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Tales for Young Historians (ages 5-8)

Kwanzaa
2022-12-10 11:00:00 2022-12-10 11:30:00 America/New_York Tales for Young Historians (ages 5-8) Explore Kwanzaa and other winter holidays with stories and activities to inspire young, curious minds. Ages 5-8. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room

Saturday, December 10
11:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2022-12-10 11:00:00 2022-12-10 11:30:00 America/New_York Tales for Young Historians (ages 5-8) Explore Kwanzaa and other winter holidays with stories and activities to inspire young, curious minds. Ages 5-8. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room

Explore Kwanzaa and other winter holidays with stories and activities to inspire young, curious minds. Ages 5-8.

History is around every corner in Alexandria. Learn about African American heroes and history through books and activities, and leave inspired to learn more. Masks are required for this indoor program.

Presented with the Alexandria Black History Museum and the Office of Historic Alexandria. "Young Historians" is cosponsored by the Alexandria Black History Museum and the Office of Historic Alexandria as part of their "Storytime for Young Historians" program that started in 2018 in the Watson Reading Room. Ages 5-8.

Please note that this program will be held indoors. While children ages 0-5 are now eligible for vaccines, the library is continuing to offer outdoor programming and is slowly phasing in indoor programming for all ages. Until it is determined to be safe for both staff and patrons, we will not offer maximum occupancy to indoor events. Indoor programming in meeting rooms will be phased in starting with 30% of maximum room occupancy for programs for children. Please arrive early to indoor programs as space is limited.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Local History | Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion | Children |

TAGS: | #Blackhistory | #AlexandriaVA |

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
Hours
We're closed Monday January 20 due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mon, Jan 20 Closed
(Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Tue, Jan 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 24 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 25 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 26 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, Jan 22, 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, Jan 22, 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, Jan 22, 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, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s) - ¡Que salten los bebés!
Thu, Jan 23, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
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.
Preschool Storytime - Cuentos para niños preescolares
Thu, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Periodicals 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, Jan 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
Grand Gaming Melee - Alexandria-Arlington Regional Gaming Group (AARGGH)
Sat, Jan 25, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Grand Gaming Melee: The Alexandria-Arlington Regional Gaming Group (AARGGH) invites you to play dice games, card games, tile games, and just about any other kind of tabletop game.Register
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Jan 25, 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
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - The Surprise
Sun, Jan 26, 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!
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Even When It's Cold! - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Jan 27, 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.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Jan 27, 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 - Beginner Conversation Workshop
Tue, Jan 28, 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.
Tuesday We Play (ages 5-12) - Martes de juegos (De 5 a 12 años)
Tue, Jan 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for a play hour to build, create, and explore! Ages 5-12. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Únete a nosotros en una hora de juego para construir, crear y explorar. De 5 a 12 años.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Jan 29, 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, Jan 29, 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, Jan 29, 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, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.
 Eco-City Homes: A Money and Energy Saving Hands-On Workshop
Wed, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room
 Enjoy hands-on demos (plus some materials to take home) to help make your home energy-efficient and warm this winter – and apply for recognition as an Eco-City Home while you’re at it!
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation Workshop
Thu, Jan 30, 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) - ¡Que salten los bebés!
Thu, Jan 30, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
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, Jan 30, 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!
Preschool Storytime - Cuentos para niños preescolares
Thu, Jan 30, 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.
NASA’s Next Decade in Planetary and Exoplanetary Science
Thu, Jan 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Come join NASA Solar System Ambassador, Sigfried Hache, in discussing NASA’s planetary and exoplanetary science goals over the next decade.
Boomerang Bags
Sat, Feb 01, 10:00am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room
A community sewing project.
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Feb 01, 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
Handcraft Tuesday - Weekend Edition
Sat, Feb 01, 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!
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