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CHARLES E. BEATLEY, JR. CENTRAL LIBRARY

Hours & Location
Mon, Sep 16 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 17 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 18 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 19 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 21 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 22 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Address
5005 Duke Street
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
Friends of Beatley Central Library Book Sale
Fri, Sep 20, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Thousands of books, CDs, DVDs and more will be available for sale. All proceeds benefit the Friends of Beatley Central Library.
Family Storytime Class
Fri, Sep 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Picture Book Area
Join us for stories, songs, movement, and music for the whole family. Ages 0-5 with adult.
Spanish Conversation Hour
Fri, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Conference Room
Want to practice your Spanish? Join us for an hour of informal conversation with fellow learners. Questions? Call 703.746.1751 or email acastillo@alexlibraryva.org.
Pop-Up Library Event - Kingstowne Farmers Market
Fri, Sep 20, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Kingstowne Farmers Market
Join us at our pop-up library event to learn more about our programs, events, and services.
Friends of Beatley Central Library Book Sale
Sat, Sep 21, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Thousands of books, CDs, DVDs and more will be available for sale. All proceeds benefit the Friends of Beatley Central Library.
SAT Practice Test - with the Princeton Review
Sat, Sep 21, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Story Room
About to take the SAT? Come take a practice exam to see what it’s like! Ages 13-18.Register
Satuday Stories
Sat, Sep 21, 11:00am - 11:45am
Picture Book Area
Stories, music, and movement for the entire family. All ages with adult.
Let's Talk - An ESL Conversation Class
Sat, Sep 21, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Small Conference Room
Interested in building your confidence in your use of English?
Chess
Sat, Sep 21, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Interested in playing chess or learning about the game? Join us every Saturday in the Children's Area. All skill levels are welcome. All ages, children under 8 age must be accompanied by their adult.
Pop-Up Library Event - West End Farmers Market
Sun, Sep 22, 8:00am - 1:00pm
West End Farmers Market
Join us at our pop-up library event to learn more about our programs, events, and services.
Pop-Up Library Event - Port City Brewing Company
Sun, Sep 22, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Port City Brewing Company
Join us at our pop-up library event to learn more about our programs, events, and services.
Writers Group
Sun, Sep 22, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Small Conference Room
Calling all writers...join the Beatley Central Writers Group.
Friends of Beatley Central Library Book Sale
Sun, Sep 22, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Thousands of books, CDs, DVDs and more will be available for sale. All proceeds benefit the Friends of Beatley Central Library.
Pirate Story Time
Sun, Sep 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Picture Book Area
Pirate story time with Miss Stacy!
Brain Games
Mon, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Small Conference Room
Seniors, sharpen your mind and exercise your brain with stimulating games, puzzles, and activities.
Family Storytime Class
Mon, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Picture Book Area
Join us for stories, songs, movement, and music for the whole family. Ages 0-5 with adult.
Yoga in the Garden
Mon, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Enjoy this mixed level, accessible Hatha style Yoga class where you will practice traditional Yoga poses, breathing and relaxation techniques.
English Language Workshop - Intermediate Level
Tue, Sep 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Small Conference Room
Free ESL Intermediate Workshops usually held every Tuesday and Thursday of the week all month long.
Time for 2s
Tue, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Story Room
Two year olds enjoy stories, music, movement, and a coloring sheet to practice fine motor skills. Ages 24-35 months with adult.
Preschool Storytime Class
Tue, Sep 24, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Story Room
Stories, songs, movement, and activities just for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.
Tween Art 101
Tue, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join Miss Amanda in guided art and craft projects. Explore different mediums and styles. No previous experience needed. Come and unleash your creative side! Ages 8-14.
Extension Master Gardener's Plant Clinic
Tue, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bring your questions about landscape insects, plant diseases, mosquitos, lawns, soil testing, and so much more.
Craft Supply Swap
Tue, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Story Room
Feeling overwhelmed by your craft supplies? Clean out your stash and swap for something new! Join Handcraft Tuesday for a special craft supplies swap.
Family Storytime Class
Wed, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Story Room
Join us for stories, songs, movement, and music for the whole family. Ages 0-5 with adult.
Online Money Tips
Wed, Sep 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Small Conference Room
Get an introduction to online banking, doing your taxes online, PayPal, Venmo, contact-less payments and free budgeting apps.
Babies & Ones
Wed, Sep 25, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Story Room
Babies, Ones, and their caregivers enjoy songs, stories, lap bounces, and gentle playtime. Children ages 0-23 months with adult.
STEM Storytime Class
Wed, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room
Children learn about science, technology, engineering, and math through stories, songs, and activities. Ages 5-8 with adult.
Lego Night
Wed, Sep 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bring the whole family for an evening of creative play with Legos. Just bring your imaginations, we have loads of Legos and Duplos! All ages.
English Language Workshop - Beginner Level
Thu, Sep 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Free ESL Beginner Workshops usually held every Tuesday and Thursday of the week all month long.
English Language Workshop - Intermediate Level
Thu, Sep 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Small Conference Room
Free ESL Intermediate Workshops usually held every Tuesday and Thursday of the week all month long.
Preschool Storytime Class
Thu, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
Story Room
Stories, songs, movement, and activities just for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.
