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1000 Books Story Time

Stories and more for ages 2+
2024-05-16 11:00:00 2024-05-16 11:45:00 America/New_York 1000 Books Story Time Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2+ Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor

Thursday, May 16
11:00am - 11:45am

Add to Calendar 2024-05-16 11:00:00 2024-05-16 11:45:00 America/New_York 1000 Books Story Time Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2+ Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor

Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2+

Stories, songs, movement and more, including, of course, the "Bubble Song." All the books we read count towards your 1000 Books Before Kindergarten list. 

Weather permitting, we will do these programs out on the Columbus Street lawn, so please bring a mat or blanket to sit on.
Call (703) 746-1710 for updates on program mornings.

Summer Quest special events begin Thursday, June 20 with Rocknoceros!

This program is designed for 2-, 3-, and 4-year-olds, though younger siblings are welcome to join in the fun.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Children |

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Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Hours
We're closed Monday September 02 due to Labor Day
Mon, Sep 02 Closed
(Labor Day)
Tue, Sep 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 06 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 08 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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