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Celebrate Black History Month
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Alexandria Library celebrates Black History Month this February with many programs for all ages. View our complete list of Black History Month programs.
Browse our subject guide on African American Culture and History.
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Social Justice at Alexandria Library
Alexandria Library believes in social justice. Last summer, the Library held a summer-long challenge that helped to examine the city’s important African American history and culture. The Alexandria Community Remembrance Project (ACRP) is an interdepartmental program in partnership with the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) to address social justice in the city.
Check out our Social Justice programming here.
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George Washington Programs in February
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Celebrate Love My Library Month
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Do you love the Alexandria Library? Tell us why!
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Library Materials Available through Curbside Pickup
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Do you need to pick up library materials during our closure? Use Curbside Pickup at Alexandria Library!
We are committed to providing safe access to physical library materials through a curbside pickup service.
- This service is for library card holders in good standing.
- If you have fines on your account, please pay them prior to placing holds.
- Reservations can now be cancelled up to 24 hours before the appointment. If you need to cancel within 24 hours, please call your branch between 11 am and 5 pm.
- Returned materials will be quarantined for at least 7 days before being placed back in circulation and removed from your account. No fines will be incurred.
Curbside Pickup hours vary by location. Make your reservation here.
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Holiday Closure in February
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All Alexandria Library Branches Are Closed on February 15
While Alexandria Library is closed to the public, we will not offer telephone and curbside services on Monday, February 15 for George Washington's Birthday.
View our list of other 2021 holiday closures here.
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February Virtual Programs
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We're Closed But Our Virtual Programs Are Still On!
Join us online for a virtual program!
Some events require registration prior to attending. View entire list here.
Write2Heal Online Poetry Workshop
Monday, February 1 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Join us for a two-hour reading and writing poetry workshop with spoken word poet Matthew Dreitlein.
Home Buying and Selling Webinar
Tuesday, February 2 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Learn about buying and selling homes from the process experts. Valuable for first time buyers or previous home owners.
Junior Science Club
Thursday, February 4 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Have fun with Miss Amy and Miss Amanda as we flex our STEAM skills! Each week, hear a story, then follow along with a science-related activity using a few simple supplies from around the house.
Cooking with Kole! - Nutritious and Delicious!
Saturday, February 6 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Join an online cooking class straight to your own kitchen!
Tween Art 101 - Kente Cloth Inspired Craft
Tuesday, February 9 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
This month, Tween Art 101 will do a craft project inspired by Kente Cloth, a traditional woven cloth from Ghana.
Let's Talk Books - "Stony the Road"
Tuesday, February 9 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join Let's Talk Books book discussion club to read and discuss Stony the Road by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
From My Window with Ms. Suzanne - Panda Opposites!
Wednesday, February 10 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Join Ms. Suzanne on Zoom to sing songs and listen to a story about things we can see outside. Designed for ages 1 to 3, but anyone can join!
Madame CJ Walker: Her Life & Business
Wednesday, February 10 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Historical reenactor Sheila Arnold joins us in character as Madam CJ Walker to talk about her life, her business, and her fight against segregation.
Junior Science Club
Thursday, February 11 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Have fun with Miss Amy and Miss Amanda as we flex our STEAM skills! Each week, hear a story, then follow along with a science-related activity using a few simple supplies from around the house.
Preschool Storytime and Craft - I love bugs!
Friday, February 12 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Join Ms. Suzanne on Fridays for a story, a craft and some silly songs. Ages 3 - 5.
The Plant Forward Movement - Planning, Eating & Label Reading
Tuesday, February 16 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Giant Food nutritionist, Kristen McGill, will talk about plant-based foods on the market and what to know when it comes to making healthy and environmentally friendly decisions.
Duncan Book Group - "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
Wednesday, February 17 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Duncan Book Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month.
Junior Science Club
Thursday, February 18 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Have fun with Miss Amy and Miss Amanda as we flex our STEAM skills! Each week, hear a story, then follow along with a science-related activity using a few simple supplies from around the house.
Social Distancing Cinema Discussion - "Sita Sings the Blues"
Thursday, February 18 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join Oddball Cinema and Alexandria Library for Social Distancing Cinema with Sita Sings the Blues film director Nina Paley! Watch the movie any time before the event and then join our Zoom discussion.
Alexander von Humboldt and the United States - Art, Nature, and Culture
Friday, February 19 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Visit The Smithsonian American Art Museum from the comfort of your couch as we explore works found in the special exhibition: Alexander Von Humboldt and the United States: Art, Nature, and Culture.
Low Vision Resource Group
Friday, February 19 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Join us for a discussion about the resources from Alexandria Library's Talking Books and Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington.
Digital Collections Around the World
Saturday, February 20 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Learn about online collections from museums, archives, and libraries around the world.
Romance Book Club
Monday, February 22 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Do you love to read romance novels? Want to talk about them with other romance book lovers? Join us!
Promoting Ethical Food Systems - Presented by the Virginia Food System Council
Tuesday, February 23 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Virginia Food System Council will share how it is supporting key participants to create a more just and resilient food network.
College Admissions - The Importance of Community Service in the Time of COVID-19
Tuesday, February 23 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
This presentation will help you understand how COVID-19 is changing the college admissions landscape and how it will affect Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors.
Black Oscars: From Mammy to Minny - What the Academy Awards Tell Us about African Americans
Wednesday, February 24 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dr. Gooding joins us to discuss his book, Black Oscars.
Junior Science Club
Thursday, February 25 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Have fun with Miss Amy and Miss Amanda as we flex our STEAM skills! Each week, hear a story, then follow along with a science-related activity using a few simple supplies from around the house.
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Winter Reading/Winter Creativity Contests
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Join our Wizards Winter Reading Challenge
The Wizards Winter Reading Challenge is designed to build positive reading culture and improve literacy for the youth. Readers can earn prizes by completing activity challenges based on four main badges: Reading, Fitness Fun, Virtual Programs, and Connect & Share.
The reading challenge is running now through March 31. The challenge is free and open to all youth in the DMV area. Prizes will be distributed in April.
Sign up online through Beanstack.
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Calling all teen writers and artists!
It’s time for the Winter Creativity Contest for teen artists and writers in grades six through twelve. Prizes of $100, $50 and $25 are awarded in each of six categories and your entry can be about any topic. Write, photograph, or create 2D art -- it’s up to you! Your entry can be something you’re already working on, or something completely new.
The contest is underway and entries are due by 11:59PM on February 15, 2021. Participants will be notified of the results by March 15, 2021.
Enter the contest and find more information about the Winter Creativity Contest by clicking here.
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Join us on YouTube for Crafts, Songs and more
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