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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 EVENTS
August Artist Adventure
Thu, Aug 28, All day
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Take Home Kits, available starting August 21 at the Beatley Information Desk.
Book a Librarian - Applications Assistance
Thu, Aug 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Schedule time with a librarian on Thursday mornings to receive help with applications. Appointments are available at 10 AM and 11 AM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.
Crafting for Teens
Thu, Aug 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Come make some crafts in the Duncan teen area!
T(w)een STEM Hour
Thu, Aug 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Let's go on a STEM adventure with a new science experiment every month!
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group
Thu, Aug 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All crafters are welcome! Ages 13+
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Aug 30, 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
French Conversation Club
Sat, Aug 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Board Room
Ages 14+. Develop and exercise your French conversation skills.
Duncan and Dragons - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Tue, Sep 02, 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)
Common Ground - Documentary Screening and Discussion
Tue, Sep 02, 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Join us for our second screening and discussion around soil health with a film that looks even closer at the success and hope of regenerative agriculture.
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Tue, Sep 02, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Ages 12-18. Learn more about volunteering with Alexandria Library.
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Sep 03, 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 - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Wed, Sep 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Another installment of Duncan and Dragons with DM Jacob! Ages 10 - 18
Book a Librarian - Applications Assistance
Thu, Sep 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Schedule time with a librarian on Thursday mornings to receive help with applications. Appointments are available at 10 AM and 11 AM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.
TCG Library League
Thu, Sep 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Come learn and play Magic: The Gathering or Pokemon TCG!
Sit & Stitch
Thu, Sep 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Stitchers of all kinds and skill levels, join us for a couple hours of stitching and community at Burke Branch Library!
Registration is now closed
Dungeons and Dragons: Teen Group! - Adventure awaits!
Thu, Sep 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
Teen Advisory Group  - Monthly Meeting  
Sat, Sep 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Ages 12-18. Make a difference in your library and community by sharing your opinions, volunteering, and more!
Spanish Conversation Club
Sat, Sep 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Ages 14+. Develop and exercise your spanish conversation skills.
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Last updated: March 2025