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DIY Wire Sculpture (Ages 8-18)

Decorated with Recycled Materials
2024-04-03 18:00:00 2024-04-03 19:00:00 America/New_York DIY Wire Sculpture (Ages 8-18) Make your own 3-D sculpture using wire and recycled materials. Led by local artist Carolyn Watson. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library -

Wednesday, April 03
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-04-03 18:00:00 2024-04-03 19:00:00 America/New_York DIY Wire Sculpture (Ages 8-18) Make your own 3-D sculpture using wire and recycled materials. Led by local artist Carolyn Watson. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library -

Make your own 3-D sculpture using wire and recycled materials. Led by local artist Carolyn Watson.

This event will take place in the Children's area. Ages 8-18. 

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM/STEAM | Maker | Children |

TAGS: | Sustainability | steam | Maker | Children | Art |

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
Hours
Mon, Jul 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 19 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 21 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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

Writers Group at Beatley
Sun, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Small Conference Room
This is a twice-monthly forum for writers to work on drafts, network, and share moral support. Meets first and third Sundays. All are welcome!
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Sun, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Oddball Cinema brings you all of the weird, eclectic, and lesser-known films you probably never saw in theaters. Click on the event title for more info!
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
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) II - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Jul 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Jul 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
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.
Tuesday We Play - Martes de juegos
Tue, Jul 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Large Meeting Room
an after-school maker program for ages 6-12
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s) - ¡Que salten los bebés!
Wed, Jul 24, 10:15am - 11:00am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-12 months, accompanied by an adult.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Jul 24, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.
Young Beacons of Literacy Book Club
Wed, Jul 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Periodicals Room
Read the powerful stories of black icons you didn't hear about in school with the brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated. Ages 13-18.
Animal Encounters: Around the World Showcase - Encuentros con animales: Exhibición de la vuelta al mundo
Wed, Jul 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Meet a different live animal from every continent and learn about its unique behaviors and adaptations. Presented by Ferrets and Friends. (All ages)
English Language Learning (ELL) II - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Jul 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Jul 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Thu, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Tai Chi at Beatley Library - Balance Your Mind and Body
Thu, Jul 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
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.
Girls Who Code - Let's learn to program! (ages 8-12) - Aprendamos a programar
Thu, Jul 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Learn programming basics with books and games, plus computers. We'll take on this adventure with the support of a professional computer programmer. No prior coding knowledge necessary. Ages 8-12.
Mr. Lilo
Fri, Jul 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Sing, jump, and dance with Mr. Lilo and his guitar in English and Spanish. (Ages 0-8)
Rainbow Puppets Presents: Beautiful Tales - Rainbow Puppets presenta: Cuentos hermosos
Sat, Jul 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Experience classic fairy tales in a new way. (Ages 0-5)
Handcraft Tuesday - Weekend Edition
Sat, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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!
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us in Beatley's youth services area and test out our tabletop games! Ages 5-18.
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Science Heroes: Adventure of the Lost Treasure
Mon, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Audience volunteers will help two unlikely heroes conduct exciting science experiments that bring the story to life. (Ages 6-12)
English Language Learning (ELL) II - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Jul 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.
Alexandria Scholarship Fund Book Club
Mon, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Read about kids meeting their college goals while receiving practical advice from the Alexandria Scholarship Fund to help you reach your own. Grades 6-12.
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Jul 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
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.
Tuesday We Play - Martes de juegos
Tue, Jul 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Large Meeting Room
an after-school maker program for ages 6-12
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s) - ¡Que salten los bebés!
Wed, Jul 31, 10:15am - 11:00am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-12 months, accompanied by an adult.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Jul 31, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.
Animal Encounters: Fangs, Frogs, and More - Encuentros con animales: Colmillos, ranas y más
Wed, Jul 31, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Meet different live reptiles and learn about their habitats and how they live. (All ages)
English Language Learning (ELL) II - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Jul 31, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.
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