Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
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.
English Language Learning (ELL) II - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Jun 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Jun 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
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.
Tuesday We Play, an after-school maker program - Martes de juegos
Tue, Jun 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Join us for a play hour to build, create, and explore! Ages 6-12. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Baby Bounce: for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s) - ¡Que salten los bebés!
Wed, Jun 12, 10:15am - 11:00am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-12 months, accompanied by an adult.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Jun 12, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.
Young Beacons of Literacy Book Club
Wed, Jun 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Periodicals Room
Read the powerful stories of black icons you didn't hear about in school with the brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated. Ages 13-18.
Animal Encounters: Bar C Ranch Petting Zoo - Encuentros con animales: Bar C Ranch Petting Zoo
Wed, Jun 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Say hello and feed friendly animals like a llama, donkey, and mini cow from Bar C Animal Ranch. (All ages)
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Jun 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Thu, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
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.
Let Your Pride Shine
Thu, Jun 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Celebrate Pride Month with us as we decorate mason jars with dried flowers to fill with Pride affirmations and solar lights.
Tai Chi at Beatley Library - Balance Your Mind and Body
Thu, Jun 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
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.
Girls Who Code - Let's learn to program! (ages 8-12) - Aprendamos a programar
Thu, Jun 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Learn programming basics with books and games, plus computers. We'll take on this adventure with the support of a professional computer programmer. No prior coding knowledge necessary. Ages 8-12.
Teen Advisory Group (T.A.G.)
Thu, Jun 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Care about the library? Join us and let your voice be heard! Attending a T.A.G. meeting will count as one hour of community service. Ages 12-18.
Culture Queen: Juneteenth Jubilee
Fri, Jun 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Join Grammy nominated performer Culture Queen for an interactive musical storytelling show and learn the meaning of the Juneteenth holiday. (All ages)
Oyé Palaver Hut
Sat, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Interactive West African percussion performance and workshop. (All ages)
Board Game Swap! - Give someone else a turn - swap your old game for a new one.
Sat, Jun 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Periodicals Room
Hey Board Game fans! Looking for a new challenge? Come to our Board Game Swap and trade in your old games for new ones.
Handcraft Tuesday - Weekend Edition
Sat, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Conference Room,Large Meeting Room
Attention all handcrafters! Join us to share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together!
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Check out the Library’s selection of tabletop games. (Ages 5-18)
Writers Group at Beatley
Sun, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Small Conference Room
This is a twice-monthly forum for writers to network, share moral support, and offer constructive criticism. Meets first and third Sundays. All are welcome!
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - Get Low
Sun, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Oddball Cinema brings you all of the weird, eclectic, and lesser-known films you probably never saw in theaters. Click on the event title for more info!
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
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.
American Girl Tea Party (With Your Doll) - Fiesta del té de American Girl (con tu muñeca)
Mon, Jun 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Bring your American Girl (or any other) doll -- or borrow one of ours -- for a fancy tea party. Snacks, crafts, and activities provided. (Ages 3-13)
English Language Learning (ELL) II - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.
Canceled
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Tue, Jun 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
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.
Tuesday We Play, an after-school maker program - Martes de juegos
Tue, Jun 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Join us for a play hour to build, create, and explore! Ages 6-12. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Thu, Jun 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Thu, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
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.
Handcraft Crafternoon
Thu, Jun 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Conference Room
Attention all handcrafters! Join us to share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together!
Alexandria Oddball Cinema - Romy and Michele's High School Reunion
Thu, Jun 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Oddball Cinema brings you all of the weird, eclectic, and lesser-known films you probably never saw in theaters. Click on the event title for more info!
Girls Who Code - Let's learn to program! (ages 8-12) - Aprendamos a programar
Thu, Jun 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Small Conference Room
Learn programming basics with books and games, plus computers. We'll take on this adventure with the support of a professional computer programmer. No prior coding knowledge necessary. Ages 8-12.
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