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Series of watch parties will show Ken Burns’ latest documentary on Revolutionary War
AlxNow, February 4, 2026
Black History Month at 100: Alexandria’s Enduring Place in the Story
The Zebra, February 2, 2026
How Alexandria preserves Black history
The Beacon, February 2026
Alexandria to Hold Events Celebrating Black History Month
Alexandria Living Magazine, January 31, 2026
Winter Book Festival will draw more than 20 authors to Alexandria library
AlxNow, January 26, 2026
Morning Notes for January 26, 2026
AlxNow, January 26, 2026
The DC Area’s Most Popular Library Books
Washingtonian Magazine, January 12, 2026
Alexandria Library to Host Free Pet Training Seminar
Alexandria Living, January 7, 2026
These were the most popular books in Alexandria this fall
AlxNow, December 19, 2025
‘Yarn Storm’ at Alexandria Library collects hundreds of hats, mittens and scarves for donation
AlxNow, December 18, 2025
Alexandria Library seeks artists to transform discarded chairs into America 250 artwork
Alexandria Brief, December 5, 2025
Stories Without Borders’ connects Korean, American youth
The Alexandria Times, November 25, 2025
Tales of Terror: Duncan Library Returns for a Haunted Weekend of Fright and Fun
The Zebra, October 21, 2025
Alexandria library program connects local students with Seoul peers
AlxNow, October 20, 2025
American Girl® Dolls Return to Alexandria Library — Lending Program Brings History Home
The Zebra, October 6, 2025
Alexandria libraries host used book sales in late September, early October
AlxNow, September 22, 2025
Alexandria library to host exhibit on 400-year Black equality struggle
AlxNow, September 16, 2025
Alexandria Library’s third annual Black Family Reunion to close Queen Street Saturday
AlxNow, September 5, 2025
Alexandria Library And Community Are Preserving City’s Black History
The New Journal and Guide, August 27, 2025
Out of the Attic: The 1939 Alexandria library sit-in 86 years later
The Alexandria Times, August 20, 2025
Alexandria Library to host third annual Black Family Reunion Sept. 6
AlxNow, August 18, 2025
Alexandria’s Third Annual Black Family Reunion to Celebrate Heritage, History, and Community
The Zebra, August 14, 2025
Alexandria Library Launches Upgraded Online Catalog
The Zebra, August 4, 2025
2025 Living Legends of Alexandria Announced
The Zebra, August 4, 2025
Alexandria’s Library Director Receives National Trailblazers Award for Uplifting Overlooked Stories and Preserving Black History
The Zebra, July 29, 2025
Alexandria Library Director receives national Trailblazers Award
AlxNow, July 29, 2025
Alexandria Library Unveils Upgraded Online Catalog System
The Zebra, July 10, 2025
Alexandria Library to debut new online catalog system next month
AlxNow, July 10, 2025
Symphony Orchestra of Northern Virginia bringing classical and contemporary tunes to Beatley Library
AlxNow, June 4, 2025
Raise a Book Lover: Read to a Young Child This Summer
The Zebra, June 2, 2025
A novel idea: Flipping into National Reading Month this March!
WUSA9, March 23, 2025
Beatley Library unveils LEGO scale model
Alexandria Times, March 13, 2025
Alexandria Library official revisits library local activist Samuel Tucker's story
ABC7 News/Youtube/Instagram, February 22, 2025
Alexandria Library official revisits library local activist Samuel Tucker's story
ABC7 News, February 19, 2025
Alexandria's Black Family Reunion
The Uncommonwealth, January 24, 2025
"I Have a Dream": Honoring the legacy of Civil Rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.
Alexandria Gazette Packet, January 23, 2025
$150K Grant to Aid in Digitial Preservation of Alexandria Library Sit-In Documents
The Zebra, August 28, 2024
Alexandria Library Sit-In Documents To Be Preserved With Grant
Patch, Old Town Alexandria, VA, August 28, 2024
The 1939 Alexandria Library Sit In Opened a New Front in the Civil Rights Movement
WETA PBS Youtube, August 21, 2024
New exhibit celebrates historic Alexandria Library sit-in
NBC4, August 21, 2024
85 years ago today: Alexandria Library sit-in sought seat at table for all readers
WTOP, August 21, 2024
Digitization Project at Alexandria Library Expands Access to Documents about 1939 Civil Rights Event
NewAmerica.org, August 1, 2024
Reading to Young Children Makes a Memorable Summer Adventure
The Zebra, June 1, 2024
The Alexandria Library Trash Trekker Group Helps Beautify Alexandria Streets and Library Grounds
The Zebra, June 1, 2024
Alexandria Library hosting forum on human trafficking this weekend with trafficking survivor and activist
ALXNow, May 8, 2024
I'm a Black Librarian. We're Being Threatened.
