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Crafty Kids

Art activities for ages 6+
2025-04-14 16:00:00 2025-04-14 17:00:00 America/New_York Crafty Kids Make and take craft activities for ages 6+ Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor

Monday, April 14
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-14 16:00:00 2025-04-14 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
We're closed Thursday June 19 due to Juneteenth
Mon, Jun 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 19 Closed
(Juneteenth)
Fri, Jun 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 21 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 22 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.

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