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KATE WALLER BARRETT BRANCH LIBRARY

Hours & Location
We're closed Monday January 20
Mon, Jan 13 1:00PM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jan 14 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jan 15 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jan 16 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jan 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 19 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Address
717 Queen Street
Alexandria
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 Time - Activities For Children Ages 12-23 Months
Tue, Jan 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
Story Room
Stories, songs, games & more. Just for children ages 12-23 months. Please choose to come either Tuesday or Wednesday!
Stories To Grow On - Stories and Much More For Ages 2-5
Tue, Jan 21, 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Room
Stories, songs, movement games & yoga for ages 2-5. Adult participation is expected. Younger siblings can come along and join in with their big brothers and sisters.
Manumission Tour Company Presents - Duke Street Black History
Tue, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Manumission Tour Company presents early Alexandria's African-American history.
Rescheduled
Manumission Tour Company Presents - Duke Street Black History
Tue, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Monday, January 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Manumission Tour Company presents early Alexandria's African-American history.
Friends of the Barrett Branch Library - Monthly Meeting
Tue, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
First Floor
Join us for our monthly meeting and learn how to become more active with the Friends.
Mother Goose Time - Activities For Children Ages 12-23 Months
Wed, Jan 22, 10:15am - 10:45am
Story Room
Stories, songs, games & more. Just for children ages 12-23 months. Please choose to come either Tuesday or Wednesday!
Stories To Grow On - Stories and Much More For Ages 2-5
Wed, Jan 22, 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Room
Stories, songs, movement games & yoga for ages 2-5. Adult participation is expected. Younger siblings can come along and join in with their big brothers and sisters.
Personal Digital Archiving
Thu, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Second Floor
Your photos, documents, audio and video files require special care to keep them usable into the future. Learn how to do it with this class.
STEAM-Y Fun - STEAM Activities + Yoga
Thu, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room
Simple STEAM activities AND some yoga fun. Ages 5+
It's Friday, Baby!
Fri, Jan 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Story Room
Songs, games & other activities for babies 0-11 months.
Majestic Mornings Paint-Along
Sat, Jan 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Second Floor
Join us for a fun and relaxing morning of painting along with episode "Majestic Mountains". All materials provided. Space is limited and registration is required.  
This event is full
ESL Class - Intermediate Level
Mon, Jan 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Story Room
PLEASE NOTE NEW DAY AND TIME! Class will be meeting on Monday evenings from 7-8 PM in the Story Room on the first floor.
Fill Your Cart with Food Fighters
Mon, Jan 27, 7:15pm - 8:30pm
Second Floor
Learn how to fill your cart and plan your menu to prevent Heart Disease, Type 2 Diabetes, and Cancer.
Mother Goose Time - Activities For Children Ages 12-23 Months
Tue, Jan 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
Story Room
Stories, songs, games & more. Just for children ages 12-23 months. Please choose to come either Tuesday or Wednesday!
Stories To Grow On - Stories and Much More For Ages 2-5
Tue, Jan 28, 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Room
Stories, songs, movement games & yoga for ages 2-5. Adult participation is expected. Younger siblings can come along and join in with their big brothers and sisters.
Mother Goose Time - Activities For Children Ages 12-23 Months
Wed, Jan 29, 10:15am - 10:45am
Story Room
Stories, songs, games & more. Just for children ages 12-23 months. Please choose to come either Tuesday or Wednesday!
Stories To Grow On - Stories and Much More For Ages 2-5
Wed, Jan 29, 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Room
Stories, songs, movement games & yoga for ages 2-5. Adult participation is expected. Younger siblings can come along and join in with their big brothers and sisters.
STEAM-Y Fun - STEAM Activities + Yoga
Thu, Jan 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room
Simple STEAM activities AND some yoga fun. Ages 5+
Yoga, Baby!
Fri, Jan 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
First Floor
Join us every fourth Friday of the month for interactive yoga/music activities for babies ages 6 weeks to 11 months and their grownups.
Making and Working with Marshmallow Fondant Workshop (TEEN)
Sat, Feb 01, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
First Floor
Learn how to make marshmallow fondant and work it into 2D and 3D shapes. All supplies provided. Registration preferred. Ages 12- 18.
ESL Class - Intermediate Level
Mon, Feb 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Story Room
PLEASE NOTE NEW DAY AND TIME! Class will be meeting on Monday evenings from 7-8 PM in the Story Room on the first floor.
Marshawn Lynch: A History  - Diverse Documentaries
Mon, Feb 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Second Floor
Told completely through media clips, author David Shield's documentary about NFL running back Marshawn Lynch broaches the repressive relationship between professional sports and Black male athletes.
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