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Resilient Community Idea Swap

World Localization Day!

2024-06-20 00:00:00 2024-06-20 23:59:00 America/New_York Resilient Community Idea Swap From Thursday to Saturday, stop into the Barrett Branch to add your sustainable, zero-waste, community-building idea to our wall of ideas. Check out and jot down what others share too! Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library -

Thursday, June 20
All day

Add to Calendar 2024-06-20 00:00:00 2024-06-20 23:59:00 America/New_York Resilient Community Idea Swap From Thursday to Saturday, stop into the Barrett Branch to add your sustainable, zero-waste, community-building idea to our wall of ideas. Check out and jot down what others share too! Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library -

From Thursday to Saturday, stop into the Barrett Branch to add your sustainable, zero-waste, community-building idea to our wall of ideas. Check out and jot down what others share too!

Have a nifty way to prevent plastic waste? Are you implementing a sustainability practice at work that has been a hit? Is there a need being met that is strengthening your neighborhood? Do you know of a small business that's creating positive change?

Please share your ideas, actions, and dreams that are and can make our community more resilient. The more local, the better!  

If you'd like to see all of the ideas shared at the end, register with an email address.  

World Localization Day!

World Localization Day is an annual celebration convened by the international NGO Local Futures. On June 21 and throughout the month of June, Local Futures and an array of amazing Global Partners host in-person and online events to highlight localization as a strategy for change. And not least, to celebrate the many efforts and initiatives that foster ecological economies, thriving communities and healthy local food systems.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Sustainability |

TAGS: | Sustainability | Resiliency | Environment | Community | Climate Change |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library

jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Branch manager
James Cahill

Hours
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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

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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Rescheduled
Sat, Nov 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
New date Saturday, November 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 12-18. Make a difference in your library and community by sharing your opinions, volunteering, and more!

Sat, Nov 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages 14+. Develop and exercise your spanish conversation skills.

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.

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!

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!

Tue, Nov 04, 11:00am - 11:35am
Just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.

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
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.

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.

Thu, Nov 06, 11:00am - 11:35am
Youth Services Area
Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2-5

Thu, Nov 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s fiber arts group making items to donate.

Thu, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!

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!

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.

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.

Wed, Nov 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Area
A lapsit and playtime just for babies ages 0-12 months.and their grownups.

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.

Thu, Nov 13, 11:00am - 11:35am
Youth Services Area
Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2-5

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.

Thu, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
This event is full

Sat, Nov 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Second Floor
Let's make popsicle stick paintings! All supplies will be provided for this DIY project.

Sat, Nov 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Come play Dungeons & Dragons. No experience necessary. Open to ages 8-13.
This event is full

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!

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!

Tue, Nov 18, 11:00am - 11:35am
Just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.

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.

Wed, Nov 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Area
A lapsit and playtime just for babies ages 0-12 months.and their grownups.

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!

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.

Thu, Nov 20, 11:00am - 11:35am
Youth Services Area
Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2-5

Thu, Nov 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s fiber arts group making items to donate.

Thu, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
This event is full