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Upcycled Wrapping

Holiday Gift Decorating Kits
2024-12-03 00:00:00 2024-12-03 23:59:00 America/New_York Upcycled Wrapping 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. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library -

Tuesday, December 03
All day

Add to Calendar 2024-12-03 00:00:00 2024-12-03 23:59:00 America/New_York Upcycled Wrapping 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. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library -

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.

Nothing says I'm thinking of you like a uniquely wrapped gift made almost exclusively from upcycled materials. 

Kits may include newspaper, ribbons, bobbles, markers, along with other decorating supplies to stimulate your creative side. Not included in the kit (paints, glue, scissors, tape).

Pick up your kit from the Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library (717 Queen St.) during open hours. You can grab packing supplies too. Kits available while supplies last.  

Contact mzimmerman@alexlibraryva.org for information. 

Looking for more ways to Upcycle? Check out a craft book here!

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Sustainability | Summer Quest | Maker | Legal | Holiday |

TAGS: | Upcycling | Sustainability | maker | Holiday | Gifts | Decoration | Arts & Craft |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Hours
Mon, Jan 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 31 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 01 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 02 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

Baby and Toddler Time - La hora de los bebés y los niños
Tue, Jan 28, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Fun that's just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.
One-On-One Computer Help - at the Barrett Branch
Tue, Jan 28, 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.
Just Babies - Lapsit Time for Ages 0-12 months
Wed, Jan 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fun activities just for infants ages 0-12 months.
Alphabits Story Time - Letters A-D
Thu, Jan 30, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Practice your alphabet with stories, songs, yoga and more! Ages 2 and Up.
The National African American Read-In
Sat, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Second Floor
Join us in honoring the legacy of African American writers. Participants can sign up to read an excerpt from a work by a favorite author, poet or essayist. Reading times are limited to 3-5 minutes.
Black History STEAM - Alma Thomas Mosaic Art
Mon, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Make a mosaic picture in the style of Alma Thomas. An activity for ages 5 and up. Registration is requested.
Baby and Toddler Time - La hora de los bebés y los niños
Tue, Feb 04, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Fun that's just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.
One-On-One Computer Help - at the Barrett Branch
Tue, Feb 04, 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.
First-Time Home Buying
Tue, Feb 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Learn about buying homes from the process experts. Valuable for first time buyers or previous home owners.
Just Babies - Lap-sit time for ages 0-12 months
Wed, Feb 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
First Floor
Fun activities just for infants ages 0-12 months.
Book a Librarian - Computer-Based Applications Assistance
Thu, Feb 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Schedule time with a librarian on Thursday mornings to receive help with computer-based projects. Appointments are available at 10 AM and 11 AM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.
Alphabits Story Time - Letters D-G
Thu, Feb 06, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Practice your alphabet with stories, songs, yoga and more! Ages 2 and Up.
Carefull Knitting - Knit and Crochet for Good
Thu, Feb 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate.
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