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American Girl Birthday Party and Meet-and-Greet

Plus prize drawing! Passport to American History
2026-05-05 16:00:00 2026-05-05 16:45:00 America/New_York American Girl Birthday Party and Meet-and-Greet Celebrate the American Girl Company’s 40th birthday and meet Alexandria Library’s BRAND NEW American Girl dolls! (Ages 6-12) Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library -

Tuesday, May 05
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-05 16:00:00 2026-05-05 16:45:00 America/New_York American Girl Birthday Party and Meet-and-Greet Celebrate the American Girl Company’s 40th birthday and meet Alexandria Library’s BRAND NEW American Girl dolls! (Ages 6-12) Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library -

Celebrate the American Girl Company’s 40th birthday and meet Alexandria Library’s BRAND NEW American Girl dolls! (Ages 6-12)

Join your peers, library staff, and our American Girl doll friends for a celebration marking the end of All Alexandria Reads 2026: America 250.

Play party games, meet our new dolls, have a little birthday cake, and stick around for the prize drawing! 

Enter the drawing by submitting your fully stamped American Girl passport. Earn a stamp by attending each of April’s American Girl “Passport to American History” events, or visiting the corresponding historical site. Pick up a blank passport at any Alexandria Library youth services desk.

If you’re unable to attend the May 5th celebration, visit any Alexandria Library youth services desk by May 4th and present your fully stamped passport to enter a virtual drawing.

Events and historical sites for your passport:  

April 7th: Passport to American History with Julie Albright (1970s) 

Historical site alternative: The Earl Lloyd statue at Charles Houston Recreation Center | Julie pushed the boundaries of basketball at her new school by joining the all-boys team; 20 years earlier, Alexandria’s own Earl Lloyd pushed the boundaries of basketball as the first African American to play in an NBA game! 901 Wythe St., open daily, hours vary; visit https://www.alexandriava.gov/recreation-centers/charles-houston-recreation-center to plan your visit. 


April 14th: Passport to American History with Melody Ellison (1960s)  

Historical site alternative: The Alexandria Black History Museum | Explore the history of African Americans in Alexandria and the ways they’ve advocated for their rights – just like Melody! 902 Wythe St., open Thursday-Sunday, visit https://www.alexandriava.gov/BlackHistory to learn more.  


April 21st: Passport to American History with Molly McIntire (1940s)  

Historical site alternative: The Torpedo Factory | Once Alexandria’s own historic wartime munitions factory, this building is now an art center. Snap a picture with the World War II-era Mark XIV green torpedo, currently displayed in their main hall.105 N. Union St., open daily from 10am – 6pm. Learn more at https://torpedofactory.org/.


April 28th: Passport to American History with Felicity Merriman (1770s) 

Historical site alternative: Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum | This apothecary – like a pharmacy – was founded in 1792; Felicity might have visited if she journeyed north from Williamsburg. 105-107 South Fairfax Street, hours vary; visit https://www.alexandriava.gov/museums/location/visit-stabler-leadbeater-apothecary-museum to plan your trip.  

If you choose to visit a historical site rather than attending the corresponding event, take a photo of yourself there and present it to the Children’s desk at your local Alexandria Library branch by May 4th to get your passport stamped.  

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Children | All Alexandria Reads |

TAGS: | American Girl | america250 | All Alexandria Reads | Alex250 | #AllAlexandriaReads |

