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EVENT REGISTRATIONS

Alexandria Library presents and hosts a wide variety of events to the local community.  Our events include author talks, book clubs, STEAM/STEM activities, computer and technology classes, English conversation groups, storytimes and more.

Most of the programs at Alexandria Library do not require advanced registration. You can choose to attend a program at your convenience. Please be mindful of age and time restrictions when attending a library program.

Ticketed Programs

There are certain youth services programs that require parents or caregivers to pick up a ticket prior to the start of the program. Tickets are given out on a first-come, first-serve basis. These programs will include information about tickets in the event description on the calendar.

Registration Programs

Programs that require advanced registration may contain a purple registration box on the event calendar that allows for online registration.  Other programs may require you to register by email, phone or by filling out a form at the library.  Online registration start dates may vary by age and program but are usually available a month in advance.

 

 

REGISTER

In order to register for an event you may need:

  • First & Last Name
  • Library Card Number & Pin
  • Email Address

 

 

 MANAGE EVENTS

 

 

 

WAIT LIST

If there is a wait list for an event, an email address is required. This allows the registration system to notify you when a spot has opened up.

Failure to include an email address may result in being skipped for the next person on the list.

 

 

MANAGE YOUR EVENTS

If you choose to use your library card number on your registration form you can login and manage your event registrations from the library website.

You do not have to have a library card in order to attend events.

 

 

CANCELLATIONS

If you can no longer attend an event, please call or email the contact person for the event to cancel your registration.

If you included your library card number, you can also cancel your registration online.

 