Newsweek, April 16, 2024
1939 sit-in protest in Alexandria takes center stage at South by Southwest this week
ALXNow, March 4, 2024
Meet the Fairfax Duo That Won Big At The Grammys
DCist, February 15, 2024
The Hearts of Del Ray: Dog Store, Duncan Library share annual Award
Alexandria Gazette Packet, February 14, 2024
The Winners of the 2024 Heart of Del Ray in Alexandria Are…
The Zebra, February 9, 2024
Notes: Pet supply store and local library win Heart of Del Ray awards
ALXNow, February 12, 2024
Old Town’s Carefull Knitters Use the Magic of Yarn and Creativity to Meet Community Needs
The Zebra, February 5, 2024
‘A Legacy of Courage’: Alexandria Library Honors 85th Anniversary of 1939 Sit-In With Year-Long Celebration
The Zebra, January 30, 2024
Del Ray Library Hosting Lego Competition This Afternoon
AlxNow, Nov 17, 2023
Alexandria Library’s Dungeons and Dragons campaign helps local children become adventuring heroes
AlxNow, August 23, 2023
Concert tomorrow at the library features ‘Songs and Stories of Mexilachia’
AlxNow, August 10, 2023
Alexandria expands gun lock distribution to libraries
NBC4, July 21, 2023
Celebrate Juneteenth in Alexandria: Events Happening Throughout the Month
The Zebra, June 2, 2023
Alexandria Library Giving Away Free Gun Locks in June 2023
The Zebra, May 31, 2023
Alexandria Library launches new archive to document the city’s online culture
AlxNow, May 17, 2023
Plastic Crisis Inspires Children’s Art Show at Alexandria Library
The Zebra, May 1, 2023
Alexandria, steeped in history, seeks to recover its Black community's past
The Washington Post, April 30, 2023
Alexandria hosting 'Black Family Reunion' with goal of improving historic collection
DC News Now, April 29, 2023
Alexandria working to add histories of Black citizens to city archives
WUSA9, April 29, 2023
Alexandria Library aims to expand historical archive on African American families
WUSA9, April 27, 2023
Nationally Acclaimed YA Author Ebony LaDelle Hosting Virtual Talk with Alexandria Library
The Zebra, April 25, 2023
Black Family Reunion Event Happening at Alexandria's Barrett Library on April 29th
The Zebra, April 22, 2023
Alexandria Library Black Family Reunion
The Zebra, April, 2023
Spring Booksale at Duncan Library
The Zebra, April, 2023
Library Loaning Chromebooks
The Zebra, April, 2023
Alexandria Library throwing book sale event this week
AlxNow, March 22, 2023
Alexandria Library Loaning Chromebooks With Free Internet Access
The Zebra, February 27, 2023
New book chronicles the 1939 effort to integrate Alexandria’s library
The Washington Post, February 22, 2023
Help Barrett Branch Library Document Alexandria's Black History April 29
Zebra, February 15, 2023
Honoring Black History: Sharing Our Stories
DC News Now, February 8, 2023 (starting at minute 17:24)
Alexandria Woman Creates Tapestry Honoring 200-Plus Women Throughout History
Zebra, February 7, 2023
Library staffers discuss grant program to educate patrons on the environment
American Libraries Magazine, January 29, 2023
With Covid-testing kiosks closing, where can you get still tested in Alexandria?
Alexandria Times, December 1, 2022
Early Voting Begins September 23 for November 8 General Election
Zebra, September 19, 2022
New Exhibit at Barrett Branch: ‘African-American Education in Alexandria’
Zebra, August 19, 2022
Out of the Attic: Samuel Tucker’s 1939 library sit-in
Alexandria Times, August 18, 2022
Alexandria offering cooling centers during summer heatwave
Alexandria Times, July 21, 2022
Alexandria takes part in regional donation drive for Ukraine
Alexandria Times, March 21, 2022
Alexandria Library hosting art contest for local teens, with deadline early next week
Alexandria Times, February 11, 2022
Alexandria Library First in Northern Virginia to Distribute COVID Test Kits
WJLA7, December 2, 2021
Some Virginia libraries offering free at-home COVID-19 test kits
FOX5DC, November 17, 2021
Free At-Home COVID Tests Available At Local Libraries In Virginia
patch.com, November 16, 2021
Alexandria Libraries Offering Free COVID-19 Home Test Kits
NBC4, November 16, 2021
Save Energy and Money by Checking Out Thermal Cameras and Kilowatt Meters
WUSA9, November 12, 2021
Coffee Talk with Andrew Aydin
Library Director Rose Dawson interviews Andrew Aydin author of the graphic novel "Run", June 2021
Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Alexandria
Alexandria Living, May 2, 2021
Morning Notes; eBook Demonstration
ALX Now, March 31, 2021
Alexandria Library Hosting E-book Demonstration April 12
The Zebra, March 30, 2021
Alexandria Library Launches New Mobile App
The Zebra, February 19, 2021