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1000 Books Story Time

A Story Time for ages 2-5
2025-12-04 11:00:00 2025-12-04 11:40:00 America/New_York 1000 Books Story Time Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2-5 Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area

Thursday, December 04
11:00am - 11:40am

Add to Calendar 2025-12-04 11:00:00 2025-12-04 11:40:00 America/New_York 1000 Books Story Time Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2-5 Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area

Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2-5

Stories, songs, movement and more, including, of course, the "Bubble Song."

All the books we read count towards your 1000 Books Before Kindergarten list. 

Join us on December 18 for a special holiday singalong edition of this program.

Though younger siblings are welcome, these programs are intended for children ages 2-5.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Children |

TAGS: | storytime | Story Time | Preschoolers | 1000 Books Before Kindergarten | #StoryTime | #PreschoolStorytime | #1000BooksBeforeKindergarten |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Branch manager
James Cahill
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Mon, Nov 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
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Wed, Nov 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 14 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 15 10:00AM 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.

Upcoming Events

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DIY Teens: Popsicle Stick Paintings - Come on in for teen-only craft projects!
Sat, Nov 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Second Floor
Let's make popsicle stick paintings! All supplies will be provided for this DIY project.
Dungeons & Dragons at the Library
Sat, Nov 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Come play Dungeons & Dragons. No experience necessary. Open to ages 8-13.
This event is full
Horror Fans Unite - A year-round horror club!
Mon, Nov 17, 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!
Bilingual Storytime - Hora de cuentos bilingue
Tue, Nov 18, 10:30am - 10:45am
Youth Services Area
Start your morning with stories, rhymes and songs in English and Spanish ¡Empieza su mañana con cuentos, rimas y canciones en inglés y español!
Baby and Toddler Time - La hora de los bebés y los niños
Tue, Nov 18, 11:00am - 11:35am
Just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.
Rescheduled
NASA's Roman Space Telescope - Core Community Surveys
Tue, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Tuesday, December 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Come join NASA Solar System Ambassador, Sigfried Hache, in discussing NASA’s flagship observatory: The Roman Space Telescope.
Just Babies - Solo Los Bebés
Wed, Nov 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Area
A lapsit and playtime just for babies ages 0-12 months.and their grownups.
Painternoon - A monthly painting club!
Wed, Nov 19, 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
Book a Librarian - Application Assistance
Thu, Nov 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Get help with applications. Appointments are available at 10 and 11 AM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.
1000 Books Story Time - A Story Time for ages 2-5
Thu, Nov 20, 11:00am - 11:35am
Youth Services Area
Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2-5
Carefull Knit & Crochet - Crafting for Good
Thu, Nov 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s fiber arts group making items to donate.
Dungeons and Dragons: Adult Group B! - Adventure awaits!
Thu, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
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Hangul for Beginners
Mon, Nov 24, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Second Floor
Join this 3-part series with certified educator Byul Yim to learn Korean in a fun, small-group setting.
Registration is now closed
Eco:mmunion - Conversations to Sustain People and Planet
Tue, Nov 25, 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.
Upcycled Wrapping - Gift Decorating Kits
Mon, Dec 01, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 1.
Upcycled Wrapping - Gift Decorating Kits
Tue, Dec 02, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 1.
Sunshine Readers - An outside book club!
Tue, Dec 02, 10:00am - 11:30am
Outdoors
Let's get some fresh air, explore Old Town, and talk about the latest books we've been reading!
Bilingual Storytime - Hora de cuentos bilingue
Tue, Dec 02, 10:30am - 10:45am
Youth Services Area
Start your morning with stories, rhymes and songs in English and Spanish ¡Empieza su mañana con cuentos, rimas y canciones en inglés y español!
Baby and Toddler Time - La hora de los bebés y los niños
Tue, Dec 02, 11:00am - 11:40am
Youth Services Area
Just right for ages 0-23 months! Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.
Upcycled Wrapping - Gift Decorating Kits
Wed, Dec 03, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 1.
Just Babies - Solo Los Bebés
Wed, Dec 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services Area
A lapsit and playtime just for babies ages 0-12 months.and their grownups.
Citizenship and Immigration 101 - A Guide to Your Rights and The Process
Wed, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Second Floor
Learn about citizenship and an update on the immigration process as we celebrate Bill of Rights Day This seminar is presented in person at Barrett Library (717 Queen Street, Alexandria, VA) .
Upcycled Wrapping - Gift Decorating Kits
Thu, Dec 04, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 1.
Book a Librarian - Application Assistance
Thu, Dec 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Get help with applications. Appointments are available at 10 and 11 AM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.
1000 Books Story Time - A Story Time for ages 2-5
Thu, Dec 04, 11:00am - 11:40am
Youth Services Area
Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2-5
Carefull Knit & Crochet - Crafting for Good
Thu, Dec 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s fiber arts group making items to donate.
Dungeons and Dragons: Teen Group! - Adventure awaits!
Thu, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
This event is full
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