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. *LITTLE ONE-DERS, Mondays, November 7, 14 & 28, at 10:30 or11:15 am, ages 12 to 23 months, with an adult. *TIME FOR 2's, Tuesdays, November 1, 8, 15 & 29, or Wednesdays, November 2, 9, 16 & 30, at 10:30 am, for ages 24 to 36 months, with an adult. *BABY RHYME TIME, Tuesdays, November 1, 8, 15 & 29, at 11:30 am, for ages 0 to 11 months, with an adult. *STORY TIME, Thursdays, November 3, 10 & 17, at 10:30 am or 3 pm, for ages 3 to 5 (children only). *PAWS TO READ (Kids Read to Dogs) with PAL (People Animals Love). Thursdays, November 3 & 17 for 1st through 6th graders. Fifteen-minute sessions from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Call 703-746-1702x5 or visit the children's desk to sign up.

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: PAJAMA TIME, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 7 pm. Ages 3 to 7 only. BABY TIME, Mondays, November 7, 14 & 28, at 11 am, for ages 0 - 11 months, with an adult. Sign-up half hour before story time. No storytime on November 21. STORIES & SONGS, Tuesdays, November 1, 8, 15 & 29, at 10 or 11 am , for ages 1 - 4, with an adult. Sign-up half hour before 11 amstory time. THURSDAY STORY TIME, Thursdays, November 10 & 17, at 11 am, for ages 3 to 5, without an adult. MOTHER GOOSE TIME, Thursdays, November 10 & 17, ages 12 - 24 months, 10 am, with adult. Limited to 25 children. JEWELRY MAKING BONANZA, Saturday, November 12, from 2 to 4 pm. For ages 15 and up. Registration required. STORIES & SONGS IN SPANISH, Mondays, November 7 & 21, at 10 am, for ages 0 - 5, with an adult. NATURE PROGRAM, Wednesday, November 16, at 3:30 pm. For grades K to 5 only. ANIMAL SHELTER VISIT, Monday, November 21, at 3 pm. For grades K to 5 only.

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: TUESDAY TOTS, Tuesdays, November 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, at 11 am, ages 2 to 3, with an adult. PAJAMA PARTY, Thursdays, November 3, 10 & 17, at 7 pm, ages 3 to 6, with an adult.

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: MOTHER GOOSE TIME, Tuesdays & Wednesday, November 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 29 and 30, at 10:15 am, for ages 12-24 months. Select one program per week to attend. STORIES TO GROW ON, Tuesdays & Wednesday, November 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 29 and 30, at 11 am, ages 2 & up. Select one program per week to attend with your child. STORY TIME, Thursdays, November 3, 10 & 17, at 4 pm, ages 3 & up, without an adult.

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!

 

November 21

November 28

December 5

December 12

December 19

 

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.