TUESDAY
27
OCTOBER
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
86 upcoming events for kids and families at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library, straight from the calendar we read every week.
Library · Alexandria · Updated October 21, 2026
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Beginning English practice led by volunteers in the Library’s Board Room, accessible by elevator, no registration needed, with optional childcare on Tuesdays, for ages 18 and up.
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.
Make bracelets and necklaces while meeting new friends at the Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library, Alexandria, for ages 3–12.
Storytelling Spooktacular at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library offers gentle spooky tales early, followed by spine‑tingling stories later, all ages.
WEDNESDAY
28
OCTOBER
Stories, songs, bubble activities for active little ones, with tickets limited and distributed 30 minutes before start; for ages 3–12.
Stories, songs, bubble activities for active little ones, with tickets limited and first‑come, first‑served, available 30 minutes before the session, ages 1–2.
Volunteer-led English practice workshop for intermediate speakers at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library, open to ages 18 and up, no registration required.
Learn to knit with experienced knitters, all supplies provided, meeting weekly on Wednesdays, participants may start any week, for ages 3–18.
THURSDAY
29
OCTOBER
Beginning English practice led by volunteers in the Library’s Board Room, accessible by elevator, no registration needed, with optional childcare on Tuesdays, for ages 18 and up.
Storytime and toy play at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library lets babies explore early literacy while caregivers mingle, for ages 0‑14 months.
Miss Amy leads stories, songs, movement and Halloween‑themed activities at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library, space limited, tickets pick up at 3:30 p.m., for ages 3–12.
Teens lead projects at the Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library, building batteries, shaking robots, Play‑Doh circuits, homopolar motors, wire games, light‑up bugs, materials provided for ages 3–12.
SATURDAY
31
OCTOBER
Spooky-history bike ride circles Alexandria Library branches, starting at Beatley Central Library, covering 13 miles with staff, for ages 13 and up, registration required.
French conversation practice at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library, adults engage in real-life dialogue without formal instruction, ages 18 and up.
Handcrafters gather at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library to share projects, view others’ creations, chat, and work on portable crafts together, ages 18+.
SUNDAY
1
NOVEMBER
Writers work on drafts, network, and share moral support at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library, Alexandria, biweekly on first and third Sundays, for ages 18 and up.
MONDAY
2
NOVEMBER
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.
TUESDAY
3
NOVEMBER
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.
Make bracelets and necklaces while meeting new friends at the Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library, Alexandria, for ages 3–12.
Teen Volunteer Orientation at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library explains Alexandria Library volunteering procedures and fulfills the required orientation, for ages 12–18.
WEDNESDAY
4
NOVEMBER
Stories, songs, bubble activities for active little ones, with tickets limited and distributed 30 minutes before start; for ages 3–12.
Stories, songs, bubble activities for active little ones, with tickets limited and first‑come, first‑served, available 30 minutes before the session, ages 1–2.
Kids read aloud for 15 minutes to friendly trained dogs at the Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library, signing up by phone or the Children’s Desk, ages 6–12.
Learn to knit with experienced knitters, all supplies provided, meeting weekly on Wednesdays, participants may start any week, for ages 3–18.
THURSDAY
5
NOVEMBER
Storytime and toy play at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library lets babies explore early literacy while caregivers mingle, for ages 0‑14 months.
Handcraft Crafternoon (Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library) — Crafters share projects, exchange tips, and work on portable handwork together. Ages 18 and up.
Miss Amy leads stories, songs, movement and activities themed for Native American Heritage Month at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library, Alexandria, for ages 3–12.
Oddball Cinema screens the eclectic sci‑fi mystery romance Next Exit, a thought‑provoking film about volunteers exploring the afterlife, at the Central Library, for ages 18+.
Teens lead projects at the Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library, building batteries, shaking robots, Play‑Doh circuits, homopolar motors, wire games, light‑up bugs, materials provided for ages 3–12.
FRIDAY
6
NOVEMBER
Jorge Banales teaches the Yang Style 24‑movement Tai Chi form on the 1st and 3rd Fridays, free in the Reading Garden or indoor rooms, ages 18+.
SATURDAY
7
NOVEMBER
French conversation practice at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library, adults engage in real-life dialogue without formal instruction, ages 18 and up.
Teen Volunteer Orientation at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library explains Alexandria Library volunteering procedures and fulfills the required orientation, for ages 12–18.
SUNDAY
8
NOVEMBER
Writers work on drafts, network, and share moral support at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library, Alexandria, biweekly on first and third Sundays, for ages 18 and up.
MONDAY
9
NOVEMBER
Yarn Storm at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library collects handmade or store‑bought scarves, hats and mittens for Alexandria's Community Lodgings, ages 13 and up.
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.
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.
TUESDAY
10
NOVEMBER
Yarn Storm at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library collects handmade or store‑bought scarves, hats and mittens for Alexandria's Community Lodgings, ages 13 and up.
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.
Make bracelets and necklaces while meeting new friends at the Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library, Alexandria, for ages 3–12.
Build and display LEGO and Duplo creations using provided bricks at the Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library, drop‑in session, clean‑up at 6:55, for ages 3–12.
Regular programs
- Playtime!
- Bead Buddies
- 1s and 2s Time (first session)
- 1s and 2s Time (second session)
- Knit Nite!
- Baby Bounce - for babies 0-14 months and their caretaker(s)
- Preschool Storytime
- Teens Teach!
- Parlons Français
- Writers Group at Beatley
- Storytime in the Reading Garden - even when it's cold!
- Alexandria Oddball Cinema
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