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ADULT WINTER READING


To celebrate Love Your Library Month, the Library is hosting its annual Adult Winter Reading Contest.

Starting February 1, patrons are encouraged to stop by any Alexandria Library branch to learn more about the Adult Winter Reading program.

By reading one book or listening to one audiobook, you can be entered to win a gift card. You can fill out an entry form at any of the branches or participate at alexandria.beanstack.com. Maximum of five entries per customer.

Physical entries must be submitted by Friday, February 28, 2026. 

 

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Fill out a short questionnaire and receive a personalized list of book recommendations hand-picked by our staff.

 

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Tiny Art Show Kit Pick Up - Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art
Mon, Mar 09, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Create some tiny art, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250.
Senior Bingo
Mon, Mar 09, 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.
Registration is now closed
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Mar 09, 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.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Mar 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.
The Enneagram: A Map for Self-Discovery
Mon, Mar 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Gain insight, clarity, and a deeper understanding of yourself and others. Join us for an introductory workshop exploring the Enneagram, a powerful tool that outlines nine unique personality types
Diversity Book Club - "Summer of '69" by Elin Hilderbrand
Mon, Mar 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
Join us online for a discussion of Elin Hilderbrand's 2019 historical novel featuring four siblings who experience the drama, intrigue, and upheaval of the '60s summer when everything changed.
Tiny Art Show Kit Pick Up - Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art
Tue, Mar 10, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Create some tiny art, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250.
Tiny BIT of Art
Tue, Mar 10, All day
Virtual
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Mar 10, 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.
Author Talk: Sophia Glock
Tue, Mar 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join us for a conversation with Sophia Glock about her YA graphic novels and her journey as a cartoonist.
One-On-One Computer Help - at the Barrett Branch
Tue, Mar 10, 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.
What to Expect at Work - A Parents Guide to Employment Protections
Tue, Mar 10, 6:15pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
This presentation provides an overview of workplace rights for employees who are pregnant, postpartum or lactating in the DMV area.
Tiny BIT of Art
Wed, Mar 11, All day
Virtual
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Tiny Art Show Kit Pick Up - Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art
Wed, Mar 11, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Create some tiny art, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250.
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Mar 11, 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.
Unlock the Hidden Power of Dreams - with Sleep Expert Michelle Carr
Wed, Mar 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Learn how to harness your dreams to improve your sleep and health with dream engineer Dr. Michelle Carr. Register
Mystery Book Club - "Busman's Honeymoon"
Wed, Mar 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Celebrate Women's History Month with a discussion of Dorothy Sayer's 1937 novel, a Lord Peter Wimsey novel.. She was a premier "Queen of Crime" writer during the Golden Age of detective fiction. Register
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Mar 11, 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.
The Write Stuff - for aspiring writers and seasoned authors alike
Wed, Mar 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join us for a creative writing workshop where you will explore different novel structures, dialogue, worldbuilding, the editing process, AI, and more!
The America 250 Book Club
Wed, Mar 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Local History/Special Collections - Sprouse Rare Book Room
A quarterly book club honoring the nation's 250th anniversary. Join us to explore U.S. history through books that highlight freedom, democracy, and identity.
Literary Virginia Book Group - If Something Happens to Me by Alex Finlay
Wed, Mar 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual - Virtual
Read and discuss the best of today's Virginia literature—including books by Library of Virginia Literary Award winners and finalists in fiction and nonfiction. Register
English Language Learning
Wed, Mar 11, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Duncan Library
Join us every Wednesday evening for FREE beginner to intermediate classes! / ¡Únase a nosotros todos los miércoles por la noche para recibir clases GRATIS para principiantes e intermedios!
Tiny BIT of Art
Thu, Mar 12, All day
Virtual
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Tiny Art Show Kit Pick Up - Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art
Thu, Mar 12, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Create some tiny art, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Mar 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.
Application Assistance - One-on-One Help
Thu, Mar 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Get help with applications. Appointments are available at 10 and 11 AM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.