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
Branch manager
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  • Metrobus: F23, F24, A28
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Borrow a Board Game
Sat, Mar 21, 10:00am - 4:45pm
Use the library's board and card games while hanging out in the youth services area!
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Mar 23, 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.
Teen Takover
Mon, Mar 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages 12-18. Do homework, play games, and just hang out in an area set aside for teens ONLY!
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Mar 23, 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.
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Mar 24, 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, Mar 24, 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.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Mar 25, 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 - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Mar 25, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Periodicals Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
Where She Grows - A Plant Swap Celebrating Women's History Month
Wed, Mar 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Room
Share plants, cuttings, and conversation as we honor growth, resilience, and the women who help our communities flourish.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Mar 25, 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.
Sew a Softie AND Knit Nite! - A sewing and knitting club for kids.
Wed, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Participants can either sew or knit for the month of March under the guidance of experienced crafters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Mar 26, 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, Mar 26, 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.
Handcraft Crafternoon
Thu, Mar 26, 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, Mar 26, 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, Mar 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,Large Meeting Room
Join Jorge Banales as he gives free 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, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Room
Drop in and play with our coding board games, card games, toys, and robots! Ages 6-12.
Borrow a Board Game
Sat, Mar 28, 10:00am - 4:45pm
Use the library's board and card games while hanging out in the youth services area!
Parlons Français - Adult Conversation Practice
Sat, Mar 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Story Room
French language practice for adults ready to move from formal instruction to real life conversation.
Grand Gaming Melee - Alexandria-Arlington Regional Gaming Group (AARGGH)
Sat, Mar 28, 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
Handcraft Tuesday - Weekend Edition
Sat, Mar 28, 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!
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Mar 30, 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, Mar 30, 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.
Teen Takover
Mon, Mar 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages 12-18. Do homework, play games, and just hang out in an area set aside for teens ONLY!
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Mar 31, 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, Mar 31, 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, Mar 31, 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.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Wed, Apr 01, All day
Celebrate National Poetry Month and great American poets by adding your poem to Beatley’s poet-trees in the children’s and teen areas and experimenting with magnetic poetry. (all ages)
1s and 2s Time (first session) - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Apr 01, 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, Apr 01, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
Paws to Read
Wed, Apr 01, 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.
Knit Nite! - A knitting club for kids ages 8-18.
Wed, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Thu, Apr 02, All day
Celebrate National Poetry Month and great American poets by adding your poem to Beatley’s poet-trees in the children’s and teen areas and experimenting with magnetic poetry. (all ages)
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-14 months and their caretaker(s)
Thu, Apr 02, 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, Apr 02, 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, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Room
Drop in and play with our coding board games, card games, toys, and robots! Ages 6-12.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Fri, Apr 03, All day
Celebrate National Poetry Month and great American poets by adding your poem to Beatley’s poet-trees in the children’s and teen areas and experimenting with magnetic poetry. (all ages)
Read 250
Fri, Apr 03, 12:00pm - 4:15pm
Large Meeting Room
Celebrate spring break, All Alexandria Reads and America’s 250th birthday at this 250-minute readathon! (Ages 8-18)
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Sat, Apr 04, All day
Celebrate National Poetry Month and great American poets by adding your poem to Beatley’s poet-trees in the children’s and teen areas and experimenting with magnetic poetry. (all ages)
Borrow a Board Game
Sat, Apr 04, 10:00am - 4:45pm
Use the library's board and card games while hanging out in the youth services area!
WHATEVER YOU SAY YOU ARE, YOU'RE RIGHT! - with KaNikki Jakarta
Sat, Apr 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Ages 12-18. Explore the power of positive manifestation and celebrating YOUR personal history in this poetry and open mic workshop for teens.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Mon, Apr 06, All day
Celebrate National Poetry Month and great American poets by adding your poem to Beatley’s poet-trees in the children’s and teen areas and experimenting with magnetic poetry. (all ages)
Twice Loved Plushies - Help your gently used soft toys find a new home
Mon, Apr 06, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Beatley Library will be accepting second-hand plush donations April 6-20. Plushies must be small and contain no electric components! Donations must be limited to no more than 10 plushies per patron.
Beauty and the Beast Ballet - with the Metropolitan School of the Arts
Mon, Apr 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Join us for a magical, interactive story reading of Beauty and the Beast.
Restful Readaloud - Stories from American History
Mon, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room
No one's too old to enjoy being read to! Relax and unwind while a librarian reads you a story or two that explores 250+ years of American history. Ages 6-12 (and anyone who can sit quietly and listen)
Teen Takeover
Mon, Apr 06, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages 12-18. Do homework, play games, and just hang out in an area set aside for teens ONLY!
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Tue, Apr 07, All day
Celebrate National Poetry Month and great American poets by adding your poem to Beatley’s poet-trees in the children’s and teen areas and experimenting with magnetic poetry. (all ages)
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Tue, Apr 07, All day
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
Twice Loved Plushies - Help your gently used soft toys find a new home
Tue, Apr 07, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Beatley Library will be accepting second-hand plush donations April 6-20. Plushies must be small and contain no electric components! Donations must be limited to no more than 10 plushies per patron.
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Apr 07, 11:00am - 11:45am
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.
Passport to American History with Julie Albright - American Girls Celebrate America 250
Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Craft friendship bracelets, play basketball toss, and learn about 1970s America through the eyes of American Girl Doll Julie Albright! (Ages 6-12)
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Tue, Apr 07, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Large Meeting Room
Ages 12-18. Learn more about volunteering with Alexandria Library.
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Wed, Apr 08, All day
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Wed, Apr 08, All day
Celebrate National Poetry Month and great American poets by adding your poem to Beatley’s poet-trees in the children’s and teen areas and experimenting with magnetic poetry. (all ages)
Twice Loved Plushies - Help your gently used soft toys find a new home
Wed, Apr 08, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Beatley Library will be accepting second-hand plush donations April 6-20. Plushies must be small and contain no electric components! Donations must be limited to no more than 10 plushies per patron.
1s and 2s Time (first session) - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Apr 08, 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, Apr 08, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
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, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.
Tiny Art Show: Tiny Chair Edition
Thu, Apr 09, All day
Artists' tiny artworks, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250, will be on display in the library through May 2.
The Great American PoeTREEs - writing, display, and magnetic poetry
Thu, Apr 09, All day
Celebrate National Poetry Month and great American poets by adding your poem to Beatley’s poet-trees in the children’s and teen areas and experimenting with magnetic poetry. (all ages)
Twice Loved Plushies - Help your gently used soft toys find a new home
Thu, Apr 09, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Beatley Library will be accepting second-hand plush donations April 6-20. Plushies must be small and contain no electric components! Donations must be limited to no more than 10 plushies per patron.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-14 months and their caretaker(s)
Thu, Apr 09, 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.
Handcraft Crafternoon
Thu, Apr 09, 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, Apr 09, 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, Apr 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,Large Meeting Room
Join Jorge Banales as he gives free 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, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Room
Drop in and play with our coding board games, card games, toys, and robots! Ages 6-12.
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