While Alexandria Library branches may still be closed, SummerQuest has launched online! Children, teens, and adults can sign up for Summer Reading through Beanstack and begin logging books and minutes toward earning fabulous prizes.
From June through August, visit your Alexandria Library’s Virtual Branch for music, magic, storytelling, reading, nature shows, hands-on activities and more! Most programs do not require registration to attend. Scheduled events for this year’s SummerQuest programs will be listed here. We will be adding events over the next few weeks!
Adults, don't let the kids have all of the fun! Join in now through September 6, 2020. Read or listen to a book, add it to your log, and you will be entered into a drawing for a gift card. Readers can earn up to eleven entries. Ten entries can be earned for reading or listening to books. One entry can be earned for attending a virtual program for adults.
While the library is closed you can fill out the virtual bookmark. The virtual bookmark will be emailed to a librarian who will enter you into the drawing. You can also sign up through Beanstack as well.
All ages can participate in our Summer Reading Book Trailer contest which includes a chance to win up to $50. Do you like books? Do you like making movies? Consider entering Alexandria Library's Book Trailer Contest.
Celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month
June is LGBTQ Pride Month, a time to recognize the achievements of LGBTQ Americans. Please join us throughout June as we celebrate the history and contributions of LGBTQ Americans.
Spanish Conversation Hour Tuesday, June 2 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Want to practice your Spanish? Join us for an hour of informal conversation with fellow learners. Participants should have a conversational level of Spanish at a minimum.
Afternoon Book Discussion Group - "Educated" Thursday, June 4 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
The Afternoon Book Discussion Group meets on the first Thursday of each month at 1:30 PM. All are welcome!
Let's Talk Books - The Trial of Oscar Wilde Monday, June 8 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Please join us online to discuss The Trial of Oscar Wilde in recognition of LGBTQ+ Pride month.
Mystery Book Club - Celebrating Ngaio Marsh Wednesday, June 10 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us for a virtual edition of our monthly Mystery Book Club. The Mystery Book Club will be celebrating Ngaio Marsh. Please read any of her novels for the group discussion.
Home Buying and Selling During a Pandemic Saturday, June 13 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn about buying and selling a home. A realtor and lender will answer your questions about real estate. Special attention will be paid to the current state of the market during the COVID-19 crisis.
