All Alexandria Library will be closed for the Christmas Holiday: Friday, December 23; Saturday, December 24; Sunday, December 25; and Monday, December 26. | |
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
, Tuesdays, from 10 am to noon, December 6, 13, 20 & 27. CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS: *registration required for story times: please call 703-746-1702x5 or visit the children's desk. *LITTLE ONE-DERS, Mondays, December 5 & 12, at 10:30 or 11:15 am, ages 12 to 23 months, with an adult.
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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 HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS:
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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:
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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-5p
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Alexandria Library Children's Calendar of Events - December 2011
BOOK SALE: 
Monday, November 28, 2011
City of Alexandria to Hold 37th Annual Toys For Tots Benefit Square Dance on Sunday, December 4
The City of Alexandria's 37th Annual Toys for Tots Benefit Square Dance is scheduled forSunday, December 4 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Lee Center Exhibit Hall, 1108 Jefferson St. This year's theme is "Almost Heaven at Thirty-Seven" and will feature a special 3 p.m. performance by Capital Squares Demonstration Team.
The annual square and round dance benefits the United States Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Drive. Recommended donation for each couple is a new, unopened toy or a $10 minimum contribution (singles $5). All toys and proceeds from this dance will remain in the Washington metropolitan area. If you do not wish to participate but would like to donate a toy, you may drop off your donation until 3 p.m. at the Lee Center.
The City's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities and the National Capital Area Square Dance Leaders Association and Washington Area Square Dance Cooperative Association are cosponsoring the event.
For additional information, please call the City's Special Events Hotline at 703.746.5592or visit alexandriava.gov/recreation.
Friday, November 25, 2011
Tickets on Sale Now for Historic Alexandria Candlelight Tour
Discount Rate for Tickets Purchased byDecember 1
See historic Alexandria in a whole new light this holiday season! Four of Old Town Alexandria's finest historic sites will welcome guests on Saturday, December 10, and Sunday, December 11, for the festive Historic Alexandria Candlelight Tour. The area's premier traditional holiday event features holiday greenery, period decorations and music, light refreshments and a convenient shuttle bus running among the sites.
This season, as part of the Civil War Sesquicentennial events, experience 1860s Alexandria during the holidays with tours at Gadsby's Tavern Museum (134 North Royal Street), Carlyle House Historic Park (121 North Fairfax Street), Lee-Fendall House (614 Oronoco Street), and the Stabler-LeadbeaterApothecary Museum (105-107 South Fairfax Street). Tour times are from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, December 10, and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, December 11.
The tour is self-guided, and the sites may be visited in any order, with a complimentary shuttle running in a continuous loop among the sites. Ticket prices are $20 for adults, $15 forseniors, and $5 for children (ages 6-17). Special discount rates of $15 for adults and $12 for seniors are available when you buy before December 1. For information, tickets, and group sales information, please contact Gadsby's Tavern Museum at 703.746.4242.Tickets for this event can also be purchased online at www.historicalexandria.org.
See the National Christmas Tree
The Capitol Christmas Tree is Coming to Mount Vernon Community School
Saturday, November 26th
10am – 1pm (between MVCS and Duncan Library)
Bring the family to see the trees
bound for the US Capitol! Climb
up in the cab of a tractor-trailer and see firsthand what a truck driver can see! Take pictures with Mack the (inflatable) Bulldog!
Monday, November 21, 2011
2011 Scottish Walk
Holiday Children’s Book Fair at The Lyceum December 3
Shop for Gifts that Will Enrich Young Lives and Donate a Book to the Alexandria Tutoring Consortium
On Saturday, December 3, the day of the Scottish Walk, shop at The Lyceum's Holiday Children's Book Fair from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and find the perfect gift for the little ones on your holiday list! The fair features Usborne Books, a leading publisher of educational books for children, as well as a craft activity area for kids. Shoppers will also have the opportunity to donate a book to the Alexandria Tutoring Consortium, a 501 (c) (3) partnership dedicated to tutoring Alexandria's kindergarteners and first graders in literacy skills.
Usborne Books will offer dozens of selections for purchase, with an emphasis on social studies and other educational areas. Books about animals and natural history, classic fiction, health, science, and early civilizations will be available, as well as atlases, biographies, encyclopedias, and a selection of books introducing foreign languages. Usborne will be featuring a variety of children's titles suitable for all ages, from newborns through middle school-age youngsters.