Upcoming Events
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America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Sun, Apr 12, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Sun, Apr 12, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Sun, Apr 12, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Celebrate National Poetry Month and great American poets by adding your poem to Beatley’s poet-trees in the children’s and teen areas and experimenting with magnetic poetry. (all ages)
Turning the Lens on Plastic Pollution Through Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Sun, Apr 12, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Footsteps of History - Virtual Walking Challenge
Sun, Apr 12, All day
Virtual
A "revolutionary" walking challenge for anyone who want to participate. Start at any time, and walk anywhere!
Twice Loved Plushies - Help your gently used soft toys find a new home
Sun, Apr 12, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Beatley Library will be accepting second-hand plush donations April 6-20. Plushies must be small and contain no electric components! Donations must be limited to no more than 10 plushies per patron.
Board Game Bliss
Sun, Apr 12, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Let's celebrate the joy of playing games! Play a wide variety of games, both classics and new. Bring a friend or make new ones.
Cancelled
Come Meet Alexandria's Poet Laureate - Reception for Cristi Donoso
Sun, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Meet Alexandria's new Poet Laureate Cristi Donoso and learn about her plans for the City’s Poet Laureate Program during her tenure.. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required.
Sunday Story Time
Sun, Apr 12, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-24 months.
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Mon, Apr 13, All day
Local History/Special Collections
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Mon, Apr 13, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Mon, Apr 13, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Mon, Apr 13, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Celebrate National Poetry Month and great American poets by adding your poem to Beatley’s poet-trees in the children’s and teen areas and experimenting with magnetic poetry. (all ages)
Turning the Lens on Plastic Pollution Through Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Mon, Apr 13, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Footsteps of History - Virtual Walking Challenge
Mon, Apr 13, All day
Virtual
A "revolutionary" walking challenge for anyone who want to participate. Start at any time, and walk anywhere!
Exhibit: Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka - The Struggle and Beyond
Mon, Apr 13, All day
Local History/Special Collections
The art exhibit celebrates the anniversary and lasting impact of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, a court decision on May 17, 1954, that ended segregation in public schools.
Twice Loved Plushies - Help your gently used soft toys find a new home
Mon, Apr 13, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Beatley Library will be accepting second-hand plush donations April 6-20. Plushies must be small and contain no electric components! Donations must be limited to no more than 10 plushies per patron.
Baby Time
Mon, Apr 13, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time!
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Apr 13, 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.
Baby Time
Mon, Apr 13, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time!
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class is held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room.
Restful Readaloud - Stories from American History
Mon, Apr 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
No one's too old to enjoy being read to! Relax and unwind while a librarian reads you a story or two that explores 250+ years of American history. Ages 6-12 (and anyone who can sit quietly and listen)
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Apr 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.
Teen Takeover
Mon, Apr 13, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Ages 12-18. Do homework, play games, and just hang out in an area set aside for teens ONLY!
Rescheduled
AAR Tween Book Party! - Eat pizza, make friends, and talk about books!
Mon, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Wednesday, April 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Let's eat pizza, talk about "Freewater" by Amina Luqman-Dawson and share additional recommendations for Historical Fiction books set in the United States of America!
Unregulated AI Use - Understanding Threats and Regulations
Mon, Apr 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Dr. Finley-Brook will walk us through the harm of unregulated AI use and explain policies experts are working on to reign it in.Register
Diversity Book Club - "Heaven and Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride
Mon, Apr 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
Please join us online for a discussion of James McBride's acclaimed novel.
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Tue, Apr 14, All day
Local History/Special Collections
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Tue, Apr 14, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Tue, Apr 14, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Tue, Apr 14, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Celebrate National Poetry Month and great American poets by adding your poem to Beatley’s poet-trees in the children’s and teen areas and experimenting with magnetic poetry. (all ages)
Turning the Lens on Plastic Pollution Through Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Tue, Apr 14, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Footsteps of History - Virtual Walking Challenge
Tue, Apr 14, All day
Virtual
A "revolutionary" walking challenge for anyone who want to participate. Start at any time, and walk anywhere!
Exhibit: Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka - The Struggle and Beyond
Tue, Apr 14, All day
Local History/Special Collections
The art exhibit celebrates the anniversary and lasting impact of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, a court decision on May 17, 1954, that ended segregation in public schools.
Twice Loved Plushies - Help your gently used soft toys find a new home
Tue, Apr 14, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Beatley Library will be accepting second-hand plush donations April 6-20. Plushies must be small and contain no electric components! Donations must be limited to no more than 10 plushies per patron.
Family Storytime - Martes de niños
Tue, Apr 14, 10:15am - 11:15am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!
Bilingual Storytime - Hora de cuentos bilingue
Tue, Apr 14, 10:30am - 10:45am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Start your morning with stories, rhymes, and songs in English and Spanish ¡Empieza su mañana con cuentos, rimas y canciones en inglés y español!
Baby and Toddler Time - La hora de los bebés y los niños
Tue, Apr 14, 11:00am - 11:35am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.
Baby and Toddler Play Date
Tue, Apr 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a special uninterrupted playtime with your child and meet other caregivers. Discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. (ages 0-4).
Passport to American History with Melody Ellison - American Girls Celebrate America 250
Tue, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Craft tambourines, sing karaoke, and learn about 1960s America through the eyes of American Girl Doll Melody Ellison! (Ages 6-12)
Creatives's Club: All Alexandria Reads - I am an American flag craft
Tue, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Create an American flag as unique as you are! Ages 6-12
Financial Literacy for Teens
Tue, Apr 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Learn about money and finances.
Duncan and Dragons - Arkipeligo
Tue, Apr 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area
Join DM Mike in a high seas DnD adventure! Ages 13-18. Registration required.
Registration is now closed
Foreign Policy
Tue, Apr 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Ambassador (ret.) Richard D. Kauzlarich will review the current Administration's foreign policy as it affects relations with the states of the former Soviet Union and energy.
On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft - with New York Times Bestselling Author Brad Taylor
Tue, Apr 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series. Register
Handcraft Tuesday - Evening Edition
Tue, Apr 14, 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!Register
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Wed, Apr 15, All day
Local History/Special Collections
