Paws to Read

Wed · Oct 7·5 PM – 6 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Paws to Read is a program at which young independent readers can practice their skills by reading to friendly trained dogs at the library. The dogs provide a calming presence and a nonjudgmental listening ear for kids who are hoping to gain more confidence in reading aloud. Practique su lectura independiente junto a un…

Wed · Oct 21·10:30 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 21·10:30 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).

Wed · Oct 21·10:30 AM – 11 AM·John Marshall Library — John Marshall Meeting Room 1, John Marshall Meeting Room 2 · Alexandria

Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 18-36 months with Adult. Registration encouraged, walk-ins welcome!

Wed · Oct 21·11 AM – 12:30 PM·Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library · Alexandria

Meet new friends and learn ways to build language and motor skills through play with your baby. Songs, simple baby yoga, movement games, and more. Each program ends with a play session with toys! This program is just for babies ages 0-12 months and their caregivers. Este programa es sólo para bebés de 0 a 12 meses y su…

Wed · Oct 21·4 PM – 5 PM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

Learn about Latinx creatives past and present through crafts and stories! Each session we will learn about a different Latinx creative, listen to a story by or about them, and do a craft to honor their legacy. Aprende sobre creativos latinos pasados y presentes a través de arte y cuentos. Cada sesión aprenderemos sobre…

Wed · Oct 21·3 PM – 3:30 PM·Sherwood Regional Library — Sherwood Meeting Room · Alexandria

Welcome to our afternoon Baby Storytime for babies with caregivers! Build community through stories, music, and playtime. For ages 0-18 months with caregiver. Registration is preferred. Please register only the child aged 0-18 months and include their age (months) on the registration form.

Wed · Oct 21·11:30 AM – 12 PM·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…

Sun · Sep 20·1 PM – 4:30 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Sun · Sep 20·1:15 PM – 1:45 PM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

Come join us for Sunday Story Time with Ms. Elaina! Tickets are first-come, first-served, and will be distributed at the Children's Desk starting 15 minutes prior to the event. Audience size is limited to 50 to ensure safe and enriching programs. Sunday Story Time has open floor seating and limited chairs. If you atten…

Mon · Sep 21·10:15 AM · 11:15 AM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

Fingerplay and songs for ages 0-14 months. Please choose one time to attend. Juegos con los dedos y canciones para los más pequeños. (De 0 a 14 meses) Sala de reuniones de Duncan Library. Tickets are first-come, first-served, and will be distributed at the Children's Desk beginning starting 10:00am for the 10:15 and at…