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Saturday Stories
2019-04-06 11:00:00 2019-04-06 11:40:00 America/New_York Saturday Stories Stories, music, and movement for the entire family. All ages with adult. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Picture Book Area

Saturday, April 06
11:00am - 11:40am

Add to Calendar 2019-04-06 11:00:00 2019-04-06 11:40:00 America/New_York Saturday Stories Stories, music, and movement for the entire family. All ages with adult. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Picture Book Area

Stories, music, and movement for the entire family. All ages with adult.

AGE GROUP: | Children | Ages 0-5 |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Children |

TAGS: | toddlers | storytime | preschool | family | babies |

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
dprice@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
Branch manager
Diana Price
Hours
Mon, Aug 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 15 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 16 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 17 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: F23, F24, A28
  • DASH Bus: 30, 32

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

Upcoming Events

1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Aug 13, 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, Aug 13, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
Animal Encounters: Habitats and Ecosystems - Encuentros con animales: Hábitats y ecosistemas
Wed, Aug 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Join human and animal ambassadors from Buddie Ford Nature Center to examine relationships between living and non-living components within an ecosystem. (Ages 6-12)
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Aug 13, 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.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Aug 14, 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.
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Thu, Aug 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
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 0-8 with an adult.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s)
Thu, Aug 14, 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.
Handcraft Crafternoon
Thu, Aug 14, 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!
Tai Chi at Beatley Library - Balance Your Mind and Body
Thu, Aug 14, 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, Aug 14, 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.
Artistic Outlets Creativity Workshop
Sat, Aug 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Ages 12+. Explore ways to channel your feelings, thoughts, and experiences through different art styles and mediums.
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Aug 16, 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, Aug 17, 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!
Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group
Sun, Aug 17, 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 - Don’t Read This on a Plane
Sun, Aug 17, 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!
Avenue Ambition - Crafting Your Creative Career
Mon, Aug 18, 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.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Aug 18, 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
Tuesday We Play (ages 5-12) - Martes de juegos (De 5 a 12 años)
Tue, Aug 19, 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.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Aug 20, 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, Aug 20, 11:30am - 12:05pm
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, Aug 20, 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.
August Artist Adventure
Thu, Aug 21, All day
Take Home Kits, available starting August 21 at the Beatley Information Desk.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Aug 21, 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 0-12 months and their caretaker(s)
Thu, Aug 21, 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.
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - Date with an Angel
Thu, Aug 21, 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!
Coding Game Night - ages 6-12 - Hands-on fun in programming, robotics, and electronics!
Thu, Aug 21, 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.
August Artist Adventure
Fri, Aug 22, All day
Take Home Kits, available starting August 21 at the Beatley Information Desk.
August Artist Adventure
Sat, Aug 23, All day
Take Home Kits, available starting August 21 at the Beatley Information Desk.
Mission Match Pathfinder Games
Sat, Aug 23, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,Large Meeting Room
Play. Learn. Discover your next Mission!
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Aug 23, 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
Rescheduled
French Conversation Club
Sat, Aug 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
New date Saturday, August 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages 14+. Develop and exercise your French conversation skills.
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