Alexandria Library July Calendar

Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library 5005 Duke Street, 22304 Tel: 703.746.1702 Fax: 703.746.1763 Mon-Thurs 10am - 9pm; Fri 10am - 6pm; Sat 10am - 5pm; Sun 1pm - 5pm ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSES 1) Free, on-going, drop-in All Levels ESL Workshop, Tuesdays, from 10 am to noon, July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31. 2) Free, on-going, drop-in Intermediate ESL Workshop, Tuesdays, from 3 pm to 5 pm, July 3, 10, 17, 24 &31. 3) Free, on-going, drop-in All Levels ESL Workshop, Thursdays, from 10 to noon, July 5, 12, 19 & 26. For info, call the adult services desk, 703-746-1702x3. LATIN AMERICAN BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Discussions are in English. Thursday, July 12, 7:00 to 8:30pm. For stories in Spanish and English, please contact the adult services / reference desk: 703-746-1702x3. GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP Thursday, July 12, 7 to 8:30 pm. Located in the Large Meeting Room. Call Bill Scouton, 703-931-3559, for info. CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS: *Sign-up required: call 703-746-1702x5 or visit children's desk. * LITTLE ONE-DERS, Mondays, July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, at 10:30 or 11:15 am, ages 12 to 23 months, with an adult. * TIME FOR 2's, Tuesdays, July 10, 17, 24 & 31 at 10:30 am, ages 24-36 mos. w/adult. * BABY RHYME TIME, Tuesdays, July 10, 17, 24 & 31, at 11:30 am, for ages 0 to 11 months, with an adult. * STORY TIME, Thursdays, July 5, 12, 19 & 26, at 10:30 am or 3 pm, for ages 3 to 5 (children only). * PAWS TO READ, Thursdays, July 5 & 19, for 15-minute sessions starting at 5:30 pm, for grades 1 - 6. * SPANISH STORY TIME, Wednesday, July 11, at 1:00 pm, for all ages. FAMILY STORY TIME, Wednesday, July 11 & 25 at 7:00 pm, for all ages. SUMMERQUEST JR. Groovy Mr. Nate, Tuesday, July 3 at 10:30 am, ages 0-5 with an adult. SUMMERQUEST Bingo, Tuesday, July 3 at 4:00 pm, ages 6-12. SUMMERQUEST Charlie Hope, Monday, July 9 at 7:00 pm, All ages. SUMMERQUEST JR. Andres Salguero, Wednesday, July 11 at 10:30 am, ages 0-5 with an adult. SUMMERQUEST Joe Romano, Wednesday, July 11 at 4:00 pm, ages 6-12. SUMMERQUEST JR. Bob Brown Puppets, Wednesday, July 18 at 10:30 am, ages 0-5 with an adult. SUMMERQUEST Reptiles Alive, Wednesday, July 18 at 4:00 pm, ages 6-12. SUMMERQUEST Art Safari, Wednesday, July 18 at 7:00 pm, ages 6-12. SUMMERQUEST Crafts With Shannyn, Wednesday, July 18 at 4:00 pm, ages 6-12. SUMMERQUEST JR. Peter McCory, Tuesday, July 25 at 10:30 am, ages 0-5 with an adult. SUMMERQUEST Crafts With Shannyn, Wednesday, July 25 at 4:00 pm, ages 6-12.

James M. Duncan, Jr. Branch Library 2501 Commonwealth Avenue, 22301 Tel: 703-746-1705, Fax: 703-746-1785 Mon 10am-7pm; Tues 10am-7pm; Wed 1pm-9pm; Thurs 10am-7pm; Fri 10am-6pm; Sat 10am-5pm DUNCAN BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Wednesday, July 18, 7:00 pm to discuss "Emperor of All Maladies." Call Ruth Hailu at 703-746-1705 x3 for more info. FRIENDS OF DUNCAN LIBRARY "FILM NOIR SERIES" Wednesday, July 11, 7:00 pm to view "Double Indemnity." Discussion follows at St. Elmo's Coffee Pub. CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS: PAWS TO READ, Tuesdays, July 10 & 24, at 5:30 - 6:30pm, for grades 1 to 6. Registration required. SUMMERQUEST JR. The Great Zucchini, Tuesday, July 3 at 10:00 or 11:00 am, ages 2-5 with an adult. SUMMERQUEST Barefoot Puppets, Monday, July 9 at 11:00 am or 3:30 pm, ages 6-12. SUMMERQUEST Under the Sea, Wednesday, July 11 at 3:30 pm, ages 6-12. SUMMERQUEST JR. Musician Peter McCory, Tuesday, July 10 at 10:00 or 11:00 am, ages 0-5 with an adult. SUMMERQUEST JR. KayDee Puppets, Monday, July 16 at 10:00 or 11:00 am, ages 2-5 with an adult. SUMMERQUEST Reptile World, Monday, July 16 at 3:30 pm, ages 6-12. SUMMERQUEST JR. Andres Salguero, Wednesday, July 17 at 10:00 or 11:00 am, ages 0-5 with an adult. SUMMERQUEST Magician Joe Romano, Wednesday, July 18 at 3:30 pm, ages 6-12. SUMMERQUEST Juggler Chris Fascione, Monday, July 23 at 3:30 pm, ages 6-12. SUMMERQUEST JR. Goodlife Theater, Tuesday, July 24 at 10:00 or 11:00 am, ages 1-5. SUMMERQUEST Storyteller Gary Lloyd, Wednesday, July 25 at 3:30 pm, ages 6-12. SUMMERQUEST Carolyn Christensen Theater Games and Activities, Monday, July 30 at 3:30 pm, ages 6-9. At 4:30 ages 10-12. SUMMERQUEST JR. C Shells Musical Duo, Tuesday, July 31 at 10:00 or 11:00 am, ages 0-5.