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Wed, Apr 15, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Wed, Apr 15, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Wed, Apr 15, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Celebrate National Poetry Month and great American poets by adding your poem to Beatley’s poet-trees in the children’s and teen areas and experimenting with magnetic poetry. (all ages)
Turning the Lens on Plastic Pollution Through Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Wed, Apr 15, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Footsteps of History - Virtual Walking Challenge
Wed, Apr 15, All day
Virtual
A "revolutionary" walking challenge for anyone who want to participate. Start at any time, and walk anywhere!
Exhibit: Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka - The Struggle and Beyond
Wed, Apr 15, All day
Local History/Special Collections
The art exhibit celebrates the anniversary and lasting impact of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, a court decision on May 17, 1954, that ended segregation in public schools.
Twice Loved Plushies - Help your gently used soft toys find a new home
Wed, Apr 15, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Beatley Library will be accepting second-hand plush donations April 6-20. Plushies must be small and contain no electric components! Donations must be limited to no more than 10 plushies per patron.
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Apr 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy weekly sessions with other fiber artists. Bring and share your projects, and see others. Quilting tutorials will be provided on the first Wednesday of every month. No registration is required.
1s and 2s Time (first session) - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Periodicals Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
Just Babies - Solo Los Bebés
Wed, Apr 15, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
A lap-sit and playtime just for babies ages 0-12 months and their grownups.
1s and 2s Time (second session) - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Apr 15, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Periodicals Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
The Basilica of St. Mary - The History of the Catholic Church in Virginia
Wed, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Local History/Special Collections - Sprouse Rare Book Room
Archivist Virginia Nyce will dive into the history of the Catholic Church in Virginia and its oldest parish, the Basilica of St. Mary, located in Old Town Alexandria.
Mystery Book Club - "The Marlow Murder Club" by Robert Thorogood
Wed, Apr 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Please join us for a discussion of Robert Thorogood's first Marlow Murder Club mystery.Register
Paws to Read
Wed, Apr 15, 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.
Spitfire Club - Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Wed, Apr 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Changing the world, one book at a time!
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Apr 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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 15, 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.
Digital Skills For Life (En español)
Wed, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Resume and finance classes are offered to strengthen your career and personal opportunities / Se ofrecen clases de currículum y finanzas para fortalecer sus oportunidades laborales y personales
English Language Learning
Wed, Apr 15, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Duncan Library
Join us every Wednesday evening for FREE beginner to intermediate classes! / ¡Únase a nosotros todos los miércoles por la noche para recibir clases GRATIS para principiantes e intermedios!
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Thu, Apr 16, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Thu, Apr 16, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Thu, Apr 16, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Celebrate National Poetry Month and great American poets by adding your poem to Beatley’s poet-trees in the children’s and teen areas and experimenting with magnetic poetry. (all ages)
Turning the Lens on Plastic Pollution Through Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Thu, Apr 16, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Footsteps of History - Virtual Walking Challenge
Thu, Apr 16, All day
Virtual
A "revolutionary" walking challenge for anyone who want to participate. Start at any time, and walk anywhere!
Exhibit: Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka - The Struggle and Beyond
Thu, Apr 16, All day
Local History/Special Collections
The art exhibit celebrates the anniversary and lasting impact of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, a court decision on May 17, 1954, that ended segregation in public schools.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Apr 16, 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. These workshops are led by volunteers and do not include certificates of completion.
Twice Loved Plushies - Help your gently used soft toys find a new home
Thu, Apr 16, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Beatley Library will be accepting second-hand plush donations April 6-20. Plushies must be small and contain no electric components! Donations must be limited to no more than 10 plushies per patron.
Stories and Songs
Thu, Apr 16, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.
PreSchool Story Time: American Folk Songs
Thu, Apr 16, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
PreSchool Story Time celebrates our country with traditional songs and stories.
Stories and Songs
Thu, Apr 16, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-14 months and their caretaker(s)
Thu, Apr 16, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.
How Exploration, Uncertainty, and Risk Help Us Find Meaning - with Author Alex Hutchinson
Thu, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
In The Explorer’s Gene, Alex Hutchinson dives headfirst into a fascinating and provocative new field of research, examining how exploration is a fundamental part of what makes us human.Register
Carefull Knit & Crochet - America250
Thu, Apr 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Contribute to Barrett Branch’s fiber arts group making scarves to donate. Visit our display in honor of America250 and our work to build a community of care. Add your scarf to the collection.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, movement, and activities just right for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.
Spitfire - 4th and 5th Grade
Thu, Apr 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Changing the world one book at a time!
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - Lola
Thu, Apr 16, 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!
Coding Game Night - ages 6-12 - Hands-on fun in programming, robotics, and electronics!
Thu, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Drop in and play with our coding board games, card games, toys, and robots! Ages 6-12.
Dungeons and Dragons Adult Group: Group B - Adventure awaits!
Thu, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group
Thu, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+
Cancelled
Dungeons and Dragons: Teen Group! - Adventure awaits!
Thu, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Looking for a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
Great Books Foundation Discussion Group - "Even Deadlier: A Sequel to The 7 Deadly Sins Sampler"
Thu, Apr 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Virtual
Join us on Zoom the third Thursday of each month! We are currently discussing selections from "Even Deadlier: A Sequel to The 7 Deadly Sins Sampler". Click on the event title for more info.Register
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Fri, Apr 17, All day
Local History/Special Collections
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Fri, Apr 17, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Fri, Apr 17, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Fri, Apr 17, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Celebrate National Poetry Month and great American poets by adding your poem to Beatley’s poet-trees in the children’s and teen areas and experimenting with magnetic poetry. (all ages)
Turning the Lens on Plastic Pollution Through Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Fri, Apr 17, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Footsteps of History - Virtual Walking Challenge
Fri, Apr 17, All day
Virtual
A "revolutionary" walking challenge for anyone who want to participate. Start at any time, and walk anywhere!
Exhibit: Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka - The Struggle and Beyond
Fri, Apr 17, All day
Local History/Special Collections
The art exhibit celebrates the anniversary and lasting impact of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, a court decision on May 17, 1954, that ended segregation in public schools.
Twice Loved Plushies - Help your gently used soft toys find a new home
