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ELLEN COOLIDGE BURKE BRANCH LIBRARY

Hours & Location

Library branches are closed to the public on Fridays, however, curbside service is available from 11 am to 4 pm.

Please schedule your curbside pick up here.

Mon, May 10 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, May 11 Closed
Wed, May 12 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, May 13 Closed
Fri, May 14 Closed
Sat, May 15 11:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 16 Closed
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Address
4701 Seminary Road
Alexandria
Alexandria, VA 22304
Tel: 703.746.1704
Fax: 703.746.1775
About the branch

Parking: The library has a parking lot.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: King Street Station (Yellow & Blue 3.3 miles)
  • Metrobus: 8W, 25B, 28A
  • DASH Bus: AT2, AT5
Upcoming Virtual Events
1000 Books: Story Time With Miss Lisa
Thu, May 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual
Join Miss Lisa and "Ally Gator" for an interactive story hour for preschoolers and their siblings.Register
Toddler Rock N' Read
Thu, May 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual
Fly into virtual Toddler Rock N' Read with Miss Katie all month long! Register
First Friday Craft Feature - Paper Plate Fish
Thu, May 13, 11:00am - 6:00pm
Virtual
Swim on over to our YouTube Channel for a tutorial and story time to make your very own fish. Pick up your craft kit from Duncan Curbside or at Duncan on Tuesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays!
Streaming Storytime with Miss Christian - Books by Asian/Pacific Islander Authors
Thu, May 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Virtual
Streaming Storytime with Miss Christian celebrates Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Register
Tween Art - Cherry Blossom Painting Craft Kit Pick-Up
Thu, May 13, 11:00am - 7:00pm
Craft Pick Up - Craft Pick Up
This month’s second craft kit will have the supplies you need to paint a picture of a cherry blossom tree.Register
Mystery Book Club - "Shanghai Moon" by S J Rozan
Thu, May 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
Join us for a virtual discussion of S J Rozan's "Shanghai Moon," a Lydia Chin & Bill Smith novel. Register
Carefull Knitting - Virtual Edition
Thu, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
Join Carefull Knitting online to socialize and share projects while we knit and crochet. Register
Senior Scams - From CommonWealth One Federal Credit Union
Thu, May 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Learn how to recognize and avoid deceptive practices. Register
Fun with Friends - Games, Trivia, Books, and More!
Thu, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Join us virtually as we compete with trivia, play mad libs, tell jokes, write and listen to stories. Ages 8-18.Register
Art Explorers - Asian Pacific Heritage Month - Ruth Asawa
Fri, May 14, All day
Craft Kit Pick Up - Craft Kit Pick Up
A virtual video program about Ruth Asawa, a famous Japanese American sculptor. Learn about her life and art techniques, then try making her sculptures at home!
Library Explorers Kit Pick Up
Fri, May 14, All day
Craft Kit Pick Up - Craft Kit Pick Up
A kit with book lists, crafts and recipes to accompany our Library Explorers story times.
Family Storytime
Fri, May 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual
Join Miss Amy and Miss Amanda each Friday morning for stories, songs and rhymes.Register
Tween Art - Cherry Blossom Painting Craft Kit Pick-Up
Fri, May 14, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Curbside Pick Up Only - Curbside Pick Up Only
This month’s second craft kit will have the supplies you need to paint a picture of a cherry blossom tree.Register
An Author Talk with Rion Amilcar Scott
Fri, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual
Please join us for a virtual talk with the winner of the 2017 PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize for his debut story collection "Insurrections". Register
Scribble Book Club - "Front Desk" by Kelly Yang
Fri, May 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
In honor of Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join Mia Tang on her quest save her motel, help her parents, and tackle the challenges of 5th grade. Register
Art Explorers - Asian Pacific Heritage Month - Ruth Asawa
Sat, May 15, All day
Craft Kit Pick Up - Craft Kit Pick Up
A virtual video program about Ruth Asawa, a famous Japanese American sculptor. Learn about her life and art techniques, then try making her sculptures at home!
