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Alexandria Library - Branch Acronyms:
CEN = Beatley Central (5005 Duke St)
BAR = Barrett Branch (717 Queen St)
BUR = Burke Branch (4701 Seminary Rd)
DUN = Duncan Branch (2501 Commonwealth Ave)
LH/SC = Local History/Special Collections (717 Queen St)
LAW = Law Library (520 King St.

Looking to stock up your home library? Visit the Friends of Duncan Library Fall Book Sale now through Saturday at Duncan...
09/27/2023

Looking to stock up your home library? Visit the Friends of Duncan Library Fall Book Sale now through Saturday at Duncan Branch Library. https://ow.ly/1GLv50PQoOK

With a few days left in Library Card Sign-Up Month, there is still time to pick up yours today! Local author Susan Coll ...
09/27/2023

With a few days left in Library Card Sign-Up Month, there is still time to pick up yours today! Local author Susan Coll stopped by last week and learned just how easy it is to get a Library Card. Come check it out! alexlibraryva.org/library-card

Join the Romance Book Club as author Martha Waters talks about her novel "To Have and To Hoax" on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at...
09/26/2023

Join the Romance Book Club as author Martha Waters talks about her novel "To Have and To Hoax" on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 7 PM via Zoom. alexlibraryva.org/event/8654985

Are you ready? Lee Gjertsen Malone, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for Volunteer Alexandria, teaches us about suppli...
09/25/2023

Are you ready? Lee Gjertsen Malone, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for Volunteer Alexandria, teaches us about supplies, resources and actions to keep yourself, your family, and your neighbors safe during an emergency. Sept. 26 from 6:30-7:30 PM at Barrett Branch Library. alexlibraryva.org/event/8972884

Join the Current Events Discussion Group tomorrow via Zoom at 2 PM, where we will discuss the rise in book challenges an...
09/25/2023

Join the Current Events Discussion Group tomorrow via Zoom at 2 PM, where we will discuss the rise in book challenges and bannings in America in honor of Banned Books Week, which runs Oct. 1-7. alexlibraryva.org/event/9241926

¡Vamos a Bailar Tango! Let's Dance Tango! Let's celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with tango instructor Jessica Zappia a...
09/24/2023

¡Vamos a Bailar Tango! Let's Dance Tango! Let's celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with tango instructor Jessica Zappia and learn the basics of tango dance & music. For teens, adults and families. Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 4 PM at Burke Branch Library. alexlibraryva.org/event/9131663

Knot together a string or bead bracelet for yourself or a friend at this Friendship Bracelet teen workshop on Monday, Se...
09/23/2023

Knot together a string or bead bracelet for yourself or a friend at this Friendship Bracelet teen workshop on Monday, Sept. 25 at 3:30 PM at Burke Branch Library. All supplies provided. Learn various techniques, experiment, and create! Ages 13 - 18. alexlibraryva.org/event/9088665

09/21/2023

Join us for a conversation between award-winning author Art Spiegelman, Arlington VA Public Library Director Diane Kresh, and Arlington County Director of Human Services Anita Friedman about Spiegelman's iconic graphic novel "Maus." The presentation will be followed by an audience Q&A.

"Maus" is a Pulitzer Prize-winning recounting of the chilling Holocaust experiences of Spiegelman's father and one of Variety’s “Banned and Challenged Books Everyone Should Read.”

This event is presented as part of Arlington Public Library's series in an early nod to .

Constitution Week continues tomorrow, Sept. 22, with a free screening of "Hamilton" at Beatley Central Library from 1 - ...
09/21/2023

Constitution Week continues tomorrow, Sept. 22, with a free screening of "Hamilton" at Beatley Central Library from 1 - 3:45 PM. Don't throw away your shot to see this acclaimed performance. alexlibraryva.org/event/9148959

Library Card Sign-Up Month continues! Local author of the Max Meow children's graphic novel series, John Gallagher, stop...
09/20/2023

Library Card Sign-Up Month continues! Local author of the Max Meow children's graphic novel series, John Gallagher, stopped by last week and signed up for his new card. Do you think he'll check out his own books? alexlibraryva.org/library-card

The Library is supporting military families for Blue Star Welcome Week Blue Star Families (Sept. 23-Oct. 1) with book di...
09/20/2023

The Library is supporting military families for Blue Star Welcome Week Blue Star Families (Sept. 23-Oct. 1) with book displays at each branch. Check out the Fold3 database to search family military records as well. On Sept. 21, the Alexandria Library Foundation will host an author talk fundraiser featuring the co-authors of "Unwavering: The Wives Who Fought to Ensure No Man is Left Behind." alexlibraryva.org/library-foundation