Fri, Apr 17, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Beatley Library will be accepting second-hand plush donations April 6-20. Plushies must be small and contain no electric components! Donations must be limited to no more than 10 plushies per patron.
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Sat, Apr 18, All day
Local History/Special Collections
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Sat, Apr 18, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Sat, Apr 18, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Sat, Apr 18, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Celebrate National Poetry Month and great American poets by adding your poem to Beatley’s poet-trees in the children’s and teen areas and experimenting with magnetic poetry. (all ages)
Turning the Lens on Plastic Pollution Through Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Sat, Apr 18, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Footsteps of History - Virtual Walking Challenge
Sat, Apr 18, All day
Virtual
A "revolutionary" walking challenge for anyone who want to participate. Start at any time, and walk anywhere!
Exhibit: Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka - The Struggle and Beyond
Sat, Apr 18, All day
Local History/Special Collections
The art exhibit celebrates the anniversary and lasting impact of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, a court decision on May 17, 1954, that ended segregation in public schools.
Borrow a Board Game
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 4:45pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Use the library's board and card games while hanging out in the youth services area!
Twice Loved Plushies - Help your gently used soft toys find a new home
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Beatley Library will be accepting second-hand plush donations April 6-20. Plushies must be small and contain no electric components! Donations must be limited to no more than 10 plushies per patron.
Parlons Français - Adult Conversation Practice
Sat, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
French language practice for adults ready to move from formal instruction to real life conversation.
VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga (Hatha-Raja) - Dharma Level II lessons hosted by Adam Shaw
Sat, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All levels are welcome, to stretch, breathe and cultivate connections with body-heart-mind-spirit
This event is full
Poetry Palooza
Sat, Apr 18, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate National Poetry Month with activities all day!
Language & Latinidad in The Nation’s Capital
Sat, Apr 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Dr. Tseng, Professor of Spanish and Linguistics at American University, will discuss the history of Latin American immigration to the DC Metro Area and how its shaped a unique regional language.
Games of the States - Games for ages 6-12
Sat, Apr 18, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Celebrate America 250 with board games about the states. Ages 6-12
Burke Branch Friends Book Sale - Poetry Pop-Up
Sat, Apr 18, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Shop the Burke Branch Friends book sale with a special focus on poetry for National Poetry Month!
Dungeons & Dragons at the Library
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Come play Dungeons & Dragons. No experience necessary. Open to ages 8-13.
This event is full
The CHAT - Change Happens with Alexandria Teens
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Ages 14-19. Participate in this special recorded conversation about being a teen in Alexandria.
Handcraft Tuesday - Weekend Edition
Sat, Apr 18, 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!
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Sun, Apr 19, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Sun, Apr 19, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Sun, Apr 19, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Celebrate National Poetry Month and great American poets by adding your poem to Beatley’s poet-trees in the children’s and teen areas and experimenting with magnetic poetry. (all ages)
Turning the Lens on Plastic Pollution Through Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Sun, Apr 19, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Footsteps of History - Virtual Walking Challenge
Sun, Apr 19, All day
Virtual
A "revolutionary" walking challenge for anyone who want to participate. Start at any time, and walk anywhere!
Exhibit: Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka - The Struggle and Beyond
Sun, Apr 19, All day
Local History/Special Collections
The art exhibit celebrates the anniversary and lasting impact of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, a court decision on May 17, 1954, that ended segregation in public schools.
Writers Group at Beatley
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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!
Twice Loved Plushies - Help your gently used soft toys find a new home
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Beatley Library will be accepting second-hand plush donations April 6-20. Plushies must be small and contain no electric components! Donations must be limited to no more than 10 plushies per patron.
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - The Fare
Sun, Apr 19, 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!
Preschool STEAM Sundays
Sun, Apr 19, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bring your preschooler to the Duncan Library on Sunday afternoons to explore STEAM activities (science, technology, engineering, art, and math)! This is a drop-in event. Recommended for ages 3-6
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Mon, Apr 20, All day
Local History/Special Collections
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Mon, Apr 20, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Mon, Apr 20, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Mon, Apr 20, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Celebrate National Poetry Month and great American poets by adding your poem to Beatley’s poet-trees in the children’s and teen areas and experimenting with magnetic poetry. (all ages)
Turning the Lens on Plastic Pollution Through Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Mon, Apr 20, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Footsteps of History - Virtual Walking Challenge
Mon, Apr 20, All day
Virtual
A "revolutionary" walking challenge for anyone who want to participate. Start at any time, and walk anywhere!
Exhibit: Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka - The Struggle and Beyond
Mon, Apr 20, All day
Local History/Special Collections
The art exhibit celebrates the anniversary and lasting impact of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, a court decision on May 17, 1954, that ended segregation in public schools.
Twice Loved Plushies - Help your gently used soft toys find a new home
Mon, Apr 20, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Beatley Library will be accepting second-hand plush donations April 6-20. Plushies must be small and contain no electric components! Donations must be limited to no more than 10 plushies per patron.
Senior Bingo
Mon, Apr 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us to socialize and engage your mind with a game of bingo served with food, prizes, and fun. Registration is required.
This event is full
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Apr 20, 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.
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Apr 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class is held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room.
Alexandria Library Board meeting
Mon, Apr 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Alexandria Library Board meeting
Restful Readaloud - Stories from American History
Mon, Apr 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
No one's too old to enjoy being read to! Relax and unwind while a librarian reads you a story or two that explores 250+ years of American history. Ages 6-12 (and anyone who can sit quietly and listen)
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Apr 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.
Teen Takeover
Mon, Apr 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Ages 12-18. Do homework, play games, and just hang out in an area set aside for teens ONLY!
Horror Fans Unite! - A year-round horror club!
Mon, Apr 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Do you like scary movies, books, tv shows, or video games? Do you enjoy making horror themed DIY projects? This is the event for you!
Dabke Dance Workshop
Mon, Apr 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
In celebration of Arab American Heritage Month, please join us for a workshop on Dabke, a vibrant folk dance with roots in the Levant region (Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, and Palestine).
Let's Talk Books - "America, América" by Greg Grandin
