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EVENTS
Thu, Nov 21, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Table games, a dino-safari, and take home activity packets. Ages 2+

Thu, Nov 21, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Thu, Nov 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Formerly known as Toddler Rock N' Read, come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were here, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5

Thu, Nov 21, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Join Miss Lisa for stories, songs, movement and more fun just right for ages 2+

Thu, Nov 21, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Formerly known as Toddler Rock N' Read, come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were here, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5

Thu, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Join our Sister Library in Dundee, Scotland to discuss the short story "Thou shalt not suffer a witch" by Scottish author Dorothy K. Haynes. Registration required.Register

Thu, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by joining us for a screening of a film based on the true story of Mary Thompson Fisher.

Thu, Nov 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate.

Thu, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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!

Thu, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Periodicals Room
Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, movement, and activities just right for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.

Thu, Nov 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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!

Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Join us as we learn coding basics with the support of a professional computer programmer. No prior coding knowledge necessary. Ages 8-12.

Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
⭐ Please email Ally Zomchek at azomchek@alexlibraryva.org if interested in joining ⭐

Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+

Cancelled
Thu, Nov 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Come let your voice be heard! Attending a T.A.G meeting will count as one our of community service. You can also learn about upcoming community service activities. Grades 6-12.

Thu, Nov 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
Join us on Zoom the third Thursday of each month! We are discussing selections from "The 7 Deadly Sins Sampler, a Great Books Foundation Anthology."  Click on the event title for more info!Register

Fri, Nov 22, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Table games, a dino-safari, and take home activity packets. Ages 2+

Fri, Nov 22, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Fri, Nov 22, 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, Nov 22, 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. *Includes slime-making every last Friday of the month!*

Sat, Nov 23, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Table games, a dino-safari, and take home activity packets. Ages 2+

Sat, Nov 23, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Sat, Nov 23, 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

Sat, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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, Nov 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Unleash your creativty with tea! Join us for a fun educational and highly interactive experience making a tea blend for yourself or as a unique gift!
This event is full

Sun, Nov 24, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Table games, a dino-safari, and take home activity packets. Ages 2+

Sun, Nov 24, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Sun, Nov 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
This is a twice-monthly forum for writers to work on drafts, network, and share moral support. Meets first and third Sundays. All are welcome!

Sun, Nov 24, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bring your preschooler to the Duncan Library on Sunday afternoons to explore STEAM activities (science, technology, engineering, art, and math)! This is a drop in event. Recommended ages 3-6

Mon, Nov 25, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Mon, Nov 25, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Mon, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Experience the Nutcracker adapted for young audiences by the Metropolitan Youth Ballet. Including storytelling, mime, dance, and photos with Clara and cast. Ages 0-5.

Mon, Nov 25, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Mon, Nov 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
English conversation practice for English language learners.

Mon, Nov 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Teens come to play board games and socialize with friends.

Cancelled
Mon, Nov 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Does your 1st-6th grader want to practice reading with a dog? We have 3; 15 minute slots from 5:30-6:30PM. Come read with us! Please call to register. Ages 6-12

Mon, Nov 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.

Mon, Nov 25, 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.

Tue, Nov 26, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Tue, Nov 26, 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, Nov 26, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Wiggle with glee, Stories and Songs is a great place to be! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, Nov 26, 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, Nov 26, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Wiggle with glee, Stories and Songs is a great place to be! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, Nov 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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, Nov 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Introducing the community to D&D through introductory sessions, one-shots, and campaigns. Email Dungeon Master Josstin at jgogue@alexlibraryva.org if you're interested in joining. Ages 12-18

Tue, Nov 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Barrett Library has a volunteer available on Tuesdays to help with computer and technologies use. Appointments are available at 5 PM and 6 PM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.

Tue, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Make an interesting and sustainable decoration made from upcycled newspapers. And when you no longer need it, toss it in the recycle bin!

Tue, Nov 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Attention all handcrafters! Join us to share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together!Register

Wed, Nov 27, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Wed, Nov 27, 10:30am - 11:05am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.

Cancelled
Wed, Nov 27, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
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, Nov 27, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.

Wed, Nov 27, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
We roll at dusk!
This event is full

Wed, Nov 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.

Wed, Nov 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area
National Novel Writing Month is a frantic writing challenge in a community of encouraging aspiring novelists. Bring your computer or a journal and work on your novel!

Cancelled
Thu, Nov 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Social group that focuses on nail painting and designs for members of the community. All materials will be provided. Ages 8-18.


 

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.

2023 Tax Forms - Federal tax forms will be available for customers to pick up at most Library branches beginning in late-January, 2024. The Library does not offer tax preparation assistance, but 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.