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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
We're closed Monday November 11 due to Veterans' Day
Mon, Nov 11 Closed
(Veterans' Day)
Tue, Nov 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 15 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 16 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 17 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

Yarn Storm
Sat, Nov 16, All day
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Nov 16, 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
Yarn Storm
Sun, Nov 17, All day
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.
Writers Group at Beatley
Sun, Nov 17, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Small Conference Room
*Meeting every Sunday in November for NaNoWriMo!* 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 - Without a Clue
Sun, Nov 17, 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!
Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group
Sun, Nov 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Board Room
Alexandria Library partners with the Alzheimer's Association's National Area Chapter to bring you a quarterly support group at Beatley Central Library.
Yarn Storm
Mon, Nov 18, All day
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.
Cancelled
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Even When It's Cold! - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Nov 18, 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.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Nov 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Conference Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.
Yarn Storm
Tue, Nov 19, All day
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.
Cancelled
Playtime! Even When It's Cold! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Nov 19, 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.
Tuesday We Play (ages 5-12) - Martes de juegos (De 5 a 12 años)
Tue, Nov 19, 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.
Yarn Storm
Wed, Nov 20, All day
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Nov 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Conference Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.
Knit Nite! - A knitting club for kids ages 8-18.
Wed, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.
Yarn Storm
Thu, Nov 21, All day
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s) - ¡Que salten los bebés!
Thu, Nov 21, 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.
Handcraft Crafternoon
Thu, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Periodicals Room
Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, movement, and activities just right for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - Fall
Thu, Nov 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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!
Girls Who Code (ages 8-12) - Aprendamos a programar
Thu, Nov 21, 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.
Cancelled
Teen Advisory Group
Thu, Nov 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Come let your voice be heard! Attending a T.A.G meeting will count as one our of community service. You can also learn about upcoming community service activities. Grades 6-12.
Yarn Storm
Fri, Nov 22, All day
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.
Yarn Storm
Sat, Nov 23, All day
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.
Grand Gaming Melee - Alexandria-Arlington Regional Gaming Group (AARGGH)
Sat, Nov 23, 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
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Nov 23, 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
Yarn Storm
Sun, Nov 24, All day
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.
Writers Group at Beatley
Sun, Nov 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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!
Yarn Storm
Mon, Nov 25, All day
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.
Nutcracker Ballet - presented by the Metropolitan Youth Ballet
Mon, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Large Meeting Room
Experience the Nutcracker adapted for young audiences by the Metropolitan Youth Ballet. Including storytelling, mime, dance, and photos with Clara and cast. Ages 0-5.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Nov 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Conference Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.
Yarn Storm
Tue, Nov 26, All day
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.
Playtime! Even When It's Cold! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Nov 26, 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 (ages 5-12) - Martes de juegos (De 5 a 12 años)
Tue, Nov 26, 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.
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