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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

Add to Calendar 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

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

Hours
Mon, Jul 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 19 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 21 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: 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.

Upcoming Events

Mon, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Stories and other activities at historic Carlyle House in Old Town. (121 N Fairfax Street). Ages 4-8

Mon, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Rick Galliher, president of the Virginia Bottle Bill Organization, will give a presentation on how a bottle deposit system works and the benefits to both communities and wildlife.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Jul 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
First Floor
Join Miss Lisa for songs, games, movement activities and more fun that's just right for ages 0-23 months

Tue, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Second Floor
Teens, ages 12-18, will develop an emergency plan for a zombie invasion of Alexandria.

Tue, Jul 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Barrett Library has a volunteer available on Tuesdays to help with computer and technologies use. Appointments are available at 5 PM and 6 PM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.

Wed, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
First Floor
Science right before your eyes! Ages 6+

Thu, Jul 18, 11:00am - 11:45am
Outdoors
It's time to play on the lawn outside the Children's Room. Ages 2+

Sat, Jul 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Second Floor
Come play Dungeons & Dragons. No experience necessary. Open to ages 8-13.
This event is full

Sun, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Second Floor
Play Dungeons & Dragons. No experience necessary. Open to ages 13-18.

Mon, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Stories and other activities at historic Carlyle House in Old Town. (121 N Fairfax Street). Ages 4-8

Canceled
Tue, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Join Miss Lisa for songs, games, movement activities and more fun that's just right for ages 0-23 months

Tue, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:45am
Baby Artsplay Artist Kofi Dennis leads Baby and Toddler Time today!

Tue, Jul 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Barrett Library has a volunteer available on Tuesdays to help with computer and technologies use. Appointments are available at 5 PM and 6 PM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.

Wed, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
First Floor
What will Drew have "up his sleeve" today? Magic for ages 6+

Thu, Jul 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
First Floor
Learn about wild animals with Cobra Caroline and her crew of puppets. Ages 2+

Thu, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Second Floor
The Barrett Branch Mahjong group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month from 2-4 pm on the second floor. Accommodation is for 12 players so first come first served if more than 12.