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, Oct 25, 1:15pm - 2:15pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Calling all builders! (Ages 6-12)
Mon, Oct 26, 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.
Cancelled
Mon, Oct 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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, Oct 26, 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, Oct 26, 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, Oct 26, 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, Oct 27, 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, Oct 27, 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, Oct 27, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Costumes encouraged, but not required!
Seasonal songs and games for little pumpkins
ages 0-23 months.
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Tue, Oct 27, 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, Oct 27, 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, Oct 27, 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, Oct 27, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area
Join DM John in a dino DnD adventure! Ages 13-18. Registration required.
Wed, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Trick or Treat! Fun activities just for infants ages 0-12 months.
Wed, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:45pm
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, Oct 28, 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, Oct 29, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
A storytime in English and Spanish (0-5 years). Tickets required. Un cuentacuentos en inglés y español (edades 0-5), se requieren entradas.
Thu, Oct 29, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Get in the holiday spirit with Halloween stories, songs, movement and more. For ages 2+
Thu, Oct 29, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
A storytime in English and Spanish (0-5 years). Tickets required. Un cuentacuentos en inglés y español (edades 0-5), se requieren entradas.
Thu, Oct 29, 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 0-14 months, accompanied by an adult. 15 months and older, please attend 1s and 2s.
Thu, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Periodicals Room
Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, movement, and activities just right for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.
Thu, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Let's make Dice Towers!
Thu, Oct 29, 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, Oct 30, 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!
Sun, Nov 01, 1:15pm - 1:45pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Story Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-24 months. Tickets required De 0 a 24 meses. Sala de reuniones de Duncan Library. Se requieren boletos.
Mon, Nov 02, 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 02, 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 02, 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 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
An interactive story time for kids of all abilities, especially those with sensory needs. Registration required. (Ages 2-8)
Mon, Nov 02, 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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Build a space shuttle and lunar rover out of LEGOs! (Ages 8-12) Registration required
¡Construye un transbordador espacial de LEGO! (Edades 8-12) Hay que registrarse con anticipación
This event is full
Cancelled
Tue, Nov 03, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Ages 12-18. Learn more about volunteering with Alexandria Library.
Wed, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
Wed, Nov 04, 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 04, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
Wed, Nov 04, 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 04, 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 04, 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 05, 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 05, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Stories, songs, movement games and more for ages 2-5.
Thu, Nov 05, 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 05, 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 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area
A book club for kids by kids! (Ages 9-12) Registration required.
Thu, Nov 05, 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 05, 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)
Thu, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
This event is full
Fri, Nov 06, 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 06, 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!
Fri, Nov 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bring your best building brains! Ages 6-12 Edades 6-12
Sat, Nov 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Has your child expressed an interest in learning to crochet? Have you yourself ever wanted to learn? If so, this program is for you! Learn the crochet basics and work towards a simple project.
Registration opens Friday, October 30 2026 at 9:00am
Sat, Nov 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Yoga, literacy, and family fun! Registration required. (Ages 3-8) ¡Yoga, alfabetización, y diversión familiar! Hay que registrarse. (Edades 3-8)
Sat, Nov 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Ages 12-18. Learn more about volunteering with Alexandria Library.
Sun, Nov 08, 1:15pm - 2:15pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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.