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Learn, Explore, Create, Connect
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June is LGBTQ Pride Month, a time to recognize the achievements of LGBTQ Americans. Please join us throughout June as we celebrate the history and contributions of LGBTQ Americans. Click the poster below to view the PDF.
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SummerQuest and SummerQuest, Jr.
Special Events Program
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From June through August, visit Alexandria Library’s Virtual Branch for music, magic, storytelling, reading, nature shows, hands-on activities and more! While the library is in phase three of the reopening plan, all of our events and programs will still be online. Scheduled events for this year’s SummerQuest are listed here.
Also, make sure you check out our Adult Summer Reading program. For more information on summer programs for all ages, please visit our website at alexlibraryva.org.
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Upcoming 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.
Make a Wrapped Yarn Rainbow Keychain - Craft Pick Up
Tuesday, June 1 through Wednesday, June 9 | All Day
Happy Pride! To show your LGBTQ+ Pride and support, grab a kit from either the Beatley Central or Barrett Branches and make a wrapped yarn rainbow keychain. For more information about this multi-day event, please search the keyword "Wrapped Yarn" on our events calendar during the month of June.
Introduction to Fundraising Planning - Presented by Candid
Tuesday, June 1 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Does your organization need help directing its fundraising efforts? Join us for this free virtual webinar by Susan Shiroma of Candid.
Monthly Meditation
Wednesday, June 2 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.
Celebrate Alexandria PRIDE Workshops
Thursday, June 3 through Saturday, June 5 from Noon - 7:00pm
A variety of educational and creative virtual workshops will be offered over the three days. Presenters and facilitators will include members of the Alexandria LGBTQ Task Force and other local and state partners. For more information about this multi-day event, please search the keyword "PRIDE Workshops" on our events calendar during the month of June.
Afternoon Book Group - "Circe" by Madeline Miller
Thursday, June 3 from 1:30pm - 2:30pm
The Afternoon Book Discussion Group meets on the first Thursday of each month at 1:30 PM. All are welcome! This month we will be discussing Circe by Madeline Miller.
Flash Fiction and Poetry Reading - Gargoyle Publisher Richard Peabody
Thursday, June 3 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join us for a reading by Richard Peabody: a romantic poet, a keen writer of farce, a master of satire, a political activist, and a pop-culture explorer.
Drag Queen Storytime with Citrine
Saturday, June 5 from 10:00am - 10:35am
What do drag queens and children have in common? They love dressing up and all things sparkly and fancy! Drag Queen Story Hour (DQSH) is just what it sounds like—drag queens reading stories to children in libraries, schools, and bookstores. Enjoy songs and stories for kids ages 3-8. Cosponsored by the Alexandria LGBTQ+ Taskforce as part of Celebrate Alexandria Pride 2021.
Controlling Mosquitoes and Ticks without Pesticides - Presented by MGNV
Saturday, June 5 from 11:00am - 12:30pm
Learn pesticide-free best management practices to control mosquitoes and ticks in your yard and keep them away from you and your family. The presentation will include how to identify mosquitoes and ticks prevalent in this area, their life cycle, how they reproduce, and where they go in the winter. Online class offered by Extension Master Gardeners.
Death Cafe
Saturday, June 5 from 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Death Cafes are an opportunity to demystify the death experience. We offer an open, safe environment for discussing thoughts, feelings about all manner death and dying.
Loving v. Virginia - A Conversation With Author Peter Wallenstein
Monday, June 7 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Dr. Peter Wallenstein joins us in a conversation about his book, Race, Sex, and the Freedom to Marry: Loving v. Virginia.
Sisters in Crime Authors Panel
Monday, June 7 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Come hear first-time authors Pam Clark, Jeffrey James Higgins, and C.A. Rowland talk about what went into writing their mysteries.
There’s No One Right Way - Picking a Debt Payoff Strategy That Works for You
Wednesday, June 9 from 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Snowball or avalanche? These are two popular debt payoff methods you may have heard off. While they may work for some people, there is no one debt payoff method that is the right strategy for everyone. Join us to learn which strategy is best for you to pay off your debt.
Scribble Book Club
Friday, June 11 from 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Please read George by Alex Gino for our first meeting on June 11th at 3:30 and then read the graphic novel The Witch Boy by Molly Knox Ostertag for our June 25th meeting!
Let's Talk Books - "While The City Slept"
Monday, June 14 from 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Please join Let's Talk Books Club to read and discuss While the City Slept: A Love Lost to Violence and a Young Man's Descent in to Madness by Eli Sanders.
Pre-K Storytime: Juneteenth
Wednesday, June 16 from 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Have you heard of Juneteenth? This holiday celebrates the announcement of the end of slavery and the freedom of all African Americans in the United States.
Culture Queen - Juneteenth Jubilee
Saturday, June 19 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join Culture Queen for a “Juneteenth Jubilee'' virtual emancipation celebration. During the program, Culture Queen will use interactive music, movement, and storytelling to teach children and families about this historic Texas holiday where African Americans who were enslaved received news that they were finally free from enslavement.
From the Heart - A Transgender Virginian’s Story
Monday, June 21 from 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join a member of Equality Virginia’s Transgender Advocacy Speakers Bureau, for an evening of community and learning as they share their story as a transgender person followed by questions.
An Author Talk with Dana Cameron - When an Archaeologist Turns to Crime Writing
Thursday, June 24 from 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Dana Cameron will describe how she went from being an archaeologist to writing crime and speculative fiction and how being an archaeologist is like being a detective.
6 Steps to a Healthier You
Thursday, June 24 from 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kristen McGill, a registered dietitian and in-store nutritionist with Giant Food, will present on tips to lead a healthier lifestyle.
Bilingual Storytime with Ms. Eli
Tuesday, June 29 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!
NAMI In Our Own Voice - Presented by NAMI Northern Virginia
Wednesday, June 30 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm
NAMI-trained presenters bravely share their personal journeys toward recovery and wellness to increase understanding about mental health conditions and inspire hope.
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Join us on YouTube for Crafts, Songs and More
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Want to get involved with Alexandria Library?
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Did you know we are on social media? Alexandria Library's social media pages highlight various events, programs and services. Follow us on these social media accounts to keep up-to-date with our news:
Are you interested in online book discussions? Visit our Goodreads page. You can discuss books, give recommendations, participate in our book clubs, and learn what is going on at the library.
Did you know we have an Adult Services blog? Our blog, Out of the Stacks, includes bi-weekly news and updates about the Library’s collection, services, resources, and programs for adults. It also features book recommendations by staff and periodic interviews.
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