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TEENS

TEEN EVENTS
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Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Sun, Apr 12, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Sun, Apr 12, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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)
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Sun, Apr 12, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
Cancelled
Come Meet Alexandria's Poet Laureate - Reception for Cristi Donoso
Sun, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Meet Alexandria's new Poet Laureate Cristi Donoso and learn about her plans for the City’s Poet Laureate Program during her tenure.. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required.
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Mon, Apr 13, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Mon, Apr 13, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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)
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Mon, Apr 13, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
Teen Takeover
Mon, Apr 13, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Ages 12-18. Do homework, play games, and just hang out in an area set aside for teens ONLY!
Unregulated AI Use - Understanding Threats and Regulations
Mon, Apr 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Dr. Finley-Brook will walk us through the harm of unregulated AI use and explain policies experts are working on to reign it in.Register
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Tue, Apr 14, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Tue, Apr 14, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Tue, Apr 14, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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)
Financial Literacy for Teens
Tue, Apr 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Learn about money and finances.
Duncan and Dragons - Arkipeligo
Tue, Apr 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area
Join DM Mike in a high seas DnD adventure! Ages 13-18. Registration required.
Registration is now closed
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Wed, Apr 15, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Wed, Apr 15, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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)
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Wed, Apr 15, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Apr 15, 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.
Knit Nite! - A knitting club for kids ages 8-18.
Wed, Apr 15, 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, Apr 15, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Duncan Library
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!
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Thu, Apr 16, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Thu, Apr 16, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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)
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Thu, Apr 16, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
Cancelled
Dungeons and Dragons: Teen Group! - Adventure awaits!
Thu, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Looking for a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group
Thu, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Fri, Apr 17, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Fri, Apr 17, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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)
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Fri, Apr 17, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Sat, Apr 18, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Sat, Apr 18, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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)
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Sat, Apr 18, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
Language & Latinidad in The Nation’s Capital
Sat, Apr 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Dr. Tseng, Professor of Spanish and Linguistics at American University, will discuss the history of Latin American immigration to the DC Metro Area and how its shaped a unique regional language.
The CHAT - Change Happens with Alexandria Teens
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Ages 14-19. Participate in this special recorded conversation about being a teen in Alexandria.
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Sun, Apr 19, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Sun, Apr 19, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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)
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Sun, Apr 19, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Mon, Apr 20, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Mon, Apr 20, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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)
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Mon, Apr 20, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
Teen Takeover
Mon, Apr 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Ages 12-18. Do homework, play games, and just hang out in an area set aside for teens ONLY!
Horror Fans Unite! - A year-round horror club!
Mon, Apr 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Do you like scary movies, books, tv shows, or video games? Do you enjoy making horror themed DIY projects? This is the event for you!
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Tue, Apr 21, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Tue, Apr 21, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Tue, Apr 21, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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)
Rescheduled
Crafting for Teens: Bookmark Weaving
Tue, Apr 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
New date Tuesday, April 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Join our teen team for a hands-on historical craft where teens will learn basic weaving techniques on a miniature loom!
Financial Literacy for Teens
Tue, Apr 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Learn about money and finances.
Banned Book Club - Explore and Unpack Challenged and Banned Books
Tue, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
The book club promotes freedom of expression and support authors whose books have been banned or challenged. For April we are discussing the 2026 All Alexandria Reads selection, Sing, Unburied, Sing.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Wed, Apr 22, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Wed, Apr 22, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Wed, Apr 22, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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)
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Apr 22, 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.
Prevent Food Waste Workshop
Wed, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
In celebration of Earth Day, please join us to learn practical tips and resources for reducing food waste.
Knit Nite! - A knitting club for kids ages 8-18.
Wed, Apr 22, 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, Apr 22, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Duncan Library
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!
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Last updated: March 2026