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EVENTS & STORY TIMES

Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt

Wed, Oct 09, All day

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library

Ten pumpkins are hiding in the children’s section! Find them all and return to the desk to get a Trick or Treat surprise! Prizes are only awarded once. Thanks for playing!

1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2

Wed, Oct 09, 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.

Just Babies - Lapsit Time for Ages 0-12 months

Wed, Oct 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor

Fun activities just for infants ages 0-12 months.

1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2

Wed, Oct 09, 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.

Spitfire Book Club - Kindergarten - 3rd Grade

Wed, Oct 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Spitfire club, Fall Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Kindergarten - 3rd Grade.

Knit Nite! - A knitting club for kids ages 8-18.

Wed, Oct 09, 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.

Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt

Thu, Oct 10, All day

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library

Ten pumpkins are hiding in the children’s section! Find them all and return to the desk to get a Trick or Treat surprise! Prizes are only awarded once. Thanks for playing!

Here Nor There Story Time

Thu, Oct 10, 10:15am - 10:45am

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Formerly known as Toddler Rock N' Read, come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were here, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5

1000 Books Story Time - Story Time for ages 2+

Thu, Oct 10, 11:00am - 11:40am

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor

Join Miss Lisa for stories, songs, movement and more fun just right for ages 2+

Here Nor There Story Time

Thu, Oct 10, 11:15am - 11:45am

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Formerly known as Toddler Rock N' Read, come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were here, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5

Baby Bounce - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s) - ¡Que salten los bebés!

Thu, Oct 10, 1:15pm - 2:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Periodicals Room

Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-12 months, accompanied by an adult.

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Oct 10, 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.

Girls Who Code (ages 8-12) - Aprendamos a programar

Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Join us as we learn coding basics with the support of a professional computer programmer. No prior coding knowledge necessary. Ages 8-12.

Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt

Fri, Oct 11, All day

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library

Ten pumpkins are hiding in the children’s section! Find them all and return to the desk to get a Trick or Treat surprise! Prizes are only awarded once. Thanks for playing!

Baby Storytime

Fri, Oct 11, 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.

Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión

Fri, Oct 11, 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. *Includes slime-making every last Friday of the month!*

Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt

Sat, Oct 12, All day

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library

Ten pumpkins are hiding in the children’s section! Find them all and return to the desk to get a Trick or Treat surprise! Prizes are only awarded once. Thanks for playing!

Hispanic Heritage Fiesta

Sat, Oct 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with live music, crafts, face painting and food! The fiesta will take place outside in Beatley Central Library's beautiful Reading Garden. All ages.

Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa

Sat, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

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

Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt

Sun, Oct 13, All day

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library

Ten pumpkins are hiding in the children’s section! Find them all and return to the desk to get a Trick or Treat surprise! Prizes are only awarded once. Thanks for playing!

Preschool STEAM Sundays

Sun, Oct 13, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

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

Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt

Tue, Oct 15, All day

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library

Ten pumpkins are hiding in the children’s section! Find them all and return to the desk to get a Trick or Treat surprise! Prizes are only awarded once. Thanks for playing!

Family Storytime - Martes de niños

Tue, Oct 15, 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!

Stories and Songs

Tue, Oct 15, 10:15am - 10:45am

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Wiggle with glee, Stories and Songs is a great place to be! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Baby and Toddler Time - La hora de los bebés y los niños

Tue, Oct 15, 11:00am - 11:45am

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor

Join Miss Lisa for songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles! Fun that's just right for ages 0-23 months

Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!

Tue, Oct 15, 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.

Stories and Songs

Tue, Oct 15, 11:15am - 11:45am

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Wiggle with glee, Stories and Songs is a great place to be! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Lego Club

Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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.

Tuesday We Play - an after-school maker program for ages 5-12

Tue, Oct 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Join us for a play hour to build, create, and explore! Ages 5-12. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Duncan and Dragons

Tue, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 6:45pm

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Introducing the community to D&D through introductory sessions, one-shots, and campaigns. Email Dungeon Master Josstin at jgogue@alexlibraryva.org if you're interested in joining. Ages 12-18

Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt

Wed, Oct 16, All day

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library

Ten pumpkins are hiding in the children’s section! Find them all and return to the desk to get a Trick or Treat surprise! Prizes are only awarded once. Thanks for playing!

1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2

Wed, Oct 16, 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.

Just Babies - Lapsit Time for Ages 0-12 months

Wed, Oct 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor

Fun activities just for infants ages 0-12 months.

1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2

Wed, Oct 16, 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.