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CHARLES E. BEATLEY, JR. CENTRAL LIBRARY

Hours & Location
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We're closed Thursday January 01 due to New Year's Day
Mon, Dec 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 31 10:00AM to 5:00PM
(New Year's Eve Early Closure)
Thu, Jan 01 Closed
(New Year's Day)
Fri, Jan 02 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 03 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 04 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: F23, F24, A28
  • DASH Bus: 30, 32

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

Upcoming Events
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Monday Movie Marathon
Mon, Dec 29, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Join us for one, two or three family-friendly winter-themed films!
Craft Supply Swap and Handcraft Tuesday Weekend Edition
Sat, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Room
Trade your old craft supplies for something new!
Writers Group at Beatley
Sun, Jan 04, 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!
Storytime in the Reading Garden - even when it's cold! - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Jan 05, 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.
Cancelled
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 - Conversation Workshop
Mon, Jan 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Mon, Jan 05, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Large Meeting Room
Ages 12-18. Learn more about volunteering with Alexandria Library.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop
Tue, Jan 06, 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, Jan 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Room
Build with Lego, make art, play games, and more! Ages 5-12. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Large Meeting 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, Jan 07, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
Paws to Read
Wed, Jan 07, 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.
Cancelled
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 - Conversation Workshop
Wed, Jan 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop
Thu, Jan 08, 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 0-14 months and their caretaker(s)
Thu, Jan 08, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-14 months, accompanied by an adult. 15 months and older, please attend 1s and 2s.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jan 08, 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.
Tai Chi at Beatley Library - Balance Your Mind and Body
Thu, Jan 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting 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.
Coding Game Night - ages 6-12 - Hands-on fun in programming, robotics, and electronics!
Thu, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Room
Drop in and play with our coding board games, card games, toys, and robots! Ages 6-12.
Low Vision Resource Group - Navigation Apps on your Smart Phone
Fri, Jan 09, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Join us to learn about resources for people with low vision.
Borrow a Board Game
Sat, Jan 10, 10:00am - 4:45pm
Use the library's board and card games while hanging out in the youth services area!
Teen Advisory Group - Monthly Meeting
Sat, Jan 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Story Room
Ages 12-18. Make a difference in your library and community by sharing your opinions, volunteering, and more!
Colonial Crafternoon - Potpourri & Pomanders
Sun, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Learn the art of making potpourri and pomanders, crafts that were popular during Colonial America.
Storytime in the Reading Garden - even when it's cold! - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Jan 12, 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 - Conversation Workshop
Mon, Jan 12, 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
Tue, Jan 13, 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, Jan 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Room
Build with Lego, make art, play games, and more! Ages 5-12. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Handcraft Tuesday - Evening Edition
Tue, Jan 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
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, Jan 14, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Periodicals Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
Author Talk: Melba Moore
Wed, Jan 14, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Meet the Tony Award-winning singer as she talks about her new memoir, “This Is It – Marvelous…And Getting Better.”
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 - Conversation Workshop
Wed, Jan 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Story 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, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop
Thu, Jan 15, 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 0-14 months and their caretaker(s)
Thu, Jan 15, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-14 months, accompanied by an adult. 15 months and older, please attend 1s and 2s.
Handcraft Crafternoon
Thu, Jan 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Conference 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!
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jan 15, 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 - Bottoms
Thu, Jan 15, 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 - Hands-on fun in programming, robotics, and electronics!
Thu, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Room
Drop in and play with our coding board games, card games, toys, and robots! Ages 6-12.
Borrow a Board Game
Sat, Jan 17, 10:00am - 4:45pm
Use the library's board and card games while hanging out in the youth services area!
Writers Group at Beatley
Sun, Jan 18, 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!
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - Wrong
Sun, Jan 18, 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!
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