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Writers Group at Beatley
2024-07-21 13:00:00 2024-07-21 16:30:00 America/New_York Writers Group at Beatley *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! Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room

Sunday, July 21
1:00pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-07-21 13:00:00 2024-07-21 16:30:00 America/New_York Writers Group at Beatley *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! Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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!

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event |

TAGS: | Writing Group | Writers | NaNoWriMo |

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
dprice@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
Branch manager
Diana Price
Hours
Mon, Aug 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 30 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 31 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: F23, F24, A28
  • DASH Bus: 30, 32

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

Upcoming Events

Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Sep 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
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, Sep 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Room
Build with Lego, make art, play games, and more! Ages 5-12. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Tue, Sep 02, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Story Room
Ages 12-18. Learn more about volunteering with Alexandria Library.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Sep 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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.
September Sewing - Zenkis!
Wed, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Zenkis are hand sewn plushies packed with personality. Get creative! All supplies will be provided.  For ages 8-18.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-14 months and their caretaker(s)
Thu, Sep 04, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-14 months, accompanied by an adult. 15 months and older, please attend 1s and 2s.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Sep 04, 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.
Coding Game Night - ages 6-12 - Hands-on fun in programming, robotics, and electronics!
Thu, Sep 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Room
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.
Borrow a Board Game
Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 4:45pm
Use the library's board and card games while hanging out in the youth services area!
Writers Group at Beatley
Sun, Sep 07, 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!
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Sep 08, 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.
Avenue Ambition - Crafting Your Creative Career
Mon, Sep 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Ages 12-18. Develop tools and skills to create, market, and sell your original artwork in this 10-week series.
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
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, Sep 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Room
Build with Lego, make art, play games, and more! Ages 5-12. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Convierte tus Monedas a Dolares - Talleres de educación financiera
Tue, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room
PRESUPUESTOS Y METAS FINANCIERAS
Handcraft Tuesday - Evening Edition
Tue, Sep 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Attention all handcrafters! Join us to share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together!Register
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Sep 10, 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 10, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
September Sewing - Zenkis!
Wed, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Room
Zenkis are hand sewn plushies packed with personality. Get creative! All supplies will be provided.  For ages 8-18.
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