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Low Vision Resource Group

Accessible Voting in Alexandria
2026-10-09 13:00:00 2026-10-09 14:30:00 America/New_York Low Vision Resource Group Join us to learn about voting aids and procedures that can help blind and low vision voters exercise the right to vote privately and independently. To register, call 301-951-4444. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Friday, October 09
1:00pm - 2:30pm

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Join us to learn about voting aids and procedures that can help blind and low vision voters exercise the right to vote privately and independently. To register, call 301-951-4444.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Nutrition |

TAGS: | Low Vision resource group |

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
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Mon, Oct 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 09 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 10 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 11 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Bus stops on Duke Street and N Pickett St.

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Sat, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Small Conference Room
French language practice for adults ready to move from formal instruction to real life conversation.
Hispanic Heritage Fiesta
Sat, Oct 10, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with live music, crafts, face painting and food! The fiesta will take place outside in Beatley Central Library's beautiful Reading Garden. All ages.
Handcraft Tuesday - Weekend Edition
Sat, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Board 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!
Sound, Stress & Well Being - An Evidence-Based Guided Relaxation and Sound Journey
Sun, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Large Meeting Room
This program integrates brief, research-informed education with guided relaxation and a 45-minute sound journey using therapeutic-grade instruments.
This event is full
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Oct 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.
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Tue, Oct 13, 11:00am - 11:45am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
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Bead Buddies
Tue, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room
Drop in to make bracelets, necklaces, and new friends! (Ages 6-12)
LEGO Night
Tue, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Room
Use your imagination and engineering skills to construct your own LEGO and Duplo creations, then display them in the library! All materials will be provided. (Ages 2-12)
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Handcraft Tuesday - Evening Edition
Tue, Oct 13, 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!
1s and 2s Time (first session) - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
1s and 2s Time (second session) - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Oct 14, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
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 14, 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 14, 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, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room
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 15, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room
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Alexandria Oddball Cinema - No One Will Save You
Thu, Oct 15, 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!
Teens Teach! - Technology
Thu, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Room
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Tai Chi at Beatley Library - Balance Your Mind and Body
Fri, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,Large Meeting Room
*CLASS SCHEDULE HAS CHANGED!* Join Jorge Banales as he gives instruction on the Yang Style 24 Movement Tai Chi form on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month. Free and open to the public.
Fall Learn to Knit Class - A partnership with Project Knitwell
Sat, Oct 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Story Room
This program is intended for people who are new to knitting or returning to knitting and in need of a refresher.
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Grand Gaming Melee - Alexandria-Arlington Regional Gaming Group (AARGGH)
Sat, Oct 17, 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
Parlons Français - Adult Conversation Practice
Sat, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Small Conference Room
French language practice for adults ready to move from formal instruction to real life conversation.
This event is full
Writers Group at Beatley
Sun, Oct 18, 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!
Cancelled
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - Rubber
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Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
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Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
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English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Oct 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.
Cancelled
Art Escape - Teen Creative Space
Mon, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Oct 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.
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Oct 20, 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.
Bead Buddies
Tue, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room
Drop in to make bracelets, necklaces, and new friends! (Ages 6-12)
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Tue, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Conference Room
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1s and 2s Time (first session) - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Periodicals Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
1s and 2s Time (second session) - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Oct 21, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Periodicals Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
Paws to Read
Wed, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Story Room
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English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Oct 21, 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 21, 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, Oct 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Board 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.
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Thu, Oct 22, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Periodicals Room
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 22, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Periodicals Room
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Thu, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Room
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Sat, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Small Conference Room
French language practice for adults ready to move from formal instruction to real life conversation.
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Oct 26, 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, Oct 26, 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.
Art Escape - Teen Creative Space
Mon, Oct 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Story Room
Ages 14-18. Drop in for an evening of art, your way.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Oct 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Board 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, Oct 27, 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.
Bead Buddies
Tue, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room
Drop in to make bracelets, necklaces, and new friends! (Ages 6-12)
Storytelling Spooktacular
Tue, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Picture Book Area
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Handcraft Tuesday - Evening Edition
Tue, Oct 27, 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
1s and 2s Time (first session) - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Periodicals Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
1s and 2s Time (second session) - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Oct 28, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Periodicals Room
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 28, 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 28, 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, Oct 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Board 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, Oct 29, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Periodicals Room
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 29, 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.
Teens Teach! - Technology
Thu, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Room
Alexandria library teens have a lot to share! Join us to make your own electric projects. (Ages 6-12)
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