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PINGO Card

PINGO

Plastic Free BINGO
2025-07-01 00:00:00 2025-07-01 23:59:00 America/New_York PINGO Beginning July 1, pick up a PINGO card to play throughout Plastic Free July. How plastic-free can you be? Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library -

Tuesday, July 01
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Add to Calendar 2025-07-01 00:00:00 2025-07-01 23:59:00 America/New_York PINGO Beginning July 1, pick up a PINGO card to play throughout Plastic Free July. How plastic-free can you be? Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library -

Beginning July 1, pick up a PINGO card to play throughout Plastic Free July. How plastic-free can you be?

Pick up your PINGO card at the Barrett Branch Library. The PINGO card contains activities to help you move towards eliminating single-use plastic from your life.

Mark your activities performed in July on the card. Fill up a horizontal, vertical or diagonal row and bring your card back to Barrett's Information Desk for a chance to spin the PINGO cage and claim your prize. Fill up the whole card to get two spins. Return cards to the Barrett Branch, 717 Queen St., by July 31, 2025. 

For questions or to find out how you can pick up your card, contact Megan at mzimmerman@alexlibraryva.org.  

Plastic Free July 2025

Plastic Free July® is a key initiative of the Plastic Free Foundation that allows us to work towards our vision of seeing a world free of plastic waste. Want to go beyond PINGO? Check out their website to Take the Plastic Free Challenge! plasticfreejuly.org 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Children | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Sustainability | Health & Nutrition |

TAGS: | Zero-Waste | Waste | Sustainability | Games | Environment | Climate Change | #PlasticFreeJuly |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Branch manager
James Cahill
Hours
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We're closed Friday June 19 due to Juneteenth
Mon, Jun 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 19 Closed
(Juneteenth)
Sat, Jun 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 21 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: 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

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Getting Your Affairs in Order - End-of-Life Documents
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Second Floor
Put off writing your will? Not yet planned your advance directive? Join us for a morning dedicated to starting the documents that helps prepare for death, accompanied by camaraderie and coffee.
Registration is now closed
Dungeons & Dragons at the Library
Sat, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Come play Dungeons & Dragons. No experience necessary. Open to ages 8-13.
Registration is now closed
Air-Dry Clay Dinosaurs
Mon, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Second Floor
Let's make air-dry clay dinosaurs!
Baby and Toddler Time - La hora de los bebés y los niños
Tue, Jun 23, 11:00am - 11:40am
Youth Services Area
Just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.
Eco:mmunion - Conversations to Sustain People and Planet
Tue, Jun 23, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Looking for a space to talk about climate change and the things affected that we love? Join us for a monthly discussion focused on a relevant topic. Register to receive the materials suggestions.
Just Babies - Solo Los Bebés
Wed, Jun 24, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Youth Services Area
A lap-sit and playtime just for babies ages 0-12 months and their grownups.
LGBTQ+ Authors in Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Tasting
Wed, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Second Floor
Calling all Science Fiction and Fantasy fans! Let's celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month by discussing Science Fiction and Fantasy books featuring characters and authors who are part of the LGBTQ+ community.
Rocknoceros - Award Winning Kids Band
Thu, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:45am
Youth Services Area
Sing along with Rocknoceros's blend of classic kids songs and their own original tunes. Ages 0-5
American Style Mahjong - Let's play Mahjong!
Thu, Jun 25, 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.
Dungeons and Dragons Adult Group: Group A - Adventure awaits!
Thu, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
This event is full
Air-Dry Clay Dinosaurs
Mon, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Second Floor
Let's make air-dry clay dinosaurs!
Baby and Toddler Time - La hora de los bebés y los niños
Tue, Jun 30, 11:00am - 11:40am
Youth Services Area
Just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.
Just Babies - Solo Los Bebés
Wed, Jul 01, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Youth Services Area
A lap-sit and playtime just for babies ages 0-12 months and their grownups.
Mad Science - Fire and Ice
Wed, Jul 01, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Services Area
Sizzling fun as the Mad Scientist demonstrates properties of fire and ice. Ages 6+
Kids Nature Shows - Prehistoric Puppets Show
Thu, Jul 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Area
Kids who love dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures will be delighted by the fun and funny antics of Cobra Caroline and her prehistoric animal puppet friends. Ages 2+
Carefull Knit & Crochet - America250
Thu, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Contribute to Barrett Branch’s fiber arts group making scarves to donate. Visit our display in honor of America250 and our work to build a community of care. Add your scarf to the collection.
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Dungeons and Dragons Adult Group: Group B - Adventure awaits!
Thu, Jul 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
Dungeons and Dragons: Teen Group! - Adventure awaits!
Thu, Jul 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Area
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
This event is full
Sunshine Readers - An outside book club!
Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 11:30am
Outdoors
Let's get some fresh air and enjoy some sunshine as we discuss the latest books we've been reading!
Just Babies - Solo Los Bebés
Wed, Jul 08, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Youth Services Area
A lap-sit and playtime just for babies ages 0-12 months and their grownups.
Sand Art Terrariums
Wed, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Area
Make a mini terrarium. Registration required. Ages 6 and up.
Oh Susannah! - Come and Sing Along
Thu, Jul 09, 11:00am - 11:45am
Youth Services Area
A local favorite performer singing both her own and classic kids songs. Ages 0-5
American Style Mahjong - Let's play Mahjong!
Thu, Jul 09, 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.
Dungeons and Dragons Adult Group: Group A - Adventure awaits!
Thu, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
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