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library 4701 Seminary Road, 22304 Tel: 703-746-1704, Fax: 703-746-1775 Mon 10am-9pm; Tues & Wed 10am-7pm; Thurs 1pm-9pm; Fri 10am-6pm; Sat 10am-5pm BASIC COMPUTER CLASS Wednesday, July 18, 11:00 am. Come learn about computer basics. The class will cover computer hardware/software, mouse and keyboard, working with windows, and an overview of searching for basic information on the internet. Call the Burke Information Desk to register at 703-746-1704 x3. INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL BOOKS AND AUDIOBOOKS Saturday, July 21, at 11:00 am Learn how to download new and popular ebooks and audiobooks to your computer or your portable device to take with you on your next summer vacation! Call the Burke Information Desk to register at 703-746-1704 x3. ONLINE DATABASE CLASSES Wednesday, July 25, 11:00 am. Learn how to download new and popular ebooks and audiobooks to your computer or your portable device to take with you on your next summer vacation! Call the Burke Information Desk to register at 703-746-1704 x3. WORLD SHORT STORY DISCUSSION GROUP Thursday, July 26, at 7:00 pm. Discussing stories from the book Other Voices, Other Vistas edited by Barbara Solomon. Please call the adult services/reference desk, 703-746-1704 for stories. CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS: All ages SUMMERQUEST Rainbow Interactive Theatre Play, Tuesday, July 9 at 7:00 pm. SUMMERQUEST Barbara Effron "Dream Big," Wednesday, July 11 at 3:00 pm. SUMMERQUEST Amazing Animals, Tuesday, July 17 at 11:00 am. SUMMERQUEST Bingo Night, Thursday, July 19 at 7:00 pm. SUMMERQUEST The Great Zucchini, Tuesday, July 24 at 11:00 am. Varying ages SUMMERQUEST Classic Games, Monday, July 23 at 7:00 pm, ages 6-17. SUMMERQUEST Green Craft Night, Monday, July 30 at 7:00 pm, ages 9-17.

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library 717 Queen Street, 22314 Tel: 703-746-1703, Fax: 703-746-1708 Mon 1pm-9pm; Tues 10am-9pm; Wed & Thurs 10am-7pm; Fri 10am-6pm; Sat 10am-5pm SCAVENGER HUNT, Sunday July 1 - July 31 Can you solve the clues? Pick up a copy of the Scavenger Hunt at Barrett Branch Library, correctly solve the puzzles, and return it by July 31st to be entered in a prize drawing. For more information call 703-746-1714 or emailhmartyn@alexandria.lib.va.us LET'S TALK BOOKS, Monday, July 9 at 7:00 pm. Join Library staff member Virginia Powers to discuss Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. The story is an epic family saga that spans continents, and has received excellent reviews. To register, please call 703-746-1703 or email vpowers@alexandria.lib.va.us. LEGAL FORMS @ ALEXANDRIA LIBRARY, Monday, July 16 at 6:00 pm. Getting married? Buying a car? Moving? Making your will? Our Legal Forms Database can help. Join staff member Heather Martyn for a guided tour of our Legal Forms Library. To register emailhmartyn@alexandria.lib.va.us or call 703-746-1714. CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS: THE GREAT BIG STORY TIME, Wednesdays, July 11, 18 & 25, at 11:00am, for ages 2 and up. Ages 2 and up. SUMMERQUEST Musician Charlie Hope, Tuesday, July 10 at 11:00 am. SUMMERQUEST Outdoor Day, Thursday, July 12 at 11:00 am. SUMMERQUEST Bob Brown Puppets, Tuesday, July 17 at 3:30 pm. SUMMERQUEST Uno, Dos, Tres Con Andres, Thursday, July 19 at 11:00 am. SUMMERQUEST Dance Party, Tuesday, July 24 at 11:00 am. SUMMERQUEST Oh Susannah Concert, Thursday, July 26 at 3:30 pm. SUMMERQUEST KayDee Puppets, Tuesday, July 17 at 10:00 or 11:00 am, ages 0-5 with an adult.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS / Local History & Genealogy 717 Queen Street, 22314 Tel: 703-746-1703, Fax: 703-746-1708 Mon 1pm-9pm; Tues 2pm-9pm; Wed 10am-7pm; Fri 10am-6pm; Sat 10am-5pm SPECIAL COLLECTIONS NEW HOURS Alexandria Library is pleased to extend the operating hours of its Special Collections branch, which will now be open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

TALKING BOOK SERVICE - For Blind and Physically Handicapped 5005 Duke Street (Second Floor), 22304 Tel: 703-746-1760 Fax: 703-746-1738 TTY (Hearing Impaired): 703-746-1790 Mon-Fri 10am-5pm Talking Book Service (TBS) is a free service for the blind, physically and /or visually impaired or learning disabled. This service is open to the public. Please call Loni McCaffrey for more information about Talking Books: 703.746.1760.