/8 virtual program. You must register in order to receive a kit.Register
Take and Make: Paper Bag Gingerbread House
Thu, Dec 03, All day
Decorate a “gingerbread” house without the crumbs and sticky fingers! Pick up supplies and instructions at the Beatley Central Library. Ages 3-12.
Tween Art 101: Craft Pick-Up - For December 8 Virtual Program
Thu, Dec 03, All day
December's Tween Art 101 Craft Kits are available for pick-up at the BEATLEY CENTRAL Youth Services Desk in advance of the 12/8 virtual program. You must register in order to receive a kit.Register
Take and Make: Paper Bag Gingerbread House
Sat, Dec 05, All day
Decorate a “gingerbread” house without the crumbs and sticky fingers! Pick up supplies and instructions at the Beatley Central Library. Ages 3-12.
Tween Art 101: Craft Pick-Up - For December 8 Virtual Program
Sat, Dec 05, All day
December's Tween Art 101 Craft Kits are available for pick-up at the BEATLEY CENTRAL Youth Services Desk in advance of the 12/8 virtual program. You must register in order to receive a kit.Register
Take and Make: Paper Bag Gingerbread House
Mon, Dec 07, All day
Decorate a “gingerbread” house without the crumbs and sticky fingers! Pick up supplies and instructions at the Beatley Central Library. Ages 3-12.
Tween Art 101: Craft Pick-Up - For December 8 Virtual Program
Mon, Dec 07, All day
December's Tween Art 101 Craft Kits are available for pick-up at the BEATLEY CENTRAL Youth Services Desk in advance of the 12/8 virtual program. You must register in order to receive a kit.Register
Take and Make: Paper Bag Gingerbread House
Tue, Dec 08, All day
Decorate a “gingerbread” house without the crumbs and sticky fingers! Pick up supplies and instructions at the Beatley Central Library. Ages 3-12.
Take and Make: Paper Bag Gingerbread House
Wed, Dec 09, All day
Decorate a “gingerbread” house without the crumbs and sticky fingers! Pick up supplies and instructions at the Beatley Central Library. Ages 3-12.
Take and Make: Paper Bag Gingerbread House
Thu, Dec 10, All day
Decorate a “gingerbread” house without the crumbs and sticky fingers! Pick up supplies and instructions at the Beatley Central Library. Ages 3-12.
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