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CHARLES E. BEATLEY, JR. CENTRAL LIBRARY

Hours & Location

Mon, Mar 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 28 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 29 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 30 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Address
5005 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22304
Tel: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
About the branch

Parking: The library has a large parking lot with 175 spaces.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: King Street Station (Yellow & Blue Lines 3.2 miles); Van Dorn Station (Blue Line 2.1 miles)
  • Metrobus: 29K/N, 21C
  • DASH Bus: 30, 32

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

Upcoming Events
Cancelled
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Even When It's Cold! - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Mar 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Mar 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
Beatley Friends' Book Sale - Members Preview Day
Tue, Mar 25, 3:00pm - 7:30pm
Beatley Friends Members get a chance to browse a huge selection of books for all ages, movies, CDs, and more one day early! Memberships are available to purchase day-of for $15.
Tuesday We Play (ages 5-12) - Martes de juegos (De 5 a 12 años)
Tue, Mar 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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.
Money Talk for Women
Tue, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Board Room
Money Talk for Women is a series aimed at enhancing financial literacy and empowering women to make informed financial decisions.
Beatley Friends' Book Sale
Wed, Mar 26, 10:00am - 7:30pm
Shop a selection of thousands of books for all ages, DVDs, CDs, and more!
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Mar 26, 10:30am - 11:05am
Periodicals Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Mar 26, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Periodicals Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Mar 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
Knit Nite! - A knitting club for kids ages 8-18.
Wed, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.
Beatley Friends' Book Sale
Thu, Mar 27, 10:00am - 7:30pm
Shop a selection of thousands of books for all ages, DVDs, CDs, and more!
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s) - ¡Que salten los bebés!
Thu, Mar 27, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Periodicals 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.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Mar 27, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Periodicals Room
Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, movement, and activities just right for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.
Handcraft Crafternoon
Thu, Mar 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Conference Room
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!
Tai Chi at Beatley Library - Balance Your Mind and Body
Thu, Mar 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
Coding Game Night - ages 6-12 - Learn to code with hands-on fun!
Thu, Mar 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.
Beatley Friends' Book Sale
Fri, Mar 28, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Shop a selection of thousands of books for all ages, DVDs, CDs, and more!
Beatley Friends' Book Sale
Sat, Mar 29, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Shop a selection of thousands of books for all ages, DVDs, CDs, and more!
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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
Beatley Friends' Book Sale - Half-Price Day
Sun, Mar 30, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Shop thousands of books for all ages, DVDs, CDs, and more at half-price!
Beatley Friends' Book Sale - $10 Bag Day
Mon, Mar 31, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Get a whole bag of books, DVDs, CDs, and more for just $10!
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Even When It's Cold! - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Mar 31, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Mar 31, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
Poetry Month Activity Area
Tue, Apr 01, All day
Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!
Blackout PoeTREE Take and Make - Teen Poetry Month Celebration
Tue, Apr 01, All day
Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.
Twice Loved Plushies - Adopt a gently used plushie and give it a new home.
Tue, Apr 01, 10:00am - 8:00pm
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.
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Apr 01, 11:00am - 11:45am
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.
Tuesday We Play (ages 5-12) - Martes de juegos (De 5 a 12 años)
Tue, Apr 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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.
Money Talk for Women
Tue, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Board Room
Money Talk for Women is a series aimed at enhancing financial literacy and empowering women to make informed financial decisions.
Poetry Month Activity Area
Wed, Apr 02, All day
Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!
Blackout PoeTREE Take and Make - Teen Poetry Month Celebration
Wed, Apr 02, All day
Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.
Twice Loved Plushies - Adopt a gently used plushie and give it a new home.
Wed, Apr 02, 10:00am - 8:00pm
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.
1s and 2s Time - Outdoor Adventure - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:05am
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
1s and 2s Time - Outdoor Adventure - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Apr 02, 11:30am - 12:05pm
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
Paws to Read
Wed, Apr 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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.
Alexandria Artists Meet and Greet - Ages 12-18
Wed, Apr 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Apr 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
Knit Nite! - A knitting club for kids ages 8-18.
Wed, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.
Alexandria Artists Meet and Greet - Ages 18+
Wed, Apr 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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.
Blackout PoeTREE Take and Make - Teen Poetry Month Celebration
Thu, Apr 03, All day
Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.
Poetry Month Activity Area
Thu, Apr 03, All day
Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!
Twice Loved Plushies - Adopt a gently used plushie and give it a new home.
Thu, Apr 03, 10:00am - 8:00pm
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.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Apr 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s) - ¡Que salten los bebés!
Thu, Apr 03, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
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.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, movement, and activities just right for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.
Coding Game Night - ages 6-12 - Learn to code with hands-on fun!
Thu, Apr 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Thu, Apr 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Ages 12-18. Learn more about volunteering with Alexandria Library.
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