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Storytime in the Reading Garden

Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
2024-07-22 10:30:00 2024-07-22 11:00:00 America/New_York Storytime in the 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. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden

Monday, July 22
10:30am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2024-07-22 10:30:00 2024-07-22 11:00:00 America/New_York Storytime in the 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. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

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.

Cuentos bilingües en español/inglés  el 22 de julio. El evento no se llevará a cabo el 4 de julio. (De 0 a 8 años)

Jardín de lectura de Beatley Library

Special Themes:

July 8:   Baseball storytime featuring a Washington Nationals professional baseball player!

July 22: Bilingual Spanish/English Storytime 

Stop by the Children's Desk for a ticket for entry. They will be distributed starting at 10:00 am.

Check back here or call the Beatley Library at 703-746-1753 in the event of inclement weather.

AGE GROUP: | Children | Ages 0-5 |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Quest | Storytime | Children |

TAGS: | Toddlers | Stories and Songs | Preschoolers | outdoors | Children | Babies |

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

Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Jul 15, 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.
Little Miss Ann
Mon, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join Little Miss Ann as she sings both reinvented classics as well as upbeat, interactive fun originals that will inspire kids to sing, jump, clap, and dance! (Ages 0-8)
American Girl Pretend Pool Party (with Your Doll) - Fiesta en la piscina de American Girl (con tu muñeca)
Mon, Jul 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Bring your American Girl (or any other) doll – or borrow one of ours – for a play-pretend pool party. Snacks, crafts, and activities provided. (Ages 3-13)
English Language Learning (ELL) II - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Jul 15, 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 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
Canceled
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
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 16, 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 17, 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 17, 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: Fur, Feathers, and Scales - Encuentros con animales: Pelo, plumas y escamas
Wed, Jul 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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)
Animal Encounters: Fur, Feathers, and Scales - Encuentros con animales: Pelo, plumas y escamas
Wed, Jul 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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)
English Language Learning (ELL) II - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Jul 17, 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 18, 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 18, 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.
Handcraft Crafternoon
Thu, Jul 18, 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!
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - Silent Running
Thu, Jul 18, 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 - Let's learn to program! (ages 8-12) - Aprendamos a programar
Thu, Jul 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Small Conference 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.
Teen Advisory Group (T.A.G.)
Thu, Jul 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Care about the library? Join us and let your voice be heard! Attending a T.A.G. meeting will count as one hour of community service. Ages 12-18.
Ms. Niki
Fri, Jul 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Join Ms. Niki as she sings upbeat original songs and classics with a twist you've never heard before. (Ages 0-8)
Zora Neale Hurston - Claiming a Space
Fri, Jul 19, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Please join us for a free screening of this documentary. Click on the event title for more details.
Saturday Stories: Meghana Narayan - Historias de los sábados: Meghana Narayan
Sat, Jul 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Meet local author Meghana Narayan and hear her read from her debut book, A Little Bit of Everything. Presented in partnership with Hooray for Books! (Ages 4-8)
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us in Beatley's youth services area and test out our tabletop games! Ages 5-18.
Writers Group at Beatley
Sun, Jul 21, 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!
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.
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