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LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!

You’re an important part of our community! Join our Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and help make a
difference at the Alexandria Library. Advisory group members can implement new programs,
weigh in on Library decisions, and earn volunteer hours.

Meetings take place on the third Thursday of every month. Interested? Fill out this form.

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Your Library card gives you access to traditional print materials plus graphic novels, DVDs, Playaways, and tons of digital resources, including streaming movies, music, and eBooks. You might be interested in checking out:

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TEEN EVENTS

International Correspondence Writing Month - Letter Writing Station

Tue, Feb 10, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Stop by the Beatley Central Library's writing station to make a card, fill out a postcard, or just jot a short note to a special someone!

Valentine Card Make and Take - Make a Valentine for that special someone

Tue, Feb 10, 10:00am - 8:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Pick up your Valentine Card kit from the Information Desk. Kit contains material for two cards. One kit per person while supplies last.

Rescheduled

Library 5-Year Plan Community Focus Group

Tue, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

New date Thursday, February 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library

Help shape the future of the Alexandria Library!

Make a Difference in Your Community - Let’s Support Our Natural Resources Together

Tue, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Local Virginia Master Naturalists will share everyday ways residents can restore, protect and support our area biodiversity.

Registration is now closed

International Correspondence Writing Month - Letter Writing Station

Wed, Feb 11, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Stop by the Beatley Central Library's writing station to make a card, fill out a postcard, or just jot a short note to a special someone!

Valentine Card Make and Take - Make a Valentine for that special someone

Wed, Feb 11, 10:00am - 8:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Pick up your Valentine Card kit from the Information Desk. Kit contains material for two cards. One kit per person while supplies last.

Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!

Wed, Feb 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Enjoy weekly sessions with other fiber artists. Bring and share your projects, and see others. Quilting tutorials will be provided on the first Wednesday of every month. No registration is required.

English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation Practice

Wed, Feb 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.

Credit Workshops - Part I: Build & Maintain Credit

Wed, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Credit educators from PNC Bank will explain the fundamentals of building healthy credit that will help you achieve your financial goals.

Knit Nite! - A knitting club for kids ages 8-18.

Wed, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.

English Language Learning

Wed, Feb 11, 6:30pm - 7:45pm

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Join us every Wednesday evening for FREE beginner to intermediate classes! / ¡Únase a nosotros todos los miércoles por la noche para recibir clases GRATIS para principiantes e intermedios!

International Correspondence Writing Month - Letter Writing Station

Thu, Feb 12, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Stop by the Beatley Central Library's writing station to make a card, fill out a postcard, or just jot a short note to a special someone!

Valentine Card Make and Take - Make a Valentine for that special someone

Thu, Feb 12, 10:00am - 8:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Pick up your Valentine Card kit from the Information Desk. Kit contains material for two cards. One kit per person while supplies last.

English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop

Thu, Feb 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.

Cancelled

Sit & Stitch

Thu, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library

Stitchers of all kinds and skill levels, join us for an hour of stitching and community at Burke Branch Library!

Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group

Thu, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+

Library 5-Year Plan Community Focus Group

Thu, Feb 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Help shape the future of the Alexandria Library!

International Correspondence Writing Month - Letter Writing Station

Fri, Feb 13, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Stop by the Beatley Central Library's writing station to make a card, fill out a postcard, or just jot a short note to a special someone!

Valentine Card Make and Take - Make a Valentine for that special someone

Fri, Feb 13, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Pick up your Valentine Card kit from the Information Desk. Kit contains material for two cards. One kit per person while supplies last.

International Correspondence Writing Month - Letter Writing Station

Sat, Feb 14, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Stop by the Beatley Central Library's writing station to make a card, fill out a postcard, or just jot a short note to a special someone!

Grand Gaming Melee - Alexandria-Arlington Regional Gaming Group (AARGGH)

Sat, Feb 14, 10:30am - 4:30pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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

International Correspondence Writing Month - Letter Writing Station

Sun, Feb 15, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Stop by the Beatley Central Library's writing station to make a card, fill out a postcard, or just jot a short note to a special someone!

Cancelled

International Correspondence Writing Month - Letter Writing Station

Mon, Feb 16, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Stop by the Beatley Central Library's writing station to make a card, fill out a postcard, or just jot a short note to a special someone!

International Correspondence Writing Month - Letter Writing Station

Tue, Feb 17, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Stop by the Beatley Central Library's writing station to make a card, fill out a postcard, or just jot a short note to a special someone!

English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop

Tue, Feb 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.

Banned Book Club - Explore and Unpack Challenged and Banned Books

Tue, Feb 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room

The book club will promote freedom of expression and support authors whose books have been banned or challenged. For February we are discussing American Street by Ibi Zoiboi.

International Correspondence Writing Month - Letter Writing Station

Wed, Feb 18, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Stop by the Beatley Central Library's writing station to make a card, fill out a postcard, or just jot a short note to a special someone!

Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!

Wed, Feb 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Enjoy weekly sessions with other fiber artists. Bring and share your projects, and see others. Quilting tutorials will be provided on the first Wednesday of every month. No registration is required.

English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation Practice

Wed, Feb 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.

Knit Nite! - A knitting club for kids ages 8-18.

Wed, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.

Black Authors in Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Tasting

Wed, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Calling all Science Fiction and Fantasy fans! Let's celebrate Black History Month by talking about Science Fiction and Fantasy books by Black authors.

English Language Learning

Wed, Feb 18, 6:30pm - 7:45pm

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Join us every Wednesday evening for FREE beginner to intermediate classes! / ¡Únase a nosotros todos los miércoles por la noche para recibir clases GRATIS para principiantes e intermedios!

Library 5-Year Plan Community Focus Group

Wed, Feb 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Help shape the future of the Alexandria Library!

International Correspondence Writing Month - Letter Writing Station

Thu, Feb 19, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Stop by the Beatley Central Library's writing station to make a card, fill out a postcard, or just jot a short note to a special someone!

English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop

Thu, Feb 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.

Air-Dry Clay Cat Jars - Join us for this two-part air-dry clay project!

Thu, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area

Let's make air-dry clay cat jars! All supplies will be provided for this teens-only activity!

Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group

Thu, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area

Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+

International Correspondence Writing Month - Letter Writing Station

Fri, Feb 20, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Stop by the Beatley Central Library's writing station to make a card, fill out a postcard, or just jot a short note to a special someone!

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A TO Z WORLD FOOD
A comprehensive food database that contains traditional recipes for 174 countries of the world.

A TO Z WORLD TRAVEL
A comprehensive travel resource with information about food, culture, language, and more.

BIOGRAPHY IN CONTEXT
Biographical essays on the world's most influential people.

BRAINFUSE HELPNOW
HelpNow provides all-in-one suite of tutoring services designed for a wide range of academic needs whether it’s tackling a tough homework problem, mastering a particular topic, or writing a paper. Tutors are available 7 days a week, 2 pm - 11 pm. Ask the tutors questions in English or Spanish. FAFSA assistance also available.

BRITANNICA ONLINE LIBRARY EDITION
An online resource with easy to use and easy to find trusted information.

EBSCO MASTERFILE COMPLETE
Full-text magazines, reference books and primary source documents.

GALE ONEFILE: NEWS
Access to full-text newspapers and allows users to search articles instantly by title, headline, date, newspaper section, or other fields.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS RESOURCE CENTER
Access to carefully compiled medical reference materials.

HIGH SCHOOL EDITION
Information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports, and more.

NOVELIST
Reading recommendations for fiction and non-fiction.

PROQUEST RESEARCH COMPANION
Helps to teach more effective ways to find, evaluate, and use information.

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