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Canceled

Outdoor Play Time - CANCELLED DUE TO HEAT

Due to extreme heat, this program will not take place. Weather permitting, we will have some outdoor fun after the Dance Party on July 25.

It's time to play on the lawn outside the Barrett Children's Room. Lots of bubble toys, sidewalk chalk, a pond full of rubber ducks and sailboats, and more active fun for children ages 2+.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Quest |

TAGS: | playtime | outdoors |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Hours
We're closed Monday January 18 due to Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
We're closed Wednesday January 20 due to Inauguration Day
Mon, Jan 11 Closed
Tue, Jan 12 Closed
Wed, Jan 13 Closed
Thu, Jan 14 Closed
Fri, Jan 15 Closed
Sat, Jan 16 Closed
Sun, Jan 17 Closed
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About the library

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

Take and Make: Arctic Animals
Sat, Jan 16, All day
Curbside - Curbside Pickup
When you see a paper plate or a pinecone, do you picture an animal? Find out how to turn these materials into cute creatures using our instructions and supplies.
Digital Collections Around the World
Sat, Jan 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Learn about online collections from museums, archives, and libraries around the world.Register
Get Your Alphabits Kit - Letters N-Q
Sat, Jan 16, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Curbside PickUp - Curbside PickUp
Home kits containing book lists, recipes and craft items to accompany Miss Lisa's A-Z story time series.
Death Cafe
Sat, Jan 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
Death Cafes are an opportunity to demystify the death experience. We offer an open, safe environment for discussing thoughts, feelings about all manner death and dying. Register
LIBRARIES CLOSED - MLK Jr. Holiday
Mon, Jan 18, All day
Alexandria Law Library
All Alexandria Libraries will be closed on Monday, January 18, in observance of MLK, Jr. Holiday.
Canceled
Get Your Alphabits Kit - Letters N-Q
Mon, Jan 18, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Curbside PickUp - Curbside PickUp
Home kits containing book lists, recipes and craft items to accompany Miss Lisa's A-Z story time series.
Take and Make: Arctic Animals
Tue, Jan 19, All day
Curbside - Curbside Pickup
When you see a paper plate or a pinecone, do you picture an animal? Find out how to turn these materials into cute creatures using our instructions and supplies.
Update Your Resume
Tue, Jan 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
Learn about the four most popular resume styles. Understand which style is best suited for the job you want. Then learn how to take advantage of library resources to create those resumes.Register
Stories and Songs
Tue, Jan 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Zoom - Stories and Songs
Join Miss Venetta for songs, rhymes and a new story every week! Perfect for toddlers, big and little siblings!Register
Bilingual Storytime with Ms. Eli
Tue, Jan 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual
Join Ms. Eli from her home for this virtual Spanish-English storytime. Sing songs and she'll read a book or two. Intended for ages 2 to 4, but all children and families are welcome to join in! Register
Baby Time
Tue, Jan 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Virtual
Play time with your youngest ones. Fingerplay, stories and plenty of songs! Get moving and grooving with your little ones! Register
Alphabits--Practice Your ABCs with Miss Lisa - An Alphabet Story Time
Tue, Jan 19, 11:00am - 11:45am
Virtual
This winter and spring, practice the letters N-Z with fun learning activities.Register
Girls Who Code: Virtual Meet-up
Tue, Jan 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
Join us on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month from 7:00pm-8:15pm.Register
Book Discussion Group - "The Secrets We Kept" by Lara Prescott
Tue, Jan 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
The Duncan Book Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month.Register
Handcraft Tuesday - Evening Edition
Tue, Jan 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Attention all handcrafters! Join us to share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together!
Canceled
Take and Make: Arctic Animals
Wed, Jan 20, All day
Curbside - Curbside Pickup
When you see a paper plate or a pinecone, do you picture an animal? Find out how to turn these materials into cute creatures using our instructions and supplies.
