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Carefull Knitting

Knit and Crochet for Good
2024-12-19 15:00:00 2024-12-19 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, December 19
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-19 15:00:00 2024-12-19 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
Hours
Mon, Dec 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 13 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 14 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 15 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.

Upcoming Events

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Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 2.
Just Babies - Lapsit Time for Ages 0-12 months
Wed, Dec 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fun activities just for infants ages 0-12 months.
Upcycled Wrapping - Holiday Gift Decorating Kits
Thu, Dec 12, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 2.
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Thu, Dec 12, 11:00am - 11:40am
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Join Miss Lisa for stories, songs, movement and more fun just right for ages 2+
Learn and Play Mahjong (American Style) - Winning hands on 2024 card
Thu, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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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.
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Let's Talk Books at Elaine's Restaurant
Thu, Dec 12, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
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Please join us for an evening at Elaine's Restaurant to discuss "Ducks" written and illustrated by Kate Beaton. Appetizers will be provided with the opportunity to purchased food and drinks.
Upcycled Wrapping - Holiday Gift Decorating Kits
Fri, Dec 13, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 2.
Upcycled Wrapping - Holiday Gift Decorating Kits
Sat, Dec 14, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 2.
Book Journaling
Sat, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Second Floor
Join us to set up your own 2025 book journal!
Upcycled Wrapping - Holiday Gift Decorating Kits
Sun, Dec 15, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 2.
Upcycled Wrapping - Holiday Gift Decorating Kits
Mon, Dec 16, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 2.
Upcycled Wrapping - Holiday Gift Decorating Kits
Tue, Dec 17, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 2.
Holiday Sing Along
Tue, Dec 17, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Celebrate the season with activities for ages 0-23 months.
Cancelled
One-On-One Computer Help - at the Barrett Branch
Tue, Dec 17, 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.
Upcycled Wrapping - Holiday Gift Decorating Kits
Wed, Dec 18, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 2.
Just Babies - Lapsit Time for Ages 0-12 months
Wed, Dec 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fun activities just for infants ages 0-12 months.
Upcycled Wrapping - Holiday Gift Decorating Kits
Thu, Dec 19, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 2.
1000 Books Holiday Sing Along
Thu, Dec 19, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Holiday books you can sing! Ages 2 and up.
Carefull Knitting - Knit and Crochet for Good
Thu, Dec 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate.
Upcycled Wrapping - Holiday Gift Decorating Kits
Fri, Dec 20, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 2.
Upcycled Wrapping - Holiday Gift Decorating Kits
Sat, Dec 21, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 2.
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