Alexandria Library

Join us as we chat with mega-bestselling author Liane Moriarty about her newest novel Here One Moment. Registration required: alexlibraryva.org/event/11638787

During Free to Read Week, stop into the Barrett Branch to add to our puzzle, which celebrates authors and the written words that expand our understanding of the human experience.

Explore Japanese culture while meeting like-minded peers!

Celebrate Freedom to Read Week 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. No RSVP required.

We're kicking off with a fun DIY craft. Demonstrate your support of the right to read by creating a key chain featuring the cover of a challenged book. All materials provided. No RSVP needed.

Check out this week's lineup of events of fun DIYs, author talks, and movie screenings! Visit our website to RSVP and view the complete event schedule: alexlibraryva.org/events?r=thismonth.

It's time for the annual Beatley Fall Book Sale! Browse a large selection of books for all ages, movies, CDs, and more!
Members Only Sale: Tuesday, September 17, 3 - 7:30 PM. Entry Tickets available starting at 12 PM. Friends Memberships available to purchase for $15 day-of.

The class will be led by an experienced instructor who will focus on enhancing mobility and Stay Active and Independent for Life-Standing (SAIL), an evidence-based program focusing on strength, balance, and fitness for older adults. Please register in advance. alexlibraryva.org/event/11627225

Join us as New York Times bestselling author and philosopher Nate Klemp helps us explore pathways back to openminded living when he talks to us about the core tenets in his new book: “Open: Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World.” Registration required: alexlibraryva.org/event/11638780

This Saturday, Alexandria Library is hosting its second annual Black Family Reunion. The event aims to bring neighborhoods together and help fill gaps in the documented history of Alexandria’s African American community.

African American families are invited to bring documents and images to be scanned and added to the Library’s Local History/Special Collections archive and preserved as part of the City’s historical record.

The event will feature music, games, food trucks, and more. Guests who bring a picture of people or places that have to do with Alexandria's black neighborhoods will receive a ticket for a free meal and dessert.

Thank you to everyone who celebrated Enkutatash with us at Beatley yesterday! 🌻

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to lead the Central Library Circulation Team. The ideal candidate will have exceptional customer service skills and the desire to develop new staffing and service models. Management experience is required. Apply here: alexlibraryva.org/employment

Members of Wood's family have lived in Alexandria for many generations and helped shape the city in countless ways. Kick off the 2024 Black Family Reunion by learning how Jason Wood, with the help of his family, was moved to donate a trove of pictures, documents, and records to the Local History/Special Collections Branch during last year's Black Family Reunion.

Check out the events happening this week at Alex Library! From book clubs to author talks, there's something for everyone to enjoy! Stay updated by visiting our full calendar on our website. alexlibraryva.org/events?r=thismonth

It’s hard to get back in the swing of things after the weekend. Join us the first Monday of each month at Burke for some destressing stretches to set your mind for the upcoming week and fun activities to get you hyped.

Alexandria Library is hiring for multiple positions! Join our team and help us inspire and support the community. alexlibraryva.org/employment
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that invites applications from all qualified individuals. Proficiency/fluency in Amharic, Arabic, or Spanish is highly desired, but not required for these positions. Successful completion of pre-employment background checks, including a criminal background screening, is required.

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.

Join us for an open prompted short story writing event brought to us by GO&Type, a local organization that collects vintage typewriters, both manual and electric. Register to attend: alexlibraryva.org/event/11135581

A typewriter will also be raffled off at the end of the event for one lucky attendee to keep!

All of our human neighbors are more than welcome to come in for Library Card Sign-Up Month this September! Scurry over to your local branch to get your paws on an Alex Library Card.

Join us for this moving live virtual chat with author Garrett Graff about his oral histories, The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11 and When the Sea Came Alive: An Oral History of D-Day. Registration required: alexlibraryva.org/event/11638751

The second-annual event reconnecting with each other, preserving our past, and strengthening our community.
Alexandria Library aims to bring neighborhoods together and help fill gaps in the documented history of Alexandria’s African American community.

African American families are invited to bring documents and images to be scanned and added to the Library’s Local History/Special Collections archive and preserved as part of the City’s historical record.

The event will feature music, games, food trucks, and more. Guests who bring a picture of people or places that have to do with Alexandria's black neighborhoods will receive a ticket for a free meal and dessert.

Join us to learn more about Alexandria's place in the story of American Revolution hero, Marquis de Lafayette, with local author and public historian Elizabeth Reese. alexlibraryva.org/event/11502837

We have a short, but great week filled with fun and informative events. Be sure to visit our Events page to see everything happening at Alex Library this week and RSVP for events: alexlibraryva.org/events?r=thismonth

We wish everyone a happy and safe Labor Day.

Bring your old clothes that are stained or torn or just too small and learn how to use the fabric to make something new. We'll have sew and non-sew options, or you can come up with your own ideas of what you'd like to make. ♻️🪡

Celebrate the Ethiopian and Eritrean New Year with crafts, refreshments, and music. Featuring a performance by Munit and Z Lovebugs. All ages.

የኢትዮጵያ እና የኤርትራ አዲስ አመት ማክበሪያ እና ባህል ማስተዋወቂያ ዝግጅት።

All Alexandria Library branches will be closed Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day.

Are you interested in running, but aren't sure how to get started? Join Coach Nora Gluch, certified running coach and owner of Mile After Mile run coaching, for a free workshop for beginner runners. alexlibraryva.org/event/11353350

Our Summer Film Series continues Thursday at Burke with a screening of the 2022 Oscar-nominated psychological drama film, 'Tár' starring Cate Blanchett. Rated R.

We have a great week filled with crafts, book clubs, and information sessions! Be sure to visit our website for the full calendar of events. alexlibraryva.org/events?r=thismonth