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EVENTS
Thu, Jun 19, All day
Virtual
Here, kitty kitty! Is your cat the next library cat?

Cancelled
Thu, Jun 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate.

Cancelled
Thu, Jun 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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, Jun 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All crafters are welcome! Ages 13+

Rescheduled
Thu, Jun 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
New date Thursday, June 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
Join us on Zoom the third Thursday of each month! We are currently discussing selections from "Even Deadlier: A Sequel to The 7 Deadly Sins Sampler". Click on the event title for more info!

Fri, Jun 20, All day
Virtual
Here, kitty kitty! Is your cat the next library cat?

Fri, Jun 20, 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, Jun 20, 10:15am - 11:00am
Leonard "Chick" Armstrong Recreation Center
Laugh out loud entertainment!

Fri, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Join Hassanah Thomas from the Alexandria Black History Museum in celebrating Juneteenth through books, stories, and songs. (All ages)

Fri, Jun 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Come make colorful seed dumplings or seed balls to help pollinators in Northern Virginia. Take a few and leave a few for others to spread. For ages 12-18.

Fri, Jun 20, 1:15pm - 3:15pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Pride Month with this heartfelt documentary featuring two close friends who go on a road trip together where they discover love and acceptance.

Fri, Jun 20, 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, Jun 21, All day
Virtual
Here, kitty kitty! Is your cat the next library cat?

Sat, Jun 21, 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, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Come play Dungeons & Dragons. No experience necessary. Open to ages 8-13.

Sat, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion on equity of Islamic faith-based literature in public libraries.

Sat, Jun 21, 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

Sun, Jun 22, All day
Virtual
Here, kitty kitty! Is your cat the next library cat?

Sun, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

Cancelled
Sun, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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!

Sun, Jun 22, 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, Jun 23, All day
Virtual
Here, kitty kitty! Is your cat the next library cat?

Mon, Jun 23, 10:15am - 10:45am
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, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
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 0-8 with an adult.

Mon, Jun 23, 11:15am - 11:45am
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, Jun 23, 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, Jun 23, 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, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month by painting a galaxy using the colors of the Pride flag!
This event is full

Mon, Jun 23, 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, Jun 24, All day
Virtual
Here, kitty kitty! Is your cat the next library cat?

Tue, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
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, Jun 24, 11:00am - 11:35am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.

Tue, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join Burke’s Pokémon trainers on a hunt to catch as many Pokémon as you can! We’ll take a walk around the Library’s neighborhood together. *Participants’ MUST BRING their own smartphone device.*

Tue, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Lots and lots of Legos! Ages 6+

Tue, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual - Virtual
Join us as award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talks to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming novel in verse, Odder. Register

Tue, Jun 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Build with Lego, make art, play games, and more! Ages 5-12. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Tue, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Ongoing campaign. For inquiries about Dungeon and Dragons please contact Josstin Gogue at jgogue@alexlibraryva.org. (Ages 13-19)

Tue, Jun 24, 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, Jun 25, All day
Virtual
Here, kitty kitty! Is your cat the next library cat?

Wed, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 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

Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Songs, games, yoga and more,just for infants ages 0-12 months.

Wed, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Charles Houston Recreational Center - 901 Wythe St, Alexandria
Peter Wood, the Collector of the Impossible, presents incredible, magical objects with unparalleled showmanship.

Wed, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Zoom
If you were recently laid off, forced to resign, or recently retired; join us for an empowering safe space to share difficult feelings, process them, and explore career passions to move forward

Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Want to see the birds flying around this summer? Join us at the library to build and paint your very own birdhouse!

Wed, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Draw, write, paint and create! Ages 6-12.

Wed, Jun 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Another installment of Duncan and Dragons with DM Jacob!

Wed, Jun 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Peter Wood, the Collector of the Impossible, presents incredible, magical objects with unparalleled showmanship.

Wed, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
The Alexandria Transit Company (DASH) invites you to stop by, connect with the DASH team, and learn how to get the most out of Alexandria’s fare-free public transit.

Wed, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area
Join us for a DIY craft that celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community during Pride Month, make a Shrinky Dink for yourself or a loved one to show your support! (Adults Only) 🏳️‍🌈

Wed, Jun 25, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Drop in Conversational English language learning!

Wed, Jun 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Do you love to read romance novels? Want to talk about them with other romance book lovers? Join us on Zoom on the last Wednesday of the month! Click on the event title for more details.Register

Thu, Jun 26, All day
Virtual
Here, kitty kitty! Is your cat the next library cat?

Thu, Jun 26, 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, Jun 26, 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, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
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 0-8 with an adult.

Thu, Jun 26, 11:00am - 11:45am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Our favorite local kids' band kicks off our summer fun with a concert for all ages.

Thu, Jun 26, 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, Jun 26, 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, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Come make some crafts in the Duncan teen area!

Thu, Jun 26, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
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, Jun 26, 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, Jun 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Let's go on a STEM adventure with a new science experiment every month!

Thu, Jun 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,Periodicals 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, Jun 26, 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, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All crafters are welcome! Ages 13+

Thu, Jun 26, 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.

Thu, Jun 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Virtual
Join us on Zoom the third Thursday of each month! We are currently discussing selections from "Even Deadlier: A Sequel to The 7 Deadly Sins Sampler". Click on the event title for more info! Register


 

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.