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TEENS

LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!

You’re an important part of our community! Join our Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and help make a
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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READ, WATCH, AND LISTEN

Your Library card gives you access to traditional print materials plus graphic novels, DVDs, Playaways, and tons of digital resources, including streaming movies, music, and eBooks. You might be interested in checking out:

COMICS E-BOOKS & E-AUDIOBOOKS DIGITAL MAGAZINES MOVIES & TV MUSIC
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TEEN BOOKS FOR JUNE
Inheritance Black Birds in the Sky Ander & Santi Were Here Fable for the End of the World

TEEN EVENTS
Sat, Jun 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Ages 12-18. Learn more about volunteering with Alexandria Library.

Sat, Jun 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Ages 12+. Explore ways to channel your feelings, thoughts, and experiences through different art styles and mediums.

Sat, Jun 14, 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

Sat, Jun 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Join the Symphony of Northern Virginia to enjoy a selection of music from Canzonas to Big Band played by a brass quintet. Rain location: Periodicals Room

Sun, Jun 15, All day
Virtual
Here, kitty kitty! Is your cat the next library cat?

Sun, Jun 15, 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.

Mon, Jun 16, All day
Virtual
Here, kitty kitty! Is your cat the next library cat?

Mon, Jun 16, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Virtual - Virtual
Brush up on your digital and media literacy skills to protect yourself with the Be MediaWise Misinformation Resilience Toolkit. Register

Mon, Jun 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference 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.

Mon, Jun 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Ages 12-18. Develop tools and skills to create, market, and sell your original artwork in this 10-week series.

Mon, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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 and getting chills in the summer? This is the event for you!

Tue, Jun 17, All day
Virtual
Here, kitty kitty! Is your cat the next library cat?

Tue, Jun 17, 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. (Ages 13-19)

Tue, Jun 17, 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.

Wed, Jun 18, All day
Virtual
Here, kitty kitty! Is your cat the next library cat?

Wed, Jun 18, 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.

Wed, Jun 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference 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.

Thu, Jun 19, All day
Virtual
Here, kitty kitty! Is your cat the next library cat?

Thu, Jun 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All crafters are welcome! Ages 13+

Fri, Jun 20, All day
Virtual
Here, kitty kitty! Is your cat the next library cat?

Fri, Jun 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Come make colorful seed dumplings or seed balls to help pollinators in Northern Virginia. Take a few and leave a few for others to spread. For ages 12-18.

Sat, Jun 21, All day
Virtual
Here, kitty kitty! Is your cat the next library cat?

Sat, Jun 21, 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

Sun, Jun 22, All day
Virtual
Here, kitty kitty! Is your cat the next library cat?

Mon, Jun 23, All day
Virtual
Here, kitty kitty! Is your cat the next library cat?

Mon, Jun 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference 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.

Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month by painting a galaxy using the colors of the Pride flag!

 

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Last updated: March 2025