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Rain Gutter Regatta
2025-04-25 15:30:00 2025-04-25 16:30:00 America/New_York Rain Gutter Regatta Invention + water + racing = three kinds of adventure in one activity! Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden

Friday, April 25
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-25 15:30:00 2025-04-25 16:30:00 America/New_York Rain Gutter Regatta Invention + water + racing = three kinds of adventure in one activity! Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden

Invention + water + racing = three kinds of adventure in one activity!

Design and build your own sailboat from recyclables, then compete against others to see which boat is fastest. The challenge? Boats are propelled by blowing on the sails. Ages 6-12.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker | Children | All Alexandria Reads |

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Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
Hours
We're closed Sunday April 20 due to Easter
Mon, Apr 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 19 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 20 Closed
(Easter)
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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

Blackout PoeTREE Take and Make - Teen Poetry Month Celebration
Wed, Apr 16, All day
Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.
Poetry Month Activity Area
Wed, Apr 16, All day
Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!
Tiny Art Show
Wed, Apr 16, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.
Cancelled
1s and 2s Time - Outdoor Adventure - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:05am
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones – all with the theme of outdoor adventures! Ages 1-2
Cancelled
1s and 2s Time - Outdoor Adventure - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Apr 16, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones – all with the theme of outdoor adventures! Ages 1-2
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Apr 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting 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, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.
Blackout PoeTREE Take and Make - Teen Poetry Month Celebration
Thu, Apr 17, All day
Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.
Poetry Month Activity Area
Thu, Apr 17, All day
Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Apr 17, 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.
Tiny Art Show
Thu, Apr 17, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s) - ¡Que salten los bebés!
Thu, Apr 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. After your first birthday, please attend 1s and 2s.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Apr 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.
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - The Phantom of the Open
Thu, Apr 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!
Coding Game Night - ages 6-12 - Learn to code with hands-on fun!
Thu, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.
Poetry Month Activity Area
Fri, Apr 18, All day
Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!
Blackout PoeTREE Take and Make - Teen Poetry Month Celebration
Fri, Apr 18, All day
Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.
Tiny Art Show
Fri, Apr 18, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.
Poetry Month Activity Area
Sat, Apr 19, All day
Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!
Blackout PoeTREE Take and Make - Teen Poetry Month Celebration
Sat, Apr 19, All day
Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.
Tiny Art Show
Sat, Apr 19, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.
Grand Gaming Melee - Alexandria-Arlington Regional Gaming Group (AARGGH)
Sat, Apr 19, 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
Teen Crafternoon - Adventure Bracelets
Sat, Apr 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Story Room
Ages 12-18
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Apr 19, 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
Blackout PoeTREE Take and Make - Teen Poetry Month Celebration
Mon, Apr 21, All day
Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.
Poetry Month Activity Area
Mon, Apr 21, All day
Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!
Tiny Art Show
Mon, Apr 21, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Apr 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.
Alaskan Adventure!
Mon, Apr 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Learn all about Alaska and put your environmental conservation skills to the test as local teacher Kirsten Salonga shares pictures and stories from her recent research trip to Alaska. Ages 6-18.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Apr 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Conference Room,Story 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.
Poetry Month Activity Area
Tue, Apr 22, All day
Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!
Blackout PoeTREE Take and Make - Teen Poetry Month Celebration
Tue, Apr 22, All day
Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Apr 22, 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.
Tiny Art Show
Tue, Apr 22, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Apr 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.
Tuesday We Play (ages 5-12) - Martes de juegos (De 5 a 12 años)
Tue, Apr 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Room
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.
Blackout PoeTREE Take and Make - Teen Poetry Month Celebration
Wed, Apr 23, All day
Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.
Poetry Month Activity Area
Wed, Apr 23, All day
Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!
Tiny Art Show
Wed, Apr 23, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.
1s and 2s Time - Outdoor Adventure - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:05am
Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones – all with the theme of outdoor adventures! Ages 1-2
1s and 2s Time - Outdoor Adventure - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Apr 23, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones – all with the theme of outdoor adventures! Ages 1-2
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Apr 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting 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, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.
Blackout PoeTREE Take and Make - Teen Poetry Month Celebration
Thu, Apr 24, All day
Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.
Poetry Month Activity Area
Thu, Apr 24, All day
Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!
Tiny Art Show
Thu, Apr 24, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Apr 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.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s) - ¡Que salten los bebés!
Thu, Apr 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.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Apr 24, 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.
Handcraft Crafternoon
Thu, Apr 24, 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!
Tai Chi at Beatley Library - Balance Your Mind and Body
Thu, Apr 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.
Coding Game Night - ages 6-12 - Learn to code with hands-on fun!
Thu, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.
Poetry Month Activity Area
Fri, Apr 25, All day
Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!
Blackout PoeTREE Take and Make - Teen Poetry Month Celebration
Fri, Apr 25, All day
Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.
Tiny Art Show
Fri, Apr 25, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.
Rain Gutter Regatta
Fri, Apr 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Invention + water + racing = three kinds of adventure in one activity!
Winter Teen Creativity Contest Art Show - Opening Reception
Fri, Apr 25, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
111 S Patrick St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Celebrate the 2025 contest participants and award winners!
Poetry Month Activity Area
Sat, Apr 26, All day
Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!
Blackout PoeTREE Take and Make - Teen Poetry Month Celebration
Sat, Apr 26, All day
Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.
Tiny Art Show
Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.
Incorporating Native Plants for Biodiversity - Part I: Understanding Native and Non-Native Plants
Sat, Apr 26, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Janet Entwistle will give a seminar on practical ways to enhance our local ecosystem through planting native plants and following supportive maintenance routines.
Discover WWII Heroism with author Carole Avriett - author of Midnight in Ironbottom Sound
Sat, Apr 26, 1:15pm - 2:30pm
Author Carole Avriett will discuss her book, Midnight in Ironbottom Sound, the incredible story of the Black Mess Attendant who saved 15 men during the Battle of Guadalcanal during World War II.
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Apr 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
Handcraft Tuesday - Weekend Edition
Sat, Apr 26, 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!
French Conversation Club
Sat, Apr 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Room
Ages 14+. Develop and exercise your French conversation skills.
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