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Beatley Library Friends' Book Sale

Members' Preview Day

2023-03-21 15:00:00 2023-03-21 19:30:00 America/New_York Beatley Library Friends' Book Sale Today Friends' members get first access to books, DVDs, CDs, and more at the Beatley Friends' Book Sale! Memberships are $10 and available at the door. Entry numbers are available starting at 12PM. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library -

Tuesday, March 21
3:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-03-21 15:00:00 2023-03-21 19:30:00 America/New_York Beatley Library Friends' Book Sale Today Friends' members get first access to books, DVDs, CDs, and more at the Beatley Friends' Book Sale! Memberships are $10 and available at the door. Entry numbers are available starting at 12PM. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library -

Today Friends' members get first access to books, DVDs, CDs, and more at the Beatley Friends' Book Sale! Memberships are $10 and available at the door. Entry numbers are available starting at 12PM.

Find thousands of books, DVDs, CDs, and more at the Friends of the Beatley Central Library Book Sale!

Tuesday, March 21, 3:00-7:30PM - Members' Preview Day

Wednesday, March 22, 10:00AM-7:30PM

Thursday, March 23, 10:00AM-7:30PM

Friday, March 24, 10:00AM-4:30PM

Saturday, March 25, 10:00AM-4:30PM

Sunday, March 26, 1:00-4:30PM Half-Price Day

Monday, March 27, 10:00AM-3:00PM $10 Bag Sale Day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763

Hours
Mon, Mar 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 21 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 22 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 23 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

Mon, Mar 24, 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.

Mon, Mar 24, 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.

Tue, Mar 25, 3:00pm - 7:30pm
Beatley Friends Members get a chance to browse a huge selection of books for all ages, movies, CDs, and more one day early! Memberships are available to purchase day-of for $15.

Tue, Mar 25, 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.

Tue, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Board Room
Money Talk for Women is a series aimed at enhancing financial literacy and empowering women to make informed financial decisions.

Wed, Mar 26, 10:00am - 7:30pm
Shop a selection of thousands of books for all ages, DVDs, CDs, and more!

Wed, Mar 26, 10:30am - 11:05am
Periodicals Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.

Wed, Mar 26, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Periodicals Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.

Wed, Mar 26, 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.

Wed, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.

Thu, Mar 27, 10:00am - 7:30pm
Shop a selection of thousands of books for all ages, DVDs, CDs, and more!

Thu, Mar 27, 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. After your first birthday, please attend 1s and 2s.

Thu, Mar 27, 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.

Thu, Mar 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Conference Room
NEW EXTENDED TIME! 3-5 PM! 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, Mar 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Periodicals 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.

Thu, Mar 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.

Fri, Mar 28, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Shop a selection of thousands of books for all ages, DVDs, CDs, and more!

Sat, Mar 29, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Shop a selection of thousands of books for all ages, DVDs, CDs, and more!

Sat, Mar 29, 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

Sun, Mar 30, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Shop thousands of books for all ages, DVDs, CDs, and more at half-price!

Mon, Mar 31, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Get a whole bag of books, DVDs, CDs, and more for just $10!

Mon, Mar 31, 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.

Mon, Mar 31, 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.

Tue, Apr 01, All day
Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!

Tue, Apr 01, All day
Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.

Tue, Apr 01, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Start a new adventure and adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.

Tue, Apr 01, 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.

Tue, Apr 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Room
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.

Tue, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Board Room
Money Talk for Women is a series aimed at enhancing financial literacy and empowering women to make informed financial decisions.

Wed, Apr 02, All day
Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.

Wed, Apr 02, All day
Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!

Wed, Apr 02, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Start a new adventure and adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.

Wed, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:05am
Periodicals Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones – all with the theme of outdoor adventures! Ages 1-2

Wed, Apr 02, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Periodicals Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones – all with the theme of outdoor adventures! Ages 1-2

Wed, Apr 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Story Room
Do you want to practice reading aloud? Do you like dogs? Sign up for a 15-minute reading slot to read to a dog by calling (703) 746-1753 or by stopping by Beatley's Children's Desk. Ages 6-12.

Wed, Apr 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Engage with other amateur and professional Alexandria artists to talk about personal and community needs for successful art careers.

Wed, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.

Wed, Apr 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Engage with other amateur and professional Alexandria artists to talk about personal and community needs for successful art careers.