Power is out at Duncan Branch Library this morning, however the Library is open. The lights, computers, and wifi are off. Books may still be checked out. Updates will be posted here as they become available.
Beginning May 1, 2025, 6-Digit Account Numbers will no longer be able to access online resources, eBooks, and music services. Patrons can still place holds on in-house materials. Please visit any library to obtain a permanent card.
Printing at Beatley Central Library is currently unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Alexandria Library Board meeting
2024-06-17 16:00:002024-06-17 18:00:00America/New_YorkAlexandria Library Board meetingRegular meeting of the Alexandria Library BoardCharles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Board Room
Monday, June 17 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Add to Calendar2024-06-17 16:00:002024-06-17 18:00:00America/New_YorkAlexandria Library Board meetingRegular meeting of the Alexandria Library BoardCharles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Board Room
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.
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.
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.
Children love to be outdoors! Join us in Beatley Central Library's beautiful outdoor Reading Garden for stories, songs and movement. Ages 0-8 with an adult.
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.
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,Periodicals 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.
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!
Let's explore Ghana with two fun dances: Kpanlogo, the national dance of Ghana; and Azonto, one of the first Afrobeats rhythms to hit the global airwaves!
Let's explore Ghana with two fun dances: Kpanlogo, the national dance of Ghana; and Azonto, one of the first Afrobeats rhythms to hit the global airwaves!
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
Children love to be outdoors! Join us in Beatley Central Library's beautiful outdoor Reading Garden for stories, songs and movement. Ages 0-8 with an adult.
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.
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.
When you wash your hands, take a bath, or use the toilet, the water you use disappears down the drain. But where does it go? And what happens to it when it gets there? Ages 6-12.
Children love to be outdoors! Join us in Beatley Central Library's beautiful outdoor Reading Garden for stories, songs and movement. Ages 0-8 with an adult.
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.
NEW EXTENDED TIME! 3-5 PM!
Attention all handcrafters! Join us to share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together!