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KATE WALLER BARRETT BRANCH LIBRARY

Hours & Location
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Mon, Oct 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 31 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 01 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 02 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: A11, A12, F19
  • 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
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DASH 101: Your Ride, Your Way
Mon, Nov 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Second Floor
The Alexandria Transit Company (DASH) invites you to stop by, connect with the DASH team, and learn how to get the most out of Alexandria’s fare-free public transit.
Sunshine Readers - An outside book club!
Tue, Nov 04, 10:00am - 11:30am
Outdoors
Let's get some fresh air, explore Old Town, and talk about the latest books we've been reading!
Bilingual Storytime - Hora de cuentos bilingue
Tue, Nov 04, 10:30am - 10:45am
Youth Services Area
Start your morning with stories, rhymes and songs in English and Spanish ¡Empieza su mañana con cuentos, rimas y canciones en inglés y español!
Baby and Toddler Time - La hora de los bebés y los niños
Tue, Nov 04, 11:00am - 11:35am
Just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.
Just Babies - Solo Los Bebés
Wed, Nov 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Area
A lapsit and playtime just for babies ages 0-12 months.and their grownups.
Rescheduled
Hangul for Beginners
Wed, Nov 05, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
New date Monday, November 24, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Join this 3-part series with certified educator Byul Yim to learn Korean in a fun, small-group setting.
Book a Librarian - Application Assistance
Thu, Nov 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Get help with applications. Appointments are available at 10 and 11 AM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.
1000 Books Story Time - A Story Time for ages 2-5
Thu, Nov 06, 11:00am - 11:35am
Youth Services Area
Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2-5
Carefull Knit & Crochet - Crafting for Good
Thu, Nov 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s fiber arts group making items to donate.
Dungeons and Dragons: Teen Group! - Adventure awaits!
Thu, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
Teen Advisory Group - Monthly Meeting
Sat, Nov 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Youth Services Area
Ages 12-18. Make a difference in your library and community by sharing your opinions, volunteering, and more!
Vision Boards - Shaping Your Legacy
Sat, Nov 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Second Floor
Visualize your life aspirations and how you want to be remembered by making a vision board. All supplies will be provided along with instructions and ideas for how to begin.
Good Pet, Great Life! - Behavior 101 for Cats, Dogs, and Their Humans!
Sat, Nov 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Second Floor
AWLA's Behavior and Training Manager will provide tips for living harmoniously with your dog or cat at home, answer specific questions about your pet, and chat about AWLA's Alexandria Animal Academy.
Just Babies - Solo Los Bebés
Wed, Nov 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Area
A lapsit and playtime just for babies ages 0-12 months.and their grownups.
Book a Librarian - Application Assistance
Thu, Nov 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Get help with applications. Appointments are available at 10 and 11 AM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.
1000 Books Story Time - A Story Time for ages 2-5
Thu, Nov 13, 11:00am - 11:35am
Youth Services Area
Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2-5
American Style Mahjong - Learn and Play
Thu, Nov 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Second Floor
The Barrett Branch Mahjong group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Space is available for up to 12 players, so it's first come first served as game tables fill.
Dungeons and Dragons: Adult Group! - Adventure awaits!
Thu, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
This event is full
DIY Teens: Popsicle Stick Paintings - Come on in for teen-only craft projects!
Sat, Nov 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Second Floor
Let's make popsicle stick paintings! All supplies will be provided for this DIY project.
Dungeons & Dragons at the Library
Sat, Nov 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Come play Dungeons & Dragons. No experience necessary. Open to ages 8-13.
This event is full
Horror Fans Unite - A year-round horror club!
Mon, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Second Floor
Do you like scary movies, books, tv shows, or video games? Do you enjoy making horror themed DIY projects? This is the event for you!
Bilingual Storytime - Hora de cuentos bilingue
Tue, Nov 18, 10:30am - 10:45am
Youth Services Area
Start your morning with stories, rhymes and songs in English and Spanish ¡Empieza su mañana con cuentos, rimas y canciones en inglés y español!
Baby and Toddler Time - La hora de los bebés y los niños
Tue, Nov 18, 11:00am - 11:35am
Just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.
NASA's Roman Space Telescope - Core Community Surveys
Tue, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Second Floor
Come join NASA Solar System Ambassador, Sigfried Hache, in discussing NASA’s flagship observatory: The Roman Space Telescope.
Just Babies - Solo Los Bebés
Wed, Nov 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Area
A lapsit and playtime just for babies ages 0-12 months.and their grownups.
Painternoon - A monthly painting club!
Wed, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Let's paint at the library! Follow along to instructions to create the monthly painting or create your own unique work of art!
Book a Librarian - Application Assistance
Thu, Nov 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Get help with applications. Appointments are available at 10 and 11 AM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.
1000 Books Story Time - A Story Time for ages 2-5
Thu, Nov 20, 11:00am - 11:35am
Youth Services Area
Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2-5
Carefull Knit & Crochet - Crafting for Good
Thu, Nov 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s fiber arts group making items to donate.
Dungeons and Dragons: Adult Group B! - Adventure awaits!
Thu, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
This event is full
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