Library Explorers Kit Pick Up
Sat, May 15, All day
Craft Kit Pick Up - Craft Kit Pick Up
A kit with book lists, crafts and recipes to accompany our Library Explorers story times.
First Friday Craft Feature - Paper Plate Fish
Sat, May 15, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Virtual
Swim on over to our YouTube Channel for a tutorial and story time to make your very own fish. Pick up your craft kit from Duncan Curbside or at Duncan on Tuesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays!
Rescheduled
Digital Collections Around the World
Sat, May 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
New date Saturday, May 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
New venue Virtual
Learn about online collections from museums, archives, and libraries around the world.
Tween Art - Cherry Blossom Painting Craft Kit Pick-Up
Sat, May 15, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Craft Pick Up - Craft Pick Up
This month’s second craft kit will have the supplies you need to paint a picture of a cherry blossom tree.Register
SAT/ACT Practice Test Session
Sat, May 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Sign up for a free SAT or ACT practice test with the Princeton Review!
Along the Union Street Rail Spur
Sat, May 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Join Dick Chait as he discusses the historic importance of the Union Street Rail Spur to the economy of Alexandria. Register
Cooking with Kole - Nutritious and Delicious
Sat, May 15, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual
Join an online cooking class straight to your own kitchen! Register
Library Explorers Kit Pick Up
Mon, May 17, All day
Craft Kit Pick Up - Craft Kit Pick Up
A kit with book lists, crafts and recipes to accompany our Library Explorers story times.
COVID-19 Vaccine Registration - COVID-19 Vacuna Registro
Mon, May 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Beatley Library Front Entrance - Beatley Library Front Entrance
Are you over 16 and want to receive a COVID-19 vaccine? ¿Tienes más de 16 años y deseas recibir una vacuna COVID-19?
Tween Art - Cherry Blossom Painting Craft Kit Pick-Up
Mon, May 17, 11:00am - 7:00pm
Craft Pick Up - Craft Pick Up
This month’s second craft kit will have the supplies you need to paint a picture of a cherry blossom tree.Register
Let's Talk - An ESL Conversation Class
Mon, May 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual
Interested in building your confidence in your use of English? Register
Introduction to Research on Westlaw
Mon, May 17, 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
This class will cover research fundamentals on Thomson Reuters Westlaw.
Girls Who Code - Grades 6th - 12th
Mon, May 17, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Virtual
Girls Who Code is a virtual club that meets weekly to learn, experiment and create with coding. Some coding and circuitry experience suggested.
Stories From Friends - with Storyteller Cheryl Mason
Mon, May 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Join us for a night of storytelling for adults and seniors. Register
Writing for My Life: Maryland Poet Laureate Grace Cavalieri - Poetry Reading and Author Talk
Mon, May 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Join us for a reading and author talk with Maryland Poet Laureate Grace Cavalieri, one of America’s most beloved and influential woman of letters.Register
Sisters in Crime: To Make a Long Story Short
Mon, May 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Join the discussion by authors from the local Sisters in Crime chapter on the art of short story writing. Register
Baby and Toddler Time With Miss Lisa
Tue, May 18, All day
Virtual
Looking for ways to interact with your little one? Join Miss Lisa for songs, games, movement, yoga and a "book of the week."  A weekly program for ages 0-24 months.
Stories and Songs
Tue, May 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual
Join virtually Miss Venetta for fantastic story telling, singing and play! One registration is good all month long! Register
Bilingual Storytime with Ms. Eli
Tue, May 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual
Join Ms. Eli from her home for this virtual Spanish-English storytime. Sing songs and she'll read a book or two. Intended for ages 2 to 4, but all children and families are welcome to join in! Register
First Friday Craft Feature - Paper Plate Fish
Tue, May 18, 11:00am - 6:00pm
Virtual
Swim on over to our YouTube Channel for a tutorial and story time to make your very own fish. Pick up your craft kit from Duncan Curbside or at Duncan on Tuesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays!
