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Low Vision Resource Group

Alexandria Accessible Travel
2024-02-16 13:00:00 2024-02-16 14:30:00 America/New_York Low Vision Resource Group Come join us to learn about accessible travel options in Alexandria. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Friday, February 16
1:00pm - 2:30pm

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Come join us to learn about accessible travel options in Alexandria.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Talking Books | Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion |

TAGS: | Talking Books | Low vision resource group |

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
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Tue, Aug 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
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Fri, Aug 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 08 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 09 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Bus stops on Duke Street and N Pickett St.

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Alexandria Library: A Legacy of Service Since 1937
Sun, Aug 09, All day
The Local History/Special Collections Branch presents an exhibit highlighting the history and evolution of the Alexandria Library.
Alexandria Library: A Legacy of Service Since 1937
Mon, Aug 10, All day
The Local History/Special Collections Branch presents an exhibit highlighting the history and evolution of the Alexandria Library.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Aug 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.
Alexandria Library: A Legacy of Service Since 1937
Tue, Aug 11, All day
The Local History/Special Collections Branch presents an exhibit highlighting the history and evolution of the Alexandria Library.
Teen Summer Book Club - Graphic Novel
Tue, Aug 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Conference Room
Ages 12-18. Talk about this month's book and share reading suggestions!
Alexandria Library: A Legacy of Service Since 1937
Wed, Aug 12, All day
The Local History/Special Collections Branch presents an exhibit highlighting the history and evolution of the Alexandria Library.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Beginners - *REGISTRATION FULL*
Wed, Aug 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Weekly sessions with Edu-Futuro from 7/8-8/12 will cover the pros and cons of AI, the basics of ChatGPT, and the best AI tools to use in your daily life. Registration required, class is in English. Register
I Dig American Sign Language
Wed, Aug 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,Large Meeting Room
Let’s dig deep and learn basic American Sign Language for dinosaurs, diggers, and the things we love through stories, songs, and more! (Ages 0-5)
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Aug 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.
Alexandria Library: A Legacy of Service Since 1937
Thu, Aug 13, All day
The Local History/Special Collections Branch presents an exhibit highlighting the history and evolution of the Alexandria Library.
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Thu, Aug 13, 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.
Handcraft Crafternoon
Thu, Aug 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Conference 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!
Alexandria Library: A Legacy of Service Since 1937
Fri, Aug 14, All day
The Local History/Special Collections Branch presents an exhibit highlighting the history and evolution of the Alexandria Library.
Alexandria Library: A Legacy of Service Since 1937
Sat, Aug 15, All day
The Local History/Special Collections Branch presents an exhibit highlighting the history and evolution of the Alexandria Library.
Borrow a Board Game
Sat, Aug 15, 10:00am - 4:45pm
Use the library's board and card games while hanging out in the youth services area!
Parlons Français - Adult Conversation Practice
Sat, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Story Room
French language practice for adults ready to move from formal instruction to real life conversation.
Alexandria Library: A Legacy of Service Since 1937
Sun, Aug 16, All day
The Local History/Special Collections Branch presents an exhibit highlighting the history and evolution of the Alexandria Library.
Writers Group at Beatley
Sun, Aug 16, 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!
Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group
Sun, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Board Room
Alexandria Library partners with the Alzheimer's Association's National Area Chapter to bring you a quarterly support group at Beatley Central Library.
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey
Sun, Aug 16, 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!
Alexandria Library: A Legacy of Service Since 1937
Mon, Aug 17, All day
The Local History/Special Collections Branch presents an exhibit highlighting the history and evolution of the Alexandria Library.
Writing Your Voice - Your Kind of Story
Mon, Aug 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Ages 12-18. Explore poetry through warm-ups, writing exercises, and performance practice to stoke your imagination, explore ideas, and find your voice from within.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Aug 17, 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.
Alexandria Library: A Legacy of Service Since 1937
Tue, Aug 18, All day
The Local History/Special Collections Branch presents an exhibit highlighting the history and evolution of the Alexandria Library.
Banned Book Club - Explore and Unpack Challenged and Banned Books
Tue, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Conference Room
The book club promotes freedom of expression and support authors whose books have been banned or challenged.
Alexandria Library: A Legacy of Service Since 1937
Wed, Aug 19, All day
The Local History/Special Collections Branch presents an exhibit highlighting the history and evolution of the Alexandria Library.
Bar C Ranch Petting Zoo
Wed, Aug 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Say hello and feed friendly animals like a llama, donkey, and mini cow from Bar C Animal Ranch. (All ages)
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Aug 19, 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.
Alexandria Library: A Legacy of Service Since 1937
Thu, Aug 20, All day
The Local History/Special Collections Branch presents an exhibit highlighting the history and evolution of the Alexandria Library.
Alexandria Oddball Cinema
Thu, Aug 20, 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!
Alexandria Library: A Legacy of Service Since 1937
Fri, Aug 21, All day
The Local History/Special Collections Branch presents an exhibit highlighting the history and evolution of the Alexandria Library.
Tai Chi at Beatley Library - Balance Your Mind and Body
Fri, Aug 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,Periodicals Room
*CLASS SCHEDULE HAS CHANGED!* Join Jorge Banales as he gives instruction on the Yang Style 24 Movement Tai Chi form on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month. Free and open to the public.
Alexandria Library: A Legacy of Service Since 1937
Sat, Aug 22, All day
The Local History/Special Collections Branch presents an exhibit highlighting the history and evolution of the Alexandria Library.
Parlons Français - Adult Conversation Practice
Sat, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Small Conference Room
French language practice for adults ready to move from formal instruction to real life conversation.
Alexandria Library: A Legacy of Service Since 1937
Sun, Aug 23, All day
The Local History/Special Collections Branch presents an exhibit highlighting the history and evolution of the Alexandria Library.
Alexandria Library: A Legacy of Service Since 1937
Mon, Aug 24, All day
The Local History/Special Collections Branch presents an exhibit highlighting the history and evolution of the Alexandria Library.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Aug 24, 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.
Alexandria Library: A Legacy of Service Since 1937
Tue, Aug 25, All day
The Local History/Special Collections Branch presents an exhibit highlighting the history and evolution of the Alexandria Library.
Alexandria Library: A Legacy of Service Since 1937
Wed, Aug 26, All day
The Local History/Special Collections Branch presents an exhibit highlighting the history and evolution of the Alexandria Library.
250th Film Festival - "West Side Story"
Wed, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room
We are celebrating America's 250th Birthday with a screening of Steven Spielberg's 2021 remake of the classic musical West Side Story.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Aug 26, 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.
Alexandria Library: A Legacy of Service Since 1937
Thu, Aug 27, All day
The Local History/Special Collections Branch presents an exhibit highlighting the history and evolution of the Alexandria Library.
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Thu, Aug 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Conference 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!
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Large Meeting Room
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Alexandria Library: A Legacy of Service Since 1937
Fri, Aug 28, All day
The Local History/Special Collections Branch presents an exhibit highlighting the history and evolution of the Alexandria Library.
Alexandria Library: A Legacy of Service Since 1937
Sat, Aug 29, All day
The Local History/Special Collections Branch presents an exhibit highlighting the history and evolution of the Alexandria Library.
Parlons Français - Adult Conversation Practice
Sat, Aug 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Small Conference Room
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Large Meeting Room
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