Preschool Storytime

Thu · Oct 1·4 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. Special theme: Oct. 1 -- Hispanic Heritage Month

Thu · Oct 8·4 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.

Thu · Oct 15·4 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.

Thu · Oct 22·10:15 AM · 11:15 AM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

Tickets are first-come, first-served, and will be distributed at the Children's Desk beginning 15 minutes before the start of the program. Audience size is limited to 50 to ensure safe and enriching programs. Stories and Songs has open floor seating and limited chairs. If you attend the 10:15 AM story time please be pr…

Thu · Oct 22·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Martha Washington Library — Martha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington Meeting Room 104B · Alexandria

This lapsit story and song time is for the youngest patrons and their caregivers. Age birth - 17 months with adult. Please register children only. 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 · Oct 22·11 AM – 11:40 AM·Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library · Alexandria

Stories, songs, movement and more, including, of course, the "Bubble Song." Though younger siblings are welcome, these programs are intended for children ages 2-5.

Thu · Oct 22·John Marshall Library · Alexandria

Visit the John Marshall Seed Library to pick up a few packets of vegetable, fruit, herb, or flower seeds for your garden. Many of our seeds are from 2024 and prior, but you may find old favorites or discover new ones! Have extra seeds? Consider donating them! Bring donated seeds to the Information Desk or leave packets…

Thu · Oct 22·6 PM – 7 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Drop in for one project or attend each week to build on your skills! Each week we'll work on a different project: October 15 - Simple Batteries October 22 - Shaking Robot October 29 - Play-Doh “Squishy” Circuits November 5 - The Homopolar Motor November 12 - Operation Style Wire Game November 19 - Mini Light-Up Circuit…

Thu · Oct 22·1:15 PM – 2 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Baby Bounce is an opportunity for little ones to develop early literacy and social skills while giving caregivers a space to build community. We will begin with a short storytime, followed by a playtime with toys where caregivers can chat. Caretakers of children who are 12, 13, and 14 months old may choose to continue…

Fri · Oct 23·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Martha Washington Library — Martha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington Meeting Room 104B · Alexandria

Uses stories, songs and poses to teach caregivers and children techniques for breathing moving and relaxing. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Age 1-4 with adult. Register the child only please. Cosponsored by the Friends of Martha Washington Library If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its con…

Fri · Sep 25·10 AM – 4:30 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Member Preview Day: Tuesday, September 22, 3 - 7 PM Public Sale: Wednesday, September, 23 10 AM - 7:30 PM Thursday, September 24, 10 AM - 7:30 PM Friday, September 25, 10 AM - 4:30 PM Saturday, September 26, 10 AM - 4:30 PM Sunday, September 27, 1 PM - 4:30 PM Half-Price Day Monday, September 28, 10 AM - 3 PM $15 Bag S…

Fri · Sep 25·2 PM – 4 PM·Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library · Alexandria

When lonely 20-something Lily Trevino accidentally befriends a stranger online who shares the same name as her own self-centered father, encouragement and support from this new Bob Trevino could change her life. The film is rated PG-13. Registration is not required but recommended if you'd like to be added to the libra…

Sat · Sep 26·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Gather with like-minded language learners to practice your French language skills. There will be no formal instruction.