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COMMUNITY AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE RESOURCES

Are you new to Alexandria?  You've come to the right place!  The Alexandria Library welcomes people with diverse cultural backgrounds and celebrates the rich multicultural diversity in our community.

ELL Classes & Events
Fri, Sep 29, 10:00am - 5:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Children's Area
Hardcover - $3 Paperback -$2

Sat, Sep 30, All day
Outdoors
A Hobbit-sized challenge for anyone and everyone who wishes to participate! Start at any time!

Sat, Sep 30, 10:00am - 5:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Children's Area
Hardcover - $3 Paperback -$2

Sat, Sep 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Join Ms. Anna for a storytime where we will read, sing, and play. Ages 0-8, accompanied by an adult.

Sat, Sep 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with live music, crafts, and food! The fiesta will take place outside in Beatley Central Library's beautiful Reading Garden. All ages.

Sat, Sep 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Burke Branch Meeting Room

Sun, Oct 01, All day
Your book shelf, favorite reading nook, or the Banned Books display at your local branch!
Share your favorite banned books!

Sun, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
This is a twice-monthly forum for writers to network, share moral support, and offer constructive criticism. Meets first and third Sundays. All are welcome!

Rescheduled
Sun, Oct 01, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
New date Wednesday, November 08, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Hey puzzle fans. Looking for a new challenge? Come to our puzzle swap and trade in your old puzzles for new ones.

Sun, Oct 01, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Write a letter or email to an author whose books have been banned or challenged. Postcards and pens will be provided.

Mon, Oct 02, All day
Your book shelf, favorite reading nook, or the Banned Books display at your local branch!
Share your favorite banned books!

Mon, Oct 02, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Step right up folks! Come to The Muted Midway. Work your way through the thrill-less games of censorship and suppression. Then enjoy a sweet book treat at the Freedom to Read concession stand.

Mon, Oct 02, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bounce and buzz at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Mon, Oct 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.

Mon, Oct 02, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bounce and buzz at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Mon, Oct 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Beginning English practice for English language learners. No registration. Class held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room.

Mon, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join us for a screening of the documentary Judy Blume Forever in celebration of Banned Books Week.

Mon, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Drop in between 3 and 5 pm to make this simple musical craft. Ages 6 and up.

Canceled
Mon, Oct 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.

Mon, Oct 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wag your tails it's PAWS to Read! Does your 1st-6th grader want to practice reading with a dog? We have 3; 15 minute slots from 5:30-6:30PM. Come read with us! Please call to register. Ages 6-12

Tue, Oct 03, All day
Your book shelf, favorite reading nook, or the Banned Books display at your local branch!
Share your favorite banned books!

Tue, Oct 03, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Step right up folks! Come to The Muted Midway. Work your way through the thrill-less games of censorship and suppression. Then enjoy a sweet book treat at the Freedom to Read concession stand.

Tue, Oct 03, 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.

Tue, Oct 03, 10:15am - 10:45am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Celebremos el Mes de la Herencia Hispana y Latina con la bibliotecaria brasileña Sra. Mary. ¡Leeremos libro bilingüe y cantaremos canciones con burbujas y paracaídas! 1 y 2 años de edad con un adulto.

Tue, Oct 03, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Sing, stomp and clap for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, Oct 03, 11:00am - 11:35am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month this September! Songs, games, movement and more for our littlest friends. Ages 0-23 months

Tue, Oct 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Learn basic line dance steps while you workout to Golden Oldies music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.

Tue, Oct 03, 11:00am - 11:45am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.

Tue, Oct 03, 11:00am - 11:45am
Zoom
Join us for this virtual presentation with Keith Weimer, Librarian for History & Religious Studies at the University of Virginia and chair of the VLA Intellectual Freedom Committee.Register

Tue, Oct 03, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Sing, stomp and clap for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join Miss Katie for a selection of Pre-K stories and themed craft each week. Ages 3+ with a caregiver. Siblings welcome! Recommended Ages 3-5

Tue, Oct 03, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Spitfire club, Fall Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Kindergarten - 3rd Grade.

