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Yoga in the Reading Garden

Join us for Yoga in the Garden!

AGE GROUP: | Teens | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Nutrition |

TAGS: | yoga | #outdoors |

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
dprice@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
Branch manager
Diana Price
Hours
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Mon, Mar 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 13 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 14 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 15 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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: F23, F24, A28
  • DASH Bus: 30, 32

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

Upcoming Events

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Tiny Art Show Kit Pick Up - Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art
Sat, Mar 14, All day
Create some tiny art, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250.
Borrow a Board Game
Sat, Mar 14, 10:00am - 4:45pm
Use the library's board and card games while hanging out in the youth services area!
Tiny Art Show Kit Pick Up - Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art
Sun, Mar 15, All day
Create some tiny art, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250.
Writers Group at Beatley
Sun, Mar 15, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Small Conference Room
This is a twice-monthly forum for writers to work on drafts, network, and share moral support. Meets first and third Sundays. All are welcome!
Cancelled
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Mar 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
Teen Takover
Mon, Mar 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages 12-18. Do homework, play games, and just hang out in an area set aside for teens ONLY!
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Mar 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
Cancelled
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Mar 17, 11:00am - 11:45am
Meet your old friends and make new friends at an unstructured, outdoor playtime in the library's Reading Garden! Toys will be supplied. Ages 0-5 with an adult.
Tuesday We Play (ages 5-12) - Martes de juegos (De 5 a 12 años)
Tue, Mar 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Room
Build with Lego, make art, play games, and more! Ages 5-12. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Banned Book Club - Explore and Unpack Challenged and Banned Books
Tue, Mar 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Conference Room
The book club will promote freedom of expression and support authors whose books have been banned or challenged.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Mar 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Periodicals Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Mar 18, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Periodicals Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
Paws to Read
Wed, Mar 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Story Room
Do you want to practice reading aloud? Do you like dogs? Sign up for a 15-minute reading slot to read to a dog by calling (703) 746-1753 or by stopping by Beatley's Children's Desk. Ages 6-12.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Mar 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
Sew a Softie AND Knit Nite! - A sewing and knitting club for kids.
Wed, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Participants can either sew or knit for the month of March under the guidance of experienced crafters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-14 months and their caretaker(s)
Thu, Mar 19, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Periodicals Room
Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-14 months, accompanied by an adult. 15 months and older, please attend 1s and 2s.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Periodicals Room
Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, movement, and activities just right for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.
Coding Game Night - ages 6-12 - Hands-on fun in programming, robotics, and electronics!
Thu, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Room
Drop in and play with our coding board games, card games, toys, and robots! Ages 6-12.
Borrow a Board Game
Sat, Mar 21, 10:00am - 4:45pm
Use the library's board and card games while hanging out in the youth services area!
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Mar 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Mar 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
Teen Takover
Mon, Mar 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages 12-18. Do homework, play games, and just hang out in an area set aside for teens ONLY!
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Mar 24, 11:00am - 11:45am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Meet your old friends and make new friends at an unstructured, outdoor playtime in the library's Reading Garden! Toys will be supplied. Ages 0-5 with an adult.
Tuesday We Play (ages 5-12) - Martes de juegos (De 5 a 12 años)
Tue, Mar 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Room
Build with Lego, make art, play games, and more! Ages 5-12. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Periodicals Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Mar 25, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Periodicals Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
Where She Grows - A Plant Swap Celebrating Women's History Month
Wed, Mar 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Room
Share plants, cuttings, and conversation as we honor growth, resilience, and the women who help our communities flourish.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Mar 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
Sew a Softie AND Knit Nite! - A sewing and knitting club for kids.
Wed, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Participants can either sew or knit for the month of March under the guidance of experienced crafters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Mar 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Beginning English practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English. These workshops are led by volunteers and do not include certificates of completion.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-14 months and their caretaker(s)
Thu, Mar 26, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-14 months, accompanied by an adult. 15 months and older, please attend 1s and 2s.
Handcraft Crafternoon
Thu, Mar 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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!
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, movement, and activities just right for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.
Tai Chi at Beatley Library - Balance Your Mind and Body
Thu, Mar 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,Large Meeting Room
Join Jorge Banales as he gives free 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.
Coding Game Night - ages 6-12 - Hands-on fun in programming, robotics, and electronics!
Thu, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Room
Drop in and play with our coding board games, card games, toys, and robots! Ages 6-12.
Borrow a Board Game
Sat, Mar 28, 10:00am - 4:45pm
Use the library's board and card games while hanging out in the youth services area!
Parlons Français - Adult Conversation Practice
Sat, Mar 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Story Room
French language practice for adults ready to move from formal instruction to real life conversation.
Grand Gaming Melee - Alexandria-Arlington Regional Gaming Group (AARGGH)
Sat, Mar 28, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Grand Gaming Melee: The Alexandria-Arlington Regional Gaming Group (AARGGH) invites you to play dice games, card games, tile games, and just about any other kind of tabletop game. Register
Handcraft Tuesday - Weekend Edition
Sat, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Board 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!
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Mar 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Mar 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
Teen Takover
Mon, Mar 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages 12-18. Do homework, play games, and just hang out in an area set aside for teens ONLY!
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Mar 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Beginning English practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English. These workshops are led by volunteers and do not include certificates of completion.
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Mar 31, 11:00am - 11:45am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Meet your old friends and make new friends at an unstructured, outdoor playtime in the library's Reading Garden! Toys will be supplied. Ages 0-5 with an adult.
Tuesday We Play (ages 5-12) - Martes de juegos (De 5 a 12 años)
Tue, Mar 31, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Room
Build with Lego, make art, play games, and more! Ages 5-12. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Wed, Apr 01, All day
Celebrate National Poetry Month and great American poets by adding your poem to Beatley’s poet-trees in the children’s and teen areas and experimenting with magnetic poetry. (all ages)
1s and 2s Time (first session) - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
1s and 2s Time (second session) - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Apr 01, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
Paws to Read
Wed, Apr 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Story Room
Do you want to practice reading aloud? Do you like dogs? Sign up for a 15-minute reading slot to read to a dog by calling (703) 746-1753 or by stopping by Beatley's Children's Desk. Ages 6-12.
Knit Nite! - A knitting club for kids ages 8-18.
Wed, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Thu, Apr 02, All day
Celebrate National Poetry Month and great American poets by adding your poem to Beatley’s poet-trees in the children’s and teen areas and experimenting with magnetic poetry. (all ages)
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-14 months and their caretaker(s)
Thu, Apr 02, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-14 months, accompanied by an adult. 15 months and older, please attend 1s and 2s.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, movement, and activities just right for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.
Coding Game Night - ages 6-12 - Hands-on fun in programming, robotics, and electronics!
Thu, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Room
Drop in and play with our coding board games, card games, toys, and robots! Ages 6-12.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Fri, Apr 03, All day
Celebrate National Poetry Month and great American poets by adding your poem to Beatley’s poet-trees in the children’s and teen areas and experimenting with magnetic poetry. (all ages)
Read 250
Fri, Apr 03, 12:00pm - 4:15pm
Large Meeting Room
Celebrate spring break, All Alexandria Reads and America’s 250th birthday at this 250-minute readathon! (Ages 8-18)
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