WINTER READING PROGRAM 2021
The Washington Wizards, in partnership with the Alexandria Library, are hosting a Winter Reading Challenge dedicated to early readers, kids, and teens. The challenge is designed to build positive reading culture and improve literacy for the youth. Readers can earn prizes by completing activity challenges based on four main badges: Reading, Fitness Fun, Virtual Programs, and Connect & Share.
The reading challenge will run virtually on Beanstack, a reading application that makes it easy for participates to register, track their reading and earn virtual badges for completion. Readers who complete the challenge will be entered into a raffle to win a variety of prizes such as a Wizards jersey, a Jr. Wizards Camp voucher, a Wizards bobblehead and so much more!
The Wizards Winter Reading Challenge will run from January 1 – March 31, 2021 and registration opens Monday, December 21, 2020. The challenge is free and open to all youth in the DMV area. Prizes will be distributed in April.
Sign up online staring December 21, 2020 through Beanstack .
Kids can either log books read or read to them or complete an early literacy activity sheet for a surprise.
Fees up to $10 will be forgiven if you are a middle or high school student who registers, reads, and adds at least two book to your reading log.
Virtual Events
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Sun, Nov 08, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Drop off your new and gently used board games (and card games, too!) ahead of time to trade with others on November 16.
Cancelled
Sun, Nov 08, 1:15pm - 2:15pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Craft, snack, and chat! (ages 9-12)
Mon, Nov 09, 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 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Make your own Diya and share books about Diwali (the festival of lights) inspired by American Girl's Kavi Sharma (ages 6-12)
Mon, Nov 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Ages 14-18. Drop in for an evening of art, your way.
Tue, Nov 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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.
Tue, Nov 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Just right for ages 0-23 months.
Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.
Tue, Nov 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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. (ages 0-5).
Tue, Nov 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Drop in to make bracelets, necklaces, and new friends! (Ages 6-12)
Cancelled
Tue, Nov 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Join DM John in a dino DnD adventure! Ages 13-18. Registration required.
Tue, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Use your imagination and engineering skills to construct your own LEGO and Duplo creations, then display them in the library! All materials will be provided. (Ages 2-12)
Thu, Nov 12, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Stories, songs, movement games and more for ages 2-5.
Thu, Nov 12, 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 0-14 months, accompanied by an adult. 15 months and older, please attend 1s and 2s.
Thu, Nov 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
*AGES 11-15*
Bring a friend and play some group board/card games! We’ll be playing games like Spoons, Werewolf, reverse charades, Spyfall, Telephone Pictionary, and more. The more the merrier!
Thu, Nov 12, 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 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Alexandria library teens have a lot to share! Join us to make your own electric projects. (Ages 6-12)
Fri, Nov 13, 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 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
*AGES 8-13*
Have fun on Fridays after school – building, making, playing games, and winning
prizes!
Sat, Nov 14, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Drop off your new and gently used board games (and card games, too!) ahead of time to trade with others on November 16.
Sat, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Ages 12-18. Make a difference in your library and community by sharing your opinions, volunteering, and more!
Sat, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Build a dreamhouse out of paper, ink, and your imagination! (ages 6-12)
Sun, Nov 15, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Drop off your new and gently used board games (and card games, too!) ahead of time to trade with others on November 16.
Sun, Nov 15, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Let's celebrate the joy of playing games! Play a wide variety of games, both classics and new. Bring a friend or make new ones.
Mon, Nov 16, 11:00am - 11:40am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Experience the joy of live jazz with the Windmill Jazz Collective! This storytime will be held inside in the Large Meeting Room. Ages 0-5 with an adult.
Mon, Nov 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
All ages. Take home a new-to-you game, bring some to share with others!
Mon, Nov 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Ages 14-18. Drop in for an evening of art, your way.
Tue, Nov 17, 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 17, 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 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Just right for ages 0-23 months.
Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.
Tue, Nov 17, 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.
Tue, Nov 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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. (ages 0-5).
Tue, Nov 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Drop in to make bracelets, necklaces, and new friends! (Ages 6-12)
Tue, Nov 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Join DM John in a dino DnD adventure! Ages 13-18. Registration required.
Tue, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All rhinestones will be provided; bring anything you would like to bedazzle!
(Ages 13-18)
Wed, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Periodicals Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
Wed, Nov 18, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
A lap-sit and playtime just for babies ages 0-12 months and their grownups.
Wed, Nov 18, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Periodicals Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
Wed, Nov 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
*AGES 14-18**Biweekly*
Like the idea of journaling, but not the actual writing? Have a problem of keeping your notes, and movie tickets for too long? Solve both of those problems with junk journaling!
Wed, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Coffee, crafts, and conversation (Ages 13-18) Cafe, arte, y conversación (Edades 13-18)
Wed, Nov 18, 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.
Wed, Nov 18, 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.
Thu, Nov 19, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5. Tickets required. Edades 0-5, se requieren boletos.
Thu, Nov 19, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Stories, songs, movement games and more for ages 2-5.
Thu, Nov 19, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5. Tickets required. Edades 0-5, se requieren boletos.
Thu, Nov 19, 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 0-14 months, accompanied by an adult. 15 months and older, please attend 1s and 2s.
Thu, Nov 19, 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 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
This event is full
Thu, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Alexandria library teens have a lot to share! Join us to make your own electric projects. (Ages 6-12)
Fri, Nov 20, 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 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
*AGES 8-13*
Have fun on Fridays after school – building, making, playing games, and winning
prizes!
Sat, Nov 21, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Experience the Nutcracker, adapted for young audiences, by the Metropolitan Youth Ballet. Storytelling, mime, dance, and photos with Clara and cast will be included. Ages 0-5.
Sat, Nov 21, 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 22, 1:15pm - 2:15pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Calling all builders! (Ages 6-12)
Mon, Nov 23, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl, and clap at Baby Time! (0-14 months) Tickets required. 0-14 meses, se requieren boletos.
Mon, Nov 23, 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 23, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl, and clap at Baby Time! (0-14 months) Tickets required. 0-14 meses, se requieren boletos.
Mon, Nov 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Do you love comics? Drawing? Graphic novels? Then join crazy comix club! (Ages 6-12)
Mon, Nov 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Ages 14-18. Drop in for an evening of art, your way.