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Meet Author Saadia Faruqi

author of graphic novel Saving Sunshine
2023-09-19 18:00:00 2023-09-19 19:00:00 America/New_York Meet Author Saadia Faruqi Relatable, funny, and heart-wrenchingly honest, Saving Sunshine is the poignant story of Muslim American siblings learning how to build each other up in a world that is too often unkind. All ages. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden

Tuesday, September 19
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-09-19 18:00:00 2023-09-19 19:00:00 America/New_York Meet Author Saadia Faruqi Relatable, funny, and heart-wrenchingly honest, Saving Sunshine is the poignant story of Muslim American siblings learning how to build each other up in a world that is too often unkind. 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

Relatable, funny, and heart-wrenchingly honest, Saving Sunshine is the poignant story of Muslim American siblings learning how to build each other up in a world that is too often unkind. All ages.

Hear directly from the author about her latest book and have the opportunity to ask questions and get your books signed! Saadia Faruqi also writes the Yasmin series and popular middle-grade novels such as Yusuf Azeem Is Not A Hero.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Children | Author Talks |

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Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
Hours
Mon, Feb 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Feb 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Feb 14 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 15 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 16 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

Valentine Card Take & Make - Make a Valentine card for someone special in your life
Mon, Feb 10, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Stop by the information desk and pick up your kit containing all the supplies to make two cards. Kits are available until they run out.
Cancelled
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Even When It's Cold! - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Feb 10, 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, Feb 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.
Valentine Card Take & Make - Make a Valentine card for someone special in your life
Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Stop by the information desk and pick up your kit containing all the supplies to make two cards. Kits are available until they run out.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Feb 11, 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.
Tuesday We Play (ages 5-12) - Martes de juegos (De 5 a 12 años)
Tue, Feb 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.
Valentine Card Take & Make - Make a Valentine card for someone special in your life
Wed, Feb 12, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Stop by the information desk and pick up your kit containing all the supplies to make two cards. Kits are available until they run out.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 12, 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, Feb 13, 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.
Valentine Card Take & Make - Make a Valentine card for someone special in your life
Thu, Feb 13, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Stop by the information desk and pick up your kit containing all the supplies to make two cards. Kits are available until they run out.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s) - ¡Que salten los bebés!
Thu, Feb 13, 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, Feb 13, 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.
Handcraft Crafternoon
Thu, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 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!
Tai Chi at Beatley Library - Balance Your Mind and Body
Thu, Feb 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting 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.
Coding Game Night - ages 6-12 - Learn to code with hands-on fun!
Thu, Feb 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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.
Valentine Card Take & Make - Make a Valentine card for someone special in your life
Fri, Feb 14, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Stop by the information desk and pick up your kit containing all the supplies to make two cards. Kits are available until they run out.
Grand Gaming Melee - Alexandria-Arlington Regional Gaming Group (AARGGH)
Sat, Feb 15, 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, Feb 15, 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
History in Pieces: President's Day Puzzles - Community Puzzle Honors Washington and Lincoln
Sun, Feb 16, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
In celebration of President's Day, come work on our community puzzle and put together the pieces that honor two of our most revered presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
Writers Group at Beatley
Sun, Feb 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, Feb 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 - Truly Madly Deeply
Sun, Feb 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!
History in Pieces: President's Day Puzzles - Community Puzzle Honors Washington and Lincoln
Tue, Feb 18, 10:00am - 8:00pm
In celebration of President's Day, come work on our community puzzle and put together the pieces that honor two of our most revered presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Feb 18, 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.
Tuesday We Play (ages 5-12) - Martes de juegos (De 5 a 12 años)
Tue, Feb 18, 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.
History in Pieces: President's Day Puzzles - Community Puzzle Honors Washington and Lincoln
Wed, Feb 19, 10:00am - 8:00pm
In celebration of President's Day, come work on our community puzzle and put together the pieces that honor two of our most revered presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 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, Feb 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.
Knit Nite! - A knitting club for kids ages 8-18.
Wed, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.
Author Talk: "Morningside" by Aran Shetterly
Wed, Feb 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Join us for an author talk, book signing, and reception with Aran Shetterly as he discusses his new book, "Morningside," about the 1979 Greensboro Massacre.
History in Pieces: President's Day Puzzles - Community Puzzle Honors Washington and Lincoln
Thu, Feb 20, 10:00am - 8:00pm
In celebration of President's Day, come work on our community puzzle and put together the pieces that honor two of our most revered presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Feb 20, 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.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s) - ¡Que salten los bebés!
Thu, Feb 20, 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, Feb 20, 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 - Another Version of You
Thu, Feb 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!
Coding Game Night - ages 6-12 - Learn to code with hands-on fun!
Thu, Feb 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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.
Teen Advisory Group - Monthly Meeting
Thu, Feb 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Small Conference Room
Ages 12-18. Make a difference in your library and community by sharing your opinions, volunteering, and more!
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