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Blackout Poetry Display

National Poetry Month

2023-04-09 10:00:00 2023-04-09 17:00:00 America/New_York Blackout Poetry Display April is National Poetry Month, and we are celebrating it with a display of blackout poetry created by you. These poems will be displayed in the library for everyone to enjoy.  Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library -

Sunday, April 09
10:00am - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-09 10:00:00 2023-04-09 17:00:00 America/New_York Blackout Poetry Display April is National Poetry Month, and we are celebrating it with a display of blackout poetry created by you. These poems will be displayed in the library for everyone to enjoy.  Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library -

April is National Poetry Month, and we are celebrating it with a display of blackout poetry created by you. These poems will be displayed in the library for everyone to enjoy. 

Feel free to stop by, grab a page we provide & borrow a marker
to make a poem of your own to maybe be displayed alongside the others!

All ages can participate. The display will be near the information desk and can be viewed anytime the library is open throughout April. 

Poems given to us to displayed will not be returned.

Celebrate National Poetry Month with us!

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763

Hours
Mon, Nov 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 01 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 02 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 03 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

Sun, Dec 03, All day
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Sun, Dec 03, 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!

Mon, Dec 04, All day
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Mon, Dec 04, 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, music and movement. Ages 0-5 with an adult.

Canceled
Mon, Dec 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.

Tue, Dec 05, All day
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Tue, Dec 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.

Tue, Dec 05, 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, Dec 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Pump up your heart beat while dancing and having fun!

Wed, Dec 06, All day
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Wed, Dec 06, 10:15am - 11:00am
Large Meeting Room
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.

Wed, Dec 06, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories and songs fit for active, growing little ones! This program is for ages 1-2.

Wed, Dec 06, 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, Dec 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.

Wed, Dec 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.

Wed, Dec 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Award-winning and Best-selling cartoonist Jorge Cham engages kids and families with the wonders of the Universe in this fun and fact-filled event that is both creative and hilarious. All ages.

Thu, Dec 07, All day
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Thu, Dec 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.

Thu, Dec 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Make a festive pie garland to help you celebrate the winter holidays. All supplies provided. Registration is required. Ages 16 and up. Meet at the reference desk.

Thu, Dec 07, 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!

Fri, Dec 08, All day
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Sat, Dec 09, All day
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Sat, Dec 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Pump up your heart beat while dancing and having fun!

Sat, Dec 09, 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!

Sun, Dec 10, All day
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Sun, Dec 10, 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!

Mon, Dec 11, 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, music and movement. Ages 0-5 with an adult.

Mon, Dec 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.

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

Tue, Dec 12, 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, Dec 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Pump up your heart beat while dancing and having fun!

Wed, Dec 13, 10:15am - 11:00am
Large Meeting Room
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.

Wed, Dec 13, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories and songs fit for active, growing little ones! This program is for ages 1-2.

Wed, Dec 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.

Wed, Dec 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.