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Alexandria Library This is the official page for Alexandria Library in Alexandria, VA. Alexandria's public library since 1937. LL34)

Alexandria Library - Branch Acronyms:
CEN = Beatley Central (5005 Duke St)
BAR = Barrett Branch (717 Queen St)
BUR = Burke Branch (4701 Seminary Rd)
DUN = Duncan Branch (2501 Commonwealth Ave)
LH/SC = Local History/Special Collections (717 Queen St)
LAW = Law Library (520 King St.

Celebrate the spooky season with slightly scary stories for the whole family! 🎃👻While all ages are invited, please note ...
10/22/2026

Celebrate the spooky season with slightly scary stories for the whole family! 🎃👻
While all ages are invited, please note that the spookiness level of some stories may be more appealing to participants who are elementary-school age or older. Gentler stories will be told at the beginning of the program, while more spine-tingling tales will be reserved for later.

Join author and intuitive teacher Amy Strauss for an engaging workshop exploring the Six Intuitive Archetypes through st...
10/21/2026

Join author and intuitive teacher Amy Strauss for an engaging workshop exploring the Six Intuitive Archetypes through stories, reflection, conversation, and simple experiential exercises.
You will leave with:
✨A deeper understanding of your intuitive style
✨Practical ways to recognize and trust your inner guidance
✨A fresh perspective on how intuition shows up in everyday life
Register to attend, link in bio.

We have another great week ahead at Alex Library! Click the link in our bio or visit our Events page to view the full ca...
10/19/2026

We have another great week ahead at Alex Library! Click the link in our bio or visit our Events page to view the full calendar and RSVP for events.

Bring small appliances, electronics and furniture in need of repair, and watches in need of new batteries. We'll have vo...
10/19/2026

Bring small appliances, electronics and furniture in need of repair, and watches in need of new batteries. We'll have volunteer coaches at the Barrett Branch to help try to get them in working again. Register to receive updates. Link in bio.

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday at Local History/Special Collections to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month. Lo...
10/15/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday at Local History/Special Collections to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month. Local historian Amy Bertsch shared her fascinating research into the inspiring story of Hannah Nokes, an African American transgender woman featured in the book 'Q***r Virginia: New Stories in the Old Dominion.'

Like the idea of journaling but not the actual writing? Have a problem with keeping your notes and movie tickets for too...
10/15/2026

Like the idea of journaling but not the actual writing? Have a problem with keeping your notes and movie tickets for too long? Solve both problems with junk journaling! 📓♻️ Ages 14-18. No RSVP required. Materials and examples provided.

Shop over 10,000 books, CDs, and DVDs covering a variety of genres next week at the Burke Branch Friends Book Sale! Lear...
10/14/2026

Shop over 10,000 books, CDs, and DVDs covering a variety of genres next week at the Burke Branch Friends Book Sale! Learn how to become a member and shop early by following Burke Branch Friends.

Our American Girl Doll® lending program is back with three new dolls! 🌸 You can check out a doll kit, which includes a b...
10/14/2026

Our American Girl Doll® lending program is back with three new dolls! 🌸 You can check out a doll kit, which includes a book, pajamas, a brush, and more. 🎒 Dolls can be borrowed for up to seven days by adult Alexandria Library cardholders. Check one out today at the Beatley Central Circulation Desk! 💝Click the link in our bio to see all of the available dolls and learn more.

We have tons of fun and exciting programs happening this week at Alex Library! Join us for book talks, crafts, board gam...
10/13/2026

We have tons of fun and exciting programs happening this week at Alex Library! Join us for book talks, crafts, board games, and our Annual Fall Fest at Duncan! 🍁 View our full calendar and RSVP on our Events page by clicking the link in our bio. 📅

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual Hispanic Heritage Fiesta! 🎉 The Reading Garden was filled with music,...
10/13/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual Hispanic Heritage Fiesta! 🎉 The Reading Garden was filled with music, food, and fun for everyone! 🎶 A special thank you to our food vendors - La Pluma Coffee and W**e Bar, Inca Chicken, and Lorena's Bakery - our performers, The Mystic Warriors and Tinkus Tiataco, and all of our vendors who shared valuable resources with the community. We'll see you again next year!

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Administration/5005 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA
22304

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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