Banned Book Club

Wed, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:05am

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, Oct 29, 11:30am - 12:05pm

Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2

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Ask A Teen Librarian

Wed, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Stop by the Beatley Central Library Teen Section to get book suggestions, resource help, or just chat!

Wed, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 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 0-14 months and their caretaker(s)

Thu, Oct 30, 1:15pm - 2:00pm

Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-14 months, accompanied by an adult. 15 months and older, please attend 1s and 2s.

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Periodicals 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, Oct 30, 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.

Borrow a Board Game

Sat, Nov 01, 10:00am - 4:45pm

Use the library's board and card games while hanging out in the youth services area!

The Knit Doctor Is In - A partnership with Project Knitwell

Sat, Nov 01, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Experienced knitters from Project Knitwell will offer their advice on your knottiest knitting problem.

Handcraft Tuesday - Weekend Edition

Sat, Nov 01, 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!

Writers Group at Beatley

Sun, Nov 02, 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!

Mon, Nov 03, All day

We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Mon, Nov 03, All day

Everything you needed to make a pom pom is included in our kit. Keep for yourself or donate to our Pom Pom Garden.

Storytime in the Reading Garden - even when it's cold! - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura

Mon, Nov 03, All day

Let's work together to knit a scarf and hat.

Mon, Nov 03, 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, Nov 03, 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.

Stories without Borders - Hello, Seoul!

Mon, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Story Room

Learn about Seoul, South Korea in this four-week program full of stories, crafts, games, and more. Then, join a special live Zoom event and meet kids from Seoul! Grades 3-5, registration preferred

Tue, Nov 04, All day

We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Tue, Nov 04, All day

Everything you needed to make a pom pom is included in our kit. Keep for yourself or donate to our Pom Pom Garden.

Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!

Tue, Nov 04, All day

Let's work together to knit a scarf and hat.

Tue, Nov 04, 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.

Ask A Teen Librarian

Tue, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Stop by the Beatley Central Library Teen Section to get book suggestions, resource help, or just chat!

Tuesday We Play (ages 5-12) - Martes de juegos (De 5 a 12 años)

Tue, Nov 04, 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.

Handcraft Tuesday - Evening Edition

Tue, Nov 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Attention all handcrafters! Join us to share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together!Register

Wed, Nov 05, All day

We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Wed, Nov 05, All day

Everything you needed to make a pom pom is included in our kit. Keep for yourself or donate to our Pom Pom Garden.

Wed, Nov 05, All day

Let's work together to knit a scarf and hat.

Wed, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:05am

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, Nov 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, Nov 05, 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.

Wed, Nov 05, 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, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.

Teen Volunteer Orientation

Wed, Nov 05, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Large Meeting Room

Ages 12-18. Learn more about volunteering with Alexandria Library.

Thu, Nov 06, All day

We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Thu, Nov 06, All day

Everything you needed to make a pom pom is included in our kit. Keep for yourself or donate to our Pom Pom Garden.

English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation

Thu, Nov 06, All day

Let's work together to knit a scarf and hat.

Thu, Nov 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 0-14 months and their caretaker(s)

Thu, Nov 06, 1:15pm - 2:00pm

Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-14 months, accompanied by an adult. 15 months and older, please attend 1s and 2s.

Handcraft Crafternoon

Thu, Nov 06, 3:00pm - 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, Nov 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.

Tai Chi at Beatley Library - Balance Your Mind and Body

Thu, Nov 06, 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 - Hands-on fun in programming, robotics, and electronics!

Thu, Nov 06, 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, Nov 07, All day

We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Fri, Nov 07, All day

Everything you needed to make a pom pom is included in our kit. Keep for yourself or donate to our Pom Pom Garden.

Fri, Nov 07, All day

Let's work together to knit a scarf and hat.

Sat, Nov 08, All day

We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Sat, Nov 08, All day

Everything you needed to make a pom pom is included in our kit. Keep for yourself or donate to our Pom Pom Garden.

Board Game Cafe - 2nd and 4th Saturdays - Café con juegos de mesa

Sat, Nov 08, All day

Let's work together to knit a scarf and hat.

Sat, Nov 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Play with 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, Nov 09, All day

We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Sun, Nov 09, All day

Everything you needed to make a pom pom is included in our kit. Keep for yourself or donate to our Pom Pom Garden.

Sun, Nov 09, All day

Let's work together to knit a scarf and hat.

Writers Group at Beatley

Sun, Nov 09, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Story 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!

