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Twice Loved Plushies

Adopt a gently used plushie and give it a new home.
2025-04-06 13:00:00 2025-04-06 17:00:00 America/New_York Twice Loved Plushies Start a new adventure and adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library -

Sunday, April 06
1:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-06 13:00:00 2025-04-06 17:00:00 America/New_York Twice Loved Plushies Start a new adventure and adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library -

Start a new adventure and adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Children | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Family | Children | All Alexandria Reads |

TAGS: | Plushies | AAR |

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
Hours
Mon, Feb 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Feb 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Feb 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 08 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 09 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

1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.
Paws to Read
Wed, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Feb 06, 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, Feb 06, 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
Thu, Feb 06, 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.
Coding Game Night - ages 6-12 - Learn to code with hands-on fun!
Thu, Feb 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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.
Valentine Card Take & Make - Make a Valentine card for someone special in your life
Sat, Feb 08, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Stop by the information desk and pick up your kit containing all the supplies to make two cards. Kits are available until they run out.
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Feb 08, 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
Valentine Card Take & Make - Make a Valentine card for someone special in your life
Sun, Feb 09, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Stop by the information desk and pick up your kit containing all the supplies to make two cards. Kits are available until they run out.
Valentine Card Extravaganza! - Make a Valentine for that special someone
Sun, Feb 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Room
Kids, teens and adults! Need to remember someone special? Come join our Valentine extravaganza! We provide the cards, sparkles, stickers, hearts and flowers. You provide the creative touch.
Valentine Card Take & Make - Make a Valentine card for someone special in your life
Mon, Feb 10, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Stop by the information desk and pick up your kit containing all the supplies to make two cards. Kits are available until they run out.
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Even When It's Cold! - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Feb 10, 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, Feb 10, 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.
Valentine Card Take & Make - Make a Valentine card for someone special in your life
Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Stop by the information desk and pick up your kit containing all the supplies to make two cards. Kits are available until they run out.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 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.
Valentine Card Take & Make - Make a Valentine card for someone special in your life
Wed, Feb 12, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Stop by the information desk and pick up your kit containing all the supplies to make two cards. Kits are available until they run out.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Feb 12, 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, Feb 12, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Feb 12, 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.
Knit Nite! - A knitting club for kids ages 8-18.
Wed, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.
Valentine Card Take & Make - Make a Valentine card for someone special in your life
Thu, Feb 13, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Stop by the information desk and pick up your kit containing all the supplies to make two cards. Kits are available until they run out.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Feb 13, 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, Feb 13, 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.
Handcraft Crafternoon
Thu, Feb 13, 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!
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Feb 13, 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, Feb 13, 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.
Coding Game Night - ages 6-12 - Learn to code with hands-on fun!
Thu, Feb 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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.
Valentine Card Take & Make - Make a Valentine card for someone special in your life
Fri, Feb 14, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Stop by the information desk and pick up your kit containing all the supplies to make two cards. Kits are available until they run out.
Grand Gaming Melee - Alexandria-Arlington Regional Gaming Group (AARGGH)
Sat, Feb 15, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Grand Gaming Melee: The Alexandria-Arlington Regional Gaming Group (AARGGH) invites you to play dice games, card games, tile games, and just about any other kind of tabletop game. Register
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Feb 15, 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
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