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Book a Librarian

Applications Assistance

2025-09-04 10:00:00 2025-09-04 12:00:00 America/New_York Book a Librarian 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. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library -

Thursday, September 04
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-04 10:00:00 2025-09-04 12:00:00 America/New_York Book a Librarian 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. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library -

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.

The librarian will assist in creating online accounts, filling out applications, creating and submitting documents, printing, and other computer-based tasks. Each appointment is for one hour. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment. 

*Staff will be available to answer clarifying questions, guide navigation and research appropriate steps. Staff will not be able to complete work, offer advice, or do the typing for participants.*

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library

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

Hours
Mon, Jul 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 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

Wed, Jul 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
First Floor
Songs, games, yoga and more,just for infants ages 0-12 months.

Thu, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 11:00am - 11:45am
First Floor
Musical fun with Susannah. All Ages

Sat, Aug 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Second Floor
Ages 14+. Develop and exercise your spanish conversation skills.

Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
Outdoors
Let's get some fresh air, explore Old Town, and talk about the latest books we've been reading!

Tue, Aug 05, 11:00am - 11:45am
Kofi, a WolfTrap BabyArtsPlay artist, leads our program again today. (Ages 0-5)

Tue, Aug 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
102 N. Fayette St.
Calling young minds 9 to 15 years old! Come to Ms. Moxie's Moon Shop to uncover the ins and outs of both disposable and reusable period products. Dads are encouraged to attend!

Tue, Aug 05, 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.

Tue, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Second Floor
It's National Farmer's Market Week! Join us for a screening and discussion of the documentary "Kiss the Ground" which looks to climate solutions beneath our feet through regenerative agriculture.

Wed, Aug 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
First Floor
Songs, games, yoga and more,just for infants ages 0-12 months.

Wed, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
First Floor
Lots and lots of Legos! Ages 6+

Thu, Aug 07, 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 07, 11:00am - 11:45am
First Floor
An always amazing experience with original music and wonderful puppets. Ages 2+

Thu, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate.

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.

Rescheduled
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.

Sat, Aug 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Come in for teen only DIY projects!