Mon, Apr 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Please join Let's Talk Books to read and discuss this year's All Alexandria Reads nonfiction selection in celebration of America250 "America, América: A New History of the New World" by Greg Grandin.Register
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Tue, Apr 21, All day
Local History/Special Collections
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Tue, Apr 21, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Tue, Apr 21, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Tue, Apr 21, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Celebrate National Poetry Month and great American poets by adding your poem to Beatley’s poet-trees in the children’s and teen areas and experimenting with magnetic poetry. (all ages)
Turning the Lens on Plastic Pollution Through Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Tue, Apr 21, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Footsteps of History - Virtual Walking Challenge
Tue, Apr 21, All day
Virtual
A "revolutionary" walking challenge for anyone who want to participate. Start at any time, and walk anywhere!
Exhibit: Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka - The Struggle and Beyond
Tue, Apr 21, All day
Local History/Special Collections
The art exhibit celebrates the anniversary and lasting impact of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, a court decision on May 17, 1954, that ended segregation in public schools.
Bilingual Storytime - Hora de cuentos bilingue
Tue, Apr 21, 10:30am - 10:45am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Start your morning with stories, rhymes, and songs in English and Spanish ¡Empieza su mañana con cuentos, rimas y canciones en inglés y español!
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Apr 21, 11:00am - 11:45am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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.
Baby and Toddler Time - La hora de los bebés y los niños
Tue, Apr 21, 11:00am - 11:35am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.
Passport to American History with Molly McIntire - American Girls Celebrate America 250
Tue, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Craft pinwheels, play jump rope, and learn about 1940s America through the eyes of American Girl Doll Molly McIntire! (Ages 6-12)
Financial Literacy for Teens
Tue, Apr 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Learn about money and finances.
Rescheduled
Crafting for Teens: Bookmark Weaving
Tue, Apr 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
New date Tuesday, April 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Join our teen team for a hands-on historical craft where teens will learn basic weaving techniques on a miniature loom!
Banned Book Club - Explore and Unpack Challenged and Banned Books
Tue, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
The book club promotes freedom of expression and support authors whose books have been banned or challenged. For April we are discussing the 2026 All Alexandria Reads selection, Sing, Unburied, Sing.
Death Café
Tue, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Take part in a group-led discussion about death and dying without any set agenda, objectives, or themes. Tea and sweets will be provided.
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Wed, Apr 22, All day
Local History/Special Collections
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Wed, Apr 22, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Wed, Apr 22, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Wed, Apr 22, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Celebrate National Poetry Month and great American poets by adding your poem to Beatley’s poet-trees in the children’s and teen areas and experimenting with magnetic poetry. (all ages)
Turning the Lens on Plastic Pollution Through Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Wed, Apr 22, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Footsteps of History - Virtual Walking Challenge
Wed, Apr 22, All day
Virtual
A "revolutionary" walking challenge for anyone who want to participate. Start at any time, and walk anywhere!
Exhibit: Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka - The Struggle and Beyond
Wed, Apr 22, All day
Local History/Special Collections
The art exhibit celebrates the anniversary and lasting impact of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, a court decision on May 17, 1954, that ended segregation in public schools.
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Apr 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy weekly sessions with other fiber artists. Bring and share your projects, and see others. Quilting tutorials will be provided on the first Wednesday of every month. No registration is required.
1s and 2s Time (first session) - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
Just Babies - Solo Los Bebés
Wed, Apr 22, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
A lap-sit and playtime just for babies ages 0-12 months and their grownups.
1s and 2s Time (second session) - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Apr 22, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions - with Miranda Cowley Heller, NY Times Bestselling Author
Wed, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows. Register
Prevent Food Waste Workshop
Wed, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
In celebration of Earth Day, please join us to learn practical tips and resources for reducing food waste.
Painternoon - A monthly painting club!
Wed, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Let's paint at the Library! Enjoy a tutorial with instructions on how to create the monthly painting or create your own unique work of art!
Burke Book Club (All Alexandria Reads Edition) - "America, America" by Greg Grandin
Wed, Apr 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Join us for a discussion on Zoom of our 2026 All Alexandria Reads Adult Non-Fiction selection, “America, América” by Greg Grandin. Register
Spitfire Club - Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Wed, Apr 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Children's Area
Changing the world, one book at a time!
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Apr 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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 22, 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.
AAR Tween Book Party! - Eat pizza, make friends, and talk about books!
Wed, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Let's eat pizza, talk about "Freewater" by Amina Luqman-Dawson and share additional recommendations for Historical Fiction books set in the United States of America!
English Language Learning
Wed, Apr 22, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Duncan Library
Join us every Wednesday evening for FREE beginner to intermediate classes! / ¡Únase a nosotros todos los miércoles por la noche para recibir clases GRATIS para principiantes e intermedios!
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Thu, Apr 23, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Thu, Apr 23, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Thu, Apr 23, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Celebrate National Poetry Month and great American poets by adding your poem to Beatley’s poet-trees in the children’s and teen areas and experimenting with magnetic poetry. (all ages)
Turning the Lens on Plastic Pollution Through Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Thu, Apr 23, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Footsteps of History - Virtual Walking Challenge
Thu, Apr 23, All day
Virtual
A "revolutionary" walking challenge for anyone who want to participate. Start at any time, and walk anywhere!
Exhibit: Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka - The Struggle and Beyond
Thu, Apr 23, All day
Local History/Special Collections
The art exhibit celebrates the anniversary and lasting impact of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, a court decision on May 17, 1954, that ended segregation in public schools.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Apr 23, 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. These workshops are led by volunteers and do not include certificates of completion.
Line Dancing 101
Thu, Apr 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us to learn the basic line dance steps to great Oldies and Motown music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable shoes!
Preschool Story Time - Story Time for ages 2-5
Thu, Apr 23, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2-5.
Line Dancing 201
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Viva Line Dancing: Join our intermediate level of line dancing to improve flexibility and enhance memory. We work the dance floors! This class is not intended for beginners.
Trans-Atlantic Book Club: Alexandria & Dundee - Reading Mary E. Wilkins-Freeman
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Burke Virtual Room
Join Alexandrians and our Sister City Dundee, Scotland to discuss short story "The Long Arm" by Mary E. Wilkins-Freeman. Registration required. Register
