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Beatley Friends' Book Sale

$10 Bag Sale
2022-10-17 10:00:00 2022-10-17 14:30:00 America/New_York Beatley Friends' Book Sale Shop our giant selection of books, DVDs, CDs, and more! Today, get a bag and fill it up with anything you'd like for just $10! Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library -

Monday, October 17
10:00am - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-10-17 10:00:00 2022-10-17 14:30:00 America/New_York Beatley Friends' Book Sale Shop our giant selection of books, DVDs, CDs, and more! Today, get a bag and fill it up with anything you'd like for just $10! Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library -

Shop our giant selection of books, DVDs, CDs, and more! Today, get a bag and fill it up with anything you'd like for just $10!

The Beatley Friends' Booksale runs October 11 - 17 and is located in the Large Meeting Room.

October 11, 3:00-7:30PM: Members' Preview Day

October 12-13, 10AM-7:30PM: Book Sale

October 14-15, 10AM- 4:30PM: Book Sale

October 16, 1-4:30PM: Half-Price Day

October 17, 10AM-2:30PM: $10 Bag Sale

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

EVENT TYPE: | Booksales |

TAGS: | booksale |

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
Hours
Mon, Sep 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 22 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 23 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 24 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

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Celebrate Constitution Week by working on our Signing of the Constitution community puzzle.
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
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) II - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Sep 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Sep 26, 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, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
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Current Events Discussion Group - Banned Books Week Special
Tue, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Zoom
This month we will be discussing the rise in book challenges and bannings in America, in honor of Banned Books Week which runs Oct. 1-7.Register
Dance Fitness Cardio Class
Tue, Sep 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Pump up your heart beat while dancing and having fun!
Tummy Time (age 0-12 months) - a space for babies and their caregivers
Wed, Sep 27, 10:15am - 11:00am
Looking for a baby storytime and a chance to talk to other grown-ups with young children? Then join us for Tummy Time! This storytime/playtime program is for ages 0-12 months.
1s and 2s Time (ages 1-2) - a toddler storytime - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Sep 27, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for stories and songs fit for active, growing little ones! This program is for ages 1-2.
English Language Learning (ELL) II - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Sep 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.
Needle and Thread - Sewing and Needle Arts for Kids!
Wed, Sep 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Room
Kids -- would you like to learn basic sewing skills? Experienced adults will guide you as you learn. Ages 8 and up.
Romance Book Club and Author Talk! - To Have and to Hoax by Martha Waters
Wed, Sep 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom
Do you love to read romance novels? Want to talk about them with other romance book lovers? Join us on the last Weds. of the month! This month, author Martha Waters will join us! Register
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Sep 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - Wag the Dog
Thu, Sep 28, 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 8-14) - a coding club for anyone interested in computer programming
Thu, Sep 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Small Conference Room
Beatley Central’s Girls Who Code explores different programming topics – hoping to encourage and inspire future programmers everywhere! The club will be in person. This program is for ages 8-14.
Hispanic Heritage Fiesta - Ven y celebra con nosostros
Sat, Sep 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
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Writers Group at Beatley
Sun, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Small Conference Room
This is a twice-monthly forum for writers to network, share moral support, and offer constructive criticism. Meets first and third Sundays. All are welcome!
Dear Banned Author Letter-Writing Campaign - Send a postcard of support to authors of challenged books
Sun, Oct 01, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Write a letter or email to an author whose books have been banned or challenged. Postcards and pens will be provided.
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Oct 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.
Judy Blume Forever
Mon, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Join us for a screening of the documentary Judy Blume Forever in celebration of Banned Books Week.
English Language Learning (ELL) II - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Oct 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Oct 03, 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 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.
A History of Book Banning in Virginia - a Case Study of Race and Sexuality as Recurring Factors
Tue, Oct 03, 11:00am - 11:45am
Join us for this virtual presentation with Keith Weimer, Librarian for History & Religious Studies at the University of Virginia and chair of the VLA Intellectual Freedom Committee.Register
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