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Animal Encounters: Dog Days of Summer Pet Show

Encuentros con animales: Exposición de mascotas

2024-08-17 10:30:00 2024-08-17 11:30:00 America/New_York Animal Encounters: Dog Days of Summer Pet Show Join fellow animal lovers for a Community Pet Show. Registration required for pet participants. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library -

Saturday, August 17
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2024-08-17 10:30:00 2024-08-17 11:30:00 America/New_York Animal Encounters: Dog Days of Summer Pet Show Join fellow animal lovers for a Community Pet Show. Registration required for pet participants. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library -

Join fellow animal lovers for a Community Pet Show. Registration required for pet participants.

Únete a otros amantes de los animales en una exhibición comunitaria de mascotas. Es necesario inscribirse para participar con mascotas. (Todas las edades)

Registration only required for pet participants (dogs and pocket pets) at the button above. Instructions will be emailed to pet participants by August 14. If you can no longer attend with your pet, please cancel your registration so another household can take your place. One pet per household participation limit. This event will be canceled in the event of inclement weather. Please do not bring your pets to the event unless they are registered.

More of a cat person? Between July 17 and August 14, post a photo of your cute, wacky, and talented cat(s) on Instagram or Facebook with the hashtag #AlexLibraryCats and tag @AlexLibraryVA. The most creative cat photos will be voted on and announced during our Pet Show on August 17 and featured on our social media. Get your cameras ready and show off your adorable library-loving feline friends! 📷📚🐾 #AlexLibraryCats

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

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Quest | Family | Children |

TAGS: | SummerQuest | Summer Quest | outdoors |

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
dprice@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
Branch manager
Diana Price
Hours
Mon, Sep 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 12 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 13 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 14 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: F23, F24, A28
  • 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, Sep 08, 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.
SEPTEMBER English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Sep 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Conference Room
This volunteer-led workshop provides a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence. No registration required. No certificates of completion are issued.
Avenue Ambition - Crafting Your Creative Career
Mon, Sep 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Ages 12-18. Develop tools and skills to create, market, and sell your original artwork in this 10-week series.
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SEPTEMBER English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Beginning English practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English. These workshops are led by volunteers and do not include certificates of completion.
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Sep 09, 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 (ages 5-12) - Martes de juegos (De 5 a 12 años)
Tue, Sep 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Room
Build with Lego, make art, play games, and more! Ages 5-12. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Convierte tus Monedas a Dolares - Talleres de educación financiera
Tue, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room
PRESUPUESTOS Y METAS FINANCIERAS
Handcraft Tuesday - Evening Edition
Tue, Sep 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Attention all handcrafters! Join us to share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together!Register
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Sep 10, 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, Sep 10, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
SEPTEMBER English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Sep 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Conference Room
This volunteer-led workshop provides a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence. No registration required. No certificates of completion are issued.
September Sewing - Zenkis!
Wed, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Room
Zenkis are hand sewn plushies packed with personality. Get creative! All supplies will be provided.  For ages 8-18.
SEPTEMBER English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Sep 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Beginning English practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English. These workshops are led by volunteers and do not include certificates of completion.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-14 months and their caretaker(s)
Thu, Sep 11, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-14 months, accompanied by an adult. 15 months and older, please attend 1s and 2s.
Handcraft Crafternoon
Thu, Sep 11, 3:00pm - 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 11, 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 11, 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.
Emily Rath In Conversation with Chip Pons & Ruby Ranna - A Pucking Strong Release Event!
Thu, Sep 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium
Join us at the Nannie J. Lee Rec Center as as bestselling author Emily Rath discusses the latest title in her Jacksonville Rays series with fellow authors Chip Pons & Ruby Rana! CODE: ALXLIBRARY29802 Register
Coding Game Night - ages 6-12 - Hands-on fun in programming, robotics, and electronics!
Thu, Sep 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Room
Drop in and play with our coding board games, card games, toys, and robots -- and check out some of our coding books for kids! Ages 6-12.
Board Game Cafe - 2nd and 4th Saturdays - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Play with 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 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.
SEPTEMBER English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Beginning English practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English. These workshops are led by volunteers and do not include certificates of completion.
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Sep 16, 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 (ages 5-12) - Martes de juegos (De 5 a 12 años)
Tue, Sep 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Room
Build with Lego, make art, play games, and more! Ages 5-12. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Convierte tus Monedas a Dolares - Talleres de educación financiera
Tue, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room
PRESUPUESTOS (2NDA PARTE) y CONTROLR DE DEUDAS
Handcraft Tuesday - Evening Edition
Tue, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Attention all handcrafters! Join us to share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together!Register
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
International Peace Day Origami - Make a crane for peace
Wed, Sep 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Conference Room
Commemorate the International Day of Peace by creating an origami crane.
SEPTEMBER English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Sep 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Conference Room
This volunteer-led workshop provides a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence. No registration required. No certificates of completion are issued.
September Sewing - Zenkis!
Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Room
Zenkis are hand sewn plushies packed with personality. Get creative! All supplies will be provided.  For ages 8-18.
SEPTEMBER English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Beginning English practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English. These workshops are led by volunteers and do not include certificates of completion.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-14 months and their caretaker(s)
Thu, Sep 18, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-14 months, accompanied by an adult. 15 months and older, please attend 1s and 2s.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Sep 18, 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.
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel
Thu, Sep 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!
Coding Game Night - ages 6-12 - Hands-on fun in programming, robotics, and electronics!
Thu, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Room
Drop in and play with our coding board games, card games, toys, and robots -- and check out some of our coding books for kids! Ages 6-12.
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