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Alexandria Library Board meeting
2024-06-17 16:00:00 2024-06-17 18:00:00 America/New_York Alexandria Library Board meeting Regular meeting of the Alexandria Library Board Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Board Room

Monday, June 17
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-06-17 16:00:00 2024-06-17 18:00:00 America/New_York Alexandria Library Board meeting Regular meeting of the Alexandria Library Board Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Board Room

Regular meeting of the Alexandria Library Board

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event |

TAGS: | Library Board |

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
dprice@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
Branch manager
Diana Price
Hours
Mon, Jun 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 27 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 28 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 29 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

Cancelled
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Jun 24, 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 (ages 5-12) - Martes de juegos (De 5 a 12 años)
Tue, Jun 24, 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.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
Peter Wood: Collector of the Impossible - Peter Wood: Coleccionista de lo imposible
Wed, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
901 Wythe St, Alexandria
Peter Wood, the Collector of the Impossible, presents incredible, magical objects with unparalleled showmanship.
Peter Wood: Collector of the Impossible - Peter Wood: Coleccionista de lo imposible
Wed, Jun 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Peter Wood, the Collector of the Impossible, presents incredible, magical objects with unparalleled showmanship.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Jun 25, 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.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Jun 26, 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.
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Thu, Jun 26, 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 0-8 with an adult.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s)
Thu, Jun 26, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
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. After your first birthday, please attend 1s and 2s.
Tai Chi at Beatley Library - Balance Your Mind and Body
Thu, Jun 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - Jerry and Marge Go Large
Thu, Jun 26, 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, Jun 26, 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.
Happy Theater Presents: Nest - Happy Theater presenta: Nest
Fri, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Take a journey through the life of a baby bird in this interactive puppet show accompanied by live music.(Ages 0-5)
TACA Presents: Kids' Ghanaian Cultural Dance Class - TACA presenta: Clase de danza cultural ghanesa para niños
Fri, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
4653 Taney Ave, Alexandria
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!
TACA Presents: Kids' Ghanaian Cultural Dance Class - TACA presenta: Clase de danza cultural ghanesa para niños
Sat, Jun 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
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!
Handcraft Tuesday - Weekend Edition
Sat, Jun 28, 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, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Picture Book Area
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
Alexandria Pride 2025 - Drag Story Hours w/ ASL Interpretation
Sat, Jun 28, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
301 King Street
Enjoy art and poetry workshops, music, refreshments and more. (All ages)
French Conversation Club
Sat, Jun 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Room
Ages 14+. Develop and exercise your French conversation skills.
Magical Music - Fantastical Worlds for String Orchestra
Sun, Jun 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Join the Symphony of Northern Virginia for a magical listening experience with a selection of music from fantastical worlds for string orchestra.
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Jun 30, 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 0-8 with an adult.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Jun 30, 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.
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Jul 01, 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, Jul 01, 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.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:05am
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
Animal Encounters: Nature Friends Show and Tell - Encuentros con animales: Exposición de la naturaleza
Wed, Jul 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
1115 Martha Custis Dr, Alexandria
An environmental educator will give a nature presentation with live animals. (Ages 6-12)
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Jul 02, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
Where does the water go? With AlexRenew - AlexRenew: ¿A dónde va el agua?
Wed, Jul 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Large Meeting Room
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.
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Thu, Jul 03, 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 0-8 with an adult.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s)
Thu, Jul 03, 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, Jul 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Conference Room
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!
Coding Game Night - ages 6-12 - Hands-on fun in programming, robotics, and electronics!
Thu, Jul 03, 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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