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August Artist Adventure
2024-08-19 00:00:00 2024-08-19 23:59:00 America/New_York August Artist Adventure Pick up a mystery craft kit at the Circulation Desk. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library -

Monday, August 19
All day

Add to Calendar 2024-08-19 00:00:00 2024-08-19 23:59:00 America/New_York August Artist Adventure Pick up a mystery craft kit at the Circulation Desk. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library -

Pick up a mystery craft kit at the Circulation Desk.

Fire up your inner artist with one of our mystery craft kits! All kits will have directions and most of the supplies needed to complete a mystery craft. Limit 2 kits per family. All ages. Pick up beginning August 12, while supplies last. 

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Teens | Sustainability | Summer Quest | Maker | Family |

TAGS: | Sustainability | maker |

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
Hours
Mon, Aug 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 16 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 17 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 18 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

Baby Bounce - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s) - ¡Que salten los bebés!
Wed, Aug 14, 10:15am - 11:00am
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.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Aug 14, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.
Young Beacons of Literacy Book Club
Wed, Aug 14, 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.
English Language Learning (ELL) II - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Aug 14, 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, Aug 15, 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, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
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, Aug 15, 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!
Canceled
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - Nerve
Thu, Aug 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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, Aug 15, 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, Aug 15, 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.
Latin Ballet of Virginia Presents: Fiesta del Sol - Latin Ballet of Virginia presenta: Fiesta del Sol
Fri, Aug 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room
Experience the folklore, myths, legends, and cultures of Central America and the Caribbean through dance. (All ages)
Animal Encounters: Dog Days of Summer Pet Show - Encuentros con animales: Exposición de mascotas
Sat, Aug 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join fellow animal lovers for a Community Pet Show. Registration required for pet participants.
Handcraft Tuesday - Weekend Edition
Sat, Aug 17, 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, Aug 17, 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, Aug 18, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Small Conference Room
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!
Canceled
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - The Phantom of the Open
Sun, Aug 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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!
Rescheduled
Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group
Sun, Aug 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
New date Sunday, September 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Alexandria Library partners with the Alzheimer's Association's National Area Chapter to bring you a quarterly support group at Beatley Central Library.
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
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, Aug 19, 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, Aug 20, 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, Aug 20, 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 - an after-school maker program for ages 6-12
Tue, Aug 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Join us for a play hour to build, create, and explore! Ages 6-12. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s) - ¡Que salten los bebés!
Wed, Aug 21, 10:15am - 11:00am
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.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Aug 21, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.
Young Beacons of Literacy Book Club
Wed, Aug 21, 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.
English Language Learning (ELL) II - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Aug 21, 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, Aug 22, 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, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
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, Aug 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
Girls Who Code - Let's learn to program! (ages 8-12) - Aprendamos a programar
Thu, Aug 22, 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.
Helping You Navigate Medicare - VA Insurance Counseling & Assistance Program
Fri, Aug 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Come learn about your Medicare options -- Parts A, B & D, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medigap, Dual Needs Plans and Long-term care insurance
Bilingual Spanish/English Friday Stories: Sara Gavrell Ortiz - bilingüe historias en inglés y español: Sara Gavrell Ortiz
Fri, Aug 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Meet Puerto Rican author Sara Gavrell Ortiz and hear her read from her book, Lani: The Nomad Coqui and the Sea of Stars. Presented in partnership with Center for the Book Puerto Rico. (Ages 4-8)
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Aug 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us in Beatley's youth services area and test out our tabletop games! Ages 5-18.
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