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Handcraft Crafternoon
2024-08-29 16:00:00 2024-08-29 17:00:00 America/New_York Handcraft Crafternoon Attention all handcrafters! Join us to share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together! Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room

Thursday, August 29
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-29 16:00:00 2024-08-29 17:00:00 America/New_York Handcraft Crafternoon Attention all handcrafters! Join us to share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together! Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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!

Share your projects, tips and ideas, and enjoy the company of other crafters while you do your craft of choice. Any portable handwork is encouraged.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker |

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Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
Hours
Mon, Aug 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 23 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 24 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 25 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

Baby Bounce - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s) - ¡Que salten los bebés!
Wed, Aug 21, 10:15am - 11:00am
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.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Aug 21, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.
Young Beacons of Literacy Book Club
Wed, Aug 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Periodicals Room
Read the powerful stories of black icons you didn't hear about in school with the brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated. Ages 13-18.
English Language Learning (ELL) II - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Aug 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Aug 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Thu, Aug 22, 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.
Tai Chi at Beatley Library - Balance Your Mind and Body
Thu, Aug 22, 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.
Girls Who Code - Let's learn to program! (ages 8-12) - Aprendamos a programar
Thu, Aug 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Small Conference Room
Learn programming basics with books and games, plus computers. We'll take on this adventure with the support of a professional computer programmer. No prior coding knowledge necessary. Ages 8-12.
Helping You Navigate Medicare - VA Insurance Counseling & Assistance Program
Fri, Aug 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Come learn about your Medicare options -- Parts A, B & D, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medigap, Dual Needs Plans and Long-term care insurance
Bilingual Spanish/English Friday Stories: Sara Gavrell Ortiz - bilingüe historias en inglés y español: Sara Gavrell Ortiz
Fri, Aug 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Meet Puerto Rican author Sara Gavrell Ortiz and hear her read from her book, Lani: The Nomad Coqui and the Sea of Stars. Presented in partnership with Center for the Book Puerto Rico. (Ages 4-8)
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Aug 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us in Beatley's youth services area and test out our tabletop games! Ages 5-18.
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Aug 26, 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.
English Language Learning (ELL) II - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Aug 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Aug 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Aug 27, 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 6-12
Tue, Aug 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Join us for a play hour to build, create, and explore! Ages 6-12. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s) - ¡Que salten los bebés!
Wed, Aug 28, 10:15am - 11:00am
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.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Aug 28, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.
Young Beacons of Literacy Book Club
Wed, Aug 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Periodicals Room
Read the powerful stories of black icons you didn't hear about in school with the brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated. Ages 13-18.
English Language Learning (ELL) II - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Aug 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Aug 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
Cancelled
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Thu, Aug 29, 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.
Handcraft Crafternoon
Thu, Aug 29, 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!
Girls Who Code - Let's learn to program! (ages 8-12) - Aprendamos a programar
Thu, Aug 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Learn programming basics with books and games, plus computers. We'll take on this adventure with the support of a professional computer programmer. No prior coding knowledge necessary. Ages 8-12.
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Aug 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us in Beatley's youth services area and test out our tabletop games! Ages 5-18.
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