All Alexandria Reads: Library Explorers - A STEAM StoryTime With Miss Lisa
Tue, May 18, 11:00am - 11:40am
Virtual
Join Miss Lisa and explore our non-fiction collection with songs, stories, games and more  in a program for ages 2+.Register
Baby Time
Tue, May 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Virtual
Scoot on over to virtual Baby Time with Miss Venetta. Enjoy a half hour of fingerplay, singing, and play with your baby. Register
Tween Art - Cherry Blossom Painting Craft Kit Pick-Up
Tue, May 18, 11:00am - 7:00pm
Craft Pick Up - Craft Pick Up
This month’s second craft kit will have the supplies you need to paint a picture of a cherry blossom tree.Register
Advanced Legal Research on Westlaw
Tue, May 18, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Virtual
This class is designed help researchers refine search construction while also instructing on Westlaw tools and resources to assist in completing a research project.
The Honeymoon of Scott and Zelda - An Author Talk by Richard Webb
Tue, May 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Author Richard Webb gives a talk on his book, "Boats Against the Current: The Honeymoon Summer of Scott and Zelda."Register
Girls Who Code: Virtual Meet-up
Tue, May 18, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Virtual
Join us on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month from 7:00pm-8:15pm.Register
Handcraft Tuesday - Evening Edition
Tue, May 18, 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!
Library Explorers Kit Pick Up
Wed, May 19, All day
Craft Kit Pick Up - Craft Kit Pick Up
A kit with book lists, crafts and recipes to accompany our Library Explorers story times.
Learn to Discern: Fighting Misinformation - Part 3 - Science and Health News
Wed, May 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
In this session we will learn how science builds a body of knowledge and how this process is or isn’t reflected in the media. Register
StoryWalk
Wed, May 19, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Lee-Fendell House - Lee-Fendell House
A fun way to spend a beautiful spring day is to visit one of Alexandria Library's StoryWalks.
Canceled
From My Window with Ms. Suzanne - Messy!
Wed, May 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual
Join Ms. Suzanne on Zoom to sing songs and listen to a story about things we can see outside. Designed for ages 1 to 3, but anyone can join!
ESL for Conversational Beginners
Wed, May 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual
This is a place to practice speaking, listening and reading English. No formal lesson but sometimes meetings will focus on a particular subject and vocabulary.
Tween Art - Cherry Blossom Painting Craft Kit Pick-Up
Wed, May 19, 11:00am - 7:00pm
Craft Pick Up - Craft Pick Up
This month’s second craft kit will have the supplies you need to paint a picture of a cherry blossom tree.Register
Teen Book Club - "Skyward" by Brandon Sanderson
Wed, May 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
Teens, join us this month to discuss "Skyward" by Brandon Sanderson.Register
Pre-K Storytime
Wed, May 19, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, rhymes, and other fun activities! This program is geared toward ages 3-5, but children of all ages are welcome to participate. Register
Pajama Story Time
Wed, May 19, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Cozy up with your favorite stuffed animal for a collection of bed time stories each Wednesday night. Register
The Flora and Fauna of Northern Virginia - Presented by the Jerome "Buddie" Ford Nature Center
Wed, May 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Learn about the plants and animals that call Northern Virginia home.Register
Duncan Book Group - "Interior Chinatown" by Charles Yu
Wed, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
The Duncan Book Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month. This month we will be reading a special selection for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Register
Koinobori Craft Tutorial
Thu, May 20, All day
Virtual
Miss Katie will lead a virtual tutorial for making Koinobori, colorful carp-shaped wind socks, that are hung for decoration. We’ll learn about the symbolism of the koinobori.
