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Are you ready to dive into the world of periods and explore all the different products available to you? Join us at Ms. Moxie's Moon Shop for an inclusive and informative workshop: RSVP here

You’re invited to grab your family and friends and join us as Smithsonian scientists highlight information found in the Smithsonian’s book, Extinctopedia. RSVP to receive the link: .

Make new friends and play board games and tabletop games at the library! All games and supplies are provided, but you are welcome to bring a favorite of your own to play. Registration is required. For ages 8 and up with family members.

Bring items from home that are broken, torn, or not quite working correctly. Our Fixit Coaches and Volunteers will try to get them up and running. Registration is not required, but will be used to send reminders and updates:

All branches are closed today in honor of Memorial Day, but we have tons of fun and informative events all week! View our full calendar and register for events on our website:

All Alexandria Library branches will be closed Monday, May 26 in honor of Memorial Day.

We had a blast from the past for Dress Like a Decade Day! 🪩 Our team rocked their favorite groovy, hip, and totally fetch styles for #AlexLibrarySpiritWeek. Join us tomorrow for Dress Like a Book Character Day!✌️

Join us for a book signing and giveaway with Alexandria native and author, Dr. La'Tonya Rease Miles, for her new book, "Smart Girl." Register here:

🏆 It’s Jersey Day at Alex Library! 🏀 Our team is bringing the game day energy to #AlexLibrarySpiritWeek and ready to tackle some reading! Show us your spirit by using our hashtag. Tomorrow is Dress Like a Decade Day!📚💪

All Alexandria Library locations will be closed Friday, May 16, for staff training. We will reopen at regular hours on Saturday, May 17.

Join us for Spirit Week and plenty of other amazing events! Visit to register for activities and view all of the fun and informative events coming this week!

Join author Brea Baker for a discussion on land justice and her book, Rooted: The American Legacy of Land Theft and the Modern Movement for Black Land Ownership. Registration required:

Come browse and buy from a large selection of books, DVDs, and CDs at the Friends of the Barrett Branch Library bi-annual book sale! Funds raised will support services and events at the Barrett Branch Library.

We have another week of awesome happenings at Alex Library! We've got everything from book clubs to informative workshops, plus a book sale at Barrett! Check out our full calendar and RSVP at:

We are excited to announce that Alex Library is hosting Spirit Week from May 12th to May 15th. Show your library spirit by visiting any branch dressed according to the theme! Don't forget to capture the fun, use the hashtag #AlexLibrarySpiritWeek in your photos!

Join us for a presentation on planning for care, both in-home and out-of-home, including information on hospice care and finding care when necessary or before a crisis occurs. Register here:

What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength? In this enlightening online webinar, you will learn how to use anxiety to become more self-accepting, connected to others, and resilient. Register here:

Brush up on your digital and media literacy skills to protect yourself with the Be MediaWise Misinformation Resilience Toolkit. Register to receive the link:

#AllAlexandriaReads2025 continues with adventurous crafts and activities all week, leading to Burke's Spring Book Sale! Visit to register and view all of our programs.