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Story times in Alexandria, VA this week

Browse library story times, baby lapsits, toddler and preschool storytime, and bilingual stories in Alexandria, VA. We reviewed 6,000+ Washington-area events and found 15 story times between October 27 and November 2. Last updated October 27, 2026.

All story times in Alexandria, VA — October 27 – November 2

Tuesday, October 27Tue 10/27Oct 27
TUESDAY
27
OCTOBER

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.

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM·Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library · Alexandria

Bilingual storytime with stories, rhymes, songs and movement activities in English and Spanish at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library, for ages 0–5.

WEDNESDAY
28
OCTOBER

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

Monster‑themed stories, songs and rhymes in John Marshall Library’s Meeting Rooms 1 and 2, for ages 3–5, with adult assistance; registration encouraged, walk‑ins welcome.

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

Stories, music, and playtime fill the Sherwood Meeting Room for babies and caregivers, building community; registration preferred, ages 0–18 months with caregiver.

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

Storytime (Martha Washington Library, Meeting Room 104B) — Pre‑school stories and songs, registration required, adult accompaniment needed, for ages 3–5.

10 more events through Monday, November 2.

Questions

Are library story times free?

Almost always. Of the story times we list that state a price, more than 99% are free. Some ask you to register or cap the room, so check the event's page before you go.

What ages are story times for?

Baby or lapsit story times are for newborns to about 18 months, toddler story times for roughly 1 to 3, and preschool story times for 3 to 5. Family story times welcome all ages together.

How often is this list updated?

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