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KIDS

EVENTS & STORY TIMES
Brixalot Star Wars Lego
Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
An All Alexandria Reads adventure! Lots and lots of Star Wars Lego for ages 6-12..
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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
Cancelled
Preschool STEAM Sundays
Sun, May 04, 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
Cancelled
Baby Time
Mon, May 05, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, May 05, 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.
Cancelled
Baby Time
Mon, May 05, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Family Game Night! - Let's have a gaming adventure!
Mon, May 05, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Make new friends and play board games and tabletop games at the library!
Family Storytime - Martes de niños
Tue, May 06, 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, May 06, 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
Cancelled
Baby and Toddler Time - La hora de los bebés y los niños
Tue, May 06, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.
Cancelled
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, May 06, 11:00am - 11:45am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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, May 06, 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
Tuesday We Play (ages 5-12) - Martes de juegos (De 5 a 12 años)
Tue, May 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
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.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, May 07, 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 - Lap-sit time for ages 0-12 months
Wed, May 07, 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, May 07, 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
Kids Craft & Play - All Alexandria Reads
Wed, May 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Spend an hour crafting and playing! What could be more fun? One craft per child.
Paws to Read
Wed, May 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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.
Here Nor There Story Time
Thu, May 08, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were there, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5
Alphabits Story Time - Letters O-W
Thu, May 08, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Practice your alphabet with stories, songs, yoga and more! Ages 2 and Up.
Here Nor There Story Time
Thu, May 08, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were there, 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, May 08, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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. After your first birthday, please attend 1s and 2s.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, May 08, 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.
Nailed It! ¡Pintemos esas uñas!
Thu, May 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Social group that focuses on nail painting and designs for members of the community. All materials will be provided. Ages 8-18.
Coding Game Night - ages 6-12 - Hands-on fun in programming, robotics, and electronics!
Thu, May 08, 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.
Baby Storytime
Fri, May 09, 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, May 09, 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.
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 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
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FEATURED BOOKS FOR MAY

 

Punky Aloha

Juna's Jar

Maizy Chen's Last Chance

Rick Kotani's 400 Million Dollar Summer

Chickenpox


 

DIGITAL FUN

 





Room to Read
Comics Plus teens
 Comics Plus children

 

 

PARENTS' CORNER

Looking for books on toilet training, bullying or getting your baby to sleep through the night?
The library's got a book for you! 

 


Grief


Adoption


Potty Training


Feelings


Divorce

 


 

READING LISTS


Here's a sampling of great books from our collection. Don't limit yourself to these -- we have many more that you're sure to love!

Any staff member at the children's desk is happy to make recommendations!

Babies & Toddlers

Preschoolers

K-3rd Grades

4th-6th Grades

6th-8th Grades

Don't forget to check out our Early Literacy Guide for more resources!

Last updated: May 2025