April Library Programs

Mark your calendars.....
Here are the children's programs at the various branches of the Alexandria Library during the month of April

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 

LITTLE ONE-DERS—Mondays, April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 10:30 to 11:00am and Thursdays, April 4, 11, 18 & 25, 11:15 to 11:45am. Ages 12-23 months, with an adult.

TIME FOR 2’s—Tuesdays and Wednesdays, April 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 & 30, 10:30 to 11:00am. Ages 24-36 months, with an adult.

BABY RHYME TIME—Mondays and Tuesdays, April 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 & 30, 11:30am to noon. Ages 0 to 11 months, with adult.

GAME NIGHT—Tuesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 7:00 to 8:00pm. Dare to be different. Challenge yourself, challenge your friends. Play now. Ages 8-12, games change monthly.

PAJAMA STORY TIME—Wednesdays, April 3 & 17, 7:00 to 7:30pm. Get ready for bed with stories at the library - pajamas optional but encouraged! All ages, with an adult.

LEGO FAMILY NIGHT—Wednesdays, April 10 & 24, 7:00 to 8:00pm. Bring the whole family for an evening of creative play. All ages, with an adult.

SPANISH STORY TIME—Wednesdays, April 10 & 24, 1:00 to 1:30pm. Join the Beatley Library for Spanish Story Time. All abilities and levels are welcome!

STORY TIME—Thursdays, April 4, 11, 18 & 25 to 11:00am or 3:00 to 3:30pm. Ages 3 to 5 years, without an adult.

*PAWS TO READ, Thursdays—April 4 & 18, 5:30 to 6:30pm. Sign up to read to a dog! Some friendly dogs are coming to the Beatley Central Library to listen to their human buddies read to them. Pre-registration required for a 15 minute slot. Grades 1 to 6.

SATURDAY STORIES—Saturdays, April 6, 13 & 20, 11:00 to 11:30am. Enjoy stories and songs every Saturday morning. All ages welcome, no pre-registration necessary.

POEM IN YOUR POCKET DAY—Thursday, April 4, 5:00 to 6:00pm. Read and listen to haiku poems before creating your own. Then carry your poem away in a pocket decorated by you! Ages 8-12, no pre-registration necessary.

JELLY BEAN MATH—Friday, April 19, 4:00 to 4:45pm. Read a story and explore math concepts using jelly beans! Grades K-3, no pre-registration necessary.

LITERACY FIESTA—Saturday, April 27, 11:00am to 12pm. Celebrate El Día de los Niños with music, stories and free books! All ages welcome, no pre-registration necessary.

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

SPANISH STORY TIME—Monday, April 1, 10:00 to 10:30am. Stories and songs in Spanish. For ages 0-5 years with an adult.

BABY TIME—Monday, April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 11:00 to 11:30am. Songs, fingerplays and bounces for babies. For ages 0 to 11 months.

STORIES & SONGS—Tuesday, April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 10:00 to 10:30am and 11:00 to 11:30am. Songs, fingerplays, and 2 books. For ages 1 to 4 with adult.

MOTHER GOOSE TIME—Thursday, April 4, 11, 18, & 25, 10:00 to 10:30am. Songs, fingerplays, bounces and 1 story for ages 0 to 11 months with an adult.

STORY TIME—Thursday, April 4, 11, 18, & 25, 11:00 to Noon. Three stories or books and some active play followed by a simple craft. Ages 3 to 5 without an adult.

PAWS TO READ—Tuesday, April 9 & 23, 5:30 to 6:30pm. Sign up at the Children’s Desk or call 703-746-1783 for a 15 minute slot to read to a dog. For Grades 1 to 6.

MEET A K-9 DOG & DEPUTY SHERIFF— Monday, April 15, 3:45 to 4:30pm. Learn and ask questions about what they do and how they train. For Grades K-5 only.

NATURE PROGRAM—Wednesday, April 17, 3:30 to 4:15pm. Naturalist from Buddie Ford Nature Center comes to talk about various topics with school children; frequently she is accompanied by live animals. For Grades K-5 only.

GERMAN STORY TIME—Monday, April 22, 10:00 to 10:30am. Stories, fingerplays and songs 

all in German. For ages 1-5 years with adult.

VISIT FROM THE ANIMAL SHELTER—Monday, April 22, 3:30 to 4:15pm. An employee from the city’s Animal Shelter talks about animals they have at the shelter and the animals’ habits, care, and possibly training. Frequently animals come along on the visit. For Grades K to 5 only.

GARY LLOYD, STORYTELLER—Saturday, April 27, 2:00pm. Now Hear This – Storyteller Gary Lloyd shares what happens when you don’t listen closely to what your parents say! (all ages)

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 

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

TUESDAY TOTS—Tuesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. 11:00 to 11:30 am. Ages 2-3 only with adult.

PAJAMA PARTY—Thursdays, April 4, 11,18 and 25. 7:00 to 7:30pm. Pajamas optional. Ages 3-6 only, with adult.

MEET A K-9 DOG & DEPUTY SHERIFF—Monday, April 15. 3:45 to 4:30 pm. Learn and ask questions about what they do and how they train. For Grades K-8 only.

MATINEE SERIES: BRAVE (2012 © Walt Disney Pictures, Rated PG)—Wednesday, April 17, 4:00 to 5:50pm. Join us for a screening of this hit film. 

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

READ, SING, PLAY, BABY!—Mondays, April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 4:00 to 5:00pm. Songs, rhymes, games & a play period with toys for babies 0-11 months with an adult.

MOTHER GOOSE TIME—Tuesdays, and Wednesdays April 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 & 30, 10:15 to 10:45am. Songs, rhymes, games & more interactive fun for ages 12-24 months with an adult.

STORIES TO GROW ON—Tuesdays and Wednesdays April 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 & 30, 11:00 to 11:45am. Stories, songs, movement & more interactive fun for children ages 2 and up with an adult. Younger siblings welcome.

STORY TIME—Thursdays, April 4, 11, 18 & 25, 4:00 to 4:45pm. Stories, songs, movement & more, including a weekly craft or short film. Just for children ages 3 and up—adults and younger siblings remain in the Children’s Room during the program.