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KATE WALLER BARRETT BRANCH LIBRARY

Hours & Location

Mon, Nov 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 01 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 02 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 03 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Address
717 Queen Street
Alexandria
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
1000 Books Story Time
Thu, Nov 30, 11:00am - 11:35am
Stories, songs, movement and more in a story time for ages 2+
Learn and Play Mahjong (American Rules)
Thu, Nov 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Second Floor
Barrett is starting a Mahjong group using the American rules developed from the ancient Chinese game. Meetings will be from 2-4 PM on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Registration required.
Registration is now closed
Recycle Wrapping - Holiday Upcycled Gift Decorating Kits
Fri, Dec 01, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Get a kit at the Kate Waller Barrett Branch beginning December 1 - 23.
Recycle Wrapping - Holiday Upcycled Gift Decorating Kits
Sat, Dec 02, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Get a kit at the Kate Waller Barrett Branch beginning December 1 - 23.
Friends of the Barrett Library Winter Book Sale
Sat, Dec 02, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Come browse and buy from a large slection of books, DVDs and CDs at the Friends of the Barrett Branch Library bi-annual book sale.
Author Talk with Magda De La Paz Cabrero - Walking On Earth with Thich Nhat Hanh
Sat, Dec 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Second Floor
Dr. Cabrero's memoir shares her experiences with silence and the sanctuaries and kindred spirits she found in her travels around the world inspired by Vietnamese Peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh.
Recycle Wrapping - Holiday Upcycled Gift Decorating Kits
Sun, Dec 03, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Get a kit at the Kate Waller Barrett Branch beginning December 1 - 23.
Recycle Wrapping - Holiday Upcycled Gift Decorating Kits
Mon, Dec 04, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Get a kit at the Kate Waller Barrett Branch beginning December 1 - 23.
Holiday Card Workshop
Mon, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
First Floor
Make a card for Hanukkah, Christmas, or just to celebrate winter. All materials supplied. Ages 6-12
Recycle Wrapping - Holiday Upcycled Gift Decorating Kits
Tue, Dec 05, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Get a kit at the Kate Waller Barrett Branch beginning December 1 - 23.
Baby and Toddler Time - Activities For Ages 0-23 Months
Tue, Dec 05, 11:00am - 11:35am
First Floor
Songs,stories. games, movement and more for our littlest friends. Ages 0-23 months
One-On-One Computer Help - at the Barrett Branch
Tue, Dec 05, 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.
Winter Celebration Birdseed Ornaments
Tue, Dec 05, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Second Floor
Make an adorable birdseed ornament that celebrates the season and provides needed nourishment for our outdoor feathered friends.
Recycle Wrapping - Holiday Upcycled Gift Decorating Kits
Wed, Dec 06, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Get a kit at the Kate Waller Barrett Branch beginning December 1 - 23.
Recycle Wrapping - Holiday Upcycled Gift Decorating Kits
Thu, Dec 07, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Get a kit at the Kate Waller Barrett Branch beginning December 1 - 23.
1000 Books Story Time - Stories and more for ages 2+
Thu, Dec 07, 11:00am - 11:40am
Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2+
Carefull Knitting - Knit and Crochet for Good
Thu, Dec 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate.
Recycle Wrapping - Holiday Upcycled Gift Decorating Kits
Fri, Dec 08, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Get a kit at the Kate Waller Barrett Branch beginning December 1 - 23.
Recycle Wrapping - Holiday Upcycled Gift Decorating Kits
Sat, Dec 09, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Get a kit at the Kate Waller Barrett Branch beginning December 1 - 23.
Recycle Wrapping - Holiday Upcycled Gift Decorating Kits
Sun, Dec 10, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Get a kit at the Kate Waller Barrett Branch beginning December 1 - 23.
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