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Twice Loved Plushies

Help your gently used soft toys find a new home

2026-04-16 10:00:00 2026-04-16 20:00:00 America/New_York Twice Loved Plushies 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. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library -

Thursday, April 16
10:00am - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-16 10:00:00 2026-04-16 20:00:00 America/New_York Twice Loved Plushies 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. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library -

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.

In the spirit of renewal for the Spring, give your beloved plushies, in good condition, an opportunity to uncover a brand-new story in a new home.  The Beatley Central Library will be accepting donations of plushies from April 6 - April 20.  Donations are limited to 10 plushies per donor.  Plushies in need of minor repairs will be accepted.  Donated toys must be no larger than than 18" by 12" and must not contain electronic components. After being cleaned and refreshed, toys will be available for adoption by new owners during the month of June, 2026.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Sustainability | Summer Quest | Special Event | Family |

TAGS: | Sustainability | SummerQuest | Adventure |

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
dprice@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
Branch manager
Diana Price
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Mon, Feb 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Feb 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
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Fri, Feb 27 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 28 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 01 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: F23, F24, A28
  • DASH Bus: 30, 32

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Upcoming Events

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Year of the Fire Horse Take & Make
Tue, Feb 24, All day
Create a Cardboard Horse with Upcycled Materials. Ages 16 and up. While supplies last. Pick up your kit at the Beatley Information Desk.
International Correspondence Writing Month - Letter Writing Station
Tue, Feb 24, All day
Stop by the Beatley Central Library's writing station to make a card, fill out a postcard, or just jot a short note to a special someone!
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop
Tue, Feb 24, 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.
Cancelled
Tuesday We Play (ages 5-12) - Martes de juegos (De 5 a 12 años)
Tue, Feb 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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, Feb 24, 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
Year of the Fire Horse Take & Make
Wed, Feb 25, All day
Create a Cardboard Horse with Upcycled Materials. Ages 16 and up. While supplies last. Pick up your kit at the Beatley Information Desk.
International Correspondence Writing Month - Letter Writing Station
Wed, Feb 25, All day
Stop by the Beatley Central Library's writing station to make a card, fill out a postcard, or just jot a short note to a special someone!
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Feb 25, 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 - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Feb 25, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
American Revolution - Episode 4 watch party - Conquer by a Drawn Game (January 1777 - February 1778)
Wed, Feb 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Join us at the Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library for Episode 4 of Ken Burn's newest documentary, The American Revolution. 
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation Practice
Wed, Feb 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.
Knit Nite! - A knitting club for kids ages 8-18.
Wed, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.
Year of the Fire Horse Take & Make
Thu, Feb 26, All day
Create a Cardboard Horse with Upcycled Materials. Ages 16 and up. While supplies last. Pick up your kit at the Beatley Information Desk.
International Correspondence Writing Month - Letter Writing Station
Thu, Feb 26, All day
Stop by the Beatley Central Library's writing station to make a card, fill out a postcard, or just jot a short note to a special someone!
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop
Thu, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Room
Drop in and play with our coding board games, card games, toys, and robots! Ages 6-12.
International Correspondence Writing Month - Letter Writing Station
Fri, Feb 27, All day
Stop by the Beatley Central Library's writing station to make a card, fill out a postcard, or just jot a short note to a special someone!
Year of the Fire Horse Take & Make
Fri, Feb 27, All day
Create a Cardboard Horse with Upcycled Materials. Ages 16 and up. While supplies last. Pick up your kit at the Beatley Information Desk.
Year of the Fire Horse Take & Make
Sat, Feb 28, All day
Create a Cardboard Horse with Upcycled Materials. Ages 16 and up. While supplies last. Pick up your kit at the Beatley Information Desk.
International Correspondence Writing Month - Letter Writing Station
Sat, Feb 28, All day
Stop by the Beatley Central Library's writing station to make a card, fill out a postcard, or just jot a short note to a special someone!
Borrow a Board Game
Sat, Feb 28, 10:00am - 4:45pm
Use the library's board and card games while hanging out in the youth services area!
Tiny BIT of Art
Sun, Mar 01, All day
Beatley Virtual Room
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Tiny Art Show Kit Pick Up - Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art
Sun, Mar 01, All day
Create some tiny art, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250.
Writers Group at Beatley
Sun, Mar 01, 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!
Tiny BIT of Art
Mon, Mar 02, All day
Beatley Virtual Room
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Tiny Art Show Kit Pick Up - Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art
Mon, Mar 02, All day
Create some tiny art, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250.
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Mar 02, 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.
Restful Readaloud
Mon, Mar 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room
No one's too old to enjoy being read to! Relax and unwind while a librarian reads aloud from longer picture books and short chapter books. Ages 6-12 (and anyone who wants to sit quietly and listen)
Teen Takover
Mon, Mar 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages 12-18. Do homework, play games, and just hang out in an area set aside for teens ONLY!
Tiny BIT of Art
Tue, Mar 03, All day
Beatley Virtual Room
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Tiny Art Show Kit Pick Up - Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art
Tue, Mar 03, All day
Create some tiny art, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250.
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Mar 03, 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 03, 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.
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Tue, Mar 03, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Story Room
Ages 12-18. Learn more about volunteering with Alexandria Library.
Tiny BIT of Art
Wed, Mar 04, All day
Beatley Virtual Room
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Tiny Art Show Kit Pick Up - Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art
Wed, Mar 04, All day
Create some tiny art, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Mar 04, 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 - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Mar 04, 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, Mar 04, 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.
