Calling all Science Fiction and Fantasy fans! View a selection of Science Fiction and Fantasy books by Latino authors while enjoying pastries! Registration is encouraged. RSVP link below.

Alexandria Library and Youth Leaders have come together over the last six months to discuss what it means to be a teen in Alexandria. Community members are invited to experience these teens' views firsthand with a multimedia presentation, refreshments, and an open discussion. RSVP link below.

Beatley's Fall Book Sale is this week! Shop the Members Only Preview today from 3-7 PM. Memberships are $10 and can be purchased starting at 12 PM. 🍂📚

Another great week at Alex Library! Check out our events page on our website to RSVP and view our full schedule, including the Fall Book Sale that starts tomorrow at Beatley!

We have a great week ahead, including our Fourth Annual Black Family Reunion, an unforgettable celebration to bring our entire community together! Visit alexlibraryva.org/events to view our full schedule and register for events.

Duncan Branch Library is currently without power. The library is open, but computers, Wi-Fi, and air conditioning are not functioning. We apologize for the inconvenience.

We have a short but fun-filled week at Alex Library! Join us for crafts, book clubs, and more. Visit alexlibraryva.org to view our full calendar and RSVP. Please note that all branches will be closed for maintenance on Sunday, September 13.

Coffee, crafts, and conversation! Bring your projects or use supplies from our arts and crafts library to create something new! Coffee, tea, and art supplies provided.

All Alexandria Library branches will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday.

Join us in celebrating the life and legacy of musician, philanthropist, and lover of books, Dolly Parton, with a screening of Steel Magnolias on Friday at 2 PM at Burke Branch Library. Or, check out a book from one of our displays at our branches. 🦋

Summerquest may be over, but we're still having fun at the library! Check out our new craft groups, like Bead Buddies at Beatley, or join us for a special screening of Steel Magnolias in honor of Dolly Parton! 🦋 Visit alexlibraryva.org/events to see our full calendar and register for events.

Con-cat-ulations again to our 2026 Library Cat, Chance! Make sure to keep an eye out for his adorable cutouts at our branches throughout the year! 🐈🐾

Our 2026 Duncan Dog, Bodhi, and our first runner-up, Teddy, stopped into Duncan last week to claim their prizes! Just look at that smile! 🐾

We received a slightly overdue book last week: a copy of 'The Lord God Made Them All' by James Herriot sent all the way from Portland, with the original circulation card from 1983! This is a great time to remind everyone that we are fine-free, but please try to return your books within this decade.

Change Happens with Alexandria Teens! We invite you to come experience local youth leaders' views firsthand with a multimedia presentation, refreshments, and an opportunity to contribute your own opinions to this teen dialogue project. RSVP at alexlibraryva.org/chat.

Bring your plants, cuttings, and seeds to exchange with friends and neighbors! Plants must be healthy and pest free - bonus points for local! 🌱

The story of the Alexandria, Virginia library sit-in of 1939, the first recorded sit-in to demand racial integration, offers a fresh chance to explore our past. Register below to hear from a panel of experts, including Executive Director of the Alexandria Library, Rose Dawson.

Join us this week for book clubs, classes, and crafts! Visit alexlibraryva.org/events to see our full schedule and register for events.

This community event is free and open to all! Join us on Saturday, September 19 for the fourth annual Alexandria Library Black Family Reunion. The event aims to bring neighborhoods together and help fill gaps in the documented history of Alexandria’s African American community. RSVP below.

Oddball Cinema brings you all the weird, eclectic, and lesser-known films you probably never saw in theaters. Join us next Thursday for a screening of the 1996 dark comedy, 'Curdled,' rated R. 🎥🍿

NEW PROGRAM! Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or unsure what comes next? Join us for a mindfulness workshop just for teens! 🌟 This is a drop-in event for ages 14-18.

Say hello and feed friendly animals like a llama, donkey, and mini cow from Bar C Animal Ranch. All ages. Drop-in event. #SummerQuest 🦙

SummerQuest is still roaring! 🦖 We have plenty of fun activities for kids all week long, as well as book clubs and crafts for everyone. Visit alexlibraryva.org/events to register for events and see our full calendar.

Teens will explore how to write honest and creative poetry to express their relationship to belonging, strengthening their creative writing skills, and engaging with writing and performing poetry as a way to connect to the world around them. RSVP link below.

Just bring yourself, a book you've been reading, and be prepared to discuss anything and everything literary!

Summer Quest is magically disappearing, but not before we get to see more of Drew's magic! 🪄 No RSVP required.

Drop in to learn fun dinosaur facts with Sadie! Ages 6-12. No RSVP is required, but space is limited. #Summerquest 🦖

Meet Bohdi Wan Kenobi, your Duncan Dog of 2026, who stole his neighbors' hearts with his out-of-this-world smile! 🐶🌠 Teddy and Boseman were close seconds out of nearly 50 fantastic entries and over 700 votes. Check out all entries on our Flickr (link below.)

Meet your new Alexandria Library Cat, Chance! This well-read gentleman is currently a resident of King Street Cats, which means he is available for adoption and ready to be your new reading buddy! To see all the entries, visit our Flickr page (link below).

Rain or shine, Alex Library has events for everyone all week long! 🌦️ RSVP and view our full calendar at alexlibraryva.org/events. #Summerquest 🦖