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National Aquarium: Rain Forest Discovery

National Aquarium: Descubrimiento de la selva tropical
2023-06-21 16:30:00 2023-06-21 17:30:00 America/New_York National Aquarium: Rain Forest Discovery The rain forests of South America are as fascinating and beautiful as they are wild! Learn how plant and animal species interact and adapt for survival in the South American rain forest. Ages 6-12 Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden, Large Meeting Room

Wednesday, June 21
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-21 16:30:00 2023-06-21 17:30:00 America/New_York National Aquarium: Rain Forest Discovery The rain forests of South America are as fascinating and beautiful as they are wild! Learn how plant and animal species interact and adapt for survival in the South American rain forest. Ages 6-12 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

The rain forests of South America are as fascinating and beautiful as they are wild! Learn how plant and animal species interact and adapt for survival in the South American rain forest. Ages 6-12

Stop by the Children's Desk for a ticket for entry. They will be distributed starting at 4 PM. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be moved indoors.

¡Las selvas tropicales de Sudamérica son tan fascinantes y bellas como salvajes! Aprenda cómo las especies vegetales y animales interactúan y se adaptan para sobrevivir en la selva tropical de Sudamérica. (De 6 a 12 años) Sala de reuniones de Burke Library (2:00 p.m.), jardín de lectura de Beatley Library (4:30 p.m.)

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Quest | STEM/STEAM | Children |

TAGS: | elementary | animals | #SummerQuest |

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
Hours
Mon, Feb 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Feb 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Feb 28 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 01 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 02 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

Writers Group at Beatley
Sun, Mar 02, 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!
Tiny Art Show Take and Make
Sun, Mar 02, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last.
Tiny Art Show Take and Make
Mon, Mar 03, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last.
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Even When It's Cold! - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Mar 03, 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, Mar 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting 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
Tue, Mar 04, 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.
Tiny Art Show Take and Make
Tue, Mar 04, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last.
Tuesday We Play (ages 5-12) - Martes de juegos (De 5 a 12 años)
Tue, Mar 04, 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.
Money Talk for Women
Tue, Mar 04, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Large Meeting Room
Money Talk for Women is a series aimed at enhancing financial literacy and empowering women to make informed financial decisions.
Tiny Art Show Take and Make
Wed, Mar 05, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Mar 05, 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, Mar 05, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.
Paws to Read
Wed, Mar 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Small Conference Room,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.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Mar 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting 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, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Mar 06, 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.
Tiny Art Show Take and Make
Thu, Mar 06, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s) - ¡Que salten los bebés!
Thu, Mar 06, 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
Thu, Mar 06, 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.
Coding Game Night - ages 6-12 - Learn to code with hands-on fun!
Thu, Mar 06, 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.
Tiny Art Show Take and Make
Fri, Mar 07, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last.
Tiny Art Show Take and Make
Sat, Mar 08, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last.
Grand Gaming Melee - Alexandria-Arlington Regional Gaming Group (AARGGH)
Sat, Mar 08, 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, Mar 08, 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
Tiny Art Show Take and Make
Sun, Mar 09, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last.
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - The Assassination Bureau
Sun, Mar 09, 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!
Tiny Art Show Take and Make
Mon, Mar 10, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last.
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Even When It's Cold! - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Mar 10, 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, Mar 10, 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.
Tiny Art Show Take and Make
Tue, Mar 11, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last.
Tuesday We Play (ages 5-12) - Martes de juegos (De 5 a 12 años)
Tue, Mar 11, 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.
Money Talk for Women
Tue, Mar 11, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Money Talk for Women is a series aimed at enhancing financial literacy and empowering women to make informed financial decisions.
Tiny Art Show Take and Make
Wed, Mar 12, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Pick up your choice of kit to make some tiny art. Kits are available one per person while supplies last.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Mar 12, 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, Mar 12, 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, Mar 12, 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, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.
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