Line Dancing 101
Thu, Mar 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!
Line Dancing 201
Thu, Mar 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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.
Art with Julie - Memorabilia Collage
Thu, Mar 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate the important women in your life and Women's History Month by joining us to create your own personal memorabilia collage.
American Style Mahjong - Let's play Mahjong!
Thu, Mar 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.
Handcraft Crafternoon
Thu, Mar 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story 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!
Tai Chi at Beatley Library - Balance Your Mind and Body
Thu, Mar 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,Periodicals Room
Join Jorge Banales as he gives free 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.
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - The Female Brain
Thu, Mar 12, 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!
Sit & Stitch
Thu, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Stitchers of all kinds and skill levels, join us for an hour of stitching and community at Burke Branch Library!
Duncan Literary Society - Not Your Average Book Club
Thu, Mar 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!
Dungeons and Dragons Adult Group: Group A - Adventure awaits!
Thu, Mar 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
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group
Thu, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+
Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn - New York Times Bestselling Author
Thu, Mar 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library.Register
Tiny Art Show Kit Pick Up - Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art
Fri, Mar 13, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Create some tiny art, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250.
Tiny BIT of Art
Fri, Mar 13, All day
Virtual
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Tiny BIT of Art
Sat, Mar 14, All day
Virtual
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Tiny Art Show Kit Pick Up - Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art
Sat, Mar 14, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Create some tiny art, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250.
Trash Trekkers (Fort Ward Edition) - Burke Branch Walking and Litter Pickup Club
Sat, Mar 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Outdoors
Calling All Trash Trekkers! Join the Burke Branch walking and litter pickup club. Get some exercise while helping to clean our environment.
Herbalism in the US - A Story of Diversity, Resistance & Identity
Sat, Mar 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join local Clinical Herbalist, Kay Sidahmed, for an overview of the variety and diversity of herbal medicine traditions in our country, and their role in shaping and sustaining cultural identity
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Teen Calligraphy Workshop
Sat, Mar 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Are you curious about learning calligraphy? Join us to learn and practice different styles each session at Burke! Teens and adults welcome!
Introduction to Tarot
Sat, Mar 14, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour learning more about tarot!
Tiny Art Show Kit Pick Up - Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art
Sun, Mar 15, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Create some tiny art, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250.
Tiny BIT of Art
Sun, Mar 15, All day
Virtual
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Writers Group at Beatley
Sun, Mar 15, 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!
Board Game Bliss
Sun, Mar 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.
Tiny BIT of Art
Mon, Mar 16, All day
Virtual
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Mar 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.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Mar 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.
Horror Fans Unite - A year-round horror club!
Mon, Mar 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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!
Tiny BIT of Art
Tue, Mar 17, All day
Virtual
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Sunshine Readers - An outside book club!
Tue, Mar 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Outdoors
Let's get some fresh air and enjoy some sunshine as we discuss the latest books we've been reading!
Trans-Atlantic Book Club: Alexandria & Helsingborg - Reading "Take Only What Belongs to You" by Kathryn Harlan
Tue, Mar 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Burke Virtual Room
Join Alexandrians & our Sister City Helsingborg, Sweden to discuss short story "Take Only What Belongs to You" by Kathryn Harlan from her collection "Fruiting Bodies." Registration required. Register
One-On-One Computer Help - at the Barrett Branch
Tue, Mar 17, 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.
Banned Book Club - Explore and Unpack Challenged and Banned Books
Tue, Mar 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
The book club will promote freedom of expression and support authors whose books have been banned or challenged.
Death Café
Tue, Mar 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
Handcraft Tuesday - Evening Edition
Tue, Mar 17, 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
Twelve Steps to a Successful Job Search - A Free, Six-Week Asynchronous Course Taken on Your Schedule
