Culture Queen: Juneteenth Jubilee
Fri, Jun 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Join Grammy nominated performer Culture Queen for an interactive musical storytelling show and learn the meaning of the Juneteenth holiday. (All ages)
Oyé Palaver Hut
Sat, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Interactive West African percussion performance and workshop. (All ages)
Board Game Swap! - Give someone else a turn - swap your old game for a new one.
Sat, Jun 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Periodicals Room
Hey Board Game fans! Looking for a new challenge? Come to our Board Game Swap and trade in your old games for new ones.
Handcraft Tuesday - Weekend Edition
Sat, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Conference Room,Large Meeting Room
Attention all handcrafters! Join us to share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together!
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Check out the Library’s selection of tabletop games. (Ages 5-18)
Writers Group at Beatley
Sun, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Small Conference Room
This is a twice-monthly forum for writers to network, share moral support, and offer constructive criticism. Meets first and third Sundays. All are welcome!
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - Get Low
Sun, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Oddball Cinema brings you all of the weird, eclectic, and lesser-known films you probably never saw in theaters. Click on the event title for more info!
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Children love to be outdoors! Join us in Beatley Central Library's beautiful outdoor Reading Garden for stories, songs and movement. Ages 0-5 with an adult.
Alexandria Library Board meeting
Mon, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Board Room
Regular meeting of the Alexandria Library Board
American Girl Tea Party (With Your Doll) - Fiesta del té de American Girl (con tu muñeca)
Mon, Jun 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Bring your American Girl (or any other) doll -- or borrow one of ours -- for a fancy tea party. Snacks, crafts, and activities provided. (Ages 3-13)
English Language Learning (ELL) II - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.
Canceled
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Jun 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Meet your old friends and make new friends at an unstructured, outdoor playtime in the library's Reading Garden! Toys will be supplied. Ages 0-5 with an adult.
Tuesday We Play, an after-school maker program - Martes de juegos
Tue, Jun 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Join us for a play hour to build, create, and explore! Ages 6-12. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Jun 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Thu, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Children love to be outdoors! Join us in Beatley Central Library's beautiful outdoor Reading Garden for stories, songs and movement. Ages 0-5 with an adult.
Handcraft Crafternoon
Thu, Jun 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Conference Room
Attention all handcrafters! Join us to share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together!
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - Romy and Michele's High School Reunion
Thu, Jun 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Oddball Cinema brings you all of the weird, eclectic, and lesser-known films you probably never saw in theaters. Click on the event title for more info!
Girls Who Code - Let's learn to program! (ages 8-12) - Aprendamos a programar
Thu, Jun 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Small Conference Room
Learn programming basics with books and games, plus computers. We'll take on this adventure with the support of a professional computer programmer. No prior coding knowledge necessary. Ages 8-12.
Rhythmaya: Bollywood Dance - Rhythmaya: Baile bollywoodense
Fri, Jun 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Dance along with us as Rhythmaya shares Indian culture through music, art, and movement. (All ages)
Ukulele Jon and Melissa
Sat, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Experience the joy of music in an exuberant concert with Ukulele Jon of The Unlikely Strummers, an award winning ukulele group from Rhode Island, and his daughter Melissa. All ages.
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Check out the Library’s selection of tabletop games. (Ages 5-18)
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Children love to be outdoors! Join us in Beatley Central Library's beautiful outdoor Reading Garden for stories, songs and movement. Ages 0-5 with an adult.
Science Heroes: Adventure of the Lost Treasure
Mon, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Audience volunteers will help two unlikely heroes conduct exciting science experiments that bring the story to life. (Ages 6-12)
Science Heroes: Adventure of the Lost Treasure
Mon, Jun 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Audience volunteers will help two unlikely heroes conduct exciting science experiments that bring the story to life. (Ages 6-12)
English Language Learning (ELL) II - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.
