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difference at the Alexandria Library. Advisory group members can implement new programs,
weigh in on Library decisions, and earn volunteer hours.

Meetings take place on the third Thursday of every month. Interested? Fill out this form.

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TEEN EVENTS

Blackout PoeTREE Take and Make - Teen Poetry Month Celebration

Sun, Apr 13, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.

Tiny Art Show

Sun, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.

Twice Loved Plushies - Adopt a gently used plushie and give it a new home.

Sun, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Start a new adventure and adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.

Board Game Bliss

Sun, Apr 13, 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, the classics and the new. Bring a friend or make new friends.

Blackout PoeTREE Take and Make - Teen Poetry Month Celebration

Mon, Apr 14, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.

Tiny Art Show

Mon, Apr 14, 10:00am - 8:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.

Twice Loved Plushies - Adopt a gently used plushie and give it a new home.

Mon, Apr 14, 10:00am - 8:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Start a new adventure and adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.

English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation

Mon, Apr 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

This volunteer-led workshop provides a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence. No registration required. No certificates of completion are issued.

Eco-City Trivia + Home Scavenger Hunt!

Mon, Apr 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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Join us for some trivia, a home scavenger hunt, and to learn about free resources from your libraries and the City that can help you save energy and enjoy nature!

Blackout PoeTREE Take and Make - Teen Poetry Month Celebration

Tue, Apr 15, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.

Tiny Art Show

Tue, Apr 15, 10:00am - 8:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.

English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation

Tue, Apr 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Beginning English practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English. These workshops are led by volunteers and do not include certificates of completion.

Twice Loved Plushies - Adopt a gently used plushie and give it a new home.

Tue, Apr 15, 10:00am - 8:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Start a new adventure and adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.

Duncan and Dragons - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED -

Tue, Apr 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Ongoing campaign. For inquiries about Dungeon and Dragons please contact Josstin Gogue at jgogue@alexlibraryva.org.

Blackout PoeTREE Take and Make - Teen Poetry Month Celebration

Wed, Apr 16, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.

Twice Loved Plushies - Adopt a gently used plushie and give it a new home.

Wed, Apr 16, 10:00am - 8:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Start a new adventure and adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.

Tiny Art Show

Wed, Apr 16, 10:00am - 8:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.

Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!

Wed, Apr 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Enjoy weekly sessions with other fiber artists. Bring and share your projects, and see others. Quilting tutorials will be provided on the first Wednesday of every month. No registration is required.

Waterfront Scavenger Hunt - All Alexandria Reads

Wed, Apr 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Founders Park - 351 N. Union St.

Follow clues to find hidden gems along Old Town's Waterfront. Look for the flag at Founder's Park to begin. (Ages 13-18)

Knit Nite! - A knitting club for kids ages 8-18.

Wed, Apr 16, 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.

Blackout PoeTREE Take and Make - Teen Poetry Month Celebration

Thu, Apr 17, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.

Twice Loved Plushies - Adopt a gently used plushie and give it a new home.

Thu, Apr 17, 10:00am - 8:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Start a new adventure and adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.

Tiny Art Show

Thu, Apr 17, 10:00am - 8:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.

Nailed It! ¡Pintemos esas uñas!

Thu, Apr 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Social group that focuses on nail painting and designs for members of the community. All materials will be provided. Ages 8-18.

Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group

Thu, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area

All crafters are welcome! Ages 13+

Blackout PoeTREE Take and Make - Teen Poetry Month Celebration

Fri, Apr 18, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.

Tiny Art Show

Fri, Apr 18, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.

Twice Loved Plushies - Adopt a gently used plushie and give it a new home.

Fri, Apr 18, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Start a new adventure and adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.

Blackout PoeTREE Take and Make - Teen Poetry Month Celebration

Sat, Apr 19, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.

Tiny Art Show

Sat, Apr 19, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.

Twice Loved Plushies - Adopt a gently used plushie and give it a new home.

Sat, Apr 19, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Start a new adventure and adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.

Grand Gaming Melee - Alexandria-Arlington Regional Gaming Group (AARGGH)

Sat, Apr 19, 10:30am - 4:30pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Grand Gaming Melee: The Alexandria-Arlington Regional Gaming Group (AARGGH) invites you to play dice games, card games, tile games, and just about any other kind of tabletop game. Register

Teen Crafternoon - Adventure Bracelets

Sat, Apr 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room

Ages 12-18

Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa

Sat, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Picture Book Area

Check out the Library’s selection of tabletop games. (Ages 5-18) Echa un vistazo a la selección de juegos de mesa de la Biblioteca. (De 5 a 18 años) Área infantil de Beatley Library

Blackout PoeTREE Take and Make - Teen Poetry Month Celebration

Mon, Apr 21, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.

Twice Loved Plushies - Adopt a gently used plushie and give it a new home.

Mon, Apr 21, 10:00am - 8:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Start a new adventure and adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.

Tiny Art Show

Mon, Apr 21, 10:00am - 8:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.

Alaskan Adventure!

Mon, Apr 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Learn all about Alaska and put your environmental conservation skills to the test as local teacher Kirsten Salonga shares pictures and stories from her recent research trip to Alaska. Ages 6-18.

English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation

Mon, Apr 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room,Story Room

This volunteer-led workshop provides a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence. No registration required. No certificates of completion are issued.

Blackout PoeTREE Take and Make - Teen Poetry Month Celebration

Tue, Apr 22, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.

Twice Loved Plushies - Adopt a gently used plushie and give it a new home.

Tue, Apr 22, 10:00am - 8:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Start a new adventure and adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.

English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation

Tue, Apr 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Beginning English practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English. These workshops are led by volunteers and do not include certificates of completion.

Tiny Art Show

Tue, Apr 22, 10:00am - 8:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.

Duncan and Dragons - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED -

Tue, Apr 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Ongoing campaign. For inquiries about Dungeon and Dragons please contact Josstin Gogue at jgogue@alexlibraryva.org.

Eco:mmunion - Conversations to Sustain People and Planet

Tue, Apr 22, 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library

Looking for a space to talk about climate change and the things affected that we love? Join us for a monthly discussion focused on a relevant topic. Register to receive the materials suggestions.

Blackout PoeTREE Take and Make - Teen Poetry Month Celebration

Wed, Apr 23, All day

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Ages 12-18. Stop in and pick up supplies to decorate our Teen Area PoeTREE! Available while supplies last.

Tiny Art Show

Wed, Apr 23, 10:00am - 8:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Artists' tiny art creations, inspired by the All Alexandria Reads theme of "ADVENTURE", will be on display.

Twice Loved Plushies - Adopt a gently used plushie and give it a new home.

Wed, Apr 23, 10:00am - 8:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Start a new adventure and adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.

Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!

Wed, Apr 23, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Enjoy weekly sessions with other fiber artists. Bring and share your projects, and see others. Quilting tutorials will be provided on the first Wednesday of every month. No registration is required.

Roll For Initiative: D&D

Wed, Apr 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Another installment of Duncan and Dragons with DM Jacob!

Knit Nite! - A knitting club for kids ages 8-18.

Wed, Apr 23, 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.

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