Charles E. Beatley Jr., Central Library
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Monday March 23 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Storytime in the 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.
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Monday March 23 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Teen Takover
Ages 12-18. Do homework, play games, and just hang out in an area set aside for teens ONLY!
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Monday March 23 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop
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.
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Tuesday March 24 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Playtime!
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.
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Tuesday March 24 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Tuesday We Play (ages 5-12)
Build with Lego, make art, play games, and more! Ages 5-12. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Wednesday March 25 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
1s and 2s Time
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
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Wednesday March 25 11:30am - 12:00pm EDT
1s and 2s Time
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
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Wednesday March 25 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Where She Grows
Share plants, cuttings, and conversation as we honor growth, resilience, and the women who help our communities flourish.
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Wednesday March 25 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop
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.
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Wednesday March 25 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Sew a Softie AND Knit Nite!
Participants can either sew or knit for the month of March under the guidance of experienced crafters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.
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Thursday March 26 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop
Beginning English practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English. These workshops are led by volunteers and do not include certificates of completion.
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Thursday March 26 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-14 months and their caretaker(s)
Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-14 months, accompanied by an adult. 15 months and older, please attend 1s and 2s.
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Thursday March 26 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Handcraft Crafternoon
Attention all handcrafters! Join us to share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together!
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Thursday March 26 4:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Preschool Storytime
Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, movement, and activities just right for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.
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Thursday March 26 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Tai Chi at Beatley Library
Join Jorge Banales as he gives free instruction on the Yang Style 24 Movement Tai Chi form on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Free and open to the public.
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Thursday March 26 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Coding Game Night - ages 6-12
Drop in and play with our coding board games, card games, toys, and robots! Ages 6-12.
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Saturday March 28 10:00am - 4:45pm EDT
Borrow a Board Game
Use the library's board and card games while hanging out in the youth services area!
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Saturday March 28 10:30am - 4:30pm EDT
Grand Gaming Melee
Grand Gaming Melee: The Alexandria-Arlington Regional Gaming Group (AARGGH) invites you to play dice games, card games, tile games, and just about any other kind of tabletop game.
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Saturday March 28 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Parlons Français
French language practice for adults ready to move from formal instruction to real life conversation.
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Saturday March 28 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Handcraft Tuesday - Weekend Edition
Attention all handcrafters! Join us to share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together!
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Monday March 30 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Storytime in the 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.
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Monday March 30 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Teen Takover
Ages 12-18. Do homework, play games, and just hang out in an area set aside for teens ONLY!
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Monday March 30 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop
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.
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Tuesday March 31 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop
Beginning English practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English. These workshops are led by volunteers and do not include certificates of completion.
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Tuesday March 31 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Playtime!
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.
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Tuesday March 31 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Tuesday We Play (ages 5-12)
Build with Lego, make art, play games, and more! Ages 5-12. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Wednesday April 1 All Day
The Great American PoeTREEs
Celebrate National Poetry Month and great American poets by adding your poem to Beatleys poet-trees in the childrens and teen areas and experimenting with magnetic poetry. (all ages)
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Wednesday April 1 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
1s and 2s Time (first session)
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
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Wednesday April 1 11:30am - 12:00pm EDT
1s and 2s Time (second session)
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
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Wednesday April 1 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Paws to Read
Do you want to practice reading aloud? Do you like dogs? Sign up for a 15-minute reading slot to read to a dog by calling (703) 746-1753 or by stopping by Beatley's Children's Desk. Ages 6-12.
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Wednesday April 1 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Knit Nite!
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.