Tue, Oct 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - 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

Wed, Oct 04, All day
Your book shelf, favorite reading nook, or the Banned Books display at your local branch!
Share your favorite banned books!

Wed, Oct 04, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Step right up folks! Come to The Muted Midway. Work your way through the thrill-less games of censorship and suppression. Then enjoy a sweet book treat at the Freedom to Read concession stand.

Wed, Oct 04, 10:15am - 11:00am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Looking for a baby storytime and a chance to talk to other grown-ups with young children? Then join us for Tummy Time! This storytime/playtime program is for ages 0-12 months.

Wed, Oct 04, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Join us for stories and songs fit for active, growing little ones! This program is for ages 1-2.

Wed, Oct 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join the library for an afternoon showing of Disney's Encanto! Recommended Ages 3+

Wed, Oct 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.

Wed, Oct 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.

Wed, Oct 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.

Wed, Oct 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Take a guided virtual tour of Chamizal National Memorial in El Paso, Texas, part of the U.S. National Park Service in El Paso, Texas with NPS Ranger J.R. Lujan.Register

Wed, Oct 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom
Join us for a free one-hour meditation class lead by our Friends at Yoga in Daily Life! Open to everyone and all levels

Wed, Oct 04, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Elaine's Restaurant - 208 Queen Street
Celebrate your right to read during Banned Books Week. The Barrett Branch is partnering with Elaine's Restaurant at 208 Queen Street in Old Town to host. Admission is free.

Thu, Oct 05, All day
Your book shelf, favorite reading nook, or the Banned Books display at your local branch!
Share your favorite banned books!

Thu, Oct 05, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Step right up folks! Come to The Muted Midway. Work your way through the thrill-less games of censorship and suppression. Then enjoy a sweet book treat at the Freedom to Read concession stand.

Canceled
Thu, Oct 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.

Thu, Oct 05, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Toddler Rock N' Read is a musical half hour full of fun fingerplay and story telling for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5

Thu, Oct 05, 11:00am - 11:35am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Stories, songs, movement and more in a story time for ages 2+

Thu, Oct 05, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Toddler Rock N' Read is a musical half hour full of fun fingerplay and story telling for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5

Thu, Oct 05, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join us the first Thursday of the month to discuss titles chosen by the club members!

Thu, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a screening of the film "Kite Runner" at the library on October 5 and join our online Zoom discussion of the novel by Khalid Hosseini on October 18 in celebration of Banned Books Week. Register

Thu, Oct 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate to those in need.

Thu, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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!

Thu, Oct 05, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Spitfire club, Fall Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Grades 4th - 7th.

Thu, Oct 05, 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!

Thu, Oct 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Join Jorge Banales as he gives instruction on the Yang Style 24 Movement Tai Chi form on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month.

Thu, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
Beatley Central’s Girls Who Code explores different programming topics – hoping to encourage and inspire future programmers everywhere! The club will be in person. This program is for ages 8-14.

Thu, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
A dedicated hour to share and critique each other's creative work

Thu, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 12+

Fri, Oct 06, All day
Your book shelf, favorite reading nook, or the Banned Books display at your local branch!
Share your favorite banned books!

Fri, Oct 06, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Step right up folks! Come to The Muted Midway. Work your way through the thrill-less games of censorship and suppression. Then enjoy a sweet book treat at the Freedom to Read concession stand.

Fri, Oct 06, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join us to learn about low vision resources.

Fri, Oct 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room,Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Celebrate Banned Books Week (Oct. 1 - 7) by recreating a scene from your favorite banned or challenged children’s or YA book, using marshmallow Peeps and other craft supplies! Ages 7-12.

Sat, Oct 07, All day
Outdoors
A Hobbit-sized challenge for anyone and everyone who wishes to participate! Start at any time!

Sat, Oct 07, All day
Your book shelf, favorite reading nook, or the Banned Books display at your local branch!
Share your favorite banned books!