1000 Books: Story Time With Miss Lisa
Thu, May 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual
Join Miss Lisa and "Ally Gator" for an interactive story hour for preschoolers and their siblings.Register
Toddler Rock N' Read
Thu, May 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual
Fly into virtual Toddler Rock N' Read with Miss Katie all month long! Register
First Friday Craft Feature - Paper Plate Fish
Thu, May 20, 11:00am - 6:00pm
Virtual
Swim on over to our YouTube Channel for a tutorial and story time to make your very own fish. Pick up your craft kit from Duncan Curbside or at Duncan on Tuesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays!
Tween Art - Cherry Blossom Painting Craft Kit Pick-Up
Thu, May 20, 11:00am - 7:00pm
Craft Pick Up - Craft Pick Up
This month’s second craft kit will have the supplies you need to paint a picture of a cherry blossom tree.Register
Streaming Storytime with Miss Christian!
Thu, May 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Virtual
Join Miss Christian each week for stories and songs. Ages 0-5.Register
Burke Book Club - "Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line" by Deepa Anappara
Thu, May 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
Join us for a virtual discussion of Deepa Anappara's novel based on real incidents of disappearances in the slums of India. Register
Carlyle House Jamb Session: Building Blocks
Thu, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
Join us as we discover how architects, builders and designers draw views of a building in order to build a new building or restore an existing one. For ages 8-12.Register
Carefull Knitting - Virtual Edition
Thu, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
Join Carefull Knitting online to socialize and share projects while we knit and crochet. Register
Great Books Discussion Group
Thu, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Join us for a virtual meeting the third Thursday of each month! Register
Fun with Friends - Games, Trivia, Books, and More!
Thu, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Join us virtually as we compete with trivia, play mad libs, tell jokes, write and listen to stories. Ages 8-18.Register
Asians and Pacific Islanders In the U.S. Civil War - Presented by the U.S. National Park Service
Thu, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Asians and Pacific Islanders fought during the Civil War. Understanding their experiences is essential to understanding the scope of a conflict that defined the country for decades to come. Register
LIBRARIES CLOSED - Staff Day
Fri, May 21, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
All Alexandria Libraries will be closed today for Staff Day.
Low Vision Resource Group - Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired
Fri, May 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Hear from Mr. Alexander Castillo from the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired, who will detail the services available, how to receive them, and any changes taking place due to COVID.Register
American Girl™ History Club - Featuring Josefina Montoya™
Sat, May 22, All day
Virtual
A monthly program that features a story, craft, games, and a baking project inspired by a different American Girl™ character. Discover what life was like in Josefina Montoya's™ era this May!
Library Explorers Kit Pick Up
Sat, May 22, All day
Craft Kit Pick Up - Craft Kit Pick Up
A kit with book lists, crafts and recipes to accompany our Library Explorers story times.
First Friday Craft Feature - Paper Plate Fish
Sat, May 22, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Virtual
Swim on over to our YouTube Channel for a tutorial and story time to make your very own fish. Pick up your craft kit from Duncan Curbside or at Duncan on Tuesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays!
Tween Art - Cherry Blossom Painting Craft Kit Pick-Up
Sat, May 22, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Craft Pick Up - Craft Pick Up
This month’s second craft kit will have the supplies you need to paint a picture of a cherry blossom tree.Register
American Girl™ History Club - Featuring Josefina Montoya™
Mon, May 24, All day
Virtual
A monthly program that features a story, craft, games, and a baking project inspired by a different American Girl™ character. Discover what life was like in Josefina Montoya's™ era this May!
Library Explorers Kit Pick Up
Mon, May 24, All day
Craft Kit Pick Up - Craft Kit Pick Up
A kit with book lists, crafts and recipes to accompany our Library Explorers story times.
COVID-19 Vaccine Registration - COVID-19 Vacuna Registro
Mon, May 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Beatley Library Front Entrance - Beatley Library Front Entrance
Are you over 16 and want to receive a COVID-19 vaccine? ¿Tienes más de 16 años y deseas recibir una vacuna COVID-19?