Sew a Softie AND Knit Nite! - A sewing and knitting club for kids.
Wed, Mar 04, 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.
Tiny BIT of Art
Thu, Mar 05, All day
Beatley Virtual Room
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Tiny Art Show Kit Pick Up - Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art
Thu, Mar 05, All day
Create some tiny art, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-14 months and their caretaker(s)
Thu, Mar 05, 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, Mar 05, 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, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Room
Drop in and play with our coding board games, card games, toys, and robots! Ages 6-12.
Tiny Art Show Kit Pick Up - Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art
Fri, Mar 06, All day
Create some tiny art, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250.
Tiny BIT of Art
Fri, Mar 06, All day
Beatley Virtual Room
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Tiny Art Show Kit Pick Up - Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art
Sat, Mar 07, All day
Create some tiny art, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250.
Tiny BIT of Art
Sat, Mar 07, All day
Beatley Virtual Room
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Borrow a Board Game
Sat, Mar 07, 10:00am - 4:45pm
Use the library's board and card games while hanging out in the youth services area!
Teen Advisory Group - Monthly Meeting
Sat, Mar 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Story Room
Ages 12-18. Make a difference in your library and community by sharing your opinions, volunteering, and more!
Handcraft Tuesday - Weekend Edition
Sat, Mar 07, 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!
Tiny BIT of Art
Sun, Mar 08, All day
Beatley Virtual Room
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Tiny Art Show Kit Pick Up - Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art
Sun, Mar 08, All day
Create some tiny art, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250.
Colonial Crafternoon - Quilling
Sun, Mar 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story Room
Learn how to quill, a popular colonial craft, and make a beautiful card to take home.
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Alexandria Oddball Cinema - Drones
Sun, Mar 08, 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!
Tiny Art Show Kit Pick Up - Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art
Mon, Mar 09, All day
Create some tiny art, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250.
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Mar 09, 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.
Restful Readaloud
Mon, Mar 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room
No one's too old to enjoy being read to! Relax and unwind while a librarian reads aloud from longer picture books and short chapter books. Ages 6-12 (and anyone who wants to sit quietly and listen)
Teen Takover
Mon, Mar 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages 12-18. Do homework, play games, and just hang out in an area set aside for teens ONLY!
Tiny Art Show Kit Pick Up - Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art
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Create some tiny art, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250.
Tiny BIT of Art
Tue, Mar 10, All day
Beatley Virtual Room
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Mar 10, 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.
Textile Arts with American Girl - Celebrating International Women’s Day
Tue, Mar 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Join library staff and doll ambassadors to explore the historical eras the dolls represent, do textile crafts inspired by their stories, and get empowered to speak up for what's fair. (ages 6-12)
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Tuesday We Play (ages 5-12) - Martes de juegos (De 5 a 12 años)
Tue, Mar 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Build with Lego, make art, play games, and more! Ages 5-12. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
What to Expect at Work - A Parents Guide to Employment Protections
Tue, Mar 10, 6:15pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room
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Tiny Art Show Kit Pick Up - Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art
Wed, Mar 11, All day
Create some tiny art, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250.
Tiny BIT of Art
Wed, Mar 11, All day
Beatley Virtual Room
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Mar 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Periodicals Room
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Periodicals Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
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Wed, Mar 11, 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.
Tiny Art Show Kit Pick Up - Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art
Thu, Mar 12, All day
Create some tiny art, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250.
Tiny BIT of Art
Thu, Mar 12, All day
Beatley Virtual Room
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-14 months and their caretaker(s)
Thu, Mar 12, 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 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Story 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 12, 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.
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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!
Tai Chi at Beatley Library - Balance Your Mind and Body
Thu, Mar 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,Periodicals 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 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Room
Drop in and play with our coding board games, card games, toys, and robots! Ages 6-12.
Tiny Art Show Kit Pick Up - Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art
Fri, Mar 13, All day
Create some tiny art, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250.
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Fri, Mar 13, All day
Beatley Virtual Room
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
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Beatley Virtual Room
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Tiny Art Show Kit Pick Up - Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art
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Create some tiny art, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250.
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Use the library's board and card games while hanging out in the youth services area!
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Beatley Virtual Room
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
Tiny Art Show Kit Pick Up - Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art
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Create some tiny art, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of America 250.
Writers Group at Beatley
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Small Conference Room
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Mon, Mar 16, All day
Beatley Virtual Room
NEW in 2026! The Tiny Art Show has sparked a digitial dimension! Apply to receive your choice of a 2D or 3D file of a chair to decorate, and make a BIT of digital art! Applications are limited to 50. 
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Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
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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 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages 12-18. Do homework, play games, and just hang out in an area set aside for teens ONLY!
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