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Helping You Navigate Medicare

VA Insurance Counseling & Assistance Program

2024-08-14 13:00:00 2024-08-14 15:00:00 America/New_York Helping You Navigate Medicare Come learn about your Medicare options – Original Medicare (Parts A & B), Medicare Advantage (Part C), Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D), and Medicare Supplement (Medigap). Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Wednesday, August 14
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Come learn about your Medicare options – Original Medicare (Parts A & B), Medicare Advantage (Part C), Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D), and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).

This is a hybrid information session, both an in-person and virtual event. Please register to attend virtually. To attend in-person, please come to the second floor of the Kate Waller Barrett Branch. 

State-certified VICAP Counselors from the City of Alexandria will conduct a free Medicare presentation for older adults 64+, individuals starting in Medicare or potentially eligible due to disabilities, and for caregivers who are assisting their loved ones to navigate the Medicare system. The presentation will provide an overview of Medicare, enrollment process, coverage rules, Medicare Savings Programs, and more.

Contact mzimmerman@alexlibraryva.org for more information. 

Can't make it to Barrett? VICAP will be presenting at each Alexandria Library Location

  • August 3 from 1 PM - 3 PM, In-person & Virtual at Duncan Branch Library
  • August 23 from 11 AM - 1 PM, In-person & Virtual at Beatley Central Library
  • August 28 from 2 PM - 4 PM, In-person & Virtual at Burke Branch Library

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Legal | Health & Nutrition | Financial Literacy |

TAGS: | Seniors | Medicare | How-To | Health Insurance |

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, Aug 31 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 04 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 05 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 06 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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Wed, Sep 02, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Youth Services Area
A lap-sit and playtime just for babies ages 0-12 months and their grownups.

Thu, Sep 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Contribute to Barrett Branch’s fiber arts group making scarves to donate. Visit our display in honor of America250 and our work to build a community of care. Add your scarf to the collection.

Thu, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
This event is full

Sat, Sep 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Second Floor
Develop and exercise your Spanish conversation skills. Ages 14+

Tue, Sep 08, 11:00am - 11:40am
Youth Services Area
Just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.

Wed, Sep 09, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Youth Services Area
A lap-sit and playtime just for babies ages 0-12 months and their grownups.

Thu, Sep 10, 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, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
This event is full

Sat, Sep 12, 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.

Tue, Sep 15, 11:00am - 11:40am
Youth Services Area
Just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.

Tue, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Take part in a group-led discussion about death and dying without any set agenda, objectives, or themes. Tea and sweets will be provided.
This event is full

Wed, Sep 16, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Youth Services Area
A lap-sit and playtime just for babies ages 0-12 months and their grownups.

Wed, Sep 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Let's paint at the Library! Enjoy a tutorial with instructions on how to create the monthly painting or create your own unique work of art!
This event is full

Wed, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Second Floor
Perfect for Small Business Owners, Artists, Inventors, Innovators, Creatives and Freelancers as we celebrate Constitution Day.

Thu, Sep 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Contribute to Barrett Branch’s fiber arts group making scarves to donate. Visit our display in honor of America250 and our work to build a community of care. Add your scarf to the collection.

Thu, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
This event is full

Sat, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Services Area
Once upon a time, a fire fighter, a police officer, and a librarian did story time together.....

Rescheduled
Sat, Sep 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
New date Saturday, October 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us to work on your book journal and share with others what you've added and read!

Mon, Sep 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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, Sep 22, 11:00am - 11:40am
Youth Services Area
Just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.

Tue, Sep 22, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Looking for a space to talk about climate change and the things affected that we love? Join us for a monthly discussion focused on a relevant topic. Register to receive the materials suggestions.