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Carefull Knitting

Knit and Crochet for Good
2024-06-20 15:00:00 2024-06-20 16:30:00 America/New_York Carefull Knitting Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Thursday, June 20
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-06-20 15:00:00 2024-06-20 16:30:00 America/New_York Carefull Knitting Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate.

We get together the first and third Thursday of each month to work on projects that will be donated to groups doing good work. All skill levels welcome and no experience necessary. Bring your own materials if you like, but supplies and instructions for projects will be provided.

Come to a Thursday afternoon session or contact Megan at mzimmerman@alexlibraryva.org or 703-746-1714 to learn about current projects and how to get involved. 

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker |

TAGS: | Social Hour | Service project | Knitting | Handicraft | Crochet |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Branch manager
James Cahill
Hours
We're closed Friday July 04 due to Independence Day
Mon, Jun 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 Closed
(Independence Day)
Sat, Jul 05 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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.

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