Alexandria Library
@alexlibraryva.bsky.social
The Alexandria Library in Alexandria, VA serves our community by being a resource for learning, connecting, and growing. Visit us at alexlibraryva.org.
All Alexandria Library branches will be closed Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
November 5, 2025 at 5:10 PM
All Alexandria Library branches will be closed Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
The Nutcracker Ballet presented by the Metropolitan Youth Ballet returns to Beatley on Monday. No RSVP required. Ticketing will begin at 10:30 AM at the Children's desk. In the event of inclement weather, we will move indoors.
November 5, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The Nutcracker Ballet presented by the Metropolitan Youth Ballet returns to Beatley on Monday. No RSVP required. Ticketing will begin at 10:30 AM at the Children's desk. In the event of inclement weather, we will move indoors.
Yarn Storm 🧤: We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens to benefit Alexandria's Community Lodgings
Community Knits! 🧣: We'll be knitting a community scarf and a hat. Please join us to add a row or two.
Community Knits! 🧣: We'll be knitting a community scarf and a hat. Please join us to add a row or two.
November 3, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Yarn Storm 🧤: We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens to benefit Alexandria's Community Lodgings
Community Knits! 🧣: We'll be knitting a community scarf and a hat. Please join us to add a row or two.
Community Knits! 🧣: We'll be knitting a community scarf and a hat. Please join us to add a row or two.
Happy Halloween from Alex Library and Count Catula!
October 31, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Happy Halloween from Alex Library and Count Catula!
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It's National Friends of Libraries Week, so say hello to our friends at @alexlibraryva.bsky.social! They're new here, give them a follow!
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October 20, 2025 at 5:59 PM
It's National Friends of Libraries Week, so say hello to our friends at @alexlibraryva.bsky.social! They're new here, give them a follow!
We're joining the ALA on October 11, 2025, in asking everyone to take at least one action to help defend books from censorship and to stand up for libraries!
Show us how you’re taking action on social media by using the hashtags #LetFreedomReadDay and #BannedBooksWeek!
Show us how you’re taking action on social media by using the hashtags #LetFreedomReadDay and #BannedBooksWeek!
October 9, 2025 at 4:50 PM
We're joining the ALA on October 11, 2025, in asking everyone to take at least one action to help defend books from censorship and to stand up for libraries!
Show us how you’re taking action on social media by using the hashtags #LetFreedomReadDay and #BannedBooksWeek!
Show us how you’re taking action on social media by using the hashtags #LetFreedomReadDay and #BannedBooksWeek!
All Alexandria Library Branches will be closed, Monday, October 13, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
October 7, 2025 at 3:38 PM
All Alexandria Library Branches will be closed, Monday, October 13, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Celebrate your #FreedomToRead during #BannedBooksWeek by selecting frequently challenged books to advance in a tournament style competition. Visit the Beatley Reference Desk to support your favorite titles. 📚🏀
Voting will take place October 3-11!
Voting will take place October 3-11!
October 6, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Celebrate your #FreedomToRead during #BannedBooksWeek by selecting frequently challenged books to advance in a tournament style competition. Visit the Beatley Reference Desk to support your favorite titles. 📚🏀
Voting will take place October 3-11!
Voting will take place October 3-11!
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Censorship is so 1984. Read for your rights.
Today kicks off #BannedBooksWeek, and this year's theme reminds us that the right to read belongs to all of us, that censorship has no place in contemporary society, and that we must defend our rights.
https://www.ala.org/bbooks.
Today kicks off #BannedBooksWeek, and this year's theme reminds us that the right to read belongs to all of us, that censorship has no place in contemporary society, and that we must defend our rights.
https://www.ala.org/bbooks.
October 5, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Censorship is so 1984. Read for your rights.
Today kicks off #BannedBooksWeek, and this year's theme reminds us that the right to read belongs to all of us, that censorship has no place in contemporary society, and that we must defend our rights.
https://www.ala.org/bbooks.
Today kicks off #BannedBooksWeek, and this year's theme reminds us that the right to read belongs to all of us, that censorship has no place in contemporary society, and that we must defend our rights.
https://www.ala.org/bbooks.
Hello world! This is the official Bluesky account of the Alexandria Library in Virginia.
October 1, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Hello world! This is the official Bluesky account of the Alexandria Library in Virginia.