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KATE WALLER BARRETT BRANCH LIBRARY

Hours & Location

Mon, Nov 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 22 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 23 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 24 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: 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
Dinovember - A Celebration of All Things Dinosaur!
Thu, Nov 21, All day
Table games, a dino-safari, and take home activity packets. Ages 2+
1000 Books Story Time - Story Time for ages 2+
Thu, Nov 21, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Join Miss Lisa for stories, songs, movement and more fun just right for ages 2+
Carefull Knitting - Knit and Crochet for Good
Thu, Nov 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate.
Dinovember - A Celebration of All Things Dinosaur!
Fri, Nov 22, All day
Table games, a dino-safari, and take home activity packets. Ages 2+
Dinovember - A Celebration of All Things Dinosaur!
Sat, Nov 23, All day
Table games, a dino-safari, and take home activity packets. Ages 2+
Tea Blending Workshop - Lead by Savory Blends Tea Co.
Sat, Nov 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Unleash your creativty with tea! Join us for a fun educational and highly interactive experience making a tea blend for yourself or as a unique gift!
This event is full
Dinovember - A Celebration of All Things Dinosaur!
Sun, Nov 24, All day
Table games, a dino-safari, and take home activity packets. Ages 2+
One-On-One Computer Help - at the Barrett Branch
Tue, Nov 26, 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.
Newspaper Table Runner - Carbon-Neutral Crafting
Tue, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Make an interesting and sustainable decoration made from upcycled newspapers. And when you no longer need it, toss it in the recycle bin!
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