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EVENTS
Wed, Apr 02, 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 02, 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 02, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Start a new adventure and adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.

Wed, Apr 02, 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 02, 10:30am - 11:05am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Periodicals 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 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Fun activities just for infants ages 0-12 months.

Wed, Apr 02, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Periodicals 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 02, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us on some wild adventures with these fun, loveable movies!

Wed, Apr 02, 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 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Do you want to practice reading aloud? Do you like dogs? Sign up for a 15-minute reading slot to read to a dog by calling (703) 746-1753 or by stopping by Beatley's Children's Desk. Ages 6-12.

Wed, Apr 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Engage with other amateur and professional Alexandria artists to talk about personal and community needs for successful art careers.

Wed, Apr 02, 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.

Wed, Apr 02, 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 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Plan your outdoor adventures with the Master Gardeners! Discover how to enjoy the outdoors sustainably, stay bug-free, and become an eco-savvy gardener

Wed, Apr 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Engage with other amateur and professional Alexandria artists to talk about personal and community needs for successful art careers.

Wed, Apr 02, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area
Drop in Conversational English language learning!

Wed, Apr 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom
Need some zen to help you wind down after a long day? 🧘‍♀️
This event is full

Wed, Apr 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Step into Spring with us as we chat with the highly acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult about her newest novel, By Any Other Name. Register

Thu, Apr 03, 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 03, 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 03, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Start a new adventure and adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.

Thu, Apr 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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, Apr 03, 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 03, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Do you have afternoons available? Join us at the library for some coffee, confections, and conversation about the titles chosen by fellow book club members! 📚 ☕

Thu, Apr 03, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a screening of the 2025 film that won the Oscar for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress of the Year.

Thu, Apr 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate.

Thu, Apr 03, 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 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area
All crafters are welcome! Ages 13+

Thu, Apr 03, 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 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Ages 12-18. Learn more about volunteering with Alexandria Library.

Thu, Apr 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
If you love reading stories, join us to discuss the following two stories: "Tender" by Cherline Bazile, "His Finest Moment" by Tom Bissell.Register

Fri, Apr 04, 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 04, 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 04, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Start a new adventure and adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.

Fri, Apr 04, 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.

Sat, Apr 05, 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 05, 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 05, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Start a new adventure and adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.

Sat, Apr 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
Ages 12-18. Make a difference in your library and community by sharing your opinions, volunteering, and more!

Sat, Apr 05, 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.
This event is full

Sat, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Superhero Lego for ages 6+

Sat, Apr 05, 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 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
New venue Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Board 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!

Sun, Apr 06, 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 06, 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 06, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
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, Apr 06, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.

Sun, Apr 06, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Start a new adventure and adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.

Sun, Apr 06, 3:00pm - 5:15pm
Patagonia Old Town - 815 1/2 King St.
Stop into Patagonia Old Town to watch two documentaries that explore remote spaces and their relationships to humans.

Mon, Apr 07, 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 07, 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 07, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Start a new adventure and adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.

Mon, Apr 07, 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 07, 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 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Make and take craft activities for ages 6+

Mon, Apr 07, 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.

Mon, Apr 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
The Friends of Duncan Library's Board Members discuss the Duncan Branch activities, fund raising actives supporting the Duncan Branch programs, collection needs and Alexandria Library community goals.

Tue, Apr 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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 08, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Start a new adventure and adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.

Tue, Apr 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Join us for a tour through the secret world of trees as revealed in the beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant world—The Tree Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees.Register

Tue, Apr 08, 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 08, 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 08, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Money Talk for Women is a series aimed at enhancing financial literacy and empowering women to make informed financial decisions.

Tue, Apr 08, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Bring a book or chose from one of ours and join in a quiet, low-tech reading time. This month's theme: Arab and Arab American authors.

Wed, Apr 09, 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 09, 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 09, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Start a new adventure and adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.

Wed, Apr 09, 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 09, 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 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Fun activities just for infants ages 0-12 months.

Wed, Apr 09, 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 09, 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 09, 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 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual - Virtual
Join Library of Virginia for a virtual volunteer session to learn how you can help make historical documents more searchable and usable for researchers now and in the future.Register

Wed, Apr 09, 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.

Wed, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
Read and discuss the best of today's Virginia literature—this month it's 2024 Children's Virginia Literary Award winner Kwame Alexander's picture book An American Story. Meets virtually.Register

Wed, Apr 09, 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 09, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Drop in Conversational English language learning!


 

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.