Sat, Oct 07, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Step right up folks! Come to The Muted Midway. Work your way through the thrill-less games of censorship and suppression. Then enjoy a sweet book treat at the Freedom to Read concession stand.

Sat, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
A sex-repulsed woman who disapproves of her sister's boyfriend sinks into depression and has horrific visions of rape and violence.

Sat, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Feel the rhythm in the beat and learn new Latin style dances

Sat, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Join us in Beatley's youth services area and test out our tabletop games! Ages 5-18.

Sat, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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!

Sun, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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!

Tue, Oct 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.

Tue, Oct 10, 10:15am - 10:45am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Celebremos el Mes de la Herencia Hispana y Latina con la bibliotecaria brasileña Sra. Mary. ¡Leeremos libro bilingüe y cantaremos canciones con burbujas y paracaídas! 1 y 2 años de edad con un adulto.

Tue, Oct 10, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Sing, stomp and clap for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, Oct 10, 11:00am - 11:35am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month this September! Songs, games, movement and more for our littlest friends. Ages 0-23 months

Tue, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Learn basic line dance steps while you workout to Golden Oldies music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.

Tue, Oct 10, 11:00am - 11:45am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.

Tue, Oct 10, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Sing, stomp and clap for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join Miss Katie for a selection of Pre-K stories and themed craft each week. Ages 3+ with a caregiver. Siblings welcome! Recommended Ages 3-5

Tue, Oct 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Come hear local author Ted Pulliam discuss his new book.

Wed, Oct 11, 10:15am - 11:00am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Looking for a baby storytime and a chance to talk to other grown-ups with young children? Then join us for Tummy Time! This storytime/playtime program is for ages 0-12 months.

Wed, Oct 11, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Join us for stories and songs fit for active, growing little ones! This program is for ages 1-2.

Wed, Oct 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Join us for an online discussion of Nita Prose' suspenseful mystery novel. Register

Wed, Oct 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Join us for a play hour to build, explore, and be creative. Grades: K-6. Únase a nosotros para una hora de juegos para construir, explorar y ser creativo. Grados: K-6.

Wed, Oct 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
How do archaeologists study the past? Sort artifacts, learn about archaeology methods and tools by reading Kid Scientist: Archaeologists on a Dig, and create a pottery puzzle of your own. Ages 6 - 12

Wed, Oct 11, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Spitfire club, Fall Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Kindergarten - 3rd Grade.

Wed, Oct 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.

Wed, Oct 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.

Thu, Oct 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.

Thu, Oct 12, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Toddler Rock N' Read is a musical half hour full of fun fingerplay and story telling for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5

Canceled
Thu, Oct 12, 11:00am - 7:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Books, CDs, and DVDs for both children and adults all for sale at low prices. Join the Friends and/or shop the sale and help support the library!

Thu, Oct 12, 11:00am - 11:35am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Stories, songs, movement and more in a story time for ages 2+

Thu, Oct 12, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Toddler Rock N' Read is a musical half hour full of fun fingerplay and story telling for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5

Thu, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Barrett is starting a Mahjong group using the American rules developed from the ancient Chinese game. Meetings will be from 2-4 PM on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Registration required.

Thu, Oct 12, 3:30pm - 7:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Books, CDs, and DVDs for both children and adults all for sale at low prices. Join the Friends and/or shop the sale and help support the library!

Thu, Oct 12, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Spitfire club, Fall Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Grades 4th - 7th.

Thu, Oct 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
Beatley Central’s Girls Who Code explores different programming topics – hoping to encourage and inspire future programmers everywhere! The club will be in person. This program is for ages 8-14.

Thu, Oct 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 12+

Thu, Oct 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Care about the library? Join us for snacks and let your voice be heard! Attending this meeting will count as one service hour. Grades 6-12.

Thu, Oct 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Join us to discuss the following two stories: "Paradise" by Yxta Maya Murray, "Tarot Witch" by Ray Bradbury. Register

Thu, Oct 12, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Cheesetique - 2411 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
Join us for a book club where we discuss what we're currently reading while enjoying wine and cheese! 🍷 🧀 📚

Fri, Oct 13, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Books, CDs, and DVDs for both children and adults all for sale at low prices. Join the Friends and/or shop the sale and help support the library!

