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Wed, Nov 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Join us for an eye-opening conversation with veteran journalist Paul Vigna as he he explores the question: how did money go from a tool of commerce into the dominant faith of modern society? Register
Thu, Nov 12, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.
Thu, Nov 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.
Thu, Nov 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us to learn the basic line dance steps to great Oldies and Motown music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable shoes!
Thu, Nov 12, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Stories, songs, movement games and more for ages 2-5.
Thu, Nov 12, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Viva Line Dancing: Join our intermediate level of line dancing to improve flexibility and enhance memory. We work the dance floors! This class is not intended for beginners.
Thu, Nov 12, 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 0-14 months, accompanied by an adult. 15 months and older, please attend 1s and 2s.
Thu, Nov 12, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate the magic of autumn by joining us to create gorgeous, nature-inspired artwork using a variety of beautiful fall leaves. Bring your own unique finds or use our provided selection.
This event is full
Thu, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
*AGES 11-15*
Bring a friend and play some group board/card games! We’ll be playing games like Spoons, Werewolf, reverse charades, Spyfall, Telephone Pictionary, and more. The more the merrier!
Thu, Nov 12, 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.
Cancelled
Thu, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Take your pick from thousands of books for sale for all ages in a wide variety of genres! Books will be priced at $4.00 for hardcover, $2.00 for paperback, unless otherwise marked.
Thu, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Company Of Books 2200 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, Va 22301
Join us at The Company of Books, where we discuss what we're currently reading. Bring something to write with; you are always going to leave with a list of things to add to your TBR pile!
Thu, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
This event is full
Thu, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Alexandria library teens have a lot to share! Join us to make your own electric projects. (Ages 6-12)
Fri, Nov 13, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.
Cancelled
Fri, Nov 13, 10:00am - 5:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Take your pick from thousands of books for sale for all ages in a wide variety of genres! Books will be priced at $4.00 for hardcover, $2.00 for paperback, unless otherwise marked.
Fri, Nov 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
Virtual - Virtual
Join us for this virtual genealogy workshop with the Library of Virginia.Register
Fri, Nov 13, 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 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
*AGES 8-13*
Have fun on Fridays after school – building, making, playing games, and winning
prizes!
Sat, Nov 14, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Drop off your new and gently used board games (and card games, too!) ahead of time to trade with others on November 16.
Sat, Nov 14, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.
Cancelled
Sat, Nov 14, 10:00am - 5:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Take your pick from thousands of books for sale for all ages in a wide variety of genres! Books will be priced at $4.00 for hardcover, $2.00 for paperback, unless otherwise marked.
Sat, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
French language practice for adults ready to move from formal instruction to real life conversation.
This event is full
Cancelled
Sat, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
All levels are welcome, to stretch, breathe and cultivate connections with body-heart-mind-spirit
Sat, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Ages 12-18. Make a difference in your library and community by sharing your opinions, volunteering, and more!
Sat, Nov 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Burke Lower Level Meeting Room
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by joining us for a screening of the critically acclaimed 2023 historical drama, "Killers of the Flower Moon," based on David Grann's true-crime book.
Sat, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Animal Welfare League of Alexandria's Senior Manager of Behavior and Training will provide tips for living harmoniously with your dog or cat at home, and answer specific questions about your pet.
Sat, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Build a dreamhouse out of paper, ink, and your imagination! (ages 6-12)
Sun, Nov 15, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.
Sun, Nov 15, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Drop off your new and gently used board games (and card games, too!) ahead of time to trade with others on November 16.
Cancelled
Sun, Nov 15, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Take your pick from thousands of books for sale for all ages in a wide variety of genres! Books will be priced at $4.00 for hardcover, $2.00 for paperback, unless otherwise marked.
Sun, Nov 15, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
November is for Noveling! This is forum for writers to work on drafts, network, and share moral support. We will meet every Sunday in November. All are welcome!
Sun, Nov 15, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Let's celebrate the joy of playing games! Play a wide variety of games, both classics and new. Bring a friend or make new ones.
Sun, Nov 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Board Room
Alexandria Library partners with the Alzheimer's Association's National Area Chapter to bring you a quarterly support group at Beatley Central Library.
