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Teen Crafternoon

Adventure Bracelets
2025-04-19 13:00:00 2025-04-19 14:00:00 America/New_York Teen Crafternoon Ages 12-18 Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room

Saturday, April 19
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-19 13:00:00 2025-04-19 14:00:00 America/New_York Teen Crafternoon Ages 12-18 Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room

Ages 12-18

This month's Teen Crafternoon celebrates All Alexandria Reads' theme of ADVENTURE! Brainstorm on what word symbolizes adventure to you while we talk about this year's young adult title, Frieren, Beyond Journey's End Volume 1! Then create your own bracelet with metal and leather stamps using your chosen word. Materials will be provided.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Teens | Maker | Art & Music | All Alexandria Reads |

TAGS: | teen | Crafts | All Alexandria Reads | Adventure | AAR |

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
Hours
Mon, Mar 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 14 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 15 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 16 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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.

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Wed, Mar 12, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.
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Wed, Mar 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Conference Room
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Wed, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Thu, Mar 13, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last.
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Thu, Mar 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Conference Room
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Thu, Mar 13, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
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Thu, Mar 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Tiny Art Show Take and Make
Fri, Mar 14, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last.
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Sat, Mar 15, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last.
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Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last.
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Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last.
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Large Meeting Room
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Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last.
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Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last.
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Wed, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:05am
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.
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Wed, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.
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Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Mar 20, 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, Mar 20, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room
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Thu, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room
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Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last.
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