Skip to main content
close
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.
Image for event: Knit Nite!

Knit Nite!

A knitting club for kids ages 8-18.

2024-10-02 18:00:00 2024-10-02 19:00:00 America/New_York Knit Nite! Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library -

Wednesday, October 02
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-02 18:00:00 2024-10-02 19:00:00 America/New_York Knit Nite! Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library -

Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.

Knit Nite meets weekly on Wednesdays from 6:00 - 7:00. It is not necessary to come every week. Participants may join at any time.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM/STEAM | Maker | Children |

TAGS: | Teens | Sustainability | maker | Knitting | Children |

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763

Hours
We're closed Monday October 14 due to Indigenous Peoples' Day
Mon, Oct 14 Closed
(Indigenous Peoples' Day )
Tue, Oct 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 19 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 20 1:00PM to 5:00PM

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

Tue, Oct 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.

Cancelled
Tue, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 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.

Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Zoom
Read and discuss compelling nonfiction books handpicked by Library staff that explore Virginia history, society, and culture.Register

Wed, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:05am
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.

Wed, Oct 16, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.

Wed, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Conference Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.

Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.

Thu, Oct 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.

Thu, Oct 17, 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.

Thu, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 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!

Thu, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Small Conference Room
Care about the library? Let your voice be heard. Attending a T.A.G. meeting will count as one hour of community service. Grades 6-12.

Fri, Oct 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
presented by Jason Ellis in partnership with the Alexandria Office of the Arts.

Sat, Oct 19, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Join us for our annual bike tour around the City, with stops at our Library branches.

Sat, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Board Room
Join us to explore library and community resources that will help you prepare for the Civics part of the U.S. Citizenship test.

Sat, Oct 19, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Periodicals Room
Got fabulous pieces gathering dust? Clean out your closet and find a new look for your furry friend at our pet costume swap.

Sat, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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!

Sat, Oct 19, 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

Sat, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
presented by Jason Ellis in partnership with the Alexandria Office of the Arts.

Sun, Oct 20, 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!

Mon, Oct 21, All day
Pick up a craft kit at the Information Desk.

Mon, Oct 21, 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.

Mon, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Small Conference Room
Join us to learn and practice hair care techniques on all hair types. Grades 6-12.

Mon, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Periodicals Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.

Tue, Oct 22, All day
Pick up a craft kit at the Information Desk.

Cancelled
Tue, Oct 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.

Tue, Oct 22, 11:00am - 11:45am
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.

Tue, Oct 22, 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, Oct 23, All day
Pick up a craft kit at the Information Desk.

Wed, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:05am
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.

Wed, Oct 23, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.

Wed, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Conference Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.

Wed, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.

Thu, Oct 24, All day
Pick up a craft kit at the Information Desk.

Cancelled
Thu, Oct 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.

Thu, Oct 24, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Periodicals Room
Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-12 months, accompanied by an adult.

Thu, Oct 24, 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!

Thu, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Periodicals Room
Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, movement, and activities just right for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.

Thu, Oct 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
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, Oct 24, 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.