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Things to do with kids this weekend in Alexandria (August 14–16)
Updated August 12, 2026
The weekend of August 14–16 in Alexandria brings Baby Storytime at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room (Friday) and Borrow a Board Game at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library (Saturday). Every listing comes from the organizer's own calendar, with times, venues, and official links — free ones are marked.
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Family events in Alexandria this weekend: August 14–16
Friday, August 14
2 events · 2 free
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Alexandria Library: A Legacy of Service Since 1937
The Local History/Special Collections Branch presents an exhibit highlighting the history and evolution of the Alexandria Library.
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Baby Storytime
We sing, play, dance, and rhyme all while promoting your baby’s development and literacy skills.
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Saturday, August 15
3 events · 2 free
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Alexandria Library: A Legacy of Service Since 1937
The Local History/Special Collections Branch presents an exhibit highlighting the history and evolution of the Alexandria Library.
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Borrow a Board Game
Use the library's board and card games while hanging out in the youth services area!
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Dungeons & Dragons at the Library
Come play Dungeons & Dragons. No experience necessary. Open to ages 8-13. D&D is a fantasy tabletop role playing game where you use your…
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Sunday, August 16
2 events · 2 free
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Alexandria Library: A Legacy of Service Since 1937
The Local History/Special Collections Branch presents an exhibit highlighting the history and evolution of the Alexandria Library.
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Board Game Bliss
Let's celebrate the joy of playing games!
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Coming up in Alexandria
- Bilingual Story Time — August 13 · James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
- Outdoor Play — August 13 · Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Outdoors
- Nerdy Knotters — August 13 · James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room