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KATE WALLER BARRETT BRANCH LIBRARY

Hours & Location
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We're closed Monday October 13 due to Indigenous Peoples' Day
Mon, Oct 13 Closed
(Indigenous Peoples' Day)
Tue, Oct 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 17 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 19 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Address
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: A11, A12, F19
  • DASH Bus: 30, 31, Old Town Circulator
  • King Street Trolley:  King & Columbus

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

Upcoming Events
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Bilingual Storytime - Hora de cuentos bilingue
Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 10:45am
Youth Services Area
This Hispanic Heritage Month, start your morning with stories, rhymes and songs in English and Spanish!
Baby and Toddler Time - La hora de los bebés y los niños
Tue, Oct 14, 11:00am - 11:40am
Youth Services Area
Just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.
Just Babies - Solo Los Bebés
Wed, Oct 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services Area
Just for babies ages 0-12 months. Sólo para bebés de 0 a 12 meses.
Painternoon - A monthly painting club!
Wed, Oct 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Let's paint at the library! Follow along to instructions to create the monthly painting or create your own unique work of art!
Book a Librarian - Application Assistance
Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Get help with applications. Appointments are available at 10 and 11 AM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.
1000 Books Story Time - A Story Time for ages 2-5
Thu, Oct 16, 11:00am - 11:45am
Youth Services Area
Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2-5
Carefull Knit & Crochet - Crafting for Good
Thu, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s fiber arts group making items to donate.
Bad Art Night - Create something truly terrible!
Thu, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Adults and teens are encouraged to create the worst pieces of art they have ever seen to win a prize for worst artwork!
DIY Teens: Rock Painting - Come on in for teen only craft projects!
Sat, Oct 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Second Floor
Let's paint rocks! Make them creepy for Halloween or cutesy for the Fall season! (Or paint them however you want!)
Dungeons & Dragons at the Library
Sat, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Come play Dungeons & Dragons. No experience necessary. Open to ages 8-13.
This event is full
Bilingual Storytime - Hora de cuentos bilingue
Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 10:45am
Youth Services Area
This Hispanic Heritage Month, start your morning with stories, rhymes and songs in English and Spanish!
Baby and Toddler Time - La hora de los bebés y los niños
Tue, Oct 21, 11:00am - 11:40am
Youth Services Area
Just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.
Empanadas, Pupusas and Greens on the Side - Author Amelia Tseng in Conversation with Canek Aguirre
Tue, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join Alexandria Library and Tenants and Workers United to hear from author Amelia Tseng on her recent book "Empanadas, Pupusas and Greens on the Side: Language and Latinidad in the Nation's Capital."
Just Babies - Solo Los Bebés
Wed, Oct 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services Area
Just for babies ages 0-12 months. Sólo para bebés de 0 a 12 meses.
Rescheduled
Hangul for Beginners
Wed, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
New date Thursday, October 30, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Join this 3-part series with certified educator Byul Yim to learn Korean in a fun, small-group setting.
Book a Librarian - Application Assistance
Thu, Oct 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Get help with applications. Appointments are available at 10 and 11 AM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.
1000 Books Story Time - A Story Time for ages 2-5
Thu, Oct 23, 11:00am - 11:45am
Youth Services Area
Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2-5
American Style Mahjong - Learn and Play
Thu, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Second Floor
The Barrett Branch Mahjong group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Space is available for up to 12 players, so it's first come first served as game tables fill.
Hangul for Beginners
Thu, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Second Floor
Join this 3-part series with certified educator Byul Yim to learn Korean in a fun, small-group setting.
Registration is now closed
Fixit Clinic - Community Repair Event
Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Bring items from home that are broken, torn or not quite working correctly. Our Fixit Coaches and Volunteers will try to get them up and running. Check-in at the Welcome Table to begin your visit.
Horror Fans Unite! - A year-round horror club!
Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Second Floor
Do you like scary movies, books, tv shows, or video games? Do you enjoy making horror themed DIY projects? This is the event for you!
Halloween Baby and Toddler Time - Holiday Fun For Ages 0-23 months
Tue, Oct 28, 11:00am - 11:40am
Youth Services Area
Costumes encouraged, but not required! Seasonal songs and games for little pumpkins ages 0-23 months. .
Eco:mmunion - Conversations to Sustain People and Planet
Tue, Oct 28, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Looking for a space to talk about climate change and the things affected that we love? Join us for a monthly discussion focused on a relevant topic. Register to receive the materials suggestions.
Just Babies--Happy Halloween! - A Halloween Themed Lapsit Time for Ages 0-12 months
Wed, Oct 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services Area
Trick or Treat! Fun activities just for infants ages 0-12 months.
Book a Librarian - Application Assistance
Thu, Oct 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Get help with applications. Appointments are available at 10 and 11 AM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.
1000 Books Story Time: Halloween! - Get ready for Halloween
Thu, Oct 30, 11:00am - 11:40am
Get in the holiday spirit with Halloween stories, songs, movement and more. For ages 2+
Hangul for Beginners
Thu, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Second Floor
Join this 3-part series with certified educator Byul Yim to learn Korean in a fun, small-group setting.
Registration is now closed
Rescheduled
Teen Advisory Group - Monthly Meeting
Sat, Nov 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
New date Saturday, November 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 12-18. Make a difference in your library and community by sharing your opinions, volunteering, and more!
Spanish Conversation Club
Sat, Nov 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages 14+. Develop and exercise your spanish conversation skills.
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