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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
We're closed Thursday November 28 due to Thanksgiving Day
We're closed Friday November 29 due to Day After Thanksgiving Day
Mon, Nov 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 28 Closed
(Thanksgiving Day)
Fri, Nov 29 Closed
(Day After Thanksgiving Day)
Sat, Nov 30 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 01 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, Dec 01, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Small Conference Room
*Meeting every Sunday in November for NaNoWriMo!* 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
English Language Learning (ELL 2) Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Dec 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
This volunteer-led workshop provides a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence. No registration required.
Cancelled
Tuesday We Play (ages 5-12) - Martes de juegos (De 5 a 12 años)
Tue, Dec 03, 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.
Cancelled
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:05am
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.
Cancelled
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Dec 04, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.
Cancelled
English Language Learning (ELL 2) Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Dec 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
This volunteer-led workshop provides a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence. No registration required.
Cancelled
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s) - ¡Que salten los bebés!
Thu, Dec 05, 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.
Cancelled
Handcraft Crafternoon
Thu, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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
Girls Who Code (ages 8-12) - Aprendamos a programar
Thu, Dec 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us as we learn coding basics with the support of a professional computer programmer. No prior coding knowledge necessary. Ages 8-12.
I'm A Poet And I Know It: Creative Writing Workshop
Sat, Dec 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join KaNikki Jakarta, the first Black Poet Laureate of Alexandria, for a creative writing workshop and open mic. Teens-Adults.
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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
Information Security - Keep Yourself Safe Online
Mon, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room
Join us for this presentation on avoiding scams and keeping your personal and financial information safe.
Cancelled
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Even When It's Cold! - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Dec 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
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, Dec 09, 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.
Cancelled
Playtime! Even When It's Cold! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Dec 10, 11:00am - 11:45am
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, Dec 10, 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.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.
Paws to Read
Wed, Dec 11, 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.
English Language Learning (ELL 2) Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Dec 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.
Knit Nite! - A knitting club for kids ages 8-18.
Wed, Dec 11, 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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