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Hispanic Heritage Fiesta
2019-10-05 13:30:00 2019-10-05 15:30:00 America/New_York Hispanic Heritage Fiesta Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with music, crafts, food, dance and face painting! All ages. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Saturday, October 05
1:30pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2019-10-05 13:30:00 2019-10-05 15:30:00 America/New_York Hispanic Heritage Fiesta Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with music, crafts, food, dance and face painting! All ages. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with music, crafts, food, dance and face painting! All ages.

Children under age 8 must remain with their adult at all times.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Children | All Ages | Ages 6-12 | Ages 0-5 | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion | Children |

TAGS: | preschool | middle school | hispanic heritage | high school | elementary | diversity |

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
Hours
Mon, Oct 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 11 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 12 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 13 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: 29K/N, 21C
  • 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, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 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 - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Oct 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Conference Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.
Knit Nite! - A knitting club for kids ages 8-18.
Wed, Oct 09, 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) I - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Oct 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s) - ¡Que salten los bebés!
Thu, Oct 10, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Periodicals Room
Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-12 months, accompanied by an adult.
Handcraft Crafternoon
Thu, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Picture Book Area
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, Oct 10, 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, Oct 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
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.
Girls Who Code (ages 8-12) - Aprendamos a programar
Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us as we learn coding basics with the support of a professional computer programmer. No prior coding knowledge necessary. Ages 8-12.
Low Vision Resource Group - Low Vision Technology Demo
Fri, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Join us to experience a demonstration of low vision technology.
Hispanic Heritage Fiesta
Sat, Oct 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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
Cancelled
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - Spring
Sun, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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!
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Oct 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Oct 15, 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 - an after-school maker program for ages 5-12
Tue, Oct 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for a play hour to build, create, and explore! Ages 5-12. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Common Ground Virginia History Book Group - Dismal Freedom by J. Brent Morris
Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Zoom
Read and discuss compelling nonfiction books handpicked by Library staff that explore Virginia history, society, and culture.Register
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 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 - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Conference Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.
Knit Nite! - A knitting club for kids ages 8-18.
Wed, Oct 16, 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) I - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Oct 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s) - ¡Que salten los bebés!
Thu, Oct 17, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 17, 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.
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - Psycho Goreman
Thu, Oct 17, 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!
Girls Who Code (ages 8-12) - Aprendamos a programar
Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us as we learn coding basics with the support of a professional computer programmer. No prior coding knowledge necessary. Ages 8-12.
Teen Advisory Group - T.A.G.
Thu, Oct 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Small Conference Room
Care about the library? Let your voice be heard. Attending a T.A.G. meeting will count as one hour of community service. Grades 6-12.
Legacy of Courage Concert Series
Fri, Oct 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
presented by Jason Ellis in partnership with the Alexandria Office of the Arts.
Tour d'Alexandria Bike Tour - The Courage to Go for Gold
Sat, Oct 19, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Join us for our annual bike tour around the City, with stops at our Library branches.
Citizenship Starts at the Library - Civics Edition
Sat, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Board Room
Join us to explore library and community resources that will help you prepare for the Civics part of the U.S. Citizenship test.
Pet Halloween Costume Swap
Sat, Oct 19, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Periodicals Room
Got fabulous pieces gathering dust? Clean out your closet and find a new look for your furry friend at our pet costume swap.
Handcraft Tuesday - Weekend Edition
Sat, Oct 19, 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!
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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
Legacy of Courage Concert Series
Sat, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
presented by Jason Ellis in partnership with the Alexandria Office of the Arts.
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