Mon, Nov 16, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.
Mon, Nov 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us to socialize and engage your mind with a game of bingo served with food, prizes, and fun. Registration is required.
Mon, Nov 16, 11:00am - 11:40am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Experience the joy of live jazz with the Windmill Jazz Collective! This storytime will be held inside in the Large Meeting Room. Ages 0-5 with an adult.
Mon, Nov 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class is held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room.
Mon, Nov 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
All ages. Take home a new-to-you game, bring some to share with others!
Mon, Nov 16, 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.
Mon, Nov 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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!
Mon, Nov 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Ages 14-18. Drop in for an evening of art, your way.
Tue, Nov 17, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.
Tue, Nov 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.
Tue, Nov 17, 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 17, 10:30am - 10:45am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Start your morning with stories, rhymes and songs in English and Spanish ¡Empieza su mañana con cuentos, rimas y canciones en inglés y español!
Tue, Nov 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Just right for ages 0-23 months.
Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.
Tue, Nov 17, 11:00am - 11:45am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a special uninterrupted playtime with your child and meet other caregivers. Discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. (ages 0-5).
Tue, Nov 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Drop in to make bracelets, necklaces, and new friends! (Ages 6-12)
Tue, Nov 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Join DM John in a dino DnD adventure! Ages 13-18. Registration required.
Tue, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All rhinestones will be provided; bring anything you would like to bedazzle!
(Ages 13-18)
Tue, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Take part in a group-led discussion about death and dying without any set agenda, objectives, or themes. Tea and sweets will be provided.
This event is full
Tue, Nov 17, 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.
This event is full
Wed, Nov 18, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.
Wed, Nov 18, 10:00am - 11:25am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Come and join us for a chat at your neighborhood library.
Wed, Nov 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. "Show & Tell" will happen on the first Wednesday of every month. No registration is required.
Wed, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Periodicals Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
Wed, Nov 18, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
A lap-sit and playtime just for babies ages 0-12 months and their grownups.
Wed, Nov 18, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Periodicals Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
Wed, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Burke Lower Level Meeting Room
Join us in-person for a timely community discussion on Sinclair Lewis's classic 1935 satirical novel, "It Can't Happen Here."
Wed, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Let's paint at the Library! Enjoy a tutorial with instructions on how to create the monthly painting or create your own unique work of art!
Wed, Nov 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
*AGES 14-18**Biweekly*
Like the idea of journaling, but not the actual writing? Have a problem of keeping your notes, and movie tickets for too long? Solve both of those problems with junk journaling!
Wed, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Coffee, crafts, and conversation (Ages 13-18) Cafe, arte, y conversación (Edades 13-18)
Wed, Nov 18, 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, Nov 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.
Wed, Nov 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.
Wed, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Zaakir Tameez examines Sumner’s legacy and his role in guiding the nation from slavery to freedom while advancing citizenship, voting rights, and equal protection during Reconstruction.
Wed, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
con Edu-Futuro y el Centro de Desarrollo de Fuerza Laboral de la Ciudad de Alexandria
Wed, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Hear what the Burke Branch Friends have been up to and learn how you can get involved.
Wed, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Want to practice your English and learn more vocabulary? Join us every Wednesday evening for FREE beginner to intermediate classes!
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
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.
Those feeling depressed or anxious can 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
Visit the Alexandria Health Department's page about the Coronavirus to find information and resources related to COVID-19. For updates text ALEXCOVID19 to 888777
Virginia Department of Health
You can also visit the Virginia Department of Health's page about the Coronavirus to find resources related to 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 authorities on public health information.
ARAB AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
This month celebrates the Arab American heritage and culture and pays tribute to the contributions of Arab Americans.
2020 CENSUS
The 2020 Census counts every person living in the 50 states, District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories. The count is mandated by the Constitution and conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, a nonpartisan government agency.
BOOK TRAILER CONTEST
Do you like books? Do you like making movies? Consider entering Alexandria Library's Book Trailer Contest.
We challenge you to create an exciting and engaging trailer that will entice viewers into reading the book.
VIRTUAL
While the library is closed, join us online.