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Creative Connections

Telling Your Story
2019-11-19 14:00:00 2019-11-19 15:30:00 America/New_York Creative Connections Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Tuesday, November 19
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2019-11-19 14:00:00 2019-11-19 15:30:00 America/New_York Creative Connections The stories of your life have meaning for your friends and family. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

The stories of your life have meaning for your friends and family.

In this program you will learn and practice ways to tell your own story including:

  • Picking a topic to write about
  • Identifying your audience
  • Exploring ways to approach your story

Our facilitator, Nancy Carson is a published writer. She is a part of the writing team for Heard, a life skills program that brings creativity to marginalized adults in Alexandria.

Please RSVP.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event |

TAGS: | writing | NaNoWriMo |

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
spalmieri@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
Hours
Mon, Dec 02 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 03 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 04 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 05 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 08 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the library

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

Family Storytime Class
Fri, Dec 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, movement, and music for the whole family. Ages 0-5 with adult.
It's Friday, Baby!
Fri, Dec 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Story Room
Songs, games & other activities for babies 0-11 months.
ESL Class - Beginning Level
Fri, Dec 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Free English classes for beginners in speaking, reading and writing English. Text materials will be provided in class. Children may accompany their parents in the classroom.
Sensory Playtime
Fri, Dec 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Join us every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month for a special playtime geared towards children with sensory processing disorders and intellectual and physical disabilities. Ages 2-12 with adult.
Winter Open House and Book Sale
Sat, Dec 07, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Come out of the cold and join us for a cozy day!
Lego Club
Sat, Dec 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Play with Legos! Build your own unique creations, and put them on display. Ages 6+.
Saturday Stories
Sat, Dec 07, 11:00am - 11:45am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Picture Book Area
Stories, music, and movement for the entire family. All ages with adult.
Local History and Special Collections Tour - Foodways
Sat, Dec 07, 11:00am - 11:45am
Local History/Special Collections - Sprouse Rare Book Room
Come take a tour of the Local History and Special Collections Branch.
Let's Talk - An ESL Conversation Class
Sat, Dec 07, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
Interested in building your confidence in your use of English?
Chess
Sat, Dec 07, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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.
ESL Class - Intermediate Level at the Barrett Branch
Sat, Dec 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Story Room
Free English as a Second Language intermediate level class held each Saturday from 1-2 pm.
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - "Frank"
Sat, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Oddball Cinema brings you all of the weird, eclectic, and lesser-known films you probably never saw in theaters.
Writers Group
Sun, Dec 08, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
Calling all writers...join the Beatley Central Writers Group.
Baby Time
Mon, Dec 09, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Songs, fingerplays and bounces for babies. For ages 0-11 months.
Brain Games
Mon, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
Seniors, sharpen your mind and exercise your brain with stimulating games, puzzles, and activities.
Family Storytime Class
Mon, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, movement, and music for the whole family. Ages 0-5 with adult.
It's Toddler Time
Mon, Dec 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Let's read some books, dance and play. The program includes a half-hour story time and 20 minutes of free play. Ages 12 to 24 months with an adult.
Baby Time
Mon, Dec 09, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Songs, fingerplays and bounces for babies. For ages 0-11 months.
Line Dancing Basics
Mon, Dec 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Learn some Line Dancing Basics. You will learn some steps for beginners to get you started with Line Dancing. Bring some friends or come alone, this class is great for beginners.
ESL Class - Beginning Level
Mon, Dec 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Free English classes for beginners in speaking, reading and writing English. Text materials will be provided in class. Children may accompany their parents in the classroom.
Hour of Code - Building a Galaxy with Code
Mon, Dec 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
Learn to program droids, and create your own Star Wars game in a galaxy far, far away.
Film Screening - "The Man Who Invented Christmas"
Mon, Dec 09, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a screening of how Charles Dickens wrote "A Christmas Carol" and created a tradition. Rated PG. 2017.
Sensory Storytime
Mon, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
A story time designed for kids with intellectual and physical disabilities, and sensory processing disorders. Ages 2-12. Registration required. 
Friends of Duncan Library Monthly Meeting
Mon, Dec 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join the Friends of Duncan Library for their monthly meeting! These meetings are open to the public. Learn more about what the Friends do, become a member, and get involved!
Let's Talk Books - "Maid" by Stephanie Land
Mon, Dec 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Join Let's Talk Books club to discuss "Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive" by Stephanie Land.
Author Talk with Nancy Noyes Silcox
Mon, Dec 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join local author Nancy Noyes Silcox as she discusses her book "Samuel Wilbert Tucker: The Story of a Civil Rights Trailblazer and the 1939 Alexandria Library Sit-In."
English Language Workshop - Beginner Level
Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Free ESL Beginner Workshops usually held every Tuesday and Thursday of the week all month long.
English Language Workshop - Intermediate Level
Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
Free ESL Intermediate Workshops usually held every Tuesday and Thursday of the week all month long.
Stories & Songs - Story Time
Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
A story time for 1-4 year olds with a caregiver. 
Time for 2s
Tue, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Two-year-olds enjoy stories, music, movement, and a coloring sheet to practice fine motor skills. Ages 24-35 months with adult.
Stories & Songs
Tue, Dec 10, 10:45am - 11:15am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
A story time for 1-4 year olds with a caregiver. 
Holiday Singalong
Tue, Dec 10, 11:00am - 11:45am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
A holiday sing along featuring favorite holiday picture books, rhythm instruments and more. All ages welcome.
Tuesday Tots are Artists
Tue, Dec 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
It’s time for reading books, singing, dancing, and learning as we create our own art. A half-hour program plus a craft. Ages 1 to 4 with an adult.
