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Saturday Stories: Bunmi Emenanjo

Historias de los sábados: Bunmi Emenanjo
2024-06-08 10:30:00 2024-06-08 11:00:00 America/New_York Saturday Stories: Bunmi Emenanjo Meet local author Bunmi Emenanjo and hear her read from her debut book, "I’ll See You in Ijebu." Presented in partnership with Hooray for Books! (Ages 4-8) Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden

Saturday, June 08
10:30am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2024-06-08 10:30:00 2024-06-08 11:00:00 America/New_York Saturday Stories: Bunmi Emenanjo Meet local author Bunmi Emenanjo and hear her read from her debut book, "I’ll See You in Ijebu." Presented in partnership with Hooray for Books! (Ages 4-8) 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 local author Bunmi Emenanjo and hear her read from her debut book, "I’ll See You in Ijebu." Presented in partnership with Hooray for Books! (Ages 4-8)

In the event of inclement weather, this SummerQuest event will be moved indoors.

Conoce a la autora local Bunmi Emenanjo y escucha la lectura de su primer libro, "I'll See You in Ijebu" (Nos vemos en Ijebu). Presentado en colaboración con Hooray for Books! (De 4 a 8 años)

Jardín de lectura de Beatley Library

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Quest | Storytime | Children |

TAGS: | SummerQuest | Summer Quest | Stories and Songs | outdoors | Children | Author |

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
Hours
Mon, Sep 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 27 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 28 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 29 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

English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Sep 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s) - ¡Que salten los bebés!
Thu, Sep 26, 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.
Handcraft Crafternoon
Thu, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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, Sep 26, 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.
Tai Chi at Beatley Library - Balance Your Mind and Body
Thu, Sep 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,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.
Senior Housing Communities in Alexandria - Come learn about the senior communities in Alexandria
Fri, Sep 27, 10:30am - 11:45am
Large Meeting Room
Learn about the different types of senior communities available in Alexandria. Discover what services these communities provide and what you need to know when considering a move.
Grand Gaming Melee - Alexandria-Arlington Regional Gaming Group (AARGGH)
Sat, Sep 28, 10:30am - 4:30pm
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
Citizenship Starts at the Library - Discover Citizenship Test Prep Resources at the Library!
Sat, Sep 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Board Room
This workshop will showcase the library and community resources available for people preparing for the English portion of the U.S. citizenship test. Registration required. Limited to 15 participants.
Handcraft Tuesday - Weekend Edition
Sat, Sep 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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!
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Sep 28, 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
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Sep 30, 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, Sep 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Story Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.
Teen Journaling Club
Mon, Sep 30, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Small Conference Room
Join us in a safe and judgment free space for teens to use the written word to express themselves individually or with peers. Grades 6-12.
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 11:00am - 11:45am
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 - an after-school maker program for ages 5-12
Tue, Oct 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for a play hour to build, create, and explore! Ages 5-12. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:05am
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Oct 02, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.
Paws to Read
Wed, Oct 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Small Conference Room,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.
Knit Nite! - A knitting club for kids ages 8-18.
Wed, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Oct 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s) - ¡Que salten los bebés!
Thu, Oct 03, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 03, 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.
Girls Who Code (ages 8-12) - Aprendamos a programar
Thu, Oct 03, 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.
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Oct 05, 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
Writers Group at Beatley
Sun, Oct 06, 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!
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