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EVENTS
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Fri, Nov 14, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Fri, Nov 14, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Let's work together to knit a scarf and hat.

Fri, Nov 14, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Everything you needed to make a pom pom is included in our kit. Keep for yourself or donate to our Pom Pom Garden.

Fri, Nov 14, 10:15am - 11:15am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
We sing, play, dance, and rhyme all while promoting your baby’s development and literacy skills. For ages 0-14 months.

Fri, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join presenter Christine Dale, who holds a Masters in Information Security from Royal Holloway, University of London, to learn how to protect yourself from scams and identity theft.

Fri, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Come and play with music in this fun parent-child learn & play class! Program focuses on activities that enhance brain development and build social skills, language/motor skills, and more (ages 0-5).

Fri, Nov 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Have fun on Fridays after school building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5.

Sat, Nov 15, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Let's work together to knit a scarf and hat.

Sat, Nov 15, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Sat, Nov 15, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Everything you needed to make a pom pom is included in our kit. Keep for yourself or donate to our Pom Pom Garden.

Sat, Nov 15, 10:00am - 4:45pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Use the library's board and card games while hanging out in the youth services area!

Sat, Nov 15, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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

Sat, Nov 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join clinical herbalist & forest therapy guide, Kay Sidahmed, for this educational presentation and conversation

Sat, Nov 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Let's make popsicle stick paintings! All supplies will be provided for this DIY project.

Sat, Nov 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Come make some fun themed slime at the Burke Branch! October’s theme is “Potions,” and November's theme is “Cozy.” All children must come with a guardian. Registration required.
This event is full

Sat, Nov 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Come play Dungeons & Dragons. No experience necessary. Open to ages 8-13.
This event is full

Sun, Nov 16, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Sun, Nov 16, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Everything you needed to make a pom pom is included in our kit. Keep for yourself or donate to our Pom Pom Garden.

Sun, Nov 16, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Let's work together to knit a scarf and hat.

Sun, Nov 16, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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!

Sun, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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!

Sun, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.

Sun, Nov 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Bring your preschooler to the Duncan Library on Sunday afternoons to explore STEAM activities (science, technology, engineering, art, and math)! This is a drop-in event. Recommended ages 3-6

Mon, Nov 17, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Mon, Nov 17, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Everything you needed to make a pom pom is included in our kit. Keep for yourself or donate to our Pom Pom Garden.

Mon, Nov 17, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Let's work together to knit a scarf and hat.

Mon, Nov 17, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Mon, Nov 17, 10:30am - 12:15pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us to socialize and engage your mind with a game of bingo served with food, prizes, and fun. Registration is required.

Mon, Nov 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.

Mon, Nov 17, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Mon, Nov 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class is held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room

Mon, Nov 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
End of session party for 4th and 5th grade spitfires!

Mon, Nov 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.

Mon, Nov 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
We roll at dusk!

Cancelled
Mon, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Learn how to take control of your financial and personal affairs and gain peace of mind for yourself and your family.

Mon, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Do you like scary movies, books, tv shows, or video games? Do you enjoy making horror themed DIY projects? This is the event for you!

Tue, Nov 18, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Tue, Nov 18, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Let's work together to knit a scarf and hat.

Tue, Nov 18, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Everything you needed to make a pom pom is included in our kit. Keep for yourself or donate to our Pom Pom Garden.

Tue, Nov 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.

Tue, Nov 18, 10:15am - 11:15am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!

Tue, Nov 18, 10:30am - 10:45am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Start your morning with stories, rhymes and songs in English and Spanish ¡Empieza su mañana con cuentos, rimas y canciones en inglés y español!

Tue, Nov 18, 11:00am - 11:35am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.

Tue, Nov 18, 11:00am - 11:45am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.

Tue, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a special uninterrupted playtime with your child and meet other caregivers. Discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand; toys and resources will be divided up by age (ages 0-3).

Tue, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Charles Duhigg presents the ultimate guide on how to communicate and connect with anyone at work, home, and in life in his book Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection. Register

Tue, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Draw, paint, craft, and create! ¡Dibuje, pinte, haga artesanía, y cree!

Tue, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Stop by the Beatley Central Library Teen Section to get book suggestions, resource help, or just chat!

Tue, Nov 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Build with Lego, make art, play games, and more! Ages 5-12. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Tue, Nov 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Calling all brick enthusiasts: come join us to make cool creations and participate in themed challenges. Grades 2-5.

Tue, Nov 18, 5:10pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Ongoing campaign. For inquiries about Dungeon and Dragons please contact Josstin Gogue at jgogue@alexlibraryva.org. (Ages 13-19)

Tue, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
The book club will promote freedom of expression and support authors whose books have been banned or challenged.

Rescheduled
Tue, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Tuesday, December 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Come join NASA Solar System Ambassador, Sigfried Hache, in discussing NASA’s flagship observatory: The Roman Space Telescope.

Tue, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Employee or Entrepreneur: Do I Want to Start a Business?

Tue, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
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

Wed, Nov 19, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Everything you needed to make a pom pom is included in our kit. Keep for yourself or donate to our Pom Pom Garden.