Tween Art - Cherry Blossom Painting Craft Kit Pick-Up
Mon, May 24, 11:00am - 7:00pm
Craft Pick Up - Craft Pick Up
This month’s second craft kit will have the supplies you need to paint a picture of a cherry blossom tree.Register
Let's Talk - An ESL Conversation Class
Mon, May 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual
Interested in building your confidence in your use of English? Register
Introduction to Research on Westlaw
Mon, May 24, 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
This class will cover research fundamentals on Thomson Reuters Westlaw.
Romance Book Club
Mon, May 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Do you love to read romance novels? Want to talk about them with other romance book lovers? Join us! Register
Girls Who Code - Grades 6th - 12th
Mon, May 24, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Virtual
Girls Who Code is a virtual club that meets weekly to learn, experiment and create with coding. Some coding and circuitry experience suggested.
The Discovery of a Masterpiece - A Rodin Hiding in Plain Sight in a New Jersey Suburb
Mon, May 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Mallory Mortillaro will share the story of how a simple art cataloging project evolved into a search for a mysterious piece’s provenance, and became one of the biggest art finds in recent history. Register
American Girl™ History Club - Featuring Josefina Montoya™
Tue, May 25, All day
Virtual
A monthly program that features a story, craft, games, and a baking project inspired by a different American Girl™ character. Discover what life was like in Josefina Montoya's™ era this May!
Baby and Toddler Time With Miss Lisa
Tue, May 25, All day
Virtual
Looking for ways to interact with your little one? Join Miss Lisa for songs, games, movement, yoga and a "book of the week."  A weekly program for ages 0-24 months.
Stories and Songs
Tue, May 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual
Join virtually Miss Venetta for fantastic story telling, singing and play! One registration is good all month long! Register
Bilingual Storytime with Ms. Eli
Tue, May 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual
Join Ms. Eli from her home for this virtual Spanish-English storytime. Sing songs and she'll read a book or two. Intended for ages 2 to 4, but all children and families are welcome to join in! Register
First Friday Craft Feature - Paper Plate Fish
Tue, May 25, 11:00am - 6:00pm
Virtual
Swim on over to our YouTube Channel for a tutorial and story time to make your very own fish. Pick up your craft kit from Duncan Curbside or at Duncan on Tuesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays!
All Alexandria Reads: Library Explorers - A STEAM StoryTime With Miss Lisa
Tue, May 25, 11:00am - 11:40am
Virtual
Join Miss Lisa and explore our non-fiction collection with songs, stories, games and more  in a program for ages 2+.Register
Baby Time
Tue, May 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Virtual
Scoot on over to virtual Baby Time with Miss Venetta. Enjoy a half hour of fingerplay, singing, and play with your baby. Register
Advanced Legal Research on Westlaw
Tue, May 25, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Virtual
This class is designed help researchers refine search construction while also instructing on Westlaw tools and resources to assist in completing a research project.
Tween Art - Cherry Blossom Painting Craft
Tue, May 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
Join Miss Amanda during Asian/Pacific Heritage Month as she guides you through painting a picture of a cherry blossom tree and shares more about its significance. 
Home Buying Webinar
Tue, May 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Learn about buying homes from the process experts. Valuable for first time buyers or previous home owners.Register
Who’s an Immigrant?
Tue, May 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Through music, learn the lesser-known stories about why Asians migrated to the U.S. and their experiences here. The topics discussed include naturalization laws, refugees, and transnational adoption.Register
Handcraft Tuesday - Evening Edition
Tue, May 25, 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!
American Girl™ History Club - Featuring Josefina Montoya™
Wed, May 26, All day
Virtual
A monthly program that features a story, craft, games, and a baking project inspired by a different American Girl™ character. Discover what life was like in Josefina Montoya's™ era this May!
Library Explorers Kit Pick Up
Wed, May 26, All day
Craft Kit Pick Up - Craft Kit Pick Up
A kit with book lists, crafts and recipes to accompany our Library Explorers story times.