Join Attorney Keshia Joachim on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at Barrett Branch Library from 1 - 2 PM for an overview of copyright...
09/19/2023

Join Attorney Keshia Joachim on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at Barrett Branch Library from 1 - 2 PM for an overview of copyright law and some of the key areas to know, including what copyright law is, what can be copyrighted, why it's important to copyright your work, how to copyright your work and copyright law in the news. alexlibraryva.org/event/9187228

It's the season to make something spooky! Join us at 6:30 PM at Duncan Branch tomorrow for this month's DIY craft, where...
09/19/2023

It's the season to make something spooky! Join us at 6:30 PM at Duncan Branch tomorrow for this month's DIY craft, where we will make cloth pumpkins to take home and decorate your space! 🎃 A sewing and non-sewing version will be available, and the library will provide all crafting supplies. Teens and adults. alexlibraryva.org/event/9114452

We are nearing the end of the supply drive. Please consider contributing these much-needed items!
09/18/2023

We are nearing the end of the supply drive. Please consider contributing these much-needed items!

All Alexandria Library branches are collecting emergency supplies for area seniors and low-income families. Please consider dropping off some of these much needed supplies from September 5 - 22. Then, come assemble kits on September 30. https://bit.ly/3PxsyAU

Relatable, funny, and heart-wrenchingly honest, "Saving Sunshine" is the poignant story of Muslim American siblings lear...
09/18/2023

Relatable, funny, and heart-wrenchingly honest, "Saving Sunshine" is the poignant story of Muslim American siblings learning how to build each other up in a world that is too often unkind. Meet the author, Saadia Faruqi, Sept. 19 at Beatley Central Library at 6 PM. All ages. alexlibraryva.org/event/9163818

Interested in volunteering at the Library or looking to have input in your community? Join TAG and learn about how you c...
09/17/2023

Interested in volunteering at the Library or looking to have input in your community? Join TAG and learn about how you can get involved. Grades 6-12. Sept. 18 at Duncan Branch Library at 5 PM. alexlibraryva.org/event/9117591

Celebrate Constitution Week by contributing to our community puzzle at Beatley Central Library between Sept. 17 and 23. ...
09/16/2023

Celebrate Constitution Week by contributing to our community puzzle at Beatley Central Library between Sept. 17 and 23. Stop by any time and add what you can. Every piece helps! https://ow.ly/2pf550PMmFN

Game on! Join the Alexandria-Arlington Regional Gaming Group (AARGGH) tomorrow from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM to play dice, ca...
09/15/2023

Game on! Join the Alexandria-Arlington Regional Gaming Group (AARGGH) tomorrow from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM to play dice, cards, tile, and just about any other kind of tabletop game imaginable. alexlibraryva.org/event/8348275

Hispanic Heritage Month begins today, and the Library has events lined up throughout that will educate, entertain, and i...
09/15/2023

Hispanic Heritage Month begins today, and the Library has events lined up throughout that will educate, entertain, and inform. https://ow.ly/nnBs50PMeci

Did you know? The Library is waiving the card replacement fee for Library Card Sign-Up Month. Need a new card? Stop by t...
09/15/2023

Did you know? The Library is waiving the card replacement fee for Library Card Sign-Up Month. Need a new card? Stop by today! alexlibraryva.org/library-card

We are hitting the street today for Park(ing) Day, setting up our spot outside of the Barrett Branch Library in Old Town...
09/15/2023

We are hitting the street today for Park(ing) Day, setting up our spot outside of the Barrett Branch Library in Old Town with the City's Office of Climate Action to create a Climate Change Book Club. Stop by and say hello!

Learn about your Medicare options before open enrollment starts Oct. 15: Parts A, B & D, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medig...
09/14/2023

Learn about your Medicare options before open enrollment starts Oct. 15: Parts A, B & D, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medigap, Dual Needs Plans and Long-term care insurance, at Duncan Branch Library tomorrow at 1 PM alexlibraryva.org/event/9120482

Join the Duncan Literary Society tomorrow, Sept. 14 at Cheesetique in Del Ray from 7-9 PM for a book club where we discu...
09/13/2023

Join the Duncan Literary Society tomorrow, Sept. 14 at Cheesetique in Del Ray from 7-9 PM for a book club where we discuss what we're reading while enjoying wine and cheese! 🍷 🧀 📚 alexlibraryva.org/event/9147491

Explore and celebrate the Ethiopian and Eritrean New Year at Beatley Central Library on Sept. 16 from 2-4 PM. Enjoy craf...
09/13/2023

