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Alexandria Oddball Cinema

The Death of Stalin

2025-07-17 17:30:00 2025-07-17 19:30:00 America/New_York Alexandria Oddball Cinema 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! Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Thursday, July 17
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-17 17:30:00 2025-07-17 19:30:00 America/New_York Alexandria Oddball Cinema 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! Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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!

After thirty years of ruling the Soviet Union with an iron fist, Josef Stalin suddenly dies of a brain hemorrhage. Unfortunately the Supreme Soviet never established a clear order of succession, so all the top party and government officials (played memorably by a stellar cast) begin vying for the top spot. Of course, they all must show the appropriate reverence for the departed leader and conceal their ambitions. Thus a competition begins to determine who will rule the USSR and who will disappear.

■ Title — The Death of Stalin
■ Director — Armando Iannucci
■ Cast — Steve Buscemi, Jason Isaacs, Michael Palin, Jeffrey Tambor
■ ©2017 ■ 1h 47m ■ Comedy, Drama, History
■ Rated R for language
■ Distributed by Paramount Pictures

 Licensed for showing in Alexandria libraries by MPLC

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Movies & Film |

TAGS: | Oddball cinema | movies | films |

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

dprice@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
Branch manager
Diana Price

Hours
Mon, Jul 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 25 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 26 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 27 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: F23, F24, A28
  • DASH Bus: 30, 32

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

Upcoming Events

Thu, Jul 24, 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, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
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 0-8 with an adult.

Thu, Jul 24, 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, Jul 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,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, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Room
Drop in and play with our coding board games, card games, toys, and robots -- and check out some of our coding books for kids! Ages 6-12.

Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Sing in English and Spanish, jump, and dance with Mr. Lilo and his guitar. (Ages 0-8)

Sat, Jul 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Join Grammy-nominated performer Culture Queen for interactive musical storytelling on the summer reading theme of “Color Our World.” (All ages)

Cancelled
Sat, Jul 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
Ages 12-18. Learn more about volunteering with Alexandria Library.

Sat, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Ages 12+. Explore ways to channel your feelings, thoughts, and experiences through different art styles and mediums.

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Bring your extra houseplants or cuttings and take something new home! Please check your plants for pests before bringing them in and put cuttings in soil, water, or wrapped in a damp paper towel.

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Picture Book Area
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, Jul 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Board Room
Ages 14+. Develop and exercise your French conversation skills.

Mon, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
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 0-8 with an adult.

Mon, Jul 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room,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.

Tue, Jul 29, 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, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
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, Jul 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Room
Build with Lego, make art, play games, and more! Ages 5-12. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

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

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

Wed, Jul 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
4800 Brenman Park Dr, Alexandria
Join Alexandria Soccer coaches for an action-packed, fun-filled soccer practice! Ages 6-12.

Wed, Jul 30, 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.

Thu, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
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 0-8 with an adult.

Thu, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Conference Room
NEW EXTENDED TIME! 3-5 PM! 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, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Room
Drop in and play with our coding board games, card games, toys, and robots -- and check out some of our coding books for kids! Ages 6-12.

Fri, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Ventriloquism and puppet performance that will inspire kids to believe in themselves and the importance of reading! (Ages 0-8)

Sat, Aug 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room
Learn some cartooning and drawing skills with the illustrator of the Percy Jackson, Heroes of Olympus, and Kane Chronicles graphic novels! (Ages 6-12)

Sat, Aug 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Meet the illustrator of the Percy Jackson, Heroes of Olympus, and Kane Chronicles graphic novels! Watch sketching demonstrations and learn about archaeology & the process of making a graphic novel.

Sat, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Picture Book Area
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, Aug 03, 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!