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DIY Teens: Galaxy Jars
2025-08-09 15:30:00 2025-08-09 16:30:00 America/New_York DIY Teens: Galaxy Jars Come in for teen only DIY projects! Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library -

Saturday, August 09
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-09 15:30:00 2025-08-09 16:30:00 America/New_York DIY Teens: Galaxy Jars Come in for teen only DIY projects! Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library -

Come in for teen only DIY projects!

Let's make galaxy jars! All supplies will be provided to create your own out of this world DIY project!

Ages 11 and up. Registration is required.

If you have any questions, please contact Skie Thorp at kthorp@alexlibraryva.org.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Quest | Maker | Art & Music |

TAGS: | SummerQuest | Arts & Craft |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Branch manager
James Cahill
Hours
Mon, Jul 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 25 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 26 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 27 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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.

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