Alexandria Library Now Accepts Passport Applications

Alexandria Library is pleased to announce that it now accepts passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. U.S. citizens planning international travel may apply for their passports at Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library located on 5005 Duke Street. 

Our trained staff is available to help you with the submission of new passport applications, supply copies of applicable forms, and provide information on other passport services. Passport application review and submission services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis during the following times:

Tuesday through Thursday: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Saturday: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

           Sunday: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

You will need the following items to apply for a passport:

            Passport application form DS-11

            Proof of U.S. citizenship

            Photo identification

            One 2”x2” passport photo

            Passport fees

For applications forms, information on documentation required, fees, and a wealth of other passport and information, visit the only official website for passport information — http://travel.state.gov. For more information, visit Alexandria Library’s Passport Page or call 703-746-1702.

Friends of The Duncan Library asking for help this weekend

Friends of Duncan Library needs help this Saturday, September 27th, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
We'll be sorting, shelving, and boxing donated books in preparation for our fall book sale. Are any adults with free time or teens needing community service credit available? We would really appreciate any help we can get from the community. If you can help, send an email with your name and phone number to Book Sale Chair, Peggy Sweeney dlsweeney@comcast.net. Thank you.

Walter Gross
Adult Programs Chair
Friends of Duncan Library

Summer Quest & Children's Programs from Alexandria Library

Alexandria Library Summer Quest Programs:

Beatley Central Library - 5005 Duke Street, 22304

Summer Quest Jr. - for ages 0 to 5,  @ 10:30 am

• Tuesday, July 5: Bob Brown Puppets' Teddy Bears' Picnic.  
• Wednesday, July 13: Bill Jenkins' Music around the World.  
• Wednesday, July 20: Kaydee Puppets' two nursery rhymes!
• Wednesday, July 27: C. Shells' songs and music.

  Summer Quest - For ages 6 to 12, Wednesdays @ 4 pm

•   July 6: Under the Sea's "A Day at the Beach"  
•   July 13: Bill Jenkin's World of Musical Instruments
•   July 20: Blue Sky Puppets' "If Pigs Could Fly"
•   July 27: Maryland Science Center's "Play Ball."

Duncan Library - 2501 Commonwealth Avenue, 22301

Summer Quest Jr. - @ 10 or 11 am        

• Tuesday, July 5: Classic Tales 'n Tunes. Ages 0 to 5 years.        
• Tuesday, July 12: Bill Jenkins' Music. Ages 1 to 5 years.        
•  Monday, July 18: One Man Band. Ages 0 to 5 years.        
•  Tuesday, July 19: Great Zucchini's magic! Ages 2 to 5 years.        
•  Monday, July 25: Oh Susannah's music! For ages 0 to 5 years.
•  Tuesday, July 26: C Shells, a musical duo.  Ages 0 to 5 years.

  Summer Quest -   For ages 6 to 12, @ 3:30 pm

•   Wednesday, July 6: Barefoot Puppets' "Trickster Tales" 
•   Monday, July 11: Bill Jenkins' Musical Instruments   
•   Wednesday, July 13: Andrew Wilson of Under The Sea. 
•   Monday, July 18: Animal Ambassadors.
•   Wednesday, July 20: Shazam Magic's "Around the Globe".
•   Wednesday, July 27: Blue Sky Puppet Theatre

Burke Branch Library - 4701 Seminary Road, 22304

Summer Quest - @4 pm

• Thursday, July 14 - PETER McCORY: ONE-MAN BAND,   ages: 2 - 12.
• Tuesday, July 19 - CLASSIC TALES AND TUNES ages: 2 - 5.
• Thursday, July 28 - MICHAEL CHAMBERLAIN MAGIC! ages: 6 and up.
• Tuesday, August 2 - BARBARA EFFRON'S STORYTIME, ages: 2 - 12.

Evening Programs @ 7 PM

• Thursday, July 7 - RAINBOW COMPANY INTERACTIVE THEATER, Act in "Anasi the Spider.", ages: 6 - 12.
• Thursday, July 21 - REPTILES ALIVE, ages: 6 - 12.