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, Aug 08, 10:00am - 4:45pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Use the library's board and card games while hanging out in the youth services area!
Sat, Aug 08, 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!
Sun, Aug 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) activities for ages 3-6
actividades de ciencia, arte, ingeniería, tecnología, y matemáticas para niños 3-6
Mon, Aug 10, 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, Aug 10, 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.
Tue, Aug 11, 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, Aug 11, 11:00am - 11:45am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Kofi, a WolfTrap BabyArtsPlay artist, leads our program today. (Ages 0-5)
Tue, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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 0-3).
Tue, Aug 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
Ages 12-18. Talk about this month's book and share reading suggestions!
Tue, Aug 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join DM John in a dino DnD adventure! Ages 13-18. Registration required.
Wed, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Create your own fossil with clay and paint!
Wed, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Dig into the evolution of dinosaurs and learn fun facts along with our resident dino expert, Sadie!
(Ages 6-12)
Wed, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
What will Drew have "up his sleeve" today?
Ages 6+
Wed, Aug 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,Large Meeting Room
Let’s dig deep and learn basic American Sign Language for dinosaurs, diggers, and the things we love through stories, songs, and more! (Ages 0-5)
Thu, Aug 13, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
A storytime in English and Spanish (0-5 years). Tickets required. Un cuentacuentos en inglés y español (edades 0-5), se requieren boletos.
Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Outdoors
Playtime with bubbles, sidewalk chalk and more. Ages 2+
Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
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 0-8 with an adult.
Thu, Aug 13, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
A storytime in English and Spanish (0-5 years). Tickets required. Un cuentacuentos en inglés y español (edades 0-5), se requieren boletos.
Fri, Aug 14, 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.
Sat, Aug 15, 10:00am - 4:45pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Use the library's board and card games while hanging out in the youth services area!
Sat, Aug 15, 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, Aug 16, 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, Aug 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Express yourself with some fun crafts! Each week in is a new art project for ages 12-18!
Mon, Aug 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Ages 12-18. Explore poetry through warm-ups, writing exercises, and performance practice to stoke your imagination, explore ideas, and find your voice from within.
Mon, Aug 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Do you like scary movies, books, tv shows, or video games? Do you enjoy making horror themed DIY projects? This is the event for you!
Tue, Aug 18, 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, Aug 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or just not sure what comes next? Join us for a mindfulness workshop just for teens! (Ages 14-18)
Tue, Aug 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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 0-3).
Tue, Aug 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join DM John in a dino DnD adventure! Ages 13-18. Registration required.
Wed, Aug 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Beatley Library Parking Lot
Say hello and feed friendly animals like a llama, donkey, and mini cow from Bar C Animal Ranch. (All ages)
Wed, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ms. Moxie's Moon Shop - 102 N. Fayette Street., Alexandria, VA
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!
Registration is now closed
Thu, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
This event is full
Fri, Aug 21, 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.
Sat, Aug 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Book journaling is where reading, scrapbooking, and journaling come together! This program will show kids ages 6-12 a creative way to keep a record or create a recap of their reading for the year.
Sat, Aug 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us one Saturday a month to get crafty! Each month is a new fun craft, followed by open play time and bubbles!