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Playtime!

¡Hora de jugar!

2024-04-09 11:00:00 2024-04-09 11:45:00 America/New_York Playtime! 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. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden

Tuesday, April 09
11:00am - 11:45am

Add to Calendar 2024-04-09 11:00:00 2024-04-09 11:45:00 America/New_York Playtime! 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. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden

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.

In the event of inclement weather, this program will be cancelled. Check back here or call the Beatley Library at 703-746-1753 for the decision.

Reúnase con sus viejos amigos y haga nuevos amigos en un recreo de juego noestructurado al aire libre en el jardín delectura de la Biblioteca.  (De 0 a 5 años)

Jardín de lectura de Beatley Library

AGE GROUP: | Children | Ages 0-5 |

EVENT TYPE: | Children |

TAGS: | Toddlers | Preschoolers | Play | Outdoors | Children | Babies |

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763

Hours
Mon, Dec 02 Closed
(Construction work)
Tue, Dec 03 Closed
(Construction work)
Wed, Dec 04 Closed
(Construction work)
Thu, Dec 05 Closed
(Construction work)
Fri, Dec 06 Closed
(Construction work)
Sat, Dec 07 Closed
(Construction work)
Sun, Dec 08 Closed
(Construction work)

About the branch

Parking: The library has a large parking lot with 175 spaces.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: King Street Station (Yellow & Blue Lines 3.2 miles); Van Dorn Station (Blue Line 2.1 miles)
  • Metrobus: 29K/N, 21C
  • DASH Bus: 30, 32

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

Upcoming Events

Cancelled
Wed, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:05am
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.

Cancelled
Wed, Dec 04, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.

Cancelled
Wed, Dec 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
This volunteer-led workshop provides a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence. No registration required.

Cancelled
Thu, Dec 05, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-12 months, accompanied by an adult. After your first birthday, please attend 1s and 2s.

Cancelled
Thu, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Attention all handcrafters! Join us to share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together!

Cancelled
Thu, Dec 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us as we learn coding basics with the support of a professional computer programmer. No prior coding knowledge necessary. Ages 8-12.

Sat, Dec 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join KaNikki Jakarta, the first Black Poet Laureate of Alexandria, for a creative writing workshop and open mic. Teens-Adults.

Sat, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Check out the Library’s selection of tabletop games. (Ages 5-18) Echa un vistazo a la selección de juegos de mesa de la Biblioteca. (De 5 a 18 años) Área infantil de Beatley Library

Mon, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room
Join us for this presentation on avoiding scams and keeping your personal and financial information safe.

Cancelled
Mon, Dec 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Children love to be outdoors! Join us in Beatley Central Library's beautiful outdoor Reading Garden for stories, songs and movement. Ages 0-5 with an adult.

Mon, Dec 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Conference Room
This volunteer-led workshop provides a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence. No registration required.

Cancelled
Tue, Dec 10, 11:00am - 11:45am
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, Dec 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for a play hour to build, create, and explore! Ages 5-12. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Únete a nosotros en una hora de juego para construir, crear y explorar. De 5 a 12 años.

Wed, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:05am
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.

Wed, Dec 11, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.

Wed, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Story Room
Do you want to practice reading aloud? Do you like dogs? Sign up for a 15-minute reading slot to read to a dog by calling (703) 746-1753 or by stopping by Beatley's Children's Desk. Ages 6-12.

Wed, Dec 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Conference Room
This volunteer-led workshop provides a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence. No registration required.

Wed, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.

Thu, Dec 12, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-12 months, accompanied by an adult. After your first birthday, please attend 1s and 2s.

Thu, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, movement, and activities just right for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.

Thu, Dec 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Join Jorge Banales as he gives 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.

Thu, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us as we learn coding basics with the support of a professional computer programmer. No prior coding knowledge necessary. Ages 8-12.

Thu, Dec 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Come let your voice be heard! Attending a T.A.G meeting will count as one hour of community service. You can also learn about upcoming community service activities. Grades 6-12.

Sat, Dec 14, All day
Take home kits available starting December 14 at the Circulation Desk. While supplies last. Limit one per family.

Sat, Dec 14, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Bring in your gently used toys and games for kids and teens and swap them for something new to you. All Ages.

Sat, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Check out the Library’s selection of tabletop games. (Ages 5-18) Echa un vistazo a la selección de juegos de mesa de la Biblioteca. (De 5 a 18 años) Área infantil de Beatley Library