Join us online for a virtual program!
Some events require registration prior to attending. View entire list here.

Monthly Meditation
Wednesday, May 5 from 7:00pm - 8:00pm  
Monthly Meditation, lead by our Friends at Yoga in Daily Life, is a free one-hour meditation class open to everyone.

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Managing Family Conflict
Thursday, May 6 from Noon - 1:00pm  
Learn key strategies for resolving conflict calmly with your family members and friends. Join this webinar and come away with tools for managing difficult emotions and communicating effectively.

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Short Fiction and Poetry with Linda Watanabe McFerrin
Thursday, May 6 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm  
Join us for a reading by Linda Watanabe McFerrin in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, speaking about the influence of her Japanese-American heritage on her writing.

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Reading and Writing Inspiration by Poet Reuben Jackson
Monday, May 10 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm  
Join us for a poetry reading followed by a writing exercise with Black American poetry elder and jazz critic Reuben Jackson.

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Tween Art - Polynesian Tapa Cloth Inspired Craft
Tuesday, May 11 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm  
Join Miss Amanda during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month to learn more about tapa and its uses.

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Pre-K Storytime - Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Wednesday, May 12 from 4:00pm - 4:30pm  
Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with stories, songs, and rhymes.

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An Author Talk with Rion Amilcar Scott
Friday, May 14 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm  
Please join us for a virtual talk with the winner of the 2017 PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize for his debut story collection Insurrections.

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Scribble Book Club - "Front Desk" by Kelly Yang
Friday, May 14 from 3:30pm - 4:30pm  
In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, join Mia Tang on her quest save her motel, help her parents, and tackle the challenges of 5th grade.

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Writing for My Life: Maryland Poet Laureate Grace Cavalieri - Poetry Reading and Author Talk
Monday, May 17 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm  
Join us for a reading and author talk with Maryland Poet Laureate Grace Cavalieri, one of America’s most beloved and influential woman of letters.

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Duncan Book Group - "Interior Chinatown" by Yu Charles
Wednesday, May 19 from 7:00pm - 8:00pm  
The Duncan Book Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month. This month we will be reading a special selection for All Alexandria Reads!

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Koinobori Craft Tutorial
Thursday, May 20  | All Day 
Miss Katie will lead a virtual tutorial for making Koinobori, colorful carp-shaped wind socks, that are hung for decoration. We’ll learn about the symbolism of the koinobori.

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Low Vision Resource Group - Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired
Friday, May 21 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm  
Hear from Mr. Alexander Castillo from the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired, who will detail the services available, how to receive them, and any changes taking place due to COVID.

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Bilingual Storytime with Ms. Eli
Tuesday, May 25 from 10:30am - 11:00am  
Join Ms. Eli from her home for this virtual Spanish-English storytime. Sing songs and she'll read a book or two. Intended for ages 2 to 4, but all children and families are welcome to join in!

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Who’s an Immigrant?
Tuesday, May 25 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm  
Through music, learn the lesser-known stories about why Asians migrated to the U.S. and their experiences here. The topics discussed include naturalization laws, refugees, and transnational adoption.

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Scribble Book Club - "Front Desk" by Kelly Yang
Friday, May 28 from 3:30pm - 4:30pm  
In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, join Mia Tang on her quest save her motel, help her parents, and tackle the challenges of 5th grade.