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Low Vision Resource Group

Resources for people experiencing low vision
2025-01-10 13:00:00 2025-01-10 14:30:00 America/New_York Low Vision Resource Group Join us to discuss resources to assist people with low vision. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Friday, January 10
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-10 13:00:00 2025-01-10 14:30:00 America/New_York Low Vision Resource Group Join us to discuss resources to assist people with low vision. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Join us to discuss resources to assist people with low vision.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Nutrition |

TAGS: | Low vision resource group |

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
Hours
We're closed Wednesday January 01 due to New Year's Day
Mon, Dec 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 31 10:00AM to 5:00PM
(New Year's Eve early closing)
Wed, Jan 01 Closed
(New Year's Day)
Thu, Jan 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 03 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 04 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 05 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

Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Jan 04, 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
Twice Loved Plushies - Help your gently used soft toys find a new home
Sun, Jan 05, All day
Beatley Central Library will be accepting second-hand plush toy donations from January 5-31. Plushies must be small (no larger than 18" by 12") and contain no electric components! .
Twice Loved Plushies - Help your gently used soft toys find a new home
Mon, Jan 06, All day
Beatley Central Library will be accepting second-hand plush toy donations from January 5-31. Plushies must be small (no larger than 18" by 12") and contain no electric components! .
Cancelled
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Even When It's Cold! - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Jan 06, 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.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Jan 06, 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.
Rescheduled
 Eco-City Homes: A Money and Energy Saving Hands-On Workshop
Mon, Jan 06, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
New date Wednesday, January 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
 Enjoy hands-on demos (plus some materials to take home) to help make your home energy-efficient and warm this winter – and apply for recognition as an Eco-City Home while you’re at it!
Twice Loved Plushies - Help your gently used soft toys find a new home
Tue, Jan 07, All day
Beatley Central Library will be accepting second-hand plush toy donations from January 5-31. Plushies must be small (no larger than 18" by 12") and contain no electric components! .
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 - Beginner Conversation Workshop
Tue, Jan 07, 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.
Tuesday We Play (ages 5-12) - Martes de juegos (De 5 a 12 años)
Tue, Jan 07, 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.
NASA’s Next Decade in Planetary and Exoplanetary Science
Tue, Jan 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Come join NASA Solar System Ambassador, Sigfried Hache, in discussing NASA’s planetary and exoplanetary science goals over the next decade.
Twice Loved Plushies - Help your gently used soft toys find a new home
Wed, Jan 08, All day
Beatley Central Library will be accepting second-hand plush toy donations from January 5-31. Plushies must be small (no larger than 18" by 12") and contain no electric components! .
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Jan 08, 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, Jan 08, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.
Paws to Read
Wed, Jan 08, 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.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Jan 08, 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. No certificates of completion are issued.
Knit Nite! - A knitting club for kids ages 8-18.
Wed, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.
Twice Loved Plushies - Help your gently used soft toys find a new home
Thu, Jan 09, All day
Beatley Central Library will be accepting second-hand plush toy donations from January 5-31. Plushies must be small (no larger than 18" by 12") and contain no electric components! .
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation Workshop
Thu, Jan 09, 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.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s) - ¡Que salten los bebés!
Thu, Jan 09, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
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 - Cuentos para niños preescolares
Thu, Jan 09, 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.
Tai Chi at Beatley Library - Balance Your Mind and Body
Thu, Jan 09, 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.
Twice Loved Plushies - Help your gently used soft toys find a new home
Fri, Jan 10, All day
Beatley Central Library will be accepting second-hand plush toy donations from January 5-31. Plushies must be small (no larger than 18" by 12") and contain no electric components! .
Low Vision Resource Group - Resources for people experiencing low vision
Fri, Jan 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Join us to discuss resources to assist people with low vision.
Twice Loved Plushies - Help your gently used soft toys find a new home
Sat, Jan 11, All day
Beatley Central Library will be accepting second-hand plush toy donations from January 5-31. Plushies must be small (no larger than 18" by 12") and contain no electric components! .
Handcraft Tuesday - Weekend Edition
Sat, Jan 11, 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, Jan 11, 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
Twice Loved Plushies - Help your gently used soft toys find a new home
Sun, Jan 12, All day
Beatley Central Library will be accepting second-hand plush toy donations from January 5-31. Plushies must be small (no larger than 18" by 12") and contain no electric components! .
Junk Journal - Start the new year off by making a junk journal
Sun, Jan 12, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Journaling is a great way to start off the new year. Come make a junk journal using recycled materials and start making your observations for the year ahead.
Twice Loved Plushies - Help your gently used soft toys find a new home
Mon, Jan 13, All day
Beatley Central Library will be accepting second-hand plush toy donations from January 5-31. Plushies must be small (no larger than 18" by 12") and contain no electric components! .
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Even When It's Cold! - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Jan 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
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 0-5 with an adult.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Jan 13, 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.
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