Wed, Nov 19, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Wed, Nov 19, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Let's work together to knit a scarf and hat.

Wed, Nov 19, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
New story time, same story tellers. Come join Ms. Venetta and Mr. Josstin for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.

Wed, Nov 19, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy weekly sessions with other fiber artists. Bring and share your projects, and see others. Quilting tutorials will be provided on the first Wednesday of every month. No registration is required.

Wed, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:05am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2

Wed, Nov 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
A lapsit and playtime just for babies ages 0-12 months.and their grownups.

Wed, Nov 19, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
New story time, same story tellers. Come join Ms. Venetta and Mr. Josstin for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.

Wed, Nov 19, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2

Wed, Nov 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual
Virtual talk on the digital resource “Mapping Inequality: Redlining in New Deal America” presented by Robert K. Nelson, the project’s director. Register

Wed, Nov 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us in-person for a celebration of Native American Heritage Month with a discussion of Robin Wall Kimmerer's 2013 nonfiction book.

Wed, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Let's paint at the library! Follow along to instructions to create the monthly painting or create your own unique work of art!
This event is full

Wed, Nov 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Another installment of Duncan and Dragons with DM Jacob! Ages 10 - 18

Wed, Nov 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.

Wed, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.

Wed, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
¡Únase a nosotros para una introducción básica gratuita a las computadoras y cómo hacer un currículum! (Join us for a free basic introduction to computers and how to make a resume!)

Wed, Nov 19, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area
Want to practice your English and learn more vocabulary? Join us every Wednesday evening for FREE beginner to intermediate classes!

Wed, Nov 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Do you love to read romance novels? Want to talk about them with other romance enthusiasts? Join us on the last Wednesday of the month! Click on the event title for more details. Register

Wed, Nov 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Certified Federal Career Coach and Job Search Trainer, Latoyah Saunders will provide tips and advice on how to bring your best self to the interview.Register

Thu, Nov 20, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Thu, Nov 20, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Everything you needed to make a pom pom is included in our kit. Keep for yourself or donate to our Pom Pom Garden.

Thu, Nov 20, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Let's work together to knit a scarf and hat.

Thu, Nov 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.

Thu, Nov 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Get help with applications. Appointments are available at 10 and 11 AM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.

Thu, Nov 20, 11:00am - 11:35am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2-5

Thu, Nov 20, 11:00am - 11:45am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us to learn the basic line dance steps to great Oldies and Motown music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable

Thu, Nov 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Viva Line Dancing: Join our intermediate level of line dancing to improve flexibility and enhance memory. We work the dance floors! This class is not intended for beginners.

Thu, Nov 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Join participants from Alexandria & our Sister City, Dundee, Scotland for a virtual discussion of two short stories, "The Telegram" & "Mother and Son," by Scottish author and poet Iain Crichton Smith.Register

Thu, Nov 20, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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.

Thu, Nov 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us to celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a film screening of a powerful 2024 documentary giving tribute to the resilience of Native people and their way of life.

Thu, Nov 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s fiber arts group making items to donate.

Thu, Nov 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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!

Thu, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, movement, and activities just right for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.

Thu, Nov 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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!

Thu, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
This event is full

Thu, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.

Thu, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area
All crafters are welcome! Ages 13+

Thu, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
Join us on Zoom the third Thursday of each month! We are currently discussing selections from "Even Deadlier: A Sequel to The 7 Deadly Sins Sampler". Click on the event title for more info! Register

Fri, Nov 21, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Let's work together to knit a scarf and hat.

Fri, Nov 21, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Everything you needed to make a pom pom is included in our kit. Keep for yourself or donate to our Pom Pom Garden.

Fri, Nov 21, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Fri, Nov 21, 10:15am - 11:15am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
We sing, play, dance, and rhyme all while promoting your baby’s development and literacy skills. For ages 0-14 months.

Fri, Nov 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Come and play with music in this fun parent-child learn & play class! Program focuses on activities that enhance brain development and build social skills, language/motor skills, and more (ages 0-5).

Fri, Nov 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Have fun on Fridays after school building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5.


 

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

 

Tax Assistance - Federal tax forms will be available for customers to pick up at most Library branches beginning in late January.  The Library does not offer tax preparation assistance. However, the City's Department of Community & Human Services offers free tax return preparation to eligible residents beginning in February.

Alexandria's Workforce Development Center provide services and resources for job seekers, including access to the Career Center, career readiness workshops, career assessments and customized hiring events.

Those feeling depressed or anxious can call SAMHSA’s (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services) Disaster Distress 1-800-985-5990 or Text Talk with Us 66746

For those who feel unsafe at home call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or Text Loveis at 22522

Alexandria Health Department
Visit the Alexandria Health Department's page about the Coronavirus to find information and resources related to COVID-19. For updates text ALEXCOVID19 to 888777

Virginia Department of Health
You can also visit the Virginia Department of Health's page about the Coronavirus to find resources related to COVID-19. The information line is 877-ASK-VDH3

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are our nation’s premier authorities on public health information.