Fri, Oct 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Do you love building with Lego's? Come and test your creative skills! Kids will be put into teams and given a prompt for what to build. Will your team win first place? Ages 6-12.

Sat, Oct 14, All day
Outdoors
A Hobbit-sized challenge for anyone and everyone who wishes to participate! Start at any time!

Sat, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Outdoors
Start your Saturday doing good. Join the Burke Branch walking and litter pickup club.

Sat, Oct 14, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Books, CDs, and DVDs for both children and adults all for sale at low prices. Join the Friends and/or shop the sale and help support the library!

Sat, Oct 14, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Bring items from home that are broken, torn and not quite working correctly to be assessed and repaired by a Fixit Coach. Check-in at the Welcome Table before heading to a Fixit station.

Sat, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
A young woman, studying to be a vet, develops a craving for human flesh.

Sat, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Join us in Beatley's youth services area and test out our tabletop games! Ages 5-18.

Sun, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
This is a twice-monthly forum for writers to network, share moral support, and offer constructive criticism. Meets first and third Sundays. All are welcome!

Sun, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Books, CDs, and DVDs for both children and adults all for sale at low prices. Join the Friends and/or shop the sale and help support the library!

Sun, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.

Rescheduled
Sun, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
New date Sunday, October 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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!

Mon, Oct 16, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bounce and buzz at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Mon, Oct 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.

Mon, Oct 16, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bounce and buzz at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Mon, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Drop in for a craft inspired by a traditional Mexican art form.. Ages 6+

Mon, Oct 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
The Friends of Duncan Library's Board Members discuss the Duncan Branch activities, fund raising actives supporting the Duncan Branch programs, collection needs and Alexandria Library community goals

Mon, Oct 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Please join Let's Talk Books to read and discuss "Maybe You Should Talk To Someone: A Therapist, HER Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed" by Lori Gottlieb. Register

Tue, Oct 17, 10:15am - 10:45am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Storytime with songs, parachute and bubbles. Ages 1 & 2 with an adult.

Tue, Oct 17, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Sing, stomp and clap for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, Oct 17, 11:00am - 11:35am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month this September! Songs, games, movement and more for our littlest friends. Ages 0-23 months

Tue, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Learn basic line dance steps while you workout to Golden Oldies music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.

Tue, Oct 17, 11:00am - 11:45am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.

Tue, Oct 17, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Sing, stomp and clap for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Today, Friends' members get first access to books, DVDs, CDs, and more at the Beatley Friends' Book Sale! Memberships are $10 and available at the door. Entry numbers are available starting at 12PM.

Tue, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join Miss Katie for a selection of Pre-K stories and themed craft each week. Ages 3+ with a caregiver. Siblings welcome! Recommended Ages 3-5

Tue, Oct 17, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Spitfire club, Fall Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Kindergarten - 3rd Grade.

Tue, Oct 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - 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

Wed, Oct 18, 10:00am - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Support Beatley Library and shop a selection of thousands of books, DVDs, CDs, and more at the Beatley Library Friends' Book Sale!

Wed, Oct 18, 10:15am - 11:00am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Looking for a baby storytime and a chance to talk to other grown-ups with young children? Then join us for Tummy Time! This storytime/playtime program is for ages 0-12 months.

Wed, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Stories and activities for preschoolers getting ready for kindergarten.

Wed, Oct 18, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Join us for stories and songs fit for active, growing little ones! This program is for ages 1-2.

Wed, Oct 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a play hour to build, explore, and be creative. Grades: K-6. Únase a nosotros para una hora de juegos para construir, explorar y ser creativo. Grados: K-6.

Wed, Oct 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Join us for a screening of the film "Kite Runner" at the library on October 5 and join our online Zoom discussion of the novel by Khalid Hosseini on October 18 in celebration of Banned Books Week. Register

Wed, Oct 18, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Spitfire club, Fall Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Kindergarten - 3rd Grade.

