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Save The Date -
Le Tour d'Alexandria Library Bike Tour (Saturday, Oct. 2)
Do you enjoy biking in Alexandria? Alexandria Library invites the community to participate in Le Tour d’Alexandria Library, the Library’s annual bicycle tour of all library locations on Saturday, October 2. On this bicycle tour, participants will learn about the history of Alexandria Library.
Check back at http://alexlibraryva.org/alexandria-bike-tour for more information.
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Pardon our mess!
Parking will be limited at the Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library, located at 5005 Duke Street in Alexandria, due to a parking lot improvement project. The branch and parking lot will remain open during construction; however, sections of the parking lot will be closed during construction causing limited parking.
Read more about the Beatley Central Library parking lot project.
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Celebrate with Alexandria Library
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Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
(September 15 through October 15)
Beginning Wednesday, September 15, Alexandria Library will host programs that highlight the rich Hispanic heritage in our community. During National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15), we recognize the important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and celebrate their contributions to our culture.
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Celebrate Constitution Week
(September 17 through September 23)
Constitution and Citizenship Day commemorates September 17, 1787, when the Founding Fathers signed the United States Constitution at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. Check out the Library's Constitution Week page for Databases, Kids/Young Adult books, and more.
Constitution Week - Ben Franklin's Kite Craft Kit
Thursday, September 23 and Friday, September 24 | All Day (Outdoors)
Duncan Branch Library
Take to the skies with Ben Franklin with our make your own kite craft kit. Available while supplies last at the Duncan Children's desk. Join us on our YouTube channel for the tutorial!
Loyalists and the American Revolution - A talk by Dr. Rebecca Brannon
Tuesday, September 21 at 7pm (Virtual)
Dr. Rebecca Brannon joins us virtually to talk about the people who were loyal to the Crown during the American Revolution.
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Banned Books Week
(September 26 through October 2)
Banned Books Week (September 26 - October 2) is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. Check out our banned book displays at your local library branch.
For more information about Banned Books Week and how to participate, visit the Library in person or online at https://www.alexlibraryva.org/banned-books.
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Virtual Programs at Alexandria Library
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Join us online for a virtual program!
Some events require registration prior to attending. View entire list here.
Thursday, September 2 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Join Miss Christian each week for stories and songs. Ages 0-5.
"The Story of Stuff" - Screening and Discussion
Thursday, September 2 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join us for a virtual screening and discussion of the animated short The Story of Stuff which examines how the products we buy affect communities and the environment.
World Short Story Discussion Group
Thursday, September 2 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Please join us to discuss the following two stories: Helping by Robert Stone and Displacement by David Wong Louie.
Saturday, September 4 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Death Cafes are an opportunity to demystify the death experience.
We offer an open, safe environment for discussing thoughts and feelings about all topics related to death and dying.
Thursday, September 9 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Stories, songs & other activities for preschoolers.
Just How Old is the World’s Oldest Ham?
Thursday, September 9 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join Mike Holtzclaw – curator of the Isle of Wight County Museum in Virginia – to learn the tasty and true story behind the world famous Smithfield hams, including the one that became famous.
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Join us on YouTube for Crafts, Songs and more
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