Learn to Discern: Fighting Misinformation - Part 4 - Consumption and Sharing Habits
Wed, May 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
In the previous sessions we learned how to spot misinformation, now we will evaluate our own consumption and sharing habits of media. Register
StoryWalk
Wed, May 26, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Lee-Fendell House - Lee-Fendell House
A fun way to spend a beautiful spring day is to visit one of Alexandria Library's StoryWalks.
Canceled
From My Window with Ms. Suzanne - Rainbows
Wed, May 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual
Join Ms. Suzanne on Zoom to sing songs and listen to a story about things we can see outside. Designed for ages 1 to 3, but anyone can join!
ESL for Conversational Beginners
Wed, May 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual
This is a place to practice speaking, listening and reading English. No formal lesson but sometimes meetings will focus on a particular subject and vocabulary.
Pre-K Storytime
Wed, May 26, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, rhymes, and other fun activities! This program is geared toward ages 3-5, but children of all ages are welcome to participate. Register
Pajama Story Time
Wed, May 26, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Cozy up with your favorite stuffed animal for a collection of bed time stories each Wednesday night. Register
"Bride of the Sea" - An Author Talk by Eman Quotah
Wed, May 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Eman Quotah will discuss her new book, "Bride of the Sea."Register
Navigating Taxes and Your Small Business
Wed, May 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Get answers to the questions small business owners face as their business starts to grow.Register
American Girl™ History Club - Featuring Josefina Montoya™
Thu, May 27, All day
Virtual
A monthly program that features a story, craft, games, and a baking project inspired by a different American Girl™ character. Discover what life was like in Josefina Montoya's™ era this May!
1000 Books: Story Time With Miss Lisa
Thu, May 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual
Join Miss Lisa and "Ally Gator" for an interactive story hour for preschoolers and their siblings.Register
Toddler Rock N' Read
Thu, May 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual
Fly into virtual Toddler Rock N' Read with Miss Katie all month long! Register
First Friday Craft Feature - Paper Plate Fish
Thu, May 27, 11:00am - 6:00pm
Virtual
Swim on over to our YouTube Channel for a tutorial and story time to make your very own fish. Pick up your craft kit from Duncan Curbside or at Duncan on Tuesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays!
Streaming Storytime with Miss Christian!
Thu, May 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Virtual
Join Miss Christian each week for stories and songs. Ages 0-5.Register
Haikus for New York City - Author Talk with Peter Goldmark
Thu, May 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual
How does a senior public servant wind up writing haikus about the city he loves? Please join us to find out more about his 41 stories in haiku form. Register
Carefull Knitting - Virtual Edition
Thu, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
Join Carefull Knitting online to socialize and share projects while we knit and crochet. Register
Estate Planning Workshop - Lessons Learned from the Pandemic
Thu, May 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Local lawyer Bryan MacAvoy returns to answer your questions about wills, trusts, and estate plans. Register
Social Distancing Cinema Discussion - "Meet the Patels"
Thu, May 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Join Oddball Cinema and Alexandria Library for Social Distancing Cinema with "Meet the Patels." Watch the movie any time before the event & then join our Zoom discussion.Register
Fun with Friends - Games, Trivia, Books, and More!
Thu, May 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Join us virtually as we compete with trivia, play mad libs, tell jokes, write and listen to stories. Ages 8-18.Register
American Girl™ History Club - Featuring Josefina Montoya™
Fri, May 28, All day
Virtual
A monthly program that features a story, craft, games, and a baking project inspired by a different American Girl™ character. Discover what life was like in Josefina Montoya's™ era this May!
Library Explorers Kit Pick Up
Fri, May 28, All day
Craft Kit Pick Up - Craft Kit Pick Up
A kit with book lists, crafts and recipes to accompany our Library Explorers story times.
Family Storytime
Fri, May 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual
Join Miss Amy and Miss Amanda each Friday morning for stories, songs and rhymes.Register
Scribble Book Club - "Front Desk" by Kelly Yang
Fri, May 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
In honor of Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join Mia Tang on her quest save her motel, help her parents, and tackle the challenges of 5th grade. Register
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