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Crafty Kids

Art activities for ages 5+

2025-03-31 16:00:00 2025-03-31 17:00:00 America/New_York Crafty Kids Make and take craft activities for ages 6+ Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor

Monday, March 31
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-31 16:00:00 2025-03-31 17:00:00 America/New_York Crafty Kids Make and take craft activities for ages 6+ Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor

Make and take craft activities for ages 6+

Drop in for seasonal arts and crafts for ages 6 and up! Younger siblings are welcome, but depending on the day's activity we may have modified crafts for ages 0-5.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Children | Art & Music |

TAGS: | Kids Crafts | Crafts |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library

jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Branch manager
James Cahill

Hours
Mon, Aug 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 15 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 16 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 17 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

Tue, Aug 12, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.

Tue, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Second Floor
The Wildlife Rescue League based in Northern Virginia will share when and how to help (or not) wild animals in our neighborhoods.

Wed, Aug 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
First Floor
Songs, games, yoga and more,just for infants ages 0-12 months.

Wed, Aug 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
First Floor
Lots and lots of Legos! Ages 6+

Wed, Aug 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Let's paint at the library! Follow along to instructions to create the monthly painting or create your own unique work of art!
This event is full

Thu, Aug 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
First Floor
Lots and lots of Duplo train toys. Ages 2+

Thu, Aug 14, 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, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
This event is full

Rescheduled
Sat, Aug 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
New date Saturday, August 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Come play Dungeons & Dragons. No experience necessary. Open to ages 8-13.

Mon, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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, Aug 19, 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, Aug 20, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Second Floor
Join Byul, a certified educator, for a fun Korean language and culture intro! Perfect for beginners—space is limited, sign up today!

Thu, Aug 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Schedule time with a librarian on Thursday mornings to receive help with applications. Appointments are available at 10 AM and 11 AM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.

Thu, Aug 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate.