Barrett - Alexandria Library

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KATE WALLER BARRETT BRANCH LIBRARY

Hours & Location

Mon, Jul 22	1:00PM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 23	10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 24	10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jul 25	10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jul 26	10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 27	10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 28	1:00PM to 5:00PM

717 Queen Street
Alexandria
VA 22314

Tel: 703.746.1703

Fax: 703.746.1708

About the branch

Parking: No library parking lot. Street parking is available. A paid parking lot is available on the 100 block of North Alfred Street.

Public Transit:

Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1 mile) and King Street Stations (1.1 miles).
Metrobus: 10A, 10B, 10E, 11Y
DASH Bus: AT2/AT5/AT8
King Street Trolley: King & Columbus

Upcoming Events

Mother Goose Yoga In July - Registration Closed

Tue, Jul 23, 10:15am - 10:45am

Second Floor

Yoga fun for ages 12-23 months. Get a class form June 11-27 at the Barrett Youth Services desk. Group size is limited.

Eric Carle Yoga Stories - Yoga Fun For Ages 2+

Tue, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:45am

First Floor

Yoga activities based on 3 Eric Carle books for ages 2 and up. No registration, but a release form signed by a parent is required.

Mad Science

Tue, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

First Floor

Things that go BOOM!

Retirement Planning - from CommonWealth One Federal Credit Union

Tue, Jul 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Second Floor

Tim States will explain what investment moves are required to ensure that your retirement is secure and why define contribution plans demand that the individual make smart moves.

Kaydee Puppets

Wed, Jul 24, 11:00am - 11:45am

First Floor

"Nursery Rhyme and Rhythm" & "The Little Red Hen's Wacky Week."

Dance Party!

Thu, Jul 25, 11:00am - 11:45am

First Floor

Come and dance! Ages 2+

Yoga, Baby! - Yoga Fun For Babies & Their Grownups

Fri, Jul 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

First Floor

Yoga activities for babies ages 6 weeks to 11 months and their grownups. No registration required.

Succulents For Small Spaces - From the Master Gardeners of NOVA

Sat, Jul 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Second Floor

Succulents are a great choice if want to have plants, but don't have a lot of room. Come learn about succulents at this free event. Advance registration requested at MGNV.orgRegister

Peter McCory

Tue, Jul 30, 11:00am - 11:45am

First Floor

A singalong concert featuring the amazing "One Man Band."

Brixalot Legos - Come and Play!

Tue, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

First Floor

Lots and lots of Duplos and Legos.

Wildlife Ambassadors - "Amazing Animals"

Wed, Jul 31, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

First Floor

Animal show for children ages 6+