close
font 1 font 2 font 3
Reset to standard size
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Yellow on Black White on Black Soft Greys Black on Linen Black on White
Reset to normal contrast
Contrast options
Choose a colour combintion to give he most comfortable contrast.
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
Mon, Jun 01 Closed
Tue, Jun 02 Closed
Wed, Jun 03 Closed
Thu, Jun 04 Closed
Fri, Jun 05 Closed
Sat, Jun 06 Closed
Sun, Jun 07 Closed
previous
this week
next
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

Virtual Toddler Rock N' Read
Mon, Jun 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Virtual
Join Miss Katie for our Virtual Toddler Rock N' Read. We'll be sharing a story and singing several of our favorite songs! Please register for this event!Register
Baby & Toddler Time With Miss Lisa
Mon, Jun 01, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Virtual
Songs, rhymes, yoga, and more interactive fun to share with our littlest friends. Ages 0-24 months.Register
At Home with Barrett Library - Poe-tree
Tue, Jun 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Use what you have at home to build your domestic arts.Register
Family Story Time With Miss Lisa - An interactive virtual story time!
Tue, Jun 02, 11:00am - 11:45am
Virtual
Stories and a whole lot more!Register
Virtual Handcraft Meetup
Tue, Jun 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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!
Things That Keep Me Up at Night: Technology’s Challenges - Presented by Steve Ruth
Tue, Jun 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual
Join us for a virtual presentation of Professor Stephen Ruth's program "Things That Keep Me Up at Night: Technology’s Severest Challenges." Register
Story Time Adventures With Miss Lisa
Tue, Jun 02, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Virtual
Let's play and explore!Register
Spanish Conversation Hour
Tue, Jun 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual
Want to practice your Spanish? Join us for an hour of informal conversation with fellow learners. Participants should have a conversational level of Spanish at a minimum. Register
Girls Who Code
Tue, Jun 02, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Join an IT professional on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month to do a short group activity, ask your coding questions, and share your coding progress. Ages 8-14. Registration required.Register
Eric Carle Yoga Stories With Miss Lisa
Wed, Jun 03, 11:00am - 11:45am
Virtual
Favorite Carle stories with yoga!Register
Canceled
From My Window with Ms. Suzanne - Visiting Alaska
Wed, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
Join Ms. Suzanne and a special guest who will share the view from his window in Alaska! He'll talk about what he can see and read a story about Alaska. We'll also sing some of our favorite songs.
Virtual Pajama Story Time
Wed, Jun 03, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Join Miss Katie for Virtual Pajama Story Time! We'll be reading some bedtime stories and singing a few soothing songs! Please remember that virtual programs will be shorter! Register
Virtual Handcraft Meetup
Thu, Jun 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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!
Streaming Storytime wtih Miss Christian
Thu, Jun 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Virtual
Join Miss Christian each week to hear a new story and sing songs. Registration is required.Register
Alexandria Pride June 4, 2020
Thu, Jun 04, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
June is Pride Month, and the Alexandria LGBTQ Task Force and Alexandria Library invite you to register for Celebrate Alexandria Pride Workshops being offered online June 4-6. Register
Virtual Pre-K Story Time
Thu, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual
Join Miss Katie virtually for stories and make your own craft each week! Aimed at ages 3+ Register
Afternoon Book Discussion Group - "Educated"
Thu, Jun 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Virtual
The Afternoon Book Discussion Group meets on the first Thursday of each month at 1:30 PM. All are welcome! Register
Carefull Knitting
Thu, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
Join us online for Barrett's knitting and crochet group!Register
Knit Nite
Thu, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Join us for a virtual Knit Nite meet-up! Get help with your knitting projects or just chat with your friends and knitting volunteers. Ages 8-18.
World Short Story Discussion Group
Thu, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Join us for a virtual discussion of the following two stories: "Birthmates" by Gish Jen and "Soon" by Pam Durban. Register
Alexandria Pride June 5, 2020
Fri, Jun 05, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
June is Pride Month, and the Alexandria LGBTQ Task Force and Alexandria Library invite you to register for Celebrate Alexandria Pride Workshops being offered online June 4-6. Register
Creature Teacher and Virtual Farm Tour - with Bar C Animal Ranch
Sat, Jun 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Join Bar C Animal Ranch to virtually meet lots of animals and take a tour of their farm! Participants will have chance to ask questions during this live event. All ages.
Alexandria Pride June 6, 2020
Sat, Jun 06, 11:00am - 7:00pm
Virtual
June is Pride Month, and the Alexandria LGBTQ Task Force and Alexandria Library invite you to register for Celebrate Alexandria Pride Workshops being offered online June 4-6. Register
2020 Census Information Session - The Census and Local Government Services
Sat, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
2020 Census Information Session: How Will the 2020 Census Impact You and Your Community? The Census and Local Government Services Register
Virtual Toddler Rock N' Read
Mon, Jun 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Virtual
Join Miss Katie for our Virtual Toddler Rock N' Read. We'll be sharing a story and singing several of our favorite songs! Please register for this event!Register
Baby & Toddler Time With Miss Lisa
Mon, Jun 08, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
VIrtual
Songs, rhymes, yoga, and more interactive fun to share with our littlest friends. Ages 0-24 months.Register
Diversity Book Club - "A Woman is No Man" by Etaf Rum
Mon, Jun 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Please join us for a virtual discussion of "A Woman is No Man" by Etaf Rum.
Let's Talk Books - "The Trial of Oscar Wilde"
Mon, Jun 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Please join us online to discuss "The Trial of Oscar Wilde" in recognition of LGBTQ+ Pride month.Register
Friends of Duncan Library Board Meeting
Mon, Jun 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
The Friends of Duncan Library's monthly board meeting will take place virtually this month using Zoom. Register
See all events