The Curators of Crime, four authors who write about art, antiques and antiquities crime, give us their take on this brazen daylight robbery. RSVP here: alexlibraryva.org/event/15368630

Are you ready to publish your book? Or learn more about the self-publishing process? This workshop with local author Serena Wills will provide you with all the tools to get your creative work ready for a wider audience. RSVP here: alexlibraryva.org/event/15139724

Thank you to instructor, Dr. Irene Tapanti for bringing the relaxing and immersive Sound, Stress & Well Being guided relaxation experience to Beatley yesterday! 🧘

We have a short, but fun-filled week at Alex Library! 📚 Be sure to visit alexlibraryva.org/events to view our full calendar and RSVP to events.

Stop by the Story Room Monday afternoon for seasonal crafts! Elementary school children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Visit our YouTube to hear musician, Charles Jackson's account of life in mid-century Alexandria, and celebrate the #NationalDayofRacialHealing on January 20 by watching our entire Local Legacies series. youtu.be/58nMK1Q2QvY?si=Ws99FQkiXosQRunD

All Alexandria Library branches will be closed Monday, January 19, for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday weekend.

The moment we've all been waiting for! Found in Your Books 2025! Take a look at all the cool and kooky things used as bookmarks that we found in your returned books. Let us know what stands out in the comments! 📚🔍

We have an amazing week filled with great crafts, author talks, and story times, all leading up to Monday's holiday. Visit our Events page to RSVP and see the full calendar. alexlibraryva.org/events

Beatley Central Library's Large Meeting Room will be a polling center Tuesday, January 13 from 8:30 AM- 7 PM. The “firehouse primary” is an election to replace Senator Adam Ebbin, who represents Virginia State Senate District 39. For more information, visit: alexdems.org

Watch as Dr. Brenda Mitchell Powell, author of "Public In Name Only," discusses the 1939 Alexandria Library Sit-In. This is the first video in our series of short oral history interviews leading up to the #NationalDayofRacialHealing youtu.be/9248NXvesgc?si=UZy65Tcb_Uh0He_v

🔭 Come join NASA Solar System Ambassador, Sigfried Hache, in discussing Exoplanet Detection! 🛰️ RSVP here: alexlibraryva.org/event/15045681

Book journaling is where reading, scrapbooking, and journaling come together! Whether you're a maximalist or a minimalist in how you like to decorate, book journaling is a fun way to keep a record of your reading for the year. RSVP here: alexlibraryva.org/event/15107764

Learn the art of making potpourri and pomanders as part of our #America250 year-long celebration. This is a drop-in event.

There's still time to apply to become a Take a Seat for Alex Library Artist! You can see the Yarn Story chair by Jessica and Cindy on display now at Beatley, and learn more about the project here: alexlibraryva.org/take-a-seat

Join Tony Award-winning singer Melba Moore at Beatley to hear about her new memoir, "This Is It -- Marvelous...And Getting Better." RSVP here: alexlibraryva.org/event/15433773 Bring a copy of her book to the event and get it signed. Copies of the book will not be for sale at the Library.

We wish everyone a safe and happy New Year!

Now in its 12th year, Barrett's annual year-end bash includes magic by our friend Drew Blue Shoes, a mini dance party, and the countdown to the "Noon Year" balloon and confetti drop. Everyone is invited, but this event is best for ages 2 and up.

Duncan is feeling festive! Stop by today to pick up some cozy reads for the holidays! ⛄🎁❄️📖📚

We had a splendid time celebrating Jane Austen's 250th Birthday with a tea party, bingo, and crafts! Take a look at the bookmarks, candles, cards, and milk baths made by attendees. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this memorable celebration! ☕️🎂📖

Thank you to everyone who donated to this year's Yarn Storm! We collected over 400 items for Community Lodgings! ❄️🧣

Alexandria Library Teens have a lot to share! ⚡️Join us as this month's teen volunteer explores electricity and how to make a simple battery. 🔋 This program is suitable for ages 6-12. RSVP here: alexlibraryva.org/event/14904179

Nothing says I'm thinking of you and your future like a uniquely wrapped gift made almost exclusively from upcycled materials. ♻️🎁 Pick up your kit from the Barrett Branch during open hours. You can grab packing supplies too!

We're back with another exciting and festive and fun week at Alex Library. Visit our website to view all this week's events! ❄️📚

library!!

Read something you think is great? Looking for a few new titles to try? Come share with others who love reading and exploring new books. We will have cozy drinks and desserts to enjoy while we discuss. 📚❄️🍪 RSVP here: alexlibraryva.org/event/14866158

Local History & Special Collections invites you to join the #America250 Book Club, a new series celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. RSVP here: alexlibraryva.org/event/15109778

Stop by Barrett this Saturday to browse a great selection of used books. Most books are just $2 for paperbacks and $3 for hardbacks! 🎁📚❄️

Missed the November book displays at our branches? Check out our Flickr, and maybe add to your #TBR! flic.kr/s/aHBqjCvZDL

Back for the second year! 🧸🎁♻️ Bring your new or gently used toys and take home a new-to-you treasure! Don't have toys to donate but want to take something home? That's okay! Want to donate but can't make the swap? A toy donation box will be available at Beatley starting November 29th.

All Alexandria Library branches will be closed Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 for Thanksgiving. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday.

Join our Sister City, Helsingborg, Sweden, for a virtual discussion of two short stories by Tove Jansson in English. Registration required. Participants will be emailed a PDF of the stories after registration. Register and learn more about our sister cities here: alexlibraryva.org/event/14851856

It's another great week to join us at Alex Library! Visit alexlibraryva.org/events to view our full calendar and RSVP for events.

The PomPom Garden at Beatley is in full bloom! Have you visited? Stop by the Reference Desk to borrow our kit and make your own to add or take home 🧶

All Alexandria Library branches will be closed Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.

The Nutcracker Ballet presented by the Metropolitan Youth Ballet returns to Beatley on Monday. No RSVP required. Ticketing will begin at 10:30 AM at the Children's desk. In the event of inclement weather, we will move indoors.

Yarn Storm 🧤: We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens to benefit Alexandria's Community Lodgings Community Knits! 🧣: We'll be knitting a community scarf and a hat. Please join us to add a row or two.

Happy Halloween from Alex Library and Count Catula!

It's National Friends of Libraries Week, so say hello to our friends at @alexlibraryva.bsky.social! They're new here, give them a follow!

We're joining the ALA on October 11, 2025, in asking everyone to take at least one action to help defend books from censorship and to stand up for libraries! Show us how you’re taking action on social media by using the hashtags #LetFreedomReadDay and #BannedBooksWeek!

All Alexandria Library Branches will be closed, Monday, October 13, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Celebrate your #FreedomToRead during #BannedBooksWeek by selecting frequently challenged books to advance in a tournament style competition. Visit the Beatley Reference Desk to support your favorite titles. 📚🏀 Voting will take place October 3-11!

Censorship is so 1984. Read for your rights. Today kicks off #BannedBooksWeek, and this year's theme reminds us that the right to read belongs to all of us, that censorship has no place in contemporary society, and that we must defend our rights. https://www.ala.org/bbooks.

Hello world! This is the official Bluesky account of the Alexandria Library in Virginia.