Mon, Nov 10, All day

We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Mon, Nov 10, All day

Everything you needed to make a pom pom is included in our kit. Keep for yourself or donate to our Pom Pom Garden.

Nutcracker Ballet - presented by the Metropolitan Youth Ballet

Mon, Nov 10, All day

Let's work together to knit a scarf and hat.

Mon, Nov 10, 11:00am - 11:30am

Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden

Experience the Nutcracker, adapted for young audiences, by the Metropolitan Youth Ballet. Storytelling, mime, dance, and photos with Clara and cast will be included. Ages 0-5.

Become a Dementia Friend

Mon, Nov 10, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Large Meeting Room

Dementia Friends helps people gain a better understanding of what it's like to live with dementia. Join us for a Dementia Friends Information Session to learn more and turn understanding into action.

English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation

Mon, Nov 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.

Stories without Borders - Hello, Seoul!

Mon, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Story Room

Learn about Seoul, South Korea in this four-week program full of stories, crafts, games, and more. Then, join a special live Zoom event and meet kids from Seoul! Grades 3-5, registration preferred

Tue, Nov 11, All day

We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Tue, Nov 11, All day

Everything you needed to make a pom pom is included in our kit. Keep for yourself or donate to our Pom Pom Garden.

Tue, Nov 11, All day

Let's work together to knit a scarf and hat.

Wed, Nov 12, All day

We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Wed, Nov 12, All day

Everything you needed to make a pom pom is included in our kit. Keep for yourself or donate to our Pom Pom Garden.

Wed, Nov 12, All day

Let's work together to knit a scarf and hat.

Wed, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:05am

Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2

Knit Nite! - A knitting club for kids ages 8-18.

Wed, Nov 12, 11:30am - 12:05pm

Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2

Wed, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.

Thu, Nov 13, All day

We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Thu, Nov 13, All day

Everything you needed to make a pom pom is included in our kit. Keep for yourself or donate to our Pom Pom Garden.

English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation

Thu, Nov 13, All day

Let's work together to knit a scarf and hat.

Thu, Nov 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 0-14 months and their caretaker(s)

Thu, Nov 13, 1:15pm - 2:00pm

Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-14 months, accompanied by an adult. 15 months and older, please attend 1s and 2s.

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Nov 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, Nov 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 - Hands-on fun in programming, robotics, and electronics!

Thu, Nov 13, 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, Nov 14, All day

We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Fri, Nov 14, All day

Everything you needed to make a pom pom is included in our kit. Keep for yourself or donate to our Pom Pom Garden.

Information Security - How Not to Be a Scammer's Next Victim

Fri, Nov 14, All day

Let's work together to knit a scarf and hat.

Fri, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Large Meeting Room

Join presenter Christine Dale, who holds a Masters in Information Security from Royal Holloway, University of London, to learn how to protect yourself from scams and identity theft.

Sat, Nov 15, All day

We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Sat, Nov 15, All day

Everything you needed to make a pom pom is included in our kit. Keep for yourself or donate to our Pom Pom Garden.

Grand Gaming Melee - Alexandria-Arlington Regional Gaming Group (AARGGH)

Sat, Nov 15, All day

Let's work together to knit a scarf and hat.

Borrow a Board Game

Sat, Nov 15, 10:00am - 4:45pm

Use the library's board and card games while hanging out in the youth services area!

Sat, Nov 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

Sun, Nov 16, All day

We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Sun, Nov 16, All day

Everything you needed to make a pom pom is included in our kit. Keep for yourself or donate to our Pom Pom Garden.

Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group

Sun, Nov 16, All day

Let's work together to knit a scarf and hat.

Writers Group at Beatley

Sun, Nov 16, 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!

Sun, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Board Room

Alexandria Library partners with the Alzheimer's Association's National Area Chapter to bring you a quarterly support group at Beatley Central Library.

Alexandria Oddball Cinema - Raising Buchanan

Sun, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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!

Mon, Nov 17, All day

We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Mon, Nov 17, All day

Everything you needed to make a pom pom is included in our kit. Keep for yourself or donate to our Pom Pom Garden.

Storytime in the Reading Garden - even when it's cold! - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura

Mon, Nov 17, All day

Let's work together to knit a scarf and hat.

Mon, Nov 17, 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, Nov 17, 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.

Tue, Nov 18, All day

We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Tue, Nov 18, All day

Everything you needed to make a pom pom is included in our kit. Keep for yourself or donate to our Pom Pom Garden.