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April Poetry show case

by the Hurston/Wright Foundation
2023-04-27 18:00:00 2023-04-27 19:30:00 America/New_York April Poetry show case Come celebrate National Poetry month and listen to some amazing performers. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Thursday, April 27
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-27 18:00:00 2023-04-27 19:30:00 America/New_York April Poetry show case Come celebrate National Poetry month and listen to some amazing performers. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Come celebrate National Poetry month and listen to some amazing performers.

This poetry showcase is brought to you in partnership with Hurston/Wright Foundation and Alexandria Library.

Enjoy some amazing new poems from talented artists and get some tips on creating your own.

To learn more about Hurston/Wright Foundation please visit https://www.hurstonwright.org/

This program was inspired by our "All Alexandria Reads" theme of Joy

and to highlight Black/POC writers and artists for National Poetry Month.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | All Ages | Ages 6-12 | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion | Art & Music | All Alexandria Reads |

TAGS: | Joy | All Alexandria Reads | #poetry | #Nationalpoetrymonth | #AlexandriaVA | #AAR |

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
Hours
We're closed Monday September 02 due to Labor Day
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Tue, Sep 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
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Sat, Sep 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
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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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Large Meeting Room
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Mon, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room
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Mon, Sep 09, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Small Conference Room
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Tue, Sep 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Tue, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Tue, Sep 10, 11:00am - 11:45am
New date Tuesday, September 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
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.
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Tue, Sep 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Wed, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:05am
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Wed, Sep 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Wed, Sep 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room
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Thu, Sep 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
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Thu, Sep 12, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room
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Thu, Sep 12, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room
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Large Meeting Room
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Thu, Sep 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Mon, Sep 16, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Small Conference Room
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Rescheduled
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Cancelled
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Tue, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
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.
Rescheduled
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Sep 17, 11:00am - 11:45am
New date Tuesday, September 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
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.
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Tue, Sep 17, 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.
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Wed, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:05am
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.
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Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.
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Wed, Sep 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Conference Room
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