A percentage of the sales will benefit The Lyceum's education and collections programs, but this holiday book fair gives shoppers the chance to help Alexandria's youngest students by purchasing a book from a "wish list" to donate to the Alexandria Tutoring Consortium (ATC). ATC will then give the books to students in their program to encourage them to read and develop their own personal library. ATC is a partnership of Alexandria's faith community, the City, the community at large and the City's public elementary schools that recruits, trains and matches volunteers from congregations, community groups, businesses and City employees to tutor kindergarteners and first graders. ATC's mission is to provide the foundation for future learning success by helping ensure all first and second graders in Alexandria City Public Schools can read at or above grade level by the end of second grade.
The Lyceum, Alexandria's History Museum, is located at 201 South Washington Street in Old Town Alexandria and is open Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information, call 703.746.4994 or visit www.alexandriahistory.org.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
USDA Survey Opportunity - Receive a Gift Card for Participation
The USDA is conducting a nutrition survey to learn about the eating habits of children and adults. Given that only 5% of Americans follow the recommended dietary guidelines, we are interested in learning about the factors that prevent and promote compliance with the guidelines. Participants will be asked about their eating habits, physical activity levels, and lifestyle.
What: Help Americans eat towards a healthier lifestyle by 1) completing a survey about your eating habits and lifestyle, and 2) getting your height and weight measured. All surveys are completely anonymous and will be kept confidential. Entire process will take less than 2 hours. The survey will be administered to both student and parent/caregiver.
Who: 5th grade students in DC metro area public schools AND their parent/caregiver
Where: Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria, VA
When: Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 12:30 PM
Compensation: $25 gift card to Target/participant ($50/household)
How: Contact Grace via phone at301.504.6052 or via email atGrace.Ha@ars.usda.gov to confirm your participation or to obtain additional information.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Alexandria Library - Calendar of Events - November 2011
All Alexandria Library branches will be closed for the Thanksgiving Day Holiday, Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25 (in lieu of Veterans Day). |
Charles E. Beatly, 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 CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS: *registration required for story times: please call 703-746-1702x5 or visit the children's desk.
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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 CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS:
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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:
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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 CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS:
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November 19 - Preparing for a Ball at Gadsby's Tavern
| Balls were a favorite thing for girls to do in the 18th century! Now at Gadsby's Tavern Museum, 134 North Royal Street, explore the tavern where famous balls like George Washington's Birthnight Ball were held and practice the tasks involved in preparing for a ball. The hour-long programs begin at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m., and include an 18th-century dance lesson and a craft to take home! Admission is $6 per person and reservations are required, so call 703.746.4739 or visit www.gadsbystavern.org for more information. | ||
City of Alexandria Announces 2011 Holiday Concert Series
Enjoy the festive sounds of the season in Alexandria as a break between shopping, on your way to dinner, or just to get into the holiday spirit. Come enjoy local performers with their rich talent as they entertain you during this festive time of year Types of music featured include barbershop, folk, Hanukah favorites, hand bell ringers and good old fashioned caroling.
All the performances are free and held outdoors. Concerts will be cancelled due to inclement weather. For up to date information, call the City's Special Events Hotline at 703.746.5592.
For a complete list of Holiday Concerts, visitwww.alexandriava.gov/Concerts.
The public is encouraged to take public transit or walk to the event. Visitors to Old Town can take the Metrorail lines to the King Street Station, and then take the free King Street Trolley to the event. For DASH schedule information, call 703.370.DASH or visit dashbus.com. For Metrobus schedule information, call 202.637.7000 or visitwmata.com. For a parking map, visitalexandriava.gov/12490.
Holiday Season Fun at “Tavern Toddlers” Weekly Open Playtime Continues Through December 19
With the busy holiday season picking up, parents and caregivers can still take their little ones to play at Tavern Toddlers! The weekly open playtime at Gadsby's Tavern Museum,134 North Royal Street, continues throughMonday, December 19. Caregivers, toddlers (walkers through 36 months) and visiting relatives can stop in on Mondays from 10:30 a.m. to noon to play in the historic ballroom.
Save these play dates and join the group for crafts, dancing and lots of room to explore!
No reservations required. Each week costs $7 for a group of three, which must include one adult, and additional people are just $3. A five-visit pass costs $30, never expires, and includes up to three people. The spring session will kick off on Monday, January 23.
Gadsby's Tavern Museum is located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria and is owned and operated by the City of Alexandria.
For more information, please call703.746.4242 or visitwww.gadsbystavern.org.