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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Sat, Sep 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Local authors read their new book "The Farmer in the Sky," followed by a craft. Ages 2-7. Registration is requested.
Registration is now closed
Sat, Sep 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Come play Dungeons & Dragons. No experience necessary. Open to ages 8-13.
Registration is now closed
Sun, Sep 27, 1:15pm - 2:15pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Calling all builders! (Ages 6-12)
Mon, Sep 28, 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, Sep 28, 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, Sep 28, 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, Sep 29, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Just right for ages 0-23 months.
Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.
Tue, Sep 29, 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, Sep 29, 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, Sep 30, 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, Sep 30, 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, Sep 30, 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
Rescheduled
Wed, Sep 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
New date Wednesday, October 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Do you love comics? Drawing? Graphic novels? Then join crazy comix club! (Ages 6-12)
Wed, Sep 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
For grades 6-12. Join us after school for Perler bead art and socializing!
Wed, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Draw, paint, learn, and create your way through Hispanic Heritage Month (Ages 6-12)
Dibuje, pinte, aprenda, y cree durante el Mes de Hispanos (Edades 6-12)
Wed, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Calling all Science Fiction and Fantasy fans! Let's celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by discussing Science Fiction and Fantasy books by Latino authors!
Wed, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Smiley faces, grouchy faces, square faces, lopsided faces, and more! Create hand sewn plushie emojis packed with personality. Get creative! All supplies will be provided. For ages 8-18.
Thu, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2-5.
Thu, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
Join us for a conversation with #1 NYT bestselling author Veronica Roth as we celebrate the enduring legacy of her Divergent series, and get a sneak peek into her highly anticipated upcoming novel!Register
Sat, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Make fall leaves, autumn trees, and pumpkins in the style of Eric Carle (ages 6-12)
Sun, Oct 04, 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, Oct 05, 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, Oct 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.
Mon, Oct 05, 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 05, 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, Oct 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Make upcycled castanets and share books about Hispanic heritage inspired by American Girl's Josefina Montoya (ages 6-12)
Mon, Oct 05, 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 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!
Tue, Oct 06, 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 06, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Just right for ages 0-23 months.
Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.
Tue, Oct 06, 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 06, 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 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Come make a fall-themed decorative ghost garland! (Ages 14-18) Registration required
Venga y haga una guirnalda de fantasma! (Edades 14-18) Se requiere registración)
Rescheduled
Tue, Oct 06, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
New date Saturday, November 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Ages 12-18. Learn more about volunteering with Alexandria Library.
Wed, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area
Do you love comics? Drawing? Graphic novels? Then join crazy comix club! (Ages 6-12)
Wed, Oct 07, 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, Oct 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.
Wed, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Build your own game console! (ages 8-12) Registration required
Construye su proprio consola! (Edades 8-12) Hay que registrarse con anticipación
Wed, Oct 07, 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.
Wed, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
All ages. Reception, presentation, and community dialogue surrounding Alexandria Youth.
Thu, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2-5.
Thu, Oct 08, 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, Oct 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 0-14 months, accompanied by an adult. 15 months and older, please attend 1s and 2s.
Thu, Oct 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.
Fri, Oct 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.
Fri, Oct 09, 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, Oct 10, 10:00am - 11:30am
Ms. Moxie's Moon Shop - 102 N. Fayette St. Alexandria, VA 22314
Calling young minds 9 to 15 years old! Come to Ms. Moxie's Moon Shop to uncover the ins and outs of both disposable and reusable period products. Dads are encouraged to attend!
Sat, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Ages 12-18. Make a difference in your library and community by sharing your opinions, volunteering, and more!
Sat, Oct 10, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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.
Sat, Oct 10, 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)
This event is full
Sun, Oct 11, 1:15pm - 2:15pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Craft, snack, and chat! (ages 9-12)