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CHARLES E. BEATLEY, JR. CENTRAL LIBRARY

Hours & Location

Mon, Feb 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Feb 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Feb 14 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 15 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 16 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
Grand Gaming Melee - Alexandria-Arlington Regional Gaming Group (AARGGH)
Sat, Feb 15, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Grand Gaming Melee: The Alexandria-Arlington Regional Gaming Group (AARGGH) invites you to play dice games, card games, tile games, and just about any other kind of tabletop game. Register
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Feb 15, 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
Writers Group at Beatley
Sun, Feb 16, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
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!
History in Pieces: President's Day Puzzles - Community Puzzle Honors Washington and Lincoln
Sun, Feb 16, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
In celebration of President's Day, come work on our community puzzle and put together the pieces that honor two of our most revered presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - Truly Madly Deeply
Sun, Feb 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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!
Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group
Sun, Feb 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Feb 18, 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.
History in Pieces: President's Day Puzzles - Community Puzzle Honors Washington and Lincoln
Tue, Feb 18, 10:00am - 8:00pm
In celebration of President's Day, come work on our community puzzle and put together the pieces that honor two of our most revered presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
Tuesday We Play (ages 5-12) - Martes de juegos (De 5 a 12 años)
Tue, Feb 18, 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.
History in Pieces: President's Day Puzzles - Community Puzzle Honors Washington and Lincoln
Wed, Feb 19, 10:00am - 8:00pm
In celebration of President's Day, come work on our community puzzle and put together the pieces that honor two of our most revered presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:05am
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, Feb 19, 11:30am - 12:05pm
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, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.
Author Talk: "Morningside" by Aran Shetterly
Wed, Feb 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Join us for an author talk, book signing, and reception with Aran Shetterly as he discusses his new book, "Morningside," about the 1979 Greensboro Massacre.
History in Pieces: President's Day Puzzles - Community Puzzle Honors Washington and Lincoln
Thu, Feb 20, 10:00am - 8:00pm
In celebration of President's Day, come work on our community puzzle and put together the pieces that honor two of our most revered presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Feb 20, 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, Feb 20, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
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, Feb 20, 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.
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - Another Version of You
Thu, Feb 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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!
Coding Game Night - ages 6-12 - Learn to code with hands-on fun!
Thu, Feb 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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 Advisory Group - Monthly Meeting
Thu, Feb 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Small Conference Room
Ages 12-18. Make a difference in your library and community by sharing your opinions, volunteering, and more!
History in Pieces: President's Day Puzzles - Community Puzzle Honors Washington and Lincoln
Fri, Feb 21, 10:00am - 5:00pm
In celebration of President's Day, come work on our community puzzle and put together the pieces that honor two of our most revered presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
History in Pieces: President's Day Puzzles - Community Puzzle Honors Washington and Lincoln
Sat, Feb 22, 10:00am - 5:00pm
In celebration of President's Day, come work on our community puzzle and put together the pieces that honor two of our most revered presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
Handcraft Tuesday - Weekend Edition
Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting 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!
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Feb 22, 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
History in Pieces: President's Day Puzzles - Community Puzzle Honors Washington and Lincoln
Sun, Feb 23, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
In celebration of President's Day, come work on our community puzzle and put together the pieces that honor two of our most revered presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Even When It's Cold! - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Feb 24, 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, Feb 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.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Feb 25, 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.
Tuesday We Play (ages 5-12) - Martes de juegos (De 5 a 12 años)
Tue, Feb 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.
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