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Learn, Explore, Create, Connect
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All Alexandria Reads Goes All Virtual for 2021!
This year, All Alexandria Reads selected book is The Library Book by Susan Orlean. All Alexandria Reads program kicks off on Friday, April 2. This year's programs will be held virtually.
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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New Library App for Your Smartphone
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Alexandria Library Mobile App Now Available
Access the Alexandria Library from your Apple or Andoid device. Manage your account, search the catalog, renew items, place holds, view upcoming events, access downloadables and stay up to date with our news and social media feeds.
Download the new Alexandria Library mobile app today.
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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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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, March 1 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Join us for a two-hour reading and writing poetry workshop with spoken word poet
Matthew Dreitlein.
Naturalization Information Session
Tuesday, March 2 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Learn what naturalization is, how to apply, what to expect at the interview, how to prepare, and more.
Do It Right - Recycling and Waste Reduction from T&ES
Tuesday, March 2 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for our second Upgraded and Grounded Resiliency series event. Helen Lee from Transportation and Environmental Services will explain the City's recycling and waste reduction programs.
ESL for Conversational Beginners
Wednesday, March 3 at 10:30am - 11:45am
This conversation class is for all levels, but will cater particularly toward beginners. Intermediate students will be broken off into a separate group to read a current event
and discuss.
Managing Family Conflict in the Age of COVID
Thursday, March 4 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Learn key strategies for resolving conflict calmly with your family members and friends in this interactive webinar. Ages 16+. Registration required.
Drawdown - Reversing Global Warming
Saturday, March 6 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Project Drawdown seeks to empower people to understand and embrace research-based, interdependent actions that address the climate crisis.
Cooking with Kids
Tuesday, March 9 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kristen McGill, a registered dietitian and in-store nutritionist with Giant Food,
will present on tips for cooking with your kids.
Scribble Book Club: "Under the Egg"
Friday, March 12 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
This month we're reading Under the Egg by Laura Marx Fitzgerald. Join Theodora as she searches for treasure. Recommended for Grades 2-5.
American Girl™ History Club - Featuring Kirsten Larson™
Friday, March 19 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
A monthly program that features a story, craft, games, trivia, and a baking project inspired by a different American Girl™ character. Discover what life was like in Kirsten Larson's™ era this March!
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Want to get involved with Alexandria Library?
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It's Almost that Time Again! Time to Spring2ACTion!
Spring2ACTion, Alexandria’s Giving Day, will be held on Wednesday, April 28, 2021! This 24-hour online giving event, presented by ACT, celebrates the commitment of local nonprofits to make Alexandria a better place to live, work, play and serve.
Each year, the Alexandria Library Foundation looks forward to raising money that helps support Alexandria Library.
In 2020, the Foundation raised over $9,000 in just 24 hours! Will you help donate this year?
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