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EVENTS & STORY TIMES

Poetry Month Activity Area

Sun, Apr 13, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!

Twice Loved Plushies - Adopt a gently used plushie and give it a new home.

Sun, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Start a new adventure and adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.

Sunday Baby Time

Sun, Apr 13, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

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.

Poetry Month Activity Area

Mon, Apr 14, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!

Plastic Pollution and Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club

Mon, Apr 14, All day

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library

Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.

Twice Loved Plushies - Adopt a gently used plushie and give it a new home.

Mon, Apr 14, 10:00am - 8:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Start a new adventure and adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.

Baby Time

Mon, Apr 14, 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.

Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura

Mon, Apr 14, 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.

Baby Time

Mon, Apr 14, 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.

Crafty Kids - Art activities for ages 6+

Mon, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor

Make and take craft activities for ages 6+

Poetry Month Activity Area

Tue, Apr 15, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!

Plastic Pollution and Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club

Tue, Apr 15, All day

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library

Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.

Twice Loved Plushies - Adopt a gently used plushie and give it a new home.

Tue, Apr 15, 10:00am - 8:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Start a new adventure and adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.

Family Storytime - Martes de niños

Tue, Apr 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, Apr 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, Apr 15, 11:00am - 11:40am

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor

Fun that's just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.

Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!

Tue, Apr 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, Apr 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, Apr 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 (ages 5-12) - Martes de juegos (De 5 a 12 años)

Tue, Apr 15, 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.

Plastic Pollution and Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club

Wed, Apr 16, All day

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library

Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.

Poetry Month Activity Area

Wed, Apr 16, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!

Twice Loved Plushies - Adopt a gently used plushie and give it a new home.

Wed, Apr 16, 10:00am - 8:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Start a new adventure and adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.

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

Wed, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:05am

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones – all with the theme of outdoor adventures! Ages 1-2

Just Babies - Lap-sit time for ages 0-12 months

Wed, Apr 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 - Outdoor Adventure - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2

Wed, Apr 16, 11:30am - 12:05pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones – all with the theme of outdoor adventures! Ages 1-2

Kids Craft & Play - All Alexandria Reads

Wed, Apr 16, 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.

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

Wed, Apr 16, 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.

Poetry Month Activity Area

Thu, Apr 17, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!

Plastic Pollution and Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club

Thu, Apr 17, All day

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library

Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.

Twice Loved Plushies - Adopt a gently used plushie and give it a new home.

Thu, Apr 17, 10:00am - 8:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Start a new adventure and adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.

Here Nor There Story Time

Thu, Apr 17, 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

All Alexandria Reads: Adventure Story Time - A Story Time For Ages 2+

Thu, Apr 17, 11:00am - 11:40am

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor

A story time inspired by our All Alexandria Reads picture book:"Climb On." Ages 2+

Here Nor There Story Time

Thu, Apr 17, 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, Apr 17, 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, Apr 17, 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, Apr 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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

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 - Learn to code with hands-on fun!

Thu, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

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.

Poetry Month Activity Area

Fri, Apr 18, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!

Plastic Pollution and Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club

Fri, Apr 18, All day

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library

Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.

Twice Loved Plushies - Adopt a gently used plushie and give it a new home.

Fri, Apr 18, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Start a new adventure and adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.

Baby Storytime

Fri, Apr 18, 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.

Plastic Pollution and Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club

Sat, Apr 19, All day

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library

Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.

Poetry Month Activity Area

Sat, Apr 19, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Ages 0-12. Celebrate Poetry Month with our poetry magnet board and a poetry packet of ideas!

Twice Loved Plushies - Adopt a gently used plushie and give it a new home.

Sat, Apr 19, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Start a new adventure and adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.

Rescheduled

Baby Storytime

Sat, Apr 19, 10:15am - 11:15am

New date Friday, April 18, 10:15am - 11:15am

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library

We sing, play, dance, and rhyme all while promoting your baby’s development and literacy skills. For ages 0-14 months.

Dungeons & Dragons at the Library

Sat, Apr 19, 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

Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa

Sat, Apr 19, 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

Plastic Pollution and Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club

Sun, Apr 20, All day

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library

Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.

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