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Animal Encounters: Fur, Feathers, and Scales

2024-07-17 17:00:00 2024-07-17 18:00:00 America/New_York Animal Encounters: Fur, Feathers, and Scales Why do animals have fur, feathers, or scales? Meet live mammals, birds and reptiles and learn about their habitats and how they live. Presented by Squeals on Wheels. (All ages) Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden

Wednesday, July 17
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-07-17 17:00:00 2024-07-17 18:00:00 America/New_York Animal Encounters: Fur, Feathers, and Scales Why do animals have fur, feathers, or scales? Meet live mammals, birds and reptiles and learn about their habitats and how they live. Presented by Squeals on Wheels. (All ages) Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden

Why do animals have fur, feathers, or scales? Meet live mammals, birds and reptiles and learn about their habitats and how they live. Presented by Squeals on Wheels. (All ages)

Sponsors: SummerQuest Jr. is made possible through a generous grant from the James M. Duncan, Jr. Library Foundation, Inc. SummerQuest is made possible through support from the Alexandria Library Foundation, Inc., the Friends of Beatley Central Library, Friends of Barrett Library, Friends of Burke Library, Friends of Duncan Library and the Virginia Commission for the Arts. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Children | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Quest | Family | Children |

TAGS: | SummerQuest | Summer Quest | outdoors | family | Children | All ages |

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
Hours
Mon, May 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 24 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 25 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 26 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, May 19, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Small Conference Room
This is a twice-monthly forum for writers to network, share moral support, and offer constructive criticism. Meets first and third Sundays. All are welcome!
Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group
Sun, May 19, 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.
English Language Learning (ELL) II - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, May 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Conference Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.
Canceled
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Tue, May 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, May 21, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Periodicals Room
Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, movement, and activities just right for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.
Baby Bounce - tiempo de bebe - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s)
Wed, May 22, 10:15am - 11:00am
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 - tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, May 22, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.
English Language Learning (ELL) II - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, May 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Conference Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.
Canceled
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Thu, May 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
Handcraft Crafternoon
Thu, May 23, 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!
Tai Chi at Beatley Library - Balance Your Mind and Body
Thu, May 23, 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.
Canceled
Low Vision Resource Group
Fri, May 24, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Topic TBD
Board Game Cafe
Sat, May 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us in Beatley's youth services area and test out our tabletop games! Ages 5-18.
Handcraft Tuesday - Weekend Edition
Sat, May 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Board 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!
Canceled
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Tue, May 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, May 28, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Periodicals Room
Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, movement, and activities just right for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.
Baby Bounce - tiempo de bebe - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s)
Wed, May 29, 10:15am - 11:00am
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 - tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, May 29, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.
English Language Learning (ELL) II - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, May 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Conference Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.
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