Wed, Mar 18, All day
Virtual - Virtual
World-renowned author and career advisor shows you how to get the job you want quickly and easily and in any economy. (Enrollment is for a start on this date, lessons are asynchronous over 6 weeks) Register
Tiny BIT of Art
Wed, Mar 18, All day
Virtual
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Resume Writing Workshop - A Free, Six-Week Asynchronous Course Taken on Your Schedule
Wed, Mar 18, All day
Virtual - Virtual
Discover the secret to transforming your tired, boring resume into a powerful tool that will get you interviews. (Enrollment is for a start on this date, but lessons are asynchronous over six weeks)Register
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Mar 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. Quilting tutorials will be provided on the first Wednesday of every month. No registration is required.
The Great American Novel
Wed, Mar 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Join former professor of American Literature Roger Lathbury at GMU in an interactive talk on what constitutes a "Great American Novel" and which writers best capture the American experience. Register
Painternoon - A monthly painting club!
Wed, Mar 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!
This event is full
Burke Book Club - "The Dictionary of Lost Words" by Pip Williams
Wed, Mar 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Celebrate Women's History Month by joining us for a discussion of an historical novel set during the suffrage movement and the compilation of the first Oxford English Dictionary. Register
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Mar 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.
English Language Learning
Wed, Mar 18, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Duncan Library
Join us every Wednesday evening for FREE beginner to intermediate classes! / ¡Únase a nosotros todos los miércoles por la noche para recibir clases GRATIS para principiantes e intermedios!
Tiny BIT of Art
Thu, Mar 19, All day
Virtual
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Application Assistance - One-on-One Help
Thu, Mar 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Get help with applications. Appointments are available at 10 and 11 AM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.
Line Dancing 101
Thu, Mar 19, 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!
Line Dancing 201
Thu, Mar 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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.
Carefull Knit & Crochet - Crafting for Good
Thu, Mar 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s fiber arts group making items to donate.
Dungeons and Dragons Adult Group: Group B - Adventure awaits!
Thu, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group
Thu, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+
Great Books Foundation Discussion Group - "Even Deadlier: A Sequel to The 7 Deadly Sins Sampler"
Thu, Mar 19, 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
Tiny BIT of Art
Fri, Mar 20, All day
Virtual
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Tiny BIT of Art
Sat, Mar 21, All day
Virtual
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga (Hatha-Raja) - Dharma Level II lessons hosted by Adam Shaw
Sat, Mar 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All levels are welcome, to stretch, breathe and cultivate connections with body-heart-mind-spirit
Revolutionary Cuisine: Corn in the 18th Century
Sat, Mar 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Join us for a presentation by George Washington's Mount Vernon about corn and the way it was used for recipes and cultural exchange in the 18th century.
Teen Calligraphy Workshop
Sat, Mar 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Are you curious about learning calligraphy? Join us to learn and practice different styles each session at Burke! Teens and adults welcome!
Book Journaling Meetup
Sat, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Join us to work on your book journal and share with others what you've added and read!
Tiny BIT of Art
Sun, Mar 22, All day
Virtual
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - "The Gods Must Be Crazy"
Sun, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a screening of Director Jamie Uys' 1980 film.
Tiny BIT of Art
Mon, Mar 23, All day
Virtual
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Senior Bingo
Mon, Mar 23, 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.
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Mar 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.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Mar 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.
Let's Talk Books - "Sing, Unburied, Sing" by Jesmyn Ward
Mon, Mar 23, 7:00pm - 7:55pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Please join Let's Talk Books to read and discuss "Sing, Unburied, Sing" by Jesmyn Ward.
Tiny BIT of Art
Tue, Mar 24, All day
Virtual
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis - with Author Shoshana Walter & Guest Host Barbara Kingsolver
Tue, Mar 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Join us for a conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal.Register
One-On-One Computer Help - at the Barrett Branch
Tue, Mar 24, 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.
Eco:mmunion - Conversations to Sustain People and Planet
Tue, Mar 24, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Looking for a space to talk about climate change and the things affected that we love? Join us for a monthly discussion focused on a relevant topic. Register to receive the materials suggestions.
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Last updated:  January 2025