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Twice Loved Plushies

Help your gently used soft toys find a new home

2025-01-08 00:00:00 2025-01-08 23:59:00 America/New_York Twice Loved Plushies 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! . Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library -

Wednesday, January 08
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-01-08 00:00:00 2025-01-08 23:59:00 America/New_York Twice Loved Plushies 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! . Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library -

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! .

In the spirit of renewal in the New Year, give your beloved plushies, in good condition, an opportunity to find adventure in a new home.  Plushies in need of minor repairs will be accepted.  The Beatley Central Library will be accepting donations of plushies during the month of January.  Donated toys must not contain electronic components.  After being cleaned and refreshed, toys will be available for adoption by new owners during our celebration of All Alexandria Reads in April, 2025. 

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Sustainability | Special Event | Family |

TAGS: | Sustainability | Adventure | AAR |

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

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
Tue, Dec 31, 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.

Thu, Jan 02, 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!

Cancelled
Thu, Jan 02, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, movement, and activities just right for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.

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

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! .

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
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.

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.

Mon, Jan 06, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room
 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!

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! .

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.

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.

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.

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! .

Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:05am
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.

Wed, Jan 08, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.

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.

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.

Wed, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.

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! .

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.

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.

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.

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.

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! .

Fri, Jan 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Join us to discuss resources to assist people with low vision.