LIBRARIES CLOSED - Inauguration Day
Wed, Jan 20, All day
Alexandria Law Library
All Alexandria Libraries will be closed on Wednesday, January 20, in observance of the Inauguration.
Canceled
ESL for Conversational Beginners - A Weekly Conversation Class
Wed, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:45am
Virtual
This conversation class is for all levels, but will cater particularly toward beginners. Intermediate students will be broken off into a separate group to read a current event and discuss.
Canceled
From My Window With Ms. Suzanne - Snowflakes
Wed, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual
Join Ms. Suzanne on Zoom to sing songs and listen to a story about things we can see outside. Designed for ages 1 to 3, but anyone can join!
Canceled
Pajama Story Time
Wed, Jan 20, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Zoom -
Join Miss Kayla and Miss Katie for cozy bedtime stories. Explore a new theme each week!
Take and Make: Arctic Animals
Thu, Jan 21, All day
Curbside - Curbside Pickup
When you see a paper plate or a pinecone, do you picture an animal? Find out how to turn these materials into cute creatures using our instructions and supplies.
Toddler Rock N' Read
Thu, Jan 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual
Join Miss Katie for singing, dancing, and to hear new story books!Register
1000 Books: Story Time With Miss Lisa
Thu, Jan 21, 10:00am - 10:45am
Virtual
Join Miss Lisa and "Ally Gator" for an interactive story hour for preschoolers and their siblings.Register
Streaming Storytime with Miss Christian
Thu, Jan 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Virtual
Join Miss Christian each week for stories and songs. Registration is required.Register
Burke Book Club - "A Walk in the Woods " by Bill Bryson
Thu, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
Join us for a virtual discussion of Bill Bryson's "A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail."Register
Virtual Carefull Knitting
Thu, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
Join us online for Barrett's knitting and crochet social group! Register
Junior Science Club
Thu, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
Have fun with Miss Amy and Miss Amanda as we flex our STEAM skills! Each week, hear a story, then follow along with a science-related activity using a few simple supplies from around the house. Register
Fun with Friends - Games, Trivia, Books, and More!
Thu, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Join us virtually as we compete with trivia, play mad libs, tell jokes and listen to stories.Register
Renewable Energy, Nuclear Energy and Climate Change
Thu, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Dr. Robert Ehrlich, professor of physics at George Mason University, will examine the options for renewable energy.
Great Books Discussion Group
Thu, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Join us for a virtual meeting the third Thursday of each month! Register
American Girl™ History Club - Featuring Samantha Parkington™
Fri, Jan 22, All day
Virtual
A monthly program with Miss Vanessa that features a story, craft, games, trivia, and a baking project inspired by different American Girl™ characters. Take home craft kits available at Barrett Branch!
Family Storytime
Fri, Jan 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual
Join Miss Amy and Miss Amanda each Friday morning for stories, songs and rhymes.Register
Preschool Storytime and Craft - Dinosaurs
Fri, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual
Join Ms. Suzanne on Fridays for a story, a craft and some silly songs. Ages 3 - 5.Register
Get Your Alphabits Kit - Letters N-Q
Fri, Jan 22, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Curbside PickUp - Curbside PickUp
Home kits containing book lists, recipes and craft items to accompany Miss Lisa's A-Z story time series.
American Girl™ History Club - Featuring Samantha Parkington™
Sat, Jan 23, All day
Virtual
A monthly program with Miss Vanessa that features a story, craft, games, trivia, and a baking project inspired by different American Girl™ characters. Take home craft kits available at Barrett Branch!
Get Your Alphabits Kit - Letters N-Q
Sat, Jan 23, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Curbside PickUp - Curbside PickUp
Home kits containing book lists, recipes and craft items to accompany Miss Lisa's A-Z story time series.
Cooking with Kole! - Nutritious and Delicious!
Sat, Jan 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual
Join an online cooking class straight to your own kitchen!Register
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