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EVENTS
Thu, Apr 24, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.

Thu, Apr 24, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!

Thu, Apr 24, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.

Thu, Apr 24, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.

Thu, Apr 24, 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.

Thu, Apr 24, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were there, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5

Thu, Apr 24, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Make journals to take on your travels!
Registration is now closed

Thu, Apr 24, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Practice your alphabet with stories, songs, yoga and more! Ages 2 and Up.

Thu, Apr 24, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were there, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5

Thu, Apr 24, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Learn basic line dance steps while you workout to Golden Oldies music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.

Thu, Apr 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Join participants from Alexandria and our Sister Library in Dundee, Scotland to discuss "One-Story House" from Rebecca Solnit's essay collection A Field Guide to Getting Lost. Registration required.Register

Thu, Apr 24, 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 0-12 months, accompanied by an adult. After your first birthday, please attend 1s and 2s.

Thu, Apr 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
The Barrett Branch Mahjong group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Space is available for up to 12 players, so it's first come first served as game tables fill.

Thu, Apr 24, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Browse a large selection of books for all ages, movies, CDs, and more at the Burke Branch Friends Book Sale!

Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
NEW EXTENDED TIME! 3-5 PM! Attention all handcrafters! Join us to share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together!

Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, movement, and activities just right for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.

Thu, Apr 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,Large Meeting Room
Join Jorge Banales as he gives 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.

Thu, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Drop in and play with our coding board games, card games, toys, and robots -- and check out some of our coding books for kids! Ages 6-12.

Thu, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area
All crafters are welcome! Ages 13+

Thu, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Love is a universal language and poetry blends in perfectly with teaching people about it. These workshops are open to the public for ages 15 and up
Registration is now closed

Thu, Apr 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill? You’re invited to a riveting conversation with NYT bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz as he chats with us about his Orphan X series.Register

Fri, Apr 25, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.

Fri, Apr 25, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.

Fri, Apr 25, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!

Fri, Apr 25, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.

Fri, Apr 25, 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, Apr 25, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Browse a large selection of books for all ages, movies, CDs, and more at the Burke Branch Friends Book Sale!

Fri, Apr 25, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a screening of a 2020 film based on the novel "The Good Shepherd" by C.S. Forester.

Fri, Apr 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Have fun on Fridays after school, building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5.

Fri, Apr 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Invention + water + racing = three kinds of adventure in one activity!

Fri, Apr 25, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Kyo Gallery - 111 S Patrick St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Celebrate the 2025 contest participants and award winners!

Sat, Apr 26, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!

Sat, Apr 26, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.

Sat, Apr 26, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.

Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.

Sat, Apr 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Stretch, breathe and cultivate your connections with body-heart-mind-spirit.

Sat, Apr 26, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Janet Entwistle will give a seminar on practical ways to enhance our local ecosystem through planting native plants and following supportive maintenance routines.

Sat, Apr 26, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Browse a large selection of books for all ages, movies, CDs, and more at the Burke Branch Friends Book Sale!

Sat, Apr 26, 1:15pm - 2:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Author Carole Avriett will discuss her book, Midnight in Ironbottom Sound, the incredible story of the Black Mess Attendant who saved 15 men during the Battle of Guadalcanal during World War II.

Sat, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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!

Sat, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Kiss Me Deadly (1955)

Sat, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Picture Book Area
Check out the Library’s selection of tabletop games. (Ages 5-18) Echa un vistazo a la selección de juegos de mesa de la Biblioteca. (De 5 a 18 años) Área infantil de Beatley Library

Sat, Apr 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Ages 14+. Develop and exercise your French conversation skills.

Sun, Apr 27, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.

Sun, Apr 27, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!

Sun, Apr 27, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.

Sun, Apr 27, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.

Sun, Apr 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Browse a large selection of books for all ages, movies, CDs, and more at the Burke Branch Friends Book Sale!

Sun, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Oddball Cinema brings you all of the weird, eclectic, and lesser-known films you probably never saw in theaters.

Sun, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Four Mile Run - Water Access
Help keep our waterway beautiful by participating in a land and water-based cleanup hosted by the Four Mile Run Conservatory Foundation. (Ages 12+)

Sun, Apr 27, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Mon, Apr 28, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.

Mon, Apr 28, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!

