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ESL Class - Beginning Level

Mon, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Free English classes for beginners in speaking, reading and writing English. Text materials will be provided in class. Children may accompany their parents in class.

Online Job Hunting

Tue, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room

The Internet has become an essential part of any job search. It can be difficult to know where to begin.

Family Game Night

Tue, Jul 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Face-off against friends or family while playing our wide selection of board games and card games! All ages with adult.

Galaxy Craft Night

Tue, Jul 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, they embroidered constellations on fabric. Join us to recreate these traditions in celebration of 50th anniversary of the moon landing. Ages 13+.

Internet Security for Beginners

Wed, Jul 24, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

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

Attend a brief presentation about how to be safe on the Internet.

Stories for the Telling - Teen Book Club

Thu, Jul 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room

For ages 11-14 Join an in depth and lively book discussion this summer! Please Register online and pick up a copy of the first title prior to the meeting at the Duncan Branch beginning June 17th.

Friday Gameday

Fri, Jul 26, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Join us every other Friday for a game day for teens & tweens. We have board games, video games, and other fun gadgets to play with. Ages 11-19.

ESL Class - Beginning Level

Fri, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Free English classes for beginners in speaking, reading and writing English. Text materials will be provided in class. Children may accompany their parents in class.

SAT Practice Test - with the Princeton Review

Sat, Jul 27, 10:30am - 2:30pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room

About to take the SAT? Come take a practice exam to see what it’s like! Ages 13-18.Register

Chess

Sat, Jul 27, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Interested in playing chess or learning about the game? Join us every Saturday in the Children's Area. All skill levels are welcome. All ages, children under 8 age must be accompanied by their adult.

Happy Birthday, Alexandria Library!

Sun, Jul 28, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Alexandria Library will celebrate 225 years with a Living History performance of Frederick Douglass and a legislative proclamation supporting our history. Birthday cake will be served! All ages.

ESL Class - Beginning Level

Mon, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Free English classes for beginners in speaking, reading and writing English. Text materials will be provided in class. Children may accompany their parents in class.

From Ground to Space - NASA’s lasers “weigh” the carbon of Earth’s forests

Mon, Jul 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a talk with Dr. Atticus Stovall of NASA Goddard Space Flight Center about the cutting edge laser technology being used to map the world's forests in three-dimensions.

Pop Up Video Games

Tue, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Every other Tuesday, Beatley Central Library will pop up video games for teens to play. Join us to play some of the fun new games on X-box. Ages 13-19.

STEAM Maker Challenge Night

Tue, Jul 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Use your imagination and our supplies to make projects about science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Ages 8-14.

Internet Safety

Wed, Jul 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm

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

Staying safe online is essential in today's world. Learn Internet safety tips to keep yourself protected.

Stories for the Telling - Teen Book Club

Thu, Aug 01, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area

For ages 11-14 Join an in depth and lively book discussion this summer! Please Register online and pick up a copy of the first title prior to the meeting at the Duncan Branch beginning June 17th.

Thursday Matinee - Green Book

Thu, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 4:10pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a screening of the 2018 Best Picture Film "Green Book".

Carefull Knitting

Thu, Aug 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group!

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