Charles E. Beatley Jr., Central Library
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Thursday October 30 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 -- and check out some of our coding books for kids! Ages 6-12.
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Saturday November 1 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 November 1 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
The Knit Doctor Is In
Experienced knitters from Project Knitwell will offer their advice on your knottiest knitting problem.
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Saturday November 1 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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Sunday November 2 1:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Writers Group at Beatley
This is a twice-monthly forum for writers to work on drafts, network, and share moral support. Meets first and third Sundays. All are welcome!
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Monday November 3 All Day
Yarn Storm
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.
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Monday November 3 All Day
Community Knits!
Let's work together to knit a scarf and hat.
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Monday November 3 All Day
Pom Pom Kit
Everything you needed to make a pom pom is included in our kit. Keep for yourself or donate to our Pom Pom Garden.
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Monday November 3 11:00am - 11:30am EST
Storytime in the Reading Garden - even when it's cold!
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 November 3 5:30pm - 6:30pm EST
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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Monday November 3 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Stories without Borders
Learn about Seoul, South Korea in this four-week program full of stories, crafts, games, and more. Then, join a special live Zoom event and meet kids from Seoul! Grades 3-5, registration preferred
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Tuesday November 4 All Day
Yarn Storm
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.
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Tuesday November 4 All Day
Community Knits!
Let's work together to knit a scarf and hat.
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Tuesday November 4 All Day
Pom Pom Kit
Everything you needed to make a pom pom is included in our kit. Keep for yourself or donate to our Pom Pom Garden.
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Tuesday November 4 11:00am - 11:45am EST
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 November 4 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Ask A Teen Librarian
Stop by the Beatley Central Library Teen Section to get book suggestions, resource help, or just chat!
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Tuesday November 4 4:30pm - 5:30pm EST
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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Tuesday November 4 7:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Handcraft Tuesday - Evening 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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Wednesday November 5 All Day
Yarn Storm
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.
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Wednesday November 5 All Day
Community Knits!
Let's work together to knit a scarf and hat.
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Wednesday November 5 All Day
Pom Pom Kit
Everything you needed to make a pom pom is included in our kit. Keep for yourself or donate to our Pom Pom Garden.
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Wednesday November 5 10:30am - 11:05am EST
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 November 5 11:30am - 12:05pm EST
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 November 5 5:00pm - 6:00pm EST
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 November 5 5:30pm - 6:30pm EST
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 November 5 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Knit Nite!
Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.
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Wednesday November 5 6:30pm - 7:15pm EST
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Ages 12-18. Learn more about volunteering with Alexandria Library.
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Thursday November 6 All Day
Yarn Storm
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.
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Thursday November 6 All Day
Community Knits!
Let's work together to knit a scarf and hat.
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Thursday November 6 All Day
Pom Pom Kit
Everything you needed to make a pom pom is included in our kit. Keep for yourself or donate to our Pom Pom Garden.
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Thursday November 6 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
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 November 6 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
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 November 6 3:00pm - 5:00pm EST
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 November 6 4:00pm - 4:30pm EST
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 November 6 5:30pm - 6:30pm EST
Tai Chi at Beatley Library
Join Jorge Banales as he gives 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 November 6 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Coding Game Night - ages 6-12
Drop in and play with our coding board games, card games, toys, and robots -- and check out some of our coding books for kids! Ages 6-12.
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Friday November 7 All Day
Yarn Storm
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.
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Friday November 7 All Day
Community Knits!
Let's work together to knit a scarf and hat.
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Friday November 7 All Day
Pom Pom Kit
Everything you needed to make a pom pom is included in our kit. Keep for yourself or donate to our Pom Pom Garden.
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Saturday November 8 All Day
Yarn Storm
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.
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Saturday November 8 All Day
Community Knits!
Let's work together to knit a scarf and hat.
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Saturday November 8 All Day
Pom Pom Kit
Everything you needed to make a pom pom is included in our kit. Keep for yourself or donate to our Pom Pom Garden.
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Saturday November 8 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Board Game Cafe - 2nd and 4th Saturdays
Play with the Librarys 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
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Sunday November 9 All Day
Yarn Storm
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.
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Sunday November 9 All Day
Community Knits!
Let's work together to knit a scarf and hat.
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Sunday November 9 All Day
Pom Pom Kit
Everything you needed to make a pom pom is included in our kit. Keep for yourself or donate to our Pom Pom Garden.
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Sunday November 9 1:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Writers Group at Beatley
This is a twice-monthly forum for writers to work on drafts, network, and share moral support. Meets first and third Sundays. All are welcome!