Mon, Apr 28, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.

Mon, Apr 28, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.

Mon, Apr 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
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, Apr 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room.

Mon, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Make and take craft activities for ages 6+

Mon, Apr 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room,Story 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.

Mon, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Visualize the next adventure of your life by making a vision board. All supplies will be provided along with instructions and ideas for how to begin. 

Mon, Apr 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment where people can explore, learn, play, and evolve together - one breath at a time
This event is full

Tue, Apr 29, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.

Tue, Apr 29, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.

Tue, Apr 29, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!

Tue, Apr 29, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.

Tue, Apr 29, 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.

Tue, Apr 29, 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, Apr 29, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Fun that's just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.

Tue, Apr 29, 11:00am - 11:45am
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, Apr 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Join us for a play hour to build, create, and explore! Ages 5-12. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Únete a nosotros en una hora de juego para construir, crear y explorar. De 5 a 12 años.

Tue, Apr 29, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Barrett Library has a volunteer available on Tuesdays to help with computer and technologies use. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.

Tue, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
At this workshop you will learn how to install and maintain a rain barrel and build one to take home. Registration is required, with a fee of $55 for the cost of the barrel.Register

Wed, Apr 30, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.

Wed, Apr 30, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!

Wed, Apr 30, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.

Wed, Apr 30, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.

Wed, Apr 30, 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.

Wed, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:05am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones – all with the theme of outdoor adventures! Ages 1-2

Wed, Apr 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Fun activities just for infants ages 0-12 months.

Wed, Apr 30, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones – all with the theme of outdoor adventures! Ages 1-2

Wed, Apr 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us to learn about the City of Alexandria's recycling program.

Wed, Apr 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Learn about the causes and impacts of food waste, from economic costs to environmental consequences.

Wed, Apr 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Come for an hour of free play or just to meet other kids! Each program has a special toy to play with!

Wed, Apr 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Spitfire club, Spring Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Kindergarten - 3rd Grade.

Wed, Apr 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting 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.

Wed, Apr 30, 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.

Wed, Apr 30, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area
Drop in Conversational English language learning!

Wed, Apr 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Do you love to read romance novels? Want to talk about them with other romance book lovers? Join us on the last Weds. of the month! Click on the event title for more details.Register

Thu, May 01, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Practice your alphabet with stories, songs, yoga and more! Ages 2 and Up.

Thu, May 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Learn basic line dance steps while you workout to Golden Oldies music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.

Thu, May 01, 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 0-12 months, accompanied by an adult. After your first birthday, please attend 1s and 2s.

Thu, May 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Island Month by joining us for a documentary about a fierce group of South Korean divers fighting to save their vanishing culture on the shores of Jeju Island.

Thu, May 01, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate.

Thu, May 01, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, movement, and activities just right for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.

Thu, May 01, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Members only night May 1st 4pm- 8pm!

Thu, May 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Janet Entwistle will give a talk with ideas on which native plants might thrive in your garden and where you can buy them.

Thu, May 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area
All crafters are welcome! Ages 13+

Thu, May 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Drop in and play with our coding board games, card games, toys, and robots -- and check out some of our coding books for kids! Ages 6-12.


 

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

 

All City government facilities are now open to the public, or open by appointment only. Check individual department or program pages for details about specific services. Customers may also call 311 or 703.746.4311 to request in-person information or service.

Tax Assistance - Federal tax forms will be available for customers to pick up at most Library branches beginning in late January.  The Library does not offer tax preparation assistance. However, the City's Department of Community & Human Services offers free tax return preparation to eligible residents beginning in February.

Alexandria's Workforce Development Center provide services and resources for job seekers including access to the Career Center, career readiness workshops, career assessments and customized hiring events.

For those feeling depressed or anxiety during these times call SAMHSA’s (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services) Disaster Distress 1-800-985-5990 or Text Talk with Us 66746

For those who feel unsafe at home call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or Text Loveis at 22522

Alexandria Health Department
The Alexandria Health Department is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by coronavirus "COVID-19." Learn about the City's response and find information and resources related to COVID-19. For updates text ALEXCOVID19 to 888777

Virginia Department of Health
The Virginia Department of Health is monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness, called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The information line is 877-ASK-VDH3

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are our nation’s premier authority on public health information.