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EVENTS & STORY TIMES
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Fri, Jun 26, 10:15am - 11:15am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
We sing, play, dance, and rhyme all while promoting your baby’s development and literacy skills. For ages 0-14 months.
Fri, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,Large Meeting Room
Munit and Z Lovebugs are an Ethio-Haitian family band performing music they wrote and music they love from around the world. (All ages)
Fri, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Patrick Henry Recreation Center - 4653 Taney Ave.
Learn about the Jerome "Buddie" Ford Nature Center and meet some animals that live there, including reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. (Ages 6-12)
Sat, Jun 27, 10:00am - 4:45pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Use the library's board and card games while hanging out in the youth services area!
Sat, Jun 27, 10:15am - 10:45am
Mount Vernon Recreation Center
Join us for a fantastic musical performance! Your child will learn about shapes, colors, movement, and more! All ages.
Sat, Jun 27, 11:15am - 11:45am
Mount Vernon Recreation Center
Join us for a fantastic musical performance! Your child will learn about shapes, colors, movement, and more! All ages.
Sat, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us one Saturday a month to get crafty! Each month is a new fun craft, followed by open play time and bubbles!
Sat, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
John Carlyle Square Park - 300 John Carlyle St, Alexandria, VA 22314
All ages. Enjoy exhibits, music, games, and more!
Sun, Jun 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) activities for ages 3-6
actividades de ciencia, arte, ingeniería, tecnología, y matemáticas para niños 3-6
Mon, Jun 29, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! (0-14 months) Tickets Required.
0-14 meses, se requieren boletos.
Mon, Jun 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.
Mon, Jun 29, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! (0-14 months) Tickets Required.
0-14 meses, se requieren boletos.
Tue, Jun 30, 10:15am - 11:15am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!
Tue, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.
Tue, Jun 30, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Just right for ages 0-23 months.
Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.
Tue, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a special uninterrupted playtime with your child and meet other caregivers. Discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. (ages 0-3).
Tue, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Yoga, literacy, and family fun! Registration required. (Ages 3-8)
¡Yoga, alfabetización, y diversión familiar! Hay que registrarse. (Edades 3-8)
Tue, Jun 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Get the dirt on vermicomposting with hands-on scientific exploration! Using our very own worm composting bin, we’ll dig into the natural processes that re-cycle our Earth’s resources. (ages 6-10)
Wed, Jul 01, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Come to the Children's Desk to pick up a PINGO Card for Plastic Free July!
Wed, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:15am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Dress for mess, bring your curiosity, and join us for a variety of dinosaur-themed sensory play! (ages 0-6)
Wed, Jul 01, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
A lap-sit and playtime just for babies ages 0-12 months and their grownups.
Wed, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Meet different live animals and learn about their habitats and how they live!
Wed, Jul 01, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Sizzling fun as the Mad Scientist demonstrates properties of fire and ice. Ages 6+
Wed, Jul 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join voice instructor Tessa Marr for a fun, hands-on vocal workshop! (Grades 4-8)
Thu, Jul 02, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Come to the Children's Desk to pick up a PINGO Card for Plastic Free July!
Thu, Jul 02, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5. Tickets Required.
Edades 0-5, se requieren boletos.
Thu, Jul 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Kids who love dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures will be delighted by the fun and funny antics of Cobra Caroline and her prehistoric animal puppet friends. Ages 2+
Thu, Jul 02, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5. Tickets Required.
Edades 0-5, se requieren boletos.
Thu, Jul 02, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.
READING LISTS
Here's a sampling of great books from our collection. Don't limit yourself to these -- we have many more that you're sure to love!
Any staff member at the children's desk is happy to make recommendations!
Don't forget to check out our Early Literacy Guide for more resources!
PARENTS' CORNER
Looking for books on toilet training, bullying or getting your baby to sleep through the night?
The library's got a book for you!
