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Tales for Young Historians

Cuentos para jóvenes historiadores
2023-06-10 11:00:00 2023-06-10 11:30:00 America/New_York Tales for Young Historians Learn about African American history and icons with stories and activities to inspire young, curious minds. Ages 5-8. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden, Large Meeting Room

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

Add to Calendar 2023-06-10 11:00:00 2023-06-10 11:30:00 America/New_York Tales for Young Historians Learn about African American history and icons with stories and activities to inspire young, curious minds. Ages 5-8. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden, Large Meeting Room

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden, Large Meeting Room

Learn about African American history and icons 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.

Themes:

June 10: Juneteenth

July 8: TBD

August 12: Alexandria Sit-In

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.

Aprenda sobre la historia y los iconos afroamericanos con historias y actividades para inspirar a las mentes jóvenes y curiosas. Copatrocinado por Alexandria Black History Museum. (De 5 a 8 años) Jardín de lectura de Beatley Library

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Local History | Children |

TAGS: | Juneteenth | history | Alexandria History | #Blackhistory |

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
dprice@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
Branch manager
Diana Price
Hours
Mon, Jul 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 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: F23, F24, A28
  • DASH Bus: 30, 32

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

Upcoming Events

Writers Group at Beatley
Sun, Aug 03, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Small Conference Room
This is a twice-monthly forum for writers to work on drafts, network, and share moral support. Meets first and third Sundays. All are welcome!
Cancelled
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children love to be outdoors! Join us in Beatley Central Library's beautiful outdoor Reading Garden for stories, songs and movement. Ages 0-8 with an adult.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Aug 04, 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.
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Mon, Aug 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room
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English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Aug 05, 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.
Cancelled
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Aug 05, 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.
Tuesday We Play (ages 5-12) - Martes de juegos (De 5 a 12 años)
Tue, Aug 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Room
Build with Lego, make art, play games, and more! Ages 5-12. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
Mobile Art Lab - Affirmation flowers!
Wed, Aug 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Create affirmation flowers that celebrate how wonderful you are! Ages 6-12.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Aug 06, 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 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Aug 07, 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.
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Thu, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
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 0-8 with an adult.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s)
Thu, Aug 07, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting 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.
Coding Game Night - ages 6-12 - Hands-on fun in programming, robotics, and electronics!
Thu, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Room
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.
1, 2, 3 Andrés!
Sat, Aug 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Join Grammy-winning children’s musicians for an interactive musical performance in English and Spanish. (All ages)
Upcycled Mini Kit - Upcycle an Altoids tin into an Emergency Kit
Sat, Aug 09, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Use a variety of craft materials to turn a tin into an emergency or survival kit of your choice.
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Aug 09, 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, Aug 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!
Cancelled
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children love to be outdoors! Join us in Beatley Central Library's beautiful outdoor Reading Garden for stories, songs and movement. Ages 0-8 with an adult.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Aug 11, 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.
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Mon, Aug 11, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Story Room
Ages 12-18. Learn more about volunteering with Alexandria Library.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Aug 12, 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.
Cancelled
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Room
Build with Lego, make art, play games, and more! Ages 5-12. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Aug 13, 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, Aug 13, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
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Wed, Aug 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
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English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Aug 13, 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.
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