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Beatley Fall Festival

2022-09-17 11:00:00 2022-09-17 15:00:00 America/New_York Beatley Fall Festival Bring the whole family for a day of fun at Beatley Central Library's Fall Festival! Learn about sustainability, meet community partners, play games, grab a snack from a food truck, and more! Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library -

Saturday, September 17
11:00am - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-09-17 11:00:00 2022-09-17 15:00:00 America/New_York Beatley Fall Festival Bring the whole family for a day of fun at Beatley Central Library's Fall Festival! Learn about sustainability, meet community partners, play games, grab a snack from a food truck, and more! Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library -

Bring the whole family for a day of fun at Beatley Central Library's Fall Festival! Learn about sustainability, meet community partners, play games, grab a snack from a food truck, and more!

In addition to food, music, and activities for the whole family, we will also be hosting a costume and craft swap!

Prior to the swap, the Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library will collect gently-used costumes and/or craft supplies until Wednesday, September 14 in preparation for the event. Then find a new-to-you costume or restock your craft supplies at the Fall Festival on September 17.

Together we can share with our neighbors and care for the planet.

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763

Hours
Mon, Jul 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 26 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 27 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 28 1:00PM to 5:00PM

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

Tue, Jul 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.

Tue, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
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.

Tue, Jul 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Large Meeting Room
an after-school maker program for ages 6-12

Wed, Jul 24, 10:15am - 11:00am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-12 months, accompanied by an adult.

Wed, Jul 24, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.

Wed, Jul 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Periodicals Room
Read the powerful stories of black icons you didn't hear about in school with the brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated. Ages 13-18.

Wed, Jul 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Meet a different live animal from every continent and learn about its unique behaviors and adaptations. Presented by Ferrets and Friends. (All ages)

Wed, Jul 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.

Thu, Jul 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.

Thu, Jul 25, 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 0-5 with an adult.

Thu, Jul 25, 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.

Thu, Jul 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Learn programming basics with books and games, plus computers. We'll take on this adventure with the support of a professional computer programmer. No prior coding knowledge necessary. Ages 8-12.

Fri, Jul 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Sing, jump, and dance with Mr. Lilo and his guitar in English and Spanish. (Ages 0-8)

Sat, Jul 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Experience classic fairy tales in a new way. (Ages 0-5)

Sat, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting 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!

Sat, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us in Beatley's youth services area and test out our tabletop games! Ages 5-18.

Mon, Jul 29, 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 0-5 with an adult.

Mon, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Audience volunteers will help two unlikely heroes conduct exciting science experiments that bring the story to life. (Ages 6-12)

Mon, Jul 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.

Mon, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Read about kids meeting their college goals while receiving practical advice from the Alexandria Scholarship Fund to help you reach your own. Grades 6-12.

Tue, Jul 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.

Tue, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
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.

Tue, Jul 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Large Meeting Room
an after-school maker program for ages 6-12

Wed, Jul 31, 10:15am - 11:00am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-12 months, accompanied by an adult.

Wed, Jul 31, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.

Wed, Jul 31, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Meet different live reptiles and learn about their habitats and how they live. (All ages)

Wed, Jul 31, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.

Thu, Aug 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.

Thu, Aug 01, 4:00pm - 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!

Thu, Aug 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Learn programming basics with books and games, plus computers. We'll take on this adventure with the support of a professional computer programmer. No prior coding knowledge necessary. Ages 8-12.

Fri, Aug 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Join Ms. Khaleshia on an interactive adventure to the African Savanna. (Ages 0-8)