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-14 months and their caretaker(s)
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.
250th Film Festival - "Train Dreams"
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
We are celebrating America's 250th Birthday with a screening of the 2025 film based on the 2011 novella by Denis Johnson.
American Style Mahjong - Let's play Mahjong!
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
The Barrett Branch Mahjong group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Space is available for up to 12 players, so it's first come first served as game tables fill.
Handcraft Crafternoon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00pm - 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!
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, movement, and activities just right for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.
Book Sale - Friends of Duncan Library
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Take your pick from thousands of books for sale for all ages in a wide variety of genres! Books will be priced at $4.00 for hardcover, $2.00 for paperback, unless otherwise marked.
Spitfire - 4th and 5th Grade
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area
Changing the world one book at a time!
Tai Chi at Beatley Library - Balance Your Mind and Body
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,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.
The CHAT - Change Happens with Alexandria Teens
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Board Room
Ages 14-19. Participate in this special recorded conversation about being a teen in Alexandria.
Coding Game Night - ages 6-12 - Hands-on fun in programming, robotics, and electronics!
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Drop in and play with our coding board games, card games, toys, and robots! Ages 6-12.
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+
Blast Off! Straw Rocket Craft
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Decorate and assemble a paper straw rocket.
Dungeons and Dragons Adult Group: Group A - Adventure awaits!
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Fri, Apr 24, All day
Local History/Special Collections
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Fri, Apr 24, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Fri, Apr 24, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Fri, Apr 24, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Celebrate National Poetry Month and great American poets by adding your poem to Beatley’s poet-trees in the children’s and teen areas and experimenting with magnetic poetry. (all ages)
Turning the Lens on Plastic Pollution Through Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Fri, Apr 24, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Footsteps of History - Virtual Walking Challenge
Fri, Apr 24, All day
Virtual
A "revolutionary" walking challenge for anyone who want to participate. Start at any time, and walk anywhere!
Exhibit: Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka - The Struggle and Beyond
Fri, Apr 24, All day
Local History/Special Collections
The art exhibit celebrates the anniversary and lasting impact of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, a court decision on May 17, 1954, that ended segregation in public schools.
Book Sale - Friends of Duncan Library
Fri, Apr 24, 10:00am - 5:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Take your pick from thousands of books for sale for all ages in a wide variety of genres! Books will be priced at $4.00 for hardcover, $2.00 for paperback, unless otherwise marked.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Apr 24, 10:15am - 11:15am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
We sing, play, dance, and rhyme all while promoting your baby’s development and literacy skills. For ages 0-14 months.
Musical Movement
Fri, Apr 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Come and play with music in this fun parent-child learn & play class! Program focuses on activities that enhance brain development and build social skills, language/motor skills, and more (ages 2-5).
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Sat, Apr 25, All day
Local History/Special Collections
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Sat, Apr 25, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Sat, Apr 25, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Sat, Apr 25, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Celebrate National Poetry Month and great American poets by adding your poem to Beatley’s poet-trees in the children’s and teen areas and experimenting with magnetic poetry. (all ages)
Turning the Lens on Plastic Pollution Through Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Sat, Apr 25, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Footsteps of History - Virtual Walking Challenge
Sat, Apr 25, All day
Virtual
A "revolutionary" walking challenge for anyone who want to participate. Start at any time, and walk anywhere!
Exhibit: Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka - The Struggle and Beyond
Sat, Apr 25, All day
Local History/Special Collections
The art exhibit celebrates the anniversary and lasting impact of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, a court decision on May 17, 1954, that ended segregation in public schools.
Borrow a Board Game
Sat, Apr 25, 10:00am - 4:45pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Use the library's board and card games while hanging out in the youth services area!
Book Sale - Friends of Duncan Library
Sat, Apr 25, 10:00am - 5:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Take your pick from thousands of books for sale for all ages in a wide variety of genres! Books will be priced at $4.00 for hardcover, $2.00 for paperback, unless otherwise marked.
Grand Gaming Melee - Alexandria-Arlington Regional Gaming Group (AARGGH)
Sat, Apr 25, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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
Games of the States - Games for ages 6-12
Sat, Apr 25, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Celebrate America 250 with board games about the states. Ages 6-12
Build Your Own Time Capsule
Sat, Apr 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,Story Room
All ages are welcome to create a personal time capsule to commemorate America's 250th anniversary. Materials will be provided.
A Celebration of History and Nature
Sat, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
As we celebrate our country's founding, local Virginia Master Naturalists will share information about some regional gems where you can discover history and nature together. 
Crafty Kid Series
Sat, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us one Saturday a month to get crafty! Each month is a new fun craft, followed by open play time and bubbles!
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Sun, Apr 26, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Sun, Apr 26, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Sun, Apr 26, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Celebrate National Poetry Month and great American poets by adding your poem to Beatley’s poet-trees in the children’s and teen areas and experimenting with magnetic poetry. (all ages)
Turning the Lens on Plastic Pollution Through Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Sun, Apr 26, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Footsteps of History - Virtual Walking Challenge
Sun, Apr 26, All day
Virtual
A "revolutionary" walking challenge for anyone who want to participate. Start at any time, and walk anywhere!
Exhibit: Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka - The Struggle and Beyond
Sun, Apr 26, All day
Local History/Special Collections
The art exhibit celebrates the anniversary and lasting impact of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, a court decision on May 17, 1954, that ended segregation in public schools.
Book Sale - Friends of Duncan Library
Sun, Apr 26, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Take your pick from thousands of books for sale for all ages in a wide variety of genres! Books will be priced at $4.00 for hardcover, $2.00 for paperback, unless otherwise marked.
Colonial Crafternoon - Cross-Stitch
Sun, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Learn about the art of cross-stitch, a craft popular during the American Colonial period. Create a small sampler to take home.
Sunday Story Time
Sun, Apr 26, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Children's Area
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-24 months.
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Mon, Apr 27, All day
Local History/Special Collections
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Mon, Apr 27, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Mon, Apr 27, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Mon, Apr 27, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Celebrate National Poetry Month and great American poets by adding your poem to Beatley’s poet-trees in the children’s and teen areas and experimenting with magnetic poetry. (all ages)
