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3 birthday cards made of cardstock and old book pages. To the left is a yellow card with the words "Happy Birthday" written in black ink with a cut out of orange, blue, and yellow balloons in the center of the card. In the middle is a old book page painte

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DIY Birthday Cards

Celebrate Alexandria Library's birthday!
2025-08-23 15:00:00 2025-08-23 16:00:00 America/New_York DIY Birthday Cards August is Alexandria Library's birthday month, so let's celebrate by making birthday cards! Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Saturday, August 23
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-23 15:00:00 2025-08-23 16:00:00 America/New_York DIY Birthday Cards August is Alexandria Library's birthday month, so let's celebrate by making birthday cards! Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

August is Alexandria Library's birthday month, so let's celebrate by making birthday cards!

All supplies will be provided for you to follow along to the instructions to create one of the example cards or create your own unique birthday card!

Ages 11+

Registration is preferred but not required.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Skie Thorp at kthorp@alexlibraryva.org.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Teens | Art & Music |

TAGS: | Arts & Craft |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Branch manager
James Cahill
Hours
Mon, Aug 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 08 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 09 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 10 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

Rescheduled
Good Pet, Great Life! - Behavior 101 for Cats, Dogs, and Their Humans!
Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 2:50pm
New date Saturday, August 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
AWLA's Behavior and Training Manager will provide tips for living harmoniously with your dog or cat at home, answer specific questions about your pet, and chat about AWLA's Alexandria Animal Academy.
Good Pet, Great Life! - Behavior 101 for Cats, Dogs, and Their Humans!
Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
AWLA's Behavior and Training Manager will provide tips for living harmoniously with your dog or cat at home, answer specific questions about your pet, and chat about AWLA's Alexandria Animal Academy.
DIY Teens: Galaxy Jars
Sat, Aug 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Come in for teen only DIY projects!
Baby and Toddler Time - La hora de los bebés y los niños
Tue, Aug 12, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.
Does this Animal Need Help?
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.
Just Babies - Lap-sit time for ages 0-12 months
Wed, Aug 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
First Floor
Songs, games, yoga and more,just for infants ages 0-12 months.
Brixalot Legos
Wed, Aug 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
First Floor
Lots and lots of Legos! Ages 6+
Painternoon - A monthly painting club!
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
Brixalot Duplo Trains
Thu, Aug 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
First Floor
Lots and lots of Duplo train toys. Ages 2+
American Style Mahjong - Learn and Play
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.
Dungeons and Dragons: Adult Group! - Adventure awaits!
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
Dungeons & Dragons at the Library
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.
Horror Fans Unite! - A summer horror club!
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!
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