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Computer Assistance

***THIS IS NOT A CLASS***
2023-02-03 11:30:00 2023-02-03 13:30:00 America/New_York Computer Assistance Need help copying 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. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library -

Friday, February 03
11:30am - 1:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-03 11:30:00 2023-02-03 13:30:00 America/New_York Computer Assistance Need help copying 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. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library -

Need help copying 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.

Volunteer Computer Assistance is available on a first come, first serve basis for people who are using the library computers or have brought their own laptops. Volunteers can help with basic internet questions, help send an email or assist in filling out an online form. Volunteer are not able to help with taxes or fix a broken computer.

Questions? email reflib@alexlibraryva.org

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Technology |

TAGS: | computerhelp | computerbasics |

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
Hours
Mon, Mar 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 24 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 25 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 26 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: 29K/N, 21C
  • DASH Bus: 30, 32

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

Upcoming Events

Tiny Art Show Take & Make
Mon, Mar 20, All day
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last. All ages.
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Even when it's cold!
Mon, Mar 20, 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.
Computer Assistance - ***THIS IS NOT A CLASS***
Mon, Mar 20, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
Clay Snails n' Things
Mon, Mar 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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.
Tiny Art Show Take & Make
Tue, Mar 21, All day
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last. All ages.
Playtime!
Tue, Mar 21, 11:00am - 11:45am
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.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Mar 21, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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.
Beatley Library Friends' Book Sale - Members' Preview Day
Tue, Mar 21, 3:00pm - 7:30pm
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.
STEAM Explorers, Jr.
Tue, Mar 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Full STEAM ahead…Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities to inspire future innovators and problem solvers! Ages 5-8.
Canceled
Computer Assistance - ***THIS IS NOT A CLASS***
Tue, Mar 21, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
Tiny Art Show Take & Make
Wed, Mar 22, All day
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last. All ages.
Beatley Library Friends' Book Sale
Wed, Mar 22, 10:00am - 7:30pm
Support Beatley Library and shop a selection of thousands of books, DVDs, CDs, and more at the Beatley Library Friends' Book Sale!
Tummy Time (age 0-12 months) - a space for babies and their caregivers
Wed, Mar 22, 10:15am - 11:00am
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.
1s and 2s Time (ages 1-2) - a toddler storytime
Wed, Mar 22, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Picture Book Area
Join us for stories and songs fit for active, growing little ones! This program is for ages 1-2.
Computer Assistance - ***THIS IS NOT A CLASS***
Wed, Mar 22, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
Knit Nite! - A knitting club for kids ages 8-18.
Wed, Mar 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.
Tiny Art Show Take & Make
Thu, Mar 23, All day
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last. All ages.
Beatley Library Friends' Book Sale
Thu, Mar 23, 10:00am - 7:30pm
Support Beatley Library and shop a selection of thousands of books, DVDs, CDs, and more at the Beatley Library Friends' Book Sale!
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Mar 23, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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.
Handcraft Crafternoon
Thu, Mar 23, 4:00pm - 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!
Computer Assistance - ***THIS IS NOT A CLASS***
Thu, Mar 23, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
Girls Who Code (ages 8-14) - a coding club for anyone interested in computer programming
Thu, Mar 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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.
Tiny Art Show Take & Make
Fri, Mar 24, All day
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last. All ages.
Beatley Library Friends' Book Sale
Fri, Mar 24, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Support Beatley Library and shop a selection of thousands of books, DVDs, CDs, and more at the Beatley Library Friends' Book Sale!
Computer Assistance - ***THIS IS NOT A CLASS***
Fri, Mar 24, 11:30am - 1:30pm
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.
Tiny Art Show Take & Make
Sat, Mar 25, All day
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last. All ages.
Beatley Library Friends' Book Sale
Sat, Mar 25, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Support Beatley Library and shop a selection of thousands of books, DVDs, CDs, and more at the Beatley Library Friends' Book Sale!
Ukulele Jon - of The Unlikely Strummers
Sat, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
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.
Tiny Art Show Take & Make
Sun, Mar 26, All day
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last. All ages.
Beatley Library Friends' Book Sale - Half-Price Day
Sun, Mar 26, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Support the Beatley Library and shop a selection of thousands of books, DVDs, CDs, and more - all half-price today!
Tiny Art Show Take & Make
Mon, Mar 27, All day
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last. All ages.
Beatley Library Friends' Book Sale - $10 Bag Sale Day
Mon, Mar 27, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Support the Beatley Library and shop a selection of thousands of books, DVDs, CDs, and more - all for $10 per bag today!
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Even when it's cold!
Mon, Mar 27, 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.
Computer Assistance - ***THIS IS NOT A CLASS***
Mon, Mar 27, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
Read Anything Book Club for Teens
Mon, Mar 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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.
Tiny Art Show Take & Make
Tue, Mar 28, All day
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last. All ages.
Playtime!
Tue, Mar 28, 11:00am - 11:45am
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.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Mar 28, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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.
STEAM Explorers, Jr.
Tue, Mar 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Full STEAM ahead…Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities to inspire future innovators and problem solvers! Ages 5-8.
Computer Assistance - ***THIS IS NOT A CLASS***
Tue, Mar 28, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
Tiny Art Show Take & Make
Wed, Mar 29, All day
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last. All ages.
Tummy Time (age 0-12 months) - a space for babies and their caregivers
Wed, Mar 29, 10:15am - 11:00am
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.
1s and 2s Time (ages 1-2) - a toddler storytime
Wed, Mar 29, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Picture Book Area
Join us for stories and songs fit for active, growing little ones! This program is for ages 1-2.
Computer Assistance - ***THIS IS NOT A CLASS***
Wed, Mar 29, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
Knit Nite! - A knitting club for kids ages 8-18.
Wed, Mar 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.
Tiny Art Show Take & Make
Thu, Mar 30, All day
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last. All ages.
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Mar 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Mar 30, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, movement, and activities just right for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - Joe Versus the Volcano
Thu, Mar 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Oddball Cinema brings you all of the weird, eclectic, and lesser-known films you probably never saw in theaters. Click on the event title for more info!
Girls Who Code (ages 8-14) - a coding club for anyone interested in computer programming
Thu, Mar 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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.
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