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Community Puzzle

Constitution Week
2023-09-23 00:00:00 2023-09-23 23:59:00 America/New_York Community Puzzle Celebrate Constitution Week by working on our Signing of the Constitution community puzzle. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library -

Saturday, September 23
All day

Add to Calendar 2023-09-23 00:00:00 2023-09-23 23:59:00 America/New_York Community Puzzle Celebrate Constitution Week by working on our Signing of the Constitution community puzzle. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library -

Celebrate Constitution Week by working on our Signing of the Constitution community puzzle.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Legal | Family |

TAGS: | Puzzles | #Constitution Week |

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
Hours
We're closed Monday September 02 due to Labor Day
Mon, Sep 02 Closed
(Labor Day)
Tue, Sep 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 06 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 08 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

Handcraft Tuesday - Weekend Edition
Sat, Sep 07, 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!
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Sep 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
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - Master of the World
Sun, Sep 08, 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!
Cancelled
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Sep 09, 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 0-5 with an adult.
Author Talk: Marquis de Lafayette Returns - with local author Elizabeth Reese
Mon, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Join us to learn more about Alexandria's place in the story of American Revolution hero, Marquis de Lafayette, with local author and public historian Elizabeth Reese.
Teen Journaling Club
Mon, Sep 09, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Small Conference Room
Join us in a safe and judgment free space for teens to use the written word to express themselves individually or with peers. Grades 6-12.
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Sep 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
Cancelled
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Sep 10, 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.
Rescheduled
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Sep 10, 11:00am - 11:45am
New date Tuesday, September 10, 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 - an after-school maker program for ages 5-12
Tue, Sep 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for a play hour to build, create, and explore! Ages 5-12. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Alexandria Festival: Enkutatash - አሌክሳንድሪያ ፌስቲቫል; እንቁጣጣሽ
Tue, Sep 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Celebrate the Ethiopian and Eritrean New Year with crafts, refreshments, and music. Featuring a performance by Munit and Z Lovebugs. All ages. የኢትዮጵያ እና የኤርትራ አዲስ አመት ማክበሪያ እና ባህል ማስተዋወቂያ ዝግጅት።
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Sep 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, Sep 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, Sep 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) II - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Sep 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.
Sewing Sustainably - Ages 8-18
Wed, Sep 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Do you have a favorite piece of clothing that you can’t wear anymore? Repurpose it! (Ages 8-18).
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Sep 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s) - ¡Que salten los bebés!
Thu, Sep 12, 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.
Handcraft Crafternoon
Thu, Sep 12, 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!
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Sep 12, 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.
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - Operation Avalanche
Thu, Sep 12, 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!
Tai Chi at Beatley Library - Balance Your Mind and Body
Thu, Sep 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Periodicals Room
Join Jorge Banales as he gives instruction on the Yang Style 24 Movement Tai Chi form on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Free and open to the public.
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Sep 14, 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
Writers Group at Beatley
Sun, Sep 15, 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, Sep 15, 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.
Cancelled
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Sep 16, 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 0-5 with an adult.
Alexandria Library Board Meeting
Mon, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Board Room
Alexandria Library Board Meeting
Teen Journaling Club
Mon, Sep 16, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Small Conference Room
Join us in a safe and judgment free space for teens to use the written word to express themselves individually or with peers. Grades 6-12.
Rescheduled
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
New date Tuesday, September 17, 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.
Cancelled
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Sep 17, 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.
Rescheduled
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Sep 17, 11:00am - 11:45am
New date Tuesday, September 17, 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.
Beatley Friends Book Sale - Members' Preview Day
Tue, Sep 17, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Beatley Friends Members get a chance to browse a large selection of books for all ages, movies, CDs, and more one day early!
Tuesday We Play - an after-school maker program for ages 5-12
Tue, Sep 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for a play hour to build, create, and explore! Ages 5-12. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
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