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Alexandria Library Recognizing 1939 Sit-In Anniversary With Special Events
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Saturday, August 21 marks the 82nd anniversary of the 1939 Alexandria Library Sit-in. Over eight decades ago,…
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Obituaries
Gladys Davis, Celebrated Alexandria Librarian of Over 60 Years, Passes at 100
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Gladys Howard Davis, who was born on June 7, 1921 and raised in Alexandria, Virginia, where she…
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Community News
Beatley Library to Expand In-Person Services on June 11
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Beginning Friday, June 11, Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library (5005 Duke Street) will be open to the public and offering in-person service…
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Community News
Alexandria Raises Record-Breaking $2.5 Million in One Day During Annual Spring2Action Effort
ALEXANDRIA, VA— In the face of adversity, more than 8,200 donors came together from across the country on April 28…
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Community News
Free and Virtual: Alexandria Library Hosting E-book Demonstration April 12
ALEXANDRIA, VA-With smartphones and tablets a part of everyday life, people are accessing e-books and audiobooks more frequently. Alexandria Library…
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Community News
Alexandria Library Reopens to Patrons on March 15
ALEXANDRIA, VA-On Monday, March 15, Alexandria Library will reopen to patrons. Each branch will have limited hours under the third…
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Community News
Alexandria Library Launches New Mobile App
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Library access is now available everywhere you go. Alexandria Library today launched its new mobile app, making their whole…
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Community News
Services Open and Closed for Christmas and New Year’s
Alexandria, VA – Here is a listing of all the Alexandria City services open and closed for Christmas and New…
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Community News
Alexandria Library Receives Grant to Create Programs About Climate Change
Alexandria, VA – Alexandria Library is one of 25 libraries across the United States to receive a $1,000 cash grant…
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Community News
Alexandria Library Offers Online Resource Tool EZProxy
ALEXANDRIA, VA — During this time of school closures, expanded online learning, and social distancing recommendations, access to premium research…
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