Storytime in the Reading Garden - even when it's cold!

Mon · Nov 2·11 AM – 11:30 AM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Stories, songs, and movement fill the library’s outdoor Reading Garden; yoga mats provide seating and tickets are given at the Children’s Desk, for ages 0‑5 with an adult.

Mon · Nov 9·11 AM – 11:30 AM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Stories, songs, and movement fill the library’s outdoor Reading Garden; yoga mats provide seating and tickets are given at the Children’s Desk, for ages 0‑5 with an adult.

Mon · Nov 23·10:15 AM · 11:15 AM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

Fingerplay and songs for infants at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library, with tickets required, limited to 50 participants, open floor seating, for ages 0–14 months.

Mon · Nov 23·3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

Crazy Comix Club at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library — create your own comic, discuss favorite graphic novels, or draw freely, for ages 3–12.

Tue · Nov 24·10:15 AM – 11:15 AM·Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library · Alexandria

Storytelling, music, and movement activities at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library, with supplies provided by the Friends of the Burke Library, for ages 3–12.

Wed · Nov 25·10:30 AM – 11:15 AM·Martha Washington Library — Martha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington Meeting Room 104B · Alexandria

Preschool stories and songs in the Martha Washington Library meeting room, for ages 3–5 (18‑36 months with adult), registration required.

Wed · Nov 25·10:30 AM – 11 AM·John Marshall Library — John Marshall Meeting Room 1, John Marshall Meeting Room 2 · Alexandria

Stories, songs, and rhymes for 18‑36‑month-olds take place in John Marshall Library’s Meeting Rooms 1 and 2, with an adult present; registration encouraged, walk‑ins welcome.

Fri · Oct 23·2 PM – 3 PM·Virtual, Zoom · Alexandria

Jamie Novak teaches virtual yard‑sale planning, covering item selection, pricing strategies, and leftover handling, ages 13 and up.

Sat · Oct 24·10 AM – 12 PM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

Amy Strauss leads a workshop at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library exploring six intuitive archetypes through stories, reflection, conversation, and experiential exercises, for ages 18 and up.