Wed, Oct 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join us for a festive and spooky workshop where you will learn how to wrap crystal jewelry and get your fortune told!

Wed, Oct 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.

Wed, Oct 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom
Join our ONLINE book club that meets in the evening, every third Wednesday of the month, to discuss a book chosen by one of the members!

Thu, Oct 19, 10:00am - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Support Beatley Library and shop a selection of thousands of books, DVDs, CDs, and more at the Beatley Library Friends' Book Sale!

Thu, Oct 19, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Toddler Rock N' Read is a musical half hour full of fun and story telling for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5

Thu, Oct 19, 11:00am - 11:35am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Stories, songs, movement and more in a story time for ages 2+

Thu, Oct 19, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Toddler Rock N' Read is a musical half hour full of fun and story telling for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5

Thu, Oct 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate to those in need.

Thu, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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!

Thu, Oct 19, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Spitfire club, Fall Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Grades 4th - 7th.

Rescheduled
Thu, Oct 19, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
New date Thursday, October 05, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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!

Thu, Oct 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Join Jorge Banales as he gives instruction on the Yang Style 24 Movement Tai Chi form on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month.

Thu, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
Beatley Central’s Girls Who Code explores different programming topics – hoping to encourage and inspire future programmers everywhere! The club will be in person. This program is for ages 8-14.

Thu, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
A dedicated hour to share and critique each other's creative work

Thu, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 12+

Thu, Oct 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Join us on Zoom the third Thursday of each month! We are discussing selections from The Civically Engaged Reader, a Great Books Foundation collection.  Click on the event title for more info!Register

Fri, Oct 20, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Support Beatley Library and shop a selection of thousands of books, DVDs, CDs, and more at the Beatley Library Friends' Book Sale!

Fri, Oct 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Come and make your very own ghost. All supplies will be provided. Recommended Ages 3+ with a caregiver.

Sat, Oct 21, All day
Outdoors
A Hobbit-sized challenge for anyone and everyone who wishes to participate! Start at any time!

Sat, Oct 21, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Support Beatley Library and shop a selection of thousands of books, DVDs, CDs, and more at the Beatley Library Friends' Book Sale!

Sat, Oct 21, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
On Saturday, October 21, 2023 Alexandria Library will host its annual bicycle fun-ride to all Library branches.Register

Sat, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Come play Dungeons & Dragons. No experience necessary. Open to ages 8-13.
This event is full

Sat, Oct 21, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Let's celebrate the joy of playing games! Play a wide variety of games, the classics and the new. Bring a friend or make new friends. Burke Branch Meeting Room.

Sat, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
A special viewing of film releases.

Sat, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Join us in Beatley's youth services area and test out our tabletop games! Ages 5-18.

Sun, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Thousands of books, DVDs, and CDs are all half-price today at the Beatley Friends' Book Sale!

Sun, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join Oddball Cinema as they screen lesser known films, films that never received a wide release, foreign films, and films that are just downright strange!

Mon, Oct 23, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Enjoy the last day of our book sale and fill up a whole bag with books, DVDs, and CDs for just $10!

Mon, Oct 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.

Mon, Oct 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Beginning English practice for English language learners. No registration. Class held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room.

Mon, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wag your tails it's PAWS to Read! Does your 1st-6th grader want to practice reading with a dog? We have 3; 15 minute slots from 5:30-6:30PM. Come read with us! Please call to register. Ages 6-12

Tue, Oct 24, 10:15am - 10:45am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Storytime with songs, parachute and bubbles. Ages 1 & 2 with an adult.

Tue, Oct 24, 11:00am - 11:35am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month this September! Songs, games, movement and more for our littlest friends. Ages 0-23 months

Tue, Oct 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Learn basic line dance steps while you workout to Golden Oldies music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.

Tue, Oct 24, 11:00am - 11:45am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.

Tue, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Join us on Zoom for a current events discussion on the 4th Tuesday of the month. Click on the event title for more details!Register

Tue, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join Miss Katie for a selection of Pre-K stories and themed craft each week. Ages 3+ with a caregiver. Siblings welcome! Recommended Ages 3-5

Tue, Oct 24, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Spitfire club, Fall Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Kindergarten - 3rd Grade.

