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Prepared!

Zombie Outbreak 3-Part Strategy Activity

Uncover what caused a zombie outbreak, develop an emergency plan for the coming invasion, and envision how to recover & protect against future zombie attacks in this fun Climate Prep Week activity.

Caution: The theme and activities in this event series may not be appreciated by children under 12. Contact mzimmerman@alexlibraryva.org for more information. 

Outbreak - September 24 

There's been an outbreak in the DC Metro Area causing a change in some residents' behaviors and cravings. All of the affected seem to have attended a county fair. Statements have been gathered from friends and family members of people who attended the fair, which will be used to figure out where the virus originated to prevent further spread.

Based on Disease Detectives: Zombie Outbreak created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

Disaster - September 25

The number of roaming people in the DMV who've been infected with the zombie virus has grown to emergency proportions and they're headed straight for Alexandria. Thinking as leaders and emergency personnel, participants will develop a plan to keep residents safe. This activity contains descriptions of zombies invasions along with other emergency situations.  

Based on the Emergency Response Simulation created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

Recovery - September 26

The worst of the zombie attacks have subsided... for now, but the City's been devastated. It's time to rebuild. Participants will identify vital components needed to make a community thrive and devise a system to project against future zombie invasions. 

Based on Guide to Expanding Mitigation: Making the Connection to a Zombie Apocalypse produced by Federal Emergency Management Agency. 

September 24-30 is Climate Prep Week. As a Climate Resilience Hub, Alexandria Library helps to educate residents about extreme weather preparedness and other impacts of climate change. During this year's Climate Prep Week, we are invited to "reimagine our relationship with the land."

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library

jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708

Hours
Mon, Apr 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 27 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

Sat, Apr 26, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.

Sun, Apr 27, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.

Sun, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Water Access
Help keep our waterway beautiful by participating in a land and water-based cleanup hosted by the Four Mile Run Conservatory Foundation. (Ages 12+)

Mon, Apr 28, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.

Mon, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
First Floor
Make and take craft activities for ages 6+

Mon, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Second Floor
Visualize the next adventure of your life by making a vision board. All supplies will be provided along with instructions and ideas for how to begin. 

Tue, Apr 29, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.

Tue, Apr 29, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Fun that's just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.

Tue, Apr 29, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Barrett Library has a volunteer available on Tuesdays to help with computer and technologies use. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.

Wed, Apr 30, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.

Wed, Apr 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
First Floor
Fun activities just for infants ages 0-12 months.

Thu, May 01, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Practice your alphabet with stories, songs, yoga and more! Ages 2 and Up.

Thu, May 01, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate.

Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
First Floor
An All Alexandria Reads adventure! Lots and lots of Star Wars Lego for ages 6-12..

Mon, May 05, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Second Floor
Make new friends and play board games and tabletop games at the library!

Tue, May 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Outdoors
Let's get some fresh air, explore Old Town, and talk about the books we've been reading!

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Tue, May 06, 11:00am - 11:40am
Just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.

Tue, May 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Barrett Library has a volunteer available on Tuesdays to help with computer and technologies use. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.

Tue, May 06, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Second Floor
Bring a book or chose from one of ours and join in a quiet, low-tech reading time. This month's theme: Asian American and Jewish American authors.