Turning the Lens on Plastic Pollution Through Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Mon, Apr 27, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Footsteps of History - Virtual Walking Challenge
Mon, Apr 27, All day
Virtual
A "revolutionary" walking challenge for anyone who want to participate. Start at any time, and walk anywhere!
Exhibit: Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka - The Struggle and Beyond
Mon, Apr 27, All day
Local History/Special Collections
The art exhibit celebrates the anniversary and lasting impact of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, a court decision on May 17, 1954, that ended segregation in public schools.
Baby Time
Mon, Apr 27, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time!
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Apr 27, 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.
The Art of Arabic Calligraphy and Language
Mon, Apr 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
In celebration of Arab American Heritage Month, we invite you to join us for a presentation on the Arabic language and calligraphy.
Baby Time
Mon, Apr 27, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time!
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Apr 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class is held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room.
AAR Movie Series
Mon, Apr 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us on some fun adventures through the ages of America! (All ages)
Restful Readaloud - Stories from American History
Mon, Apr 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
No one's too old to enjoy being read to! Relax and unwind while a librarian reads you a story or two that explores 250+ years of American history. Ages 6-12 (and anyone who can sit quietly and listen)
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Apr 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.
Teen Takeover
Mon, Apr 27, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Ages 12-18. Do homework, play games, and just hang out in an area set aside for teens ONLY!
Horror Fans Unite! - A year-round horror club!
Mon, Apr 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Do you like scary movies, books, tv shows, or video games? Do you enjoy making horror themed DIY projects? This is the event for you!
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Tue, Apr 28, All day
Local History/Special Collections
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Tue, Apr 28, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Tue, Apr 28, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Tue, Apr 28, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Celebrate National Poetry Month and great American poets by adding your poem to Beatley’s poet-trees in the children’s and teen areas and experimenting with magnetic poetry. (all ages)
Turning the Lens on Plastic Pollution Through Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Tue, Apr 28, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Footsteps of History - Virtual Walking Challenge
Tue, Apr 28, All day
Virtual
A "revolutionary" walking challenge for anyone who want to participate. Start at any time, and walk anywhere!
Exhibit: Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka - The Struggle and Beyond
Tue, Apr 28, All day
Local History/Special Collections
The art exhibit celebrates the anniversary and lasting impact of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, a court decision on May 17, 1954, that ended segregation in public schools.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Apr 28, 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. These workshops are led by volunteers and do not include certificates of completion.
Family Storytime - Martes de niños
Tue, Apr 28, 10:15am - 11:15am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!
Bilingual Storytime - Hora de cuentos bilingue
Tue, Apr 28, 10:30am - 10:45am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Start your morning with stories, rhymes, and songs in English and Spanish ¡Empieza su mañana con cuentos, rimas y canciones en inglés y español!
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Apr 28, 11:00am - 11:45am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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.
Baby and Toddler Time - La hora de los bebés y los niños
Tue, Apr 28, 11:00am - 11:35am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.
Baby and Toddler Play Date
Tue, Apr 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a special uninterrupted playtime with your child and meet other caregivers. Discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. (ages 0-4).
Passport to American History with Felicity Merriman - American Girls Celebrate America 250
Tue, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Learn to embroider, play colonial-era ninepins, and learn about 1770s America through the eyes of American Girl Doll Felicity Merriman! (Ages 6-12)
Financial Literacy for Teens
Tue, Apr 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Learn about money and finances.
Crafting for Teens: Bookmark Weaving
Tue, Apr 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area
Join our teen team for a hands-on historical craft where teens will learn basic weaving techniques on a miniature loom!
Duncan and Dragons - Arkipeligo
Tue, Apr 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join DM Mike in a high seas DnD adventure! Ages 13-18. Registration required.
Registration is now closed
Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop
Tue, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
At this workshop you will learn how to install and maintain a rain barrel and build one to take home. Registration is required, with a fee of $55 for the cost of the barrel.Register
Eco:mmunion - Conversations to Sustain People and Planet
Tue, Apr 28, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Looking for a space to talk about climate change and the things affected that we love? Join us for a monthly discussion focused on a relevant topic. Register to receive the materials suggestions.
Handcraft Tuesday - Evening Edition
Tue, Apr 28, 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!Register
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Wed, Apr 29, All day
Local History/Special Collections
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Wed, Apr 29, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Wed, Apr 29, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Wed, Apr 29, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Celebrate National Poetry Month and great American poets by adding your poem to Beatley’s poet-trees in the children’s and teen areas and experimenting with magnetic poetry. (all ages)
Turning the Lens on Plastic Pollution Through Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Wed, Apr 29, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Footsteps of History - Virtual Walking Challenge
Wed, Apr 29, All day
Virtual
A "revolutionary" walking challenge for anyone who want to participate. Start at any time, and walk anywhere!
Exhibit: Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka - The Struggle and Beyond
Wed, Apr 29, All day
Local History/Special Collections
The art exhibit celebrates the anniversary and lasting impact of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, a court decision on May 17, 1954, that ended segregation in public schools.
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Apr 29, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy weekly sessions with other fiber artists. Bring and share your projects, and see others. Quilting tutorials will be provided on the first Wednesday of every month. No registration is required.
1s and 2s Time (first session) - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
Just Babies - Solo Los Bebés
Wed, Apr 29, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
A lap-sit and playtime just for babies ages 0-12 months and their grownups.
1s and 2s Time (second session) - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Apr 29, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
Medicare 101 - Helping you navigate Medicare with VA Insurance Counseling
Wed, Apr 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Come learn about your Medicare options – Original Medicare (Parts A & B), Medicare Advantage (Part C), Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D), and Medicare Supplement (Medigap)
Artful Flowers
Wed, Apr 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Artificial flowers are versatile decorations that date back long before the 18th century. Join us to to make your own flowers on stems or as a brooch.
This event is full
Spitfire Club - Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Wed, Apr 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Changing the world, one book at a time!
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.
DIY Paper Marbling