Toddler Time
Thu, Sep 26, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Story Room
Stories, songs, movement, and music just for one and two-year-olds. Ages 12-35 months with an adult.
Controlling Clutter - Organizing Your Important Documents
Thu, Sep 26, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Join us for this free workshop focusing on organizing your important documents.
Change of Screen: Oddball Cinema
Thu, Sep 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Join Oddball Cinema for a screening of "Paprika." Rated R.
Needle and Thread
Thu, Sep 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Story Room
An introduction to simple hand and machine sewing! Possible projects include a felt monster bag, fabric bags, scarves or tea towels. Ages 10-16.
Family Storytime Class
Fri, Sep 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us for stories, songs, movement, and music for the whole family. Ages 0-5 with adult.
Fall Festival
Sat, Sep 28, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Join Beatley Central Library as we celebrate our 7th annual Fall Festival and Open House.
Satuday Stories
Sat, Sep 28, 11:00am - 11:45am
Picture Book Area
Stories, music, and movement for the entire family. All ages with adult.
Let's Talk - An ESL Conversation Class
Sat, Sep 28, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Small Conference Room
Interested in building your confidence in your use of English?
Chess
Sat, Sep 28, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Interested in playing chess or learning about the game? Join us every Saturday in the Children's Area. All skill levels are welcome. All ages, children under 8 age must be accompanied by their adult.
Kedi - The Cats of an Ancient City
Sun, Sep 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Join us for this free documentary screening.
Family Storytime Class
Mon, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us for stories, songs, movement, and music for the whole family. Ages 0-5 with adult.
Genealogy Discussion Group: Naturalization Records - Colonial Times to Mid-Twentieth Century
Mon, Sep 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Naturalization records are an amazing source of genealogical information!
English Language Workshop - Intermediate Level
Tue, Oct 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Small Conference Room
Free ESL Intermediate Workshops usually held every Tuesday and Thursday of the week all month long.
English Language Workshop - Beginner Level
Tue, Oct 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Free ESL Beginner Workshops usually held every Tuesday and Thursday of the week all month long.
Time for 2s
Tue, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Room
Two year olds enjoy stories, music, movement, and a coloring sheet to practice fine motor skills. Ages 24-35 months with adult.
Preschool Storytime Class
Tue, Oct 01, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Story Room
Stories, songs, movement, and activities just for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.
Handcraft Tuesday
Tue, Oct 01, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Share your projects, tips and ideas, and enjoy the company of other crafters while you do your craft of choice.
Girls Who Code
Tue, Oct 01, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Story Room
Learn to code with IT professional, Ms. Bortolotti. Ages 8-14.
Bilingual Family Storytime Class - English and Spanish
Wed, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
Songs and stories in English and Spanish! Ages 0-5 with adult.
Babies & Ones Playtime
Wed, Oct 02, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Story Room
Miss Amanda is out this week, so please enjoy this special playtime just for babies and one-year-olds. 0-23 months with adult.
STEM Storytime Class
Wed, Oct 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Room
Children learn about science, technology, engineering, and math through stories, songs, and activities. Ages 5-8 with adult.
Make & Take
Wed, Oct 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Story Room
Flex your creative skills by making a craft to take home! Crafts change for every program. All ages.
English Language Workshop - Beginner Level
Thu, Oct 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Free ESL Beginner Workshops usually held every Tuesday and Thursday of the week all month long.
English Language Workshop - Intermediate Level
Thu, Oct 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Small Conference Room
Free ESL Intermediate Workshops usually held every Tuesday and Thursday of the week all month long.
Preschool Storytime Class
Thu, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Story Room
Stories, songs, movement, and activities just for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.
Toddler Time Playtime
Thu, Oct 03, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Story Room
Miss Amanda is out this week, so enjoy this special playtime just for one and two-year-olds! Ages 12-35 months with adult.
Living Well In Retirement
Thu, Oct 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Join us for this workshop on how to live well on retirement income. This program will focus on how to economize on spending, budget, and live well on a fixed income.
Paws to Read
Thu, Oct 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Story Room
Choose your favorite books and read to a friendly trained dog. Ages 6-12, or younger independent readers.
Knit Nite
Thu, Oct 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Knitting Club for kids! Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Join us in the Children's area. Ages 8-18.
Family Storytime Class
Fri, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us for stories, songs, movement, and music for the whole family. Ages 0-5 with adult.
Spanish Conversation Hour
Fri, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Conference Room
Want to practice your Spanish? Join us for an hour of informal conversation with fellow learners. Questions? Call 703.746.1751 or email acastillo@alexlibraryva.org.
Le Tour d'Alexandria Library
Sat, Oct 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
On Saturday, October 5, 2019, Alexandria Library is hosting its annual bicycle tour of all Alexandria Library locations.Register
Saturday Stories
Sat, Oct 05, 11:00am - 11:45am
Picture Book Area
Stories, music, and movement for the entire family. All ages with adult.
Let's Talk - An ESL Conversation Class
Sat, Oct 05, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Small Conference Room
Interested in building your confidence in your use of English?
Chess
Sat, Oct 05, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Interested in playing chess or learning about the game? Join us every Saturday in the Children's Area. All skill levels are welcome. All ages, children under 8 age must be accompanied by their adult.
Hispanic Heritage Fiesta
Sat, Oct 05, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with music, crafts, food, dance and face painting! All ages.
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