Preschool Storytime Class
Tue, Dec 10, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Stories, songs, movement, and activities just for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.
Stories & Songs
Tue, Dec 10, 11:30am - 12:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
A story time for 1-4 year olds with a caregiver. 
Hour of Code - Introduction to Animation
Tue, Dec 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
Learn about the computer science concept of loops and create your own animation.
Pre-K Storytime
Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Practice sitting and listening while we read fun stories and do an easy craft. For ages 3+ with a caregiver.
PAWS to Read
Tue, Dec 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Practice reading out loud to a friendly dog.
Tween Art 101
Tue, Dec 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
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. This month: wood-burning
Friends of Beatley Central Library Meeting
Tue, Dec 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join us for our monthly business meeting and learn how to become more active with the Friends.
Tales & Ales - Book Club @ La Casa Restaurant
Tue, Dec 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
La Casa Restaurant, 4551 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304 - La Casa Restaurant, 4551 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304
Join us for a book club with beer. Contact kdow@alexlibraryva.org or 703-746-1746 for more information.
Year-End Tax Strategies
Tue, Dec 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Tim States, Financial Advisor with CommonWealth One Federal Credit Union Financial Network, will discuss strategies for reducing your taxable income.
Family Storytime Class
Wed, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, movement, and music for the whole family. Ages 0-5 with adult.
Baby Rhythm and Rhyme/Bilingual
Wed, Dec 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join Ms. Eli for a gentle bilingual storytime just for your littlest one. In Spanish and English; you do not need to know Spanish. Ages birth to 18 months with an adult.
Holiday Singalong
Wed, Dec 11, 11:00am - 11:45am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
A holiday sing along featuring favorite holiday picture books, rhythm instruments and more. All ages welcome.
Babies & Ones
Wed, Dec 11, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Babies, Ones, and their caregivers enjoy songs, stories, lap bounces, and gentle playtime. Children ages 0-23 months with adult.
Mystery Book Club - "Murder for Christmas" by Francis Duncan
Wed, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate the holidays by joining us for a discussion of a classic mystery for the festive season: mulled wine, mince pies.. and murder.
Hour of Code - Discover Your Coding Super Powers
Wed, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
Using Blockly you’ll help Wonder Woman navigate obstacles and reach her goal.
Strangers No More - Women Building Cross-Cultural Friendships
Wed, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Alexandria Branch for its third gathering of “Strangers No More—Women Building Cross-Cultural Friendships.”
Pajama Story Time
Wed, Dec 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Children's Area
Enjoy bedtime stories in Duncan's children area every Wednesday. Bring your pajamas and teddy bears. Ages 2-8.
Holiday Open House
Wed, Dec 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for our annual Holiday Open House! We will have finger food from local restaurants and live music from the Irish Breakfast Band!
Rescheduled
Death Cafe
Wed, Dec 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Wednesday, December 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
At a Death Cafe people drink tea, eat cake and discuss death. Our aim is to increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their (finite) lives.
Make & Take
Wed, Dec 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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, Dec 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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, Dec 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
Free ESL Intermediate Workshops usually held every Tuesday and Thursday of the week all month long.
Rock n' Read
Thu, Dec 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Musical story time for kids ages 1-4 years with a caregiver. 
Preschool Storytime Class
Thu, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Stories, songs, movement, and activities just for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.
Rock n' Read
Thu, Dec 12, 10:45am - 11:15am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Musical story time for kids ages 1-4 years with a caregiver.
Rock n' Read
Thu, Dec 12, 11:30am - 12:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Musical story time for kids ages 1-4 years with a caregiver.  
Toddler Time
Thu, Dec 12, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Stories, songs, movement, and music just for one and two-year-olds. Ages 12-35 months with an adult.
Hour of Code - Caesar Cipher Wheel
Thu, Dec 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
Learn about cryptography while encrypting and decrypting messages. No computer needed!
Spitfire - Book Club
Thu, Dec 12, 3:00pm - 3:55pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
The Spitfire Club seeks to create a world in which every girl feels empowered to be the strong and capable protagonist of her own story.
Spitfire - Book Club
Thu, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 4:55pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
The Spitfire Club seeks to create a world in which every girl feels empowered to be the strong and capable protagonist of her own story.
Holiday Ornament Workshop
Thu, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Make and take holiday ornaments. Ages 3 and up.
Make Your Own Comics
Thu, Dec 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
It’s Dog Man month! Learn about this awesome series and how to make characters yourself! You supply the inspiration and we’ll bring the art supplies.
Girls Who Code
Thu, Dec 12, 5:00pm - 6:45pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Girls Who Code is on a mission to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does.
Retirement Planning
Thu, Dec 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Retirement Planning often depends on goals, lifestyle decisions, work plans, health and life expectancy, and employer benefits. This program provides an overview of retirement planning basics.
Knit Nite
Thu, Dec 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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.
Author Talk: Serena Wills - Official Book Release & Book Signing
Thu, Dec 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
From the author of "Reconstruction", "Pieces of Life Vol 1" & "Crying Tears of Teal" comes "Awakening!" A poetry book filled with the ebbs and flow of life while one is healing from a relationship.
Family Storytime Class
Fri, Dec 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, movement, and music for the whole family. Ages 0-5 with adult.
It's Friday, Baby!
Fri, Dec 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Story Room
Songs, games & other activities for babies 0-11 months.
ESL Class - Beginning Level
Fri, Dec 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Free English classes for beginners in speaking, reading and writing English. Text materials will be provided in class. Children may accompany their parents in the classroom.
Hour of Code - Unsung Women in Computing
Fri, Dec 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
During this session of Hour of Code, we will explore the lives of the first human computers, the modern day coders and the future tech makers.
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