Amplifying Teen Voices with The CHAT

Thu · Sep 3·6 PM – 7:30 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Alexandria Library and Youth Leaders have come together over the last six months to discuss what it means to be a teen in Alexandria and how to effect change for this diverse and important age group. Community members and leaders are invited to experience these teens' views first-hand with a multimedia presentation, re…

Wed · Oct 7·9:30 AM – 2 PM·Mount Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave. · Alexandria

Ages 55 & up. Enjoy a day at a local botanical garden. Explore beautiful gardens, connect with fellow participants, and take in the scenery. Transportation details will be provided upon registration.

Wed · Oct 7·10 AM – 12 PM·Kingstowne Regional Library · Alexandria

Technology Help Have a technology question? Library staff and technology volunteers are available to help with questions about eBooks and eAudiobooks, cell phones, tablets and computers. Please bring device account IDs and passwords to help us help you. No appointments necessary. 10 AM-noon. Adults.

Wed · Oct 7·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Join in songs, stories, and activities – complete with bubbles – for your active, growing little ones! Someone in your group must be either 1 or 2 years old. 1s and 2s Time is in two back-to-back sessions. Tickets for each program are limited and provided on a first come first served basis, available 30 minutes before…

Wed · Oct 7·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Martha Washington Library — Martha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington Meeting Room 104B · Alexandria

Pre-school Stories, songs, and fun! Please just register the child/s. Age 18 months - 5 with adult. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-768-6700 (option 4).

Thu · Sep 3·2 PM – 3:30 PM·Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library · Alexandria

Banderitas are small flags, pennants or colorful paper buntings strung across streets and homes in Mexico and other Hispanic cultures. They are used for celebrations, religious fiestas, national holidays and parties. We will use colorful tissue paper to fold and cut our designs. Registration is required as space is lim…

Thu · Sep 3·3 PM – 4:30 PM·Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library · Alexandria

To celebrate the 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, Care full Knit and Crochet has created a handcraft display representing our continued care for our historic and diverse community. Please feel free to leave your own handmade scarf on the table near the display. We get together the first and third Thursd…

Thu · Sep 3·4 PM – 4:30 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

At least one child in each group must be age 3-5, but siblings may also attend. Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket starting at 3:30 p.m. at the Children's Desk.