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August Artist Adventure

2024-08-24 00:00:00 2024-08-24 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 -

Saturday, August 24
All day

Add to Calendar 2024-08-24 00:00:00 2024-08-24 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, Dec 02 Closed
(Construction work)
Tue, Dec 03 Closed
(Construction work)
Wed, Dec 04 Closed
(Construction work)
Thu, Dec 05 Closed
(Construction work)
Fri, Dec 06 Closed
(Construction work)
Sat, Dec 07 Closed
(Construction work)
Sun, Dec 08 Closed
(Construction work)

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
Sat, Dec 07, 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

Mon, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room
Join us for this presentation on avoiding scams and keeping your personal and financial information safe.

Cancelled
Mon, Dec 09, 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.

Mon, Dec 09, 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.

Cancelled
Tue, Dec 10, 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.

Tue, Dec 10, 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.

Wed, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:05am
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.

Wed, Dec 11, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.

Wed, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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.

Wed, Dec 11, 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.

Wed, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.

Thu, Dec 12, 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.

Thu, Dec 12, 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.

Thu, Dec 12, 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.

Thu, Dec 12, 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.

Thu, Dec 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Come let your voice be heard! Attending a T.A.G meeting will count as one hour of community service. You can also learn about upcoming community service activities. Grades 6-12.

Sat, Dec 14, All day
Take home kits available starting December 14 at the Circulation Desk. While supplies last. Limit one per family.

Sat, Dec 14, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Bring in your gently used toys and games for kids and teens and swap them for something new to you. All Ages.

Sat, Dec 14, 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

Sun, Dec 15, All day
Take home kits available starting December 14 at the Circulation Desk. While supplies last. Limit one per family.

Sun, Dec 15, 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!

Sun, Dec 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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!

Mon, Dec 16, All day
Take home kits available starting December 14 at the Circulation Desk. While supplies last. Limit one per family.

Cancelled
Mon, Dec 16, 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.

Mon, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Board Room
Alexandria Library Board Meeting

Mon, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Celebrate Jane Austen's birthday by creating a bookplate and then take home a gently used copy of your favorite Jane Austen novel or a spinoff by other authors who have reimagined her classic stories.

Mon, Dec 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Periodicals Room
This volunteer-led workshop provides a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence. No registration required.