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photo from Kirsten's trip of a raft full of scientists in orange vests dwarfed by a huge snowy glacier

Alaskan Adventure!
2025-04-21 16:30:00 2025-04-21 17:30:00 America/New_York Alaskan Adventure! 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. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Monday, April 21
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-21 16:30:00 2025-04-21 17:30:00 America/New_York Alaskan Adventure! 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. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.

Learn all about the history and native cultures of Alaska, how to read dichotomous keys, and how *you* can help conservation efforts through your everyday actions as local teacher Kirsten Salonga shares pictures and stories from her recent research trip to Alaska as a Grosvenor Teacher Fellow with National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions.

Plus - answer the challenge to create the most efficient solar/wind powered mini home you can, test to see how much voltage was produced, then take your creation home. Ages 6-18, children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Teens | Sustainability | Family | Children | All Alexandria Reads |

TAGS: | All Alexandria Reads | AAR |

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
Hours
Mon, Apr 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 02 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 03 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 04 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

Poetry Month Activity Area
Mon, Apr 28, 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
Mon, Apr 28, All day
Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.
Tiny Art Show
Mon, Apr 28, 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 28, 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, Apr 28, 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 29, 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 29, All day
Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.
Tiny Art Show
Tue, Apr 29, 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
Tue, Apr 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.
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Apr 29, 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 29, 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.
Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop
Tue, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
At this workshop you will learn how to install and maintain a rain barrel and build one to take home. Registration is required, with a fee of $55 for the cost of the barrel.Register
Poetry Month Activity Area
Wed, Apr 30, 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
Wed, Apr 30, All day
Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.
Tiny Art Show
Wed, Apr 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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
Food Waste/Composting Workshop
Wed, Apr 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Learn about the causes and impacts of food waste, from economic costs to environmental consequences.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Apr 30, 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 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s) - ¡Que salten los bebés!
Thu, May 01, 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, May 01, 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 - Hands-on fun in programming, robotics, and electronics!
Thu, May 01, 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.
Incorporating Native Plants for Biodiversity - Part II: Designing Your Native Plant Garden
Thu, May 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Janet Entwistle will give a talk with ideas on which native plants might thrive in your garden and where you can buy them.
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Sat, May 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Story Room
Ages 12-18. Learn more about volunteering with Alexandria Library.
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, May 03, 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
Writers Group at Beatley
Sun, May 04, 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!
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, May 05, 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.
Avenue Ambition - Crafting Your Creative Career
Mon, May 05, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Ages 12-18. Develop tools and skills to create, market, and sell your original artwork in this 10-week series.
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, May 06, 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, May 06, 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.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, May 07, 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, May 07, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
Paws to Read
Wed, May 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s) - ¡Que salten los bebés!
Thu, May 08, 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, May 08, 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, May 08, 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, May 08, 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 - Hands-on fun in programming, robotics, and electronics!
Thu, May 08, 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.
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