Wed, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join us for a historic technique used to create beautiful designs on paper, which you can use to decorate the interior of your favorite book or journal!
This event is full
Knit Nite! - A knitting club for kids ages 8-18.
Wed, Apr 29, 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.
Ghost Stories in the American South - A historical perspective on ghosts in Sing, Unburied, Sing
Wed, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Office of Historic Alexandria staff will join us to help unpack the differing concepts of ghosts, ghost stories, and other spirits raised in Jesmyn Ward’s novel "Sing, Unburied, Sing."
English Language Learning
Wed, Apr 29, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Duncan Library
Join us every Wednesday evening for FREE beginner to intermediate classes! / ¡Únase a nosotros todos los miércoles por la noche para recibir clases GRATIS para principiantes e intermedios!
Romance Book Club
Wed, Apr 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Do you love to read romance novels? Want to talk about them with other romance enthusiasts? Join us on the last Wednesday of the month! Click on the event title for more details. Register
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Thu, Apr 30, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Thu, Apr 30, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Thu, Apr 30, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Celebrate National Poetry Month and great American poets by adding your poem to Beatley’s poet-trees in the children’s and teen areas and experimenting with magnetic poetry. (all ages)
Turning the Lens on Plastic Pollution Through Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Thu, Apr 30, All day
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Footsteps of History - Virtual Walking Challenge
Thu, Apr 30, All day
Virtual
A "revolutionary" walking challenge for anyone who want to participate. Start at any time, and walk anywhere!
Exhibit: Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka - The Struggle and Beyond
Thu, Apr 30, All day
Local History/Special Collections
The art exhibit celebrates the anniversary and lasting impact of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, a court decision on May 17, 1954, that ended segregation in public schools.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Apr 30, 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. These workshops are led by volunteers and do not include certificates of completion.
Bilingual Storytime - Cuentacuentos Bilingüe
Thu, Apr 30, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
A storytime in English and Spanish. un cuentacuentos en inglés y español.
PreSchool Story Time: American Folk Songs
Thu, Apr 30, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
PreSchool Story Time celebrates our country with traditional songs and stories.
Line Dancing 101
Thu, Apr 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us to learn the basic line dance steps to great Oldies and Motown music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable shoes!
Bilingual Storytime - Cuentacuentos Bilingüe
Thu, Apr 30, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
A storytime in English and Spanish. un cuentacuentos en inglés y español.
Line Dancing 201
Thu, Apr 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Viva Line Dancing: Join our intermediate level of line dancing to improve flexibility and enhance memory. We work the dance floors! This class is not intended for beginners.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-14 months and their caretaker(s)
Thu, Apr 30, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.
How to Avoid Identity Theft
Thu, Apr 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Identity theft can happen to anyone, but you can take steps to protect yourself.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Periodicals Room
Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, movement, and activities just right for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.
The Soul of Algeria: Music, Fashion, Food & Stories
Thu, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 7:45pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
In celebration of National Arab American Heritage Month, this special cultural program invites the public to explore Algeria's rich heritage.
Mending by Hand - Learn basic skills so you can do your own mending at home! 
Thu, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Guidance on patching, hemming, sewing on buttons, and Japanese Sashiko mending. All supplies included. Ages 14 and up.
Spitfire - 4th and 5th Grade
Thu, Apr 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Changing the world one book at a time!
The CHAT - Change Happens with Alexandria Teens
Thu, Apr 30, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Board Room
Ages 14-19. Participate in this special recorded conversation about being a teen in Alexandria.
Coding Game Night - ages 6-12 - Hands-on fun in programming, robotics, and electronics!
Thu, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Drop in and play with our coding board games, card games, toys, and robots! Ages 6-12.
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group
Thu, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+
Writing Beloved Characters & Powerful Resilience - with Award-Winning and NYT Bestselling Author Jason Reynolds
Thu, Apr 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.Register
Estate Planning 101
Thu, Apr 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Join us on April 30, 2026, for a presentation on Estate Planning 101 Register
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Fri, May 01, All day
Local History/Special Collections
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show
Fri, May 01, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Fri, May 01, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
Footsteps of History - Virtual Walking Challenge
Fri, May 01, All day
Virtual
A "revolutionary" walking challenge for anyone who want to participate. Start at any time, and walk anywhere!
Exhibit: Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka - The Struggle and Beyond
Fri, May 01, All day
Local History/Special Collections
The art exhibit celebrates the anniversary and lasting impact of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, a court decision on May 17, 1954, that ended segregation in public schools.
Introduction to Hula
Fri, May 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for an introductory Hula dance class where you will become familiar with basic Hula steps and hand movements.
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Introduction to Hula
Fri, May 01, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Join us for an introductory Hula dance class where you will become familiar with basic Hula steps & hand movements.
Film Screening - "Sinners"
Fri, May 01, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Please join us for a screening of the acclaimed 2025 horror film set in 1932 in the Mississippi Delta.
Lego Competition
Fri, May 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bring your best building brains! Ages 6-12
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Sat, May 02, All day
Local History/Special Collections
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show
Sat, May 02, All day
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Sat, May 02, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
Footsteps of History - Virtual Walking Challenge
Sat, May 02, All day
Virtual
A "revolutionary" walking challenge for anyone who want to participate. Start at any time, and walk anywhere!
Exhibit: Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka - The Struggle and Beyond
Sat, May 02, All day
Local History/Special Collections
The art exhibit celebrates the anniversary and lasting impact of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, a court decision on May 17, 1954, that ended segregation in public schools.
Coffee & Conversation
Sat, May 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join neighbors and other community members for conversation over a cup of coffee.
How To Grow Homegrown Herbal Tea
Sat, May 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join the Extension Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia for a hands-on learning session about herbal teas, their history, and medicinal benefits!
The CHAT - Change Happens with Alexandria Teens
Sat, May 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Ages 14-19. Participate in this special recorded conversation about being a teen in Alexandria.
House Plant Swap
Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Do you love plants and/or looking to start or grow your collection? Find new friends and new plants by bringing house plants and cuttings to swap!
Spanish Conversation Club
Sat, May 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Develop and exercise your Spanish conversation skills. Ages 14+
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Last updated: May 2021