Explore and celebrate the Ethiopian and Eritrean New Year at Beatley Central Library on Sept. 16 from 2-4 PM. Enjoy crafts, activities and refreshments. All ages. የኢትዮጵያ እና የኤርትራ አዲስ አመት ማክበሪያ እና ባህል ማስተዋወቂያ ዝግጅት። alexlibraryva.org/event/9050469

Learn basic sewing skills at Needle and Thread at Beatley Central Library on Sept. 13 at 6 PM. Experienced adults will g...
09/12/2023

Learn basic sewing skills at Needle and Thread at Beatley Central Library on Sept. 13 at 6 PM. Experienced adults will guide you as you learn. Ages 8 and up. alexlibraryva.org/event/8922733

For Library Card Sign-Up Month, challenge yourself and build extraordinary LEGO structures using our regular LEGO sets, ...
09/11/2023

For Library Card Sign-Up Month, challenge yourself and build extraordinary LEGO structures using our regular LEGO sets, and even learn to code our LEGO Mindstorms EV3 robots. Beatley Central Library at 4:30 PM. Ages 5-18. alexlibraryva.org/event/9050423

Want to make a cool craft that really goes places? Test your skills and build a water bottle car complete with a motor a...
09/11/2023

Want to make a cool craft that really goes places? Test your skills and build a water bottle car complete with a motor and propeller tomorrow at Duncan Branch Library at 6 PM. Registrants must bring two 500mL or 1L plastic water/soda bottles. Teens. alexlibraryva.org/event/9111954

Join Barrett Branch's monthly discussion group, Let's Talk Books, tomorrow at 7 PM via Zoom as we discuss "Leave the Wor...
09/10/2023

Join Barrett Branch's monthly discussion group, Let's Talk Books, tomorrow at 7 PM via Zoom as we discuss "Leave the World Behind" by Rumaan Alam. This suspenseful and provocative novel is about two families who are unexpectedly forced together at a vacation house in Long Island during a mysterious event in New York City. alexlibraryva.org/event/8859007

Join the Diversity Book Club for an online discussion of "Bad Muslim Discount" by Syed M. Masood, on Monday, Sept. 11 at...
09/09/2023

Join the Diversity Book Club for an online discussion of "Bad Muslim Discount" by Syed M. Masood, on Monday, Sept. 11 at 7 PM via Zoom. Registration is required. alexlibraryva.org/event/9125496

Join Deacon Dawit Muluneh tomorrow, Sept. 9, from 2-3 PM at Barrett Branch Library as he guides us through the rich hist...
09/08/2023

Join Deacon Dawit Muluneh tomorrow, Sept. 9, from 2-3 PM at Barrett Branch Library as he guides us through the rich history of Ethiopia. Muluneh is an author and scholar of Ethiopia's historical, political and religious landscape. alexlibraryva.org/event/8886783

Start your weekend with a good deed by helping us clean up our environment. Join the Trash Trekkers group tomorrow, Sept...
09/08/2023

Start your weekend with a good deed by helping us clean up our environment. Join the Trash Trekkers group tomorrow, Sept. 9, at Burke Branch Library starting at 10 AM as we walk and pick up litter. alexlibraryva.org/event/9016462

Libraries are inspiring! September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and to show his appreciation, one of our 9-year-old re...
09/07/2023

Libraries are inspiring! September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and to show his appreciation, one of our 9-year-old regulars built a Lego model of Beatley Central Library from scratch. It took him 130 hours, 9000 bricks and many trips to the Library for research. See it for yourself while it is displayed all month at the Beatley Children's Desk. While you are here, don't forget to sign up for your own Library card and see how the library can inspire you! alexlibraryva.org/library-card

Are you looking to share your writing with others and get their constructive feedback? Then The Inklings is a writer's g...
09/06/2023

Are you looking to share your writing with others and get their constructive feedback? Then The Inklings is a writer's group for you. Stop by the Duncan Branch Library on Sept. 7 at 6 PM to read, critique, and improve! alexlibraryva.org/event/9066796

09/06/2023

reading improves memory and concentration as well as reduces stress? In honor of , take some time today to read your favorite book.

If you're looking for something new, visit Alexandria Library to check out their latest collection: alexlibraryva.org

Even if your garden space is limited to a small yard, a patio, or a balcony, you can learn about a variety of native pla...
09/06/2023

Even if your garden space is limited to a small yard, a patio, or a balcony, you can learn about a variety of native plants that will attract pollinators. Join Extension Master Gardener Elaine Mills to learn about the important role pollinators fill in our gardens. Tomorrow at 6:30 PM via Zoom. alexlibraryva.org/event/8985260

All Library branches are cooling centers. If you need a break from the heat, please stop by!
09/05/2023

All Library branches are cooling centers. If you need a break from the heat, please stop by!

