NAMI: "Ending the Silence" Presentation for Teens

Mon · Nov 9·11 AM – 11:30 AM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Stories, songs, and movement fill the library’s outdoor Reading Garden; yoga mats provide seating and tickets are given at the Children’s Desk, for ages 0‑5 with an adult.

Mon · Nov 9·5 PM – 6 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Make your own Diya and explore Diwali books inspired by American Girl’s Kavi Sharma at the Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library, for ages 3–12.

Mon · Nov 9·5:30 PM – 6:30 PM·John Marshall Library — John Marshall Meeting Room 1, John Marshall Meeting Room 2 · Alexandria

Create a personalized dreamcatcher using a recycled CD, colorful yarn, beads, and sharpies in the John Marshall Library meeting rooms, for ages 5–10.

Mon · Nov 9·John Marshall Library · Alexandria

Puzzle exchange at John Marshall Library—bring a jigsaw, take a different one, ongoing during open hours, for ages 18 and up.

Tue · Nov 10·10:15 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.

Tue · Nov 10·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Sherwood Regional Library — Sherwood Meeting Room · Alexandria

Stories, music, and movement designed for toddlers in the Sherwood Meeting Room, Alexandria, registration required, for ages 18–35 months.

Tue · Nov 10·11 AM – 11:45 AM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Unstructured outdoor playtime in the Reading Garden with supplied toys; tickets available at the Children’s Desk, handed out starting at 10:30, for ages 3–12.

Tue · Oct 27·10:30 AM · 11:15 AM · 1 PM · 2 PM·Burke Centre Library — Burke Centre Group Study Room

Practice speaking, reading, and writing English with a volunteer partner in the Burke Centre Library study room, registration opens two weeks prior, for ages 18 and up.

Tue · Oct 27·10:30 AM · 11:30 AM · 12:30 PM·Centreville Regional Library

One-on-one English conversation with a library volunteer at Centreville Regional Library, requiring basic English skills; adults only, ages 18 and up, one session per week per student.