Tue, Oct 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Learn about buying homes from the process experts. Valuable for first time buyers or previous home owners.

Tue, Oct 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - 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

Wed, Oct 25, 10:15am - 11:00am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Looking for a baby storytime and a chance to talk to other grown-ups with young children? Then join us for Tummy Time! This storytime/playtime program is for ages 0-12 months.

Wed, Oct 25, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Join us for stories and songs fit for active, growing little ones! This program is for ages 1-2.

Wed, Oct 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
How do archaeologists study the past? Use archaeological methods and tools to sort and identify artifacts. Sponsored by Alexandria Archaeology in celebration of Virginia Archaeology Month.

Wed, Oct 25, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Spitfire club, Fall Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Kindergarten - 3rd Grade.

Wed, Oct 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.

Wed, Oct 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Maeve’s strangely astute tarot readings make her the talk of the school, until a classmate draws a chilling and unfamiliar card—and then disappears.

Wed, Oct 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Watch the selected films at your leisure, and join the Friends of Duncan Library Film Club on the last Wednesday of the month to discuss over a virtual platform.Register

Wed, Oct 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Do you love to read romance novels? Want to talk about them with other romance book lovers? Join us on the last Weds. of the month! Click on the event title for more details.Register

Wed, Oct 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom
Join us for a four billion year journey back in time and discover the formation our local community told through the lens of geology and paleontology

Thu, Oct 26, 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.

Thu, Oct 26, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Toddler Rock N' Read is a musical half hour full of fun and story telling for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5

Thu, Oct 26, 11:00am - 11:35am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Halloween is next week! Costume not ready yet? You can still get in the holiday spirit with Halloween stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2+

Thu, Oct 26, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Toddler Rock N' Read is a musical half hour full of fun and story telling for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5

Thu, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Barrett is starting a Mahjong group using the American rules developed from the ancient Chinese game. Meetings will be from 2-4 PM on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Registration required.

Thu, Oct 26, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Spitfire club, Fall Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Grades 4th - 7th.

Thu, Oct 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
Beatley Central’s Girls Who Code explores different programming topics – hoping to encourage and inspire future programmers everywhere! The club will be in person. This program is for ages 8-14.

Thu, Oct 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 12+

Fri, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Something wicked this way comes... or maybe just a puzzle challenge to complete a 500-piece puzzle with your friends! It will be a graveyard smash! 🎃 👻 🔮 🧛 💀 adults/teens/tweens

Sat, Oct 28, All day
Outdoors
A Hobbit-sized challenge for anyone and everyone who wishes to participate! Start at any time!

Sat, Oct 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Outdoors - Outdoors
Start your Saturday doing good. Join the Barrett Branch walking and litter pickup club.

Sat, Oct 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join Ms. Anna for a storytime where we will read, sing, and play. Ages 0-8, accompanied by an adult.

Sat, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Join us in Beatley's youth services area and test out our tabletop games! Ages 5-18.

Sat, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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!

Sun, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
When two bumbling employees at a medical supply warehouse accidentally release a deadly gas into the air, the vapors cause the dead to rise again as zombies.


 

CITIZENSHIP

(ciudadanía / ዜግነት / المواطنة) 

 

Citizen Preparation Books from the Library

Practice Citizenship Tests (TERC - Click International)

U.S. Citizenship Test Practice (Universal Class) 

Citizenship Classes (Hogar Immigrant Services)

Progreso Center for Literacy and Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Citizenshipworks



 

LEGAL

(ayuda legal / የህግ እገዛ / مساعدة قانونية )

 

Hogar Immigrant Services

Just Neighbors Ministry (Annandale)

Northern Virginia Family Service (Falls Church)

Tahirih Justice Center (Falls Church)

Lutheran Social Services (Falls Church)

Ayuda (Fairfax)

CARECEN (D.C.)

Last updated: March 2023