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Learn, Explore, Create, Connect
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Who's Ready for All Alexandria Reads?
This year, All Alexandria Reads selected book is The Library Book by Susan Orlean. All Alexandria Reads program kicks off on Sunday, March 29.
About The Library Book: In The Library Book, Orlean chronicles the LAPL fire and its aftermath to showcase the larger, crucial role that libraries play in our lives; delves into the evolution of libraries across the country and around the world, from their humble beginnings as a metropolitan charitable initiative... (Read more)
About All Alexandria Reads:
Facilitated by Alexandria Library, this program is designed to create shared experiences through reading.
All Alexandria Reads is made possible through a generous grant from the James M. Duncan, Jr. Library Foundation, Inc.
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Alexandria Library Foundation Anniversary Celebration!
There's less than one week to get early bird tickets!
Honorary Chair Senator Mark Warner and the Alexandria Library Foundation invite you to celebrate the 225th anniversary of the Alexandria Library and the 80th anniversary of the Library Sit-In. The cocktail-style celebration will be on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at the Beatley Central Library.
Besides celebrating these milestones for the library, the purpose of the celebration is to raise funds for materials and programs, especially for young learners and to preserve some of the most important documents in our local history collection. (read more)
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Celebrate Women's History Month
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In celebration of March's Women's History Month, Alexandria Library has compiled a list of timely and informative resources.
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Upcoming Programs at Alexandria Library
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Beatley Central Library (5005 Duke St.)
Sunday, March 1 at 2 p.m.
Women in Jazz
Presented by master flutist Galen Abdur-Razzaq. Experience the history of women in jazz through lecture, trivia, and live performance. (More Info)
Mondays in March at Various Times
Come Sing with Miss Amy
Do you like to sing and have fun with music? Join us as we share old favorite songs, experiment with new ones, and learn music basics. Ages 5 to 8 only. (More Info)
Wednesday, March 4 at 7 p.m.
Women in Espionage During World War II
Amanda Ohlke, Director of Adult Education in the Exhibitions and Programs Department of the International Spy Museum, will discuss true stories of daring women spies of World War II. (More Info)
Monday, March 9 at 7 p.m.
Genealogy Discussion Group - Roots Worth Remembering: Focused Research on Irish Origins
Join genealogist Kelly McGuinness as she shares the tips and tricks for finding Irish ancestors. (More Info)
Thursday, March 12 and March 26 at 4:30 p.m.
Sensory Playtime
Join us every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for a special playtime geared towards children with sensory processing disorders and intellectual and physical disabilities. Ages 2-12 with adult. (More Info)
Saturday, March 21 at 10:30 a.m.
SAT Practice Test with The Princeton Review
About to take the SAT? Come take a practice exam to see what it’s like! Ages 13-18. (More Info)
Barrett Branch Library (717 Queen St.)
Tuesday, March 10 at 6 p.m.
LinkedIn for Career Advancement
Ousman Jobe, U.S. Public Policy Senior Manager for LinkedIn, will explain how to optimally use the social media business platform to find your next job and advance your career. (More Info)
Saturday, March 14 at 3 p.m.
Equal Rights Amendment Explained
Learn more about the newly ratified Equal Rights Amendment! Registration preferred. (More Info)
Saturday, March 21 at 2 p.m.
Espionage in the Civil War - The Contributions of Women in the Profession
This free program for Women's History Month is presented by the Civil War Defenses of Washington division of the National Park Service. (More Info)
Saturday, March 28 at 3 p.m.
2020 Census Information Session - How will the 2020 Census Impact You?
Learn more about which programs and services are impacted, including the effects that the undercount will have on ACPS, health and social services for city residents, local infrastructure and development, and more. (More Info)
Burke Branch Library (4701 Seminary Rd.)
Saturday, March 7 at 10:30 a.m.
Buying A Home
Learn how to shop for a home and be successful in the competitive metro Washington, D.C., area market. (More Info)
Wednesday, March 11 through Sunday, March 15 (Various Times)
Burke Branch Friends' Book Sale
Books, CDs, and DVDs for both children and adults all for sale at low prices. Half-price sale on Sunday. Join the Friends and/or shop the sale and help support the library! March 11th is for Friends only. Not a member? Join at the door. (More Info)
Friday, March 20 at 10:15 a.m.
Image Editing 101
Get an introduction to editing, learn about the various types of software available, learn basic adjustments and how to fix common issues, and get tips for printing digital images. (More Info)
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Want to get involved with Alexandria Library?
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Thank you to our sponsors of the Alexandria Library Foundation
Anniversary Celebration!
The Alexandria Library Foundation would like to thank the following sponsors for supporting the Anniversary Celebration:
Editor Level ($2,500)
- Friends of Beatley Central Library
- National Service Contractors, Inc.
- Patricia Dane Rogers and R. Anthony Rogers
Small Business Sponsor Level ($500)
The celebration will be on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Beatley Central Library.
Would you like to sponsor the event? Click here.
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