Join us this month as we celebrate Enkutatash, the Ethiopian New Year, with crafts, activities, and special programs thr...
09/04/2023

Join us this month as we celebrate Enkutatash, the Ethiopian New Year, with crafts, activities, and special programs throughout September. We cap it off with a program you won't want to miss: the Alexandria Festival on Sept. 16 at Beatley Central Library! https://ow.ly/AxRT50PHAxV

All Library locations will be closed tomorrow for the Labor Day holiday. alexlibraryva.org/locations
09/03/2023

All Library locations will be closed tomorrow for the Labor Day holiday. alexlibraryva.org/locations

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Administration/5005 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA
22304

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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(703) 746-1702

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What do 123 Andrés , Groovy Nate, Justin Paschalides and Bill Cabrera & Company have in common? They’ll all be on the main stage sponsored by the Alexandria Library Foundation at this Sunday, Oct. 16 with music for animal lovers of all ages from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Oronoco Bay Park!

Check out the entertainment schedule at PawsintheParkVA.com/Schedule.
At Communities in Schools of NOVA, we work tirelessly to provide students with the tools they need to succeed. This critical part of our jobs is made possible through the power of partnerships. Partnering with community organizations strengthens our ability to meet the needs of the young people we serve.

Pictured here: our fantastic community partners at the John Adams ES Welcome Back Fair. Thank you, partners, for your commitment to local students and families!

Girl Scouts
INOVA PHC (Partnership for Healthier Communities)
Inova Healthy Plate Club
ACPS FACE (Family and Community Engagement)
ACPS Adult Learning Center
InspireLIT
RPCA (Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities)
Police Department, City of Alexandria, Virginia
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Spitfire Club
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Hi!! I'm David Kriso, published travel writer/lecturer based in NJ. My website is DEKTravelJournal.com. I've presented at the Beatley Central Library on 2 prior occasions. Both were well attended and well received. I certainly look forward to presenting in Alexandria again soon. Please message me privately for additional details and any questions you may have. Thank you.
Looking for ways to celebrate National ? Check out some of Alexandria Library's highlighted book selections and databases that explore the history and contributions of Hispanic Americans.
We are so excited to have our Movers for Mutts charity campaign up and running for Animal Welfare League of Alexandria 🐕🐕🐕 A huge shoutout and thank you to our collection partners helping us collect donations for the animals in need!

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Tonight is First Thursday! Come out and support Safe Space NOVA, needed donation items include folding chairs, artwork, and gently-used clothing (prom attire would be great!). Continue celebrating in Del Ray on Saturday with the Del Ray Artisans' 30th Anniversary Party, and on Tuesday the Alexandria Library is hosting a family friendly festival to celebrate the Ethiopian and Eritrean New Year!

Hi! I'm David Kriso, published travel writer/lecturer based in NJ. I've had the pleasure of presenting at the Beatley Central Library in Nov. 2017 and May 2018. Enthusiastic patrons, and great venue! Looking forward to returning soon! My website is DEKTravelJournal.com.
Alexandria Library is hosting an interesting new exhibit called “African-American Education in Alexandria.” Running through October, it is housed in the Local History/Special Collections Branch at the Kate Waller Barrett Branch (717 Queen St.).

he purpose of the exhibit is to give viewers an understanding of the difficulties experienced by Black students who attended this city's schools from the 1950s through the Civil Rights Movement.

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Hi! I'm a published travel writer/lecturer based in NJ. I've presented twice at the Beatley Central Library, and cannot wait to return to present again. Such a beautiful facility with enthusiastic patrons! That's a complement! 😀
There are many opportunities at your local library. Here are the best in Virginia. Slover Library, Library of Virginia, The Library of Congress, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, UVA, JMU Libraries, Christopher Newport University Trible Library, Hampton University-Harvey Library, Alexandria Library, Arlington VA Public Library
Our show at the Burke branch of the Alexandria Library is postponed until Thursday Aug 25, 10:30 AM
In the meantime will see you Friday at Beatley 11 AM 💙💙
Free shows this week and next at DC Public Library and Alexandria Library
Let’s sing, learn and get ready for back to school!!

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Free shows this week and next at DC Public Library and Alexandria Library
Let’s sing, learn and get ready for back to school!!

Honored to introduce an American patriot and courageous champion for our nation’s highest ideals: Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch.

Thanks to Alexandria Library for hosting the Ambassador as she speaks about her new book and the challenges facing our planet.
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