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Hispanic Heritage Fiesta

Ven y celebra con nosostros
2023-09-30 13:00:00 2023-09-30 15:00:00 America/New_York Hispanic Heritage Fiesta Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with live music, crafts, and food! The fiesta will take place outside in Beatley Central Library's beautiful Reading Garden. All ages. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden

Saturday, September 30
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-09-30 13:00:00 2023-09-30 15:00:00 America/New_York Hispanic Heritage Fiesta Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with live music, crafts, and food! The fiesta will take place outside in Beatley Central Library's beautiful Reading Garden. All ages. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with live music, crafts, and food! The fiesta will take place outside in Beatley Central Library's beautiful Reading Garden. All ages.

Music by Cantaré, which introduces audiences to the beautiful songs and rhythms of Latin America. Drawing from the musical heritage of the Caribbean, Central and South America, Cantaré performs an entertaining blend of instrumental and vocal music in Spanish and Portuguese.

No registration required. The Fiesta will move inside if it rains.

Celebra el mes de la Herencia Hispana con música, comida y manualidades! Música por Cantaré, quienes nos traerán bellas canciones y ritmos de Latinoamérica y el Caribe. Cantaré realiza una mezcla entretenida instrumental y vocal de música en Español y Portugues. Todas las edades.

No se requiere registración. La Fiesta se moverá para adentro si llueve. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Children | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Family | Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion |

TAGS: | Performer | Hispanic Heritage Month | fiesta |

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
Hours
We're closed Monday May 27 due to Memorial Day
Mon, May 27 Closed
(Memorial Day)
Tue, May 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 31 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 01 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 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.

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Wed, May 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Thu, May 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Small Conference Room
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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.
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Tue, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
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Baby Bounce: for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s) - ¡Que salten los bebés!
Wed, Jun 05, 10:15am - 11:00am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-12 months, accompanied by an adult.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Jun 05, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.
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Thu, Jun 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
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Thu, Jun 06, 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 0-5 with an adult.
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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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Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
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