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1000 Books Story Time

Live On the Lawn

2022-09-29 11:00:00 2022-09-29 11:40:00 America/New_York 1000 Books Story Time Stories, music & movement activities for ages 2+ as we count towards 1000 Books. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Outdoors

Thursday, September 29
11:00am - 11:40am

Add to Calendar 2022-09-29 11:00:00 2022-09-29 11:40:00 America/New_York 1000 Books Story Time Stories, music & movement activities for ages 2+ as we count towards 1000 Books. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Outdoors

Stories, music & movement activities for ages 2+ as we count towards 1000 Books.

Join us on the Columbus Street lawn for an in-person version of our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten programs with stories, music and movement activities. Bring a mat or blanket to sit on--no chairs please! Recommended for ages 2 and up.

The books we read count towards your 1000 Books Before Kindergarten list.  Not enrolled? Get a kit at any branch or signup online at alexlibraryva.org/1kbbk  

This program may be subject to weather related cancellation. Please check our website or call 703-746-1710 for program updates.  And you can still enjoy a story time with Miss Lisa any time of the day-- the  YouTube version of the programs are available at bit.ly/3cTBmQT

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library

jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708

Hours
We're closed Monday May 29 due to Memorial Day
Mon, May 29 Closed
(Memorial Day)
Tue, May 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 31 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 02 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 03 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 04 1:00PM to 5:00PM

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/B, 11C
  • 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

Tue, May 30, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Barrett Library has a volunteer available on Tuesdays to help with computer and technologies use. Appointments are available at 5 PM and 6 PM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.

Canceled
Wed, May 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for different process based art projects! Ages 6 - 12.

Thu, Jun 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
First Floor
Listen to picture books by Eric Carle, then help retell the story with yoga. Please bring a towel or mat. Outside on the lawn, weather permitting. Ages 2+

Thu, Jun 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group! Together we'll be making items to donate to those in need.

Sat, Jun 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
First Floor
Celebrate the rainbow and Pride Month with a colorful craft, Ages 3+

Canceled
Sat, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join us for a craft in the library or take home a craft bag instead! Ages 6 - 12.

Sat, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Second Floor
Celebrate International Tabletop Day with an afternoon of games. For ages 8+

Tue, Jun 06, 11:00am - 11:40am
Songs, games, movement and more for our littlest friends. Outdoors if the weather permits it--bring a blanket or mat, no chairs please! Ages 0-23 months

Canceled
Tue, Jun 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Barrett Library has a volunteer available on Tuesdays to help with computer and technologies use. Appointments are available at 5 PM and 6 PM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.

Tue, Jun 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Adorn those you love and yourself in Pride with a colorful friendship bracelet.

Thu, Jun 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
First Floor
Listen to picture books by Eric Carle, then help retell the story with yoga. Please bring a towel or mat. Outside on the lawn, weather permitting. Ages 2+