ADULT SUMMER READING 2022
2022 Adult Summer Reading
The 2022 Adult Summer Reading program information can be found at SummerQuest.
How to participate
Don't let the kids have all of the fun! Join in from June 21, 2021 to September 7, 2021 for a chance to win prize. One Book = One Entry. Read or listen!
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Adult SummerQuest Events
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Thu, Jun 04, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Classic kids' songs and award-winning tunes. Tickets required.
Canciones de niños clásicas y música premiada. Se requieren boletos.
Thu, Jun 04, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Classic kids' songs and award-winning tunes. Tickets required.
Canciones de niños clásicas y música premiada. Se requieren boletos.
Mon, Jun 15, 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!
Wed, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,Large Meeting Room
Join Grammy-nominated performer Culture Queen for an interactive musical storytelling show and learn the meaning of the Juneteenth holiday. (All ages)
Mon, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Let's make air-dry clay dinosaurs!
Wed, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Calling all Science Fiction and Fantasy fans! Let's celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month by discussing Science Fiction and Fantasy books featuring characters and authors who are part of the LGBTQ+ community.
Fri, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,Large Meeting Room
Munit and Z Lovebugs are an Ethio-Haitian family band performing music they wrote and music they love from around the world. (All ages)
Sat, Jun 27, 10:15am - 10:45am
Mount Vernon Recreation Center
Join us for a fantastic musical performance! Your child will learn about shapes, colors, movement, and more! All ages.
Sat, Jun 27, 11:15am - 11:45am
Mount Vernon Recreation Center
Join us for a fantastic musical performance! Your child will learn about shapes, colors, movement, and more! All ages.
Sat, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
John Carlyle Square Park - 300 John Carlyle St, Alexandria, VA 22314
All ages. Enjoy exhibits, music, games, and more!
Mon, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Let's make air-dry clay dinosaurs!
Thu, Jul 02, 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! 📚 ☕
Tue, Jul 07, 10:15am - 10:45am
Mount Vernon Recreation Center
Fun, entertaining, and engaging for all ages! Come join us for this high energy funky grooves in children's music that entertain and educate at the Mt. Vernon Rec Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave.
Tue, Jul 07, 11:15am - 11:45am
Mount Vernon Recreation Center
Fun, entertaining, and engaging for all ages! Come join us for this high energy funky grooves in children's music that entertain and educate at the Mt. Vernon Rec Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave.
Wed, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Make a mini terrarium.
Registration required. Ages 6 and up.
Registration opens Monday, June 1 2026 at 9:00am
Fri, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,Large Meeting Room
Dance along with us as Rhythmaya shares Indian culture through music, art and movement. (All ages)
Wed, Jul 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,Large Meeting Room
Kids will go bananas for this high-energy musical duo who will have both children and adults singing, dancing and playing along on instruments! (All ages)
Fri, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,Large Meeting Room
Join Grammy-winning children’s musicians for an interactive musical performance in English and Spanish. (All ages)
Mon, Jul 20, 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!
Fri, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,Large Meeting Room
Join Emily for a fun and ultra-enriching singing storytime with song-based picture books! (All ages)
Mon, Jul 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Want to read more nonfiction but not sure where to begin? This is the program for you!
Thu, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Vernon Recreation Center
Join Grammy-winning children’s musicians for an interactive musical performance in English and Spanish. This event will be hosted at the Mt. Vernon Rec Center! 2701 Commonwealth Ave. (All ages)
Thu, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Let's make a Floating Dice Potion!
Wed, Aug 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,Large Meeting Room
Explore Ghana with two fun dances: Kpanlogo, the national dance of Ghana; and Azonto, one of the first Afrobeats rhythms to hit the global airwaves! (All ages)
Thu, Aug 06, 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! 📚 ☕