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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
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
Hours
Mon, Oct 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 31 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 01 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 02 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 03 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

1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Oct 30, 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 30, 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 - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Oct 30, 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, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.
Cancelled
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Oct 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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 31, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Periodicals 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.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 31, 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.
Girls Who Code (ages 8-12) - Aprendamos a programar
Thu, Oct 31, 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, Nov 02, 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, Nov 03, 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!
Cancelled
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Even When It's Cold! - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Nov 04, 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.
Beatley's Beauty Shop
Mon, Nov 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Story Room
Join us to learn and practice hair care techniques on all hair types. Grades 6-12.
Cancelled
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Nov 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
Cancelled
Playtime! Even When It's Cold! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Nov 05, 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 05, 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.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Nov 06, 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 06, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.
Paws to Read
Wed, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 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, Nov 07, 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, Nov 07, 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 07, 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 07, 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, Nov 07, 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.
Yarn Storm
Sat, Nov 09, All day
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.
Handcraft Tuesday - Weekend Edition
Sat, Nov 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting 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, Nov 09, 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
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