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CHARLES E. BEATLEY, JR. CENTRAL LIBRARY

Hours & Location

Mon, Sep 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 13 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 14 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 15 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Address
5005 Duke Street
Alexandria
Alexandria, VA 22304
Tel: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
About the branch

Parking: The library has a large parking lot with 175 spaces.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: King Street Station (Yellow & Blue Lines 3.2 miles); Van Dorn Station (Blue Line 2.1 miles)
  • Metrobus: 29K/N, 21C
  • DASH Bus: 30, 32

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact [email protected] or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

Upcoming Events
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Sep 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Check out the Library’s selection of tabletop games. (Ages 5-18) Echa un vistazo a la selección de juegos de mesa de la Biblioteca. (De 5 a 18 años) Área infantil de Beatley Library
Writers Group at Beatley
Sun, Sep 15, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Small Conference Room
This is a twice-monthly forum for writers to work on drafts, network, and share moral support. Meets first and third Sundays. All are welcome!
Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group
Sun, Sep 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Board Room
Alexandria Library partners with the Alzheimer's Association's National Area Chapter to bring you a quarterly support group at Beatley Central Library.
Cancelled
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children love to be outdoors! Join us in Beatley Central Library's beautiful outdoor Reading Garden for stories, songs and movement. Ages 0-5 with an adult.
Alexandria Library Board Meeting
Mon, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Board Room
Alexandria Library Board Meeting
English Language Learning (ELL) II - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Story Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.
Teen Journaling Club
Mon, Sep 16, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Small Conference Room
Join us in a safe and judgment free space for teens to use the written word to express themselves individually or with peers. Grades 6-12.
Rescheduled
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
New date Tuesday, September 17, 11:00am - 11:45am
Meet your old friends and make new friends at an unstructured, outdoor playtime in the library's Reading Garden! Toys will be supplied. Ages 0-5 with an adult.
Cancelled
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Meet your old friends and make new friends at an unstructured, outdoor playtime in the library's Reading Garden! Toys will be supplied. Ages 0-5 with an adult.
Rescheduled
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Sep 17, 11:00am - 11:45am
New date Tuesday, September 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Meet your old friends and make new friends at an unstructured, outdoor playtime in the library's Reading Garden! Toys will be supplied. Ages 0-5 with an adult.
Beatley Friends Book Sale - Members' Preview Day
Tue, Sep 17, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Beatley Friends Members get a chance to browse a large selection of books for all ages, movies, CDs, and more one day early!
Tuesday We Play - an after-school maker program for ages 5-12
Tue, Sep 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for a play hour to build, create, and explore! Ages 5-12. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Beatley Friends Book Sale
Wed, Sep 18, 10:00am - 7:30pm
Browse a large selection of books for all ages, movies, CDs, and more at the Beatley Friends Book Sale!
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:05am
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Sep 18, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.
English Language Learning (ELL) II - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Sep 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Conference Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.
Sewing Sustainably - Ages 8-18
Wed, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Room
Do you have a favorite piece of clothing that you can’t wear anymore? Repurpose it! (Ages 8-18).
Beatley Friends Book Sale
Thu, Sep 19, 10:00am - 7:30pm
Browse a large selection of books for all ages, movies, CDs, and more at the Beatley Friends Book Sale!
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s) - ¡Que salten los bebés!
Thu, Sep 19, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Periodicals Room
Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-12 months, accompanied by an adult.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Periodicals Room
Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, movement, and activities just right for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.
Teen Advisory Group - T.A.G
Thu, Sep 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Care about the Library? Come let your voice be heard! Attending a T.A.G meeting will count as one our of community service. You can also learn about upcoming community service activities. Grades 6-12.
Beatley Friends Book Sale
Fri, Sep 20, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Browse a large selection of books for all ages, movies, CDs, and more at the Beatley Friends Book Sale!
Beatley Friends Book Sale
Sat, Sep 21, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Browse a large selection of books for all ages, movies, CDs, and more at the Beatley Friends Book Sale!
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Check out the Library’s selection of tabletop games. (Ages 5-18) Echa un vistazo a la selección de juegos de mesa de la Biblioteca. (De 5 a 18 años) Área infantil de Beatley Library
Beatley Friends Book Sale - Half Price Day
Sun, Sep 22, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Browse a large selection of books for all ages, movies, CDs, and more at the Beatley Friends Book Sale! Today, everything is half price!
Freedom To Read Key Chains - Make a challenged book key chain
Sun, Sep 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Story Room
Support the freedom to read by making a challenged book key chain.
Beatley Friends Book Sale - $10 Bag Sale Day
Mon, Sep 23, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Browse a large selection of books for all ages, movies, CDs, and more at the Beatley Friends Book Sale! Today, fill up a tote bag for just $10!
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Children love to be outdoors! Join us in Beatley Central Library's beautiful outdoor Reading Garden for stories, songs and movement. Ages 0-5 with an adult.
Make a "Peep" about Your Freedom to Read!
Mon, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room
Celebrate Freedom to Read week (Sept. 22-28) by recreating a scene from your favorite banned or challenged children’s or YA book, using marshmallow Peeps and other craft supplies! Ages 8-18.
English Language Learning (ELL) II - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Sep 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Periodicals Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.
Teen Journaling Club
Mon, Sep 23, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Small Conference Room
Join is in a safe and judgment free space for teens to use the written word to express themselves individually or with peers. Grades 6-12.
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