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Sunshine Readers

An outside book club!
2026-01-06 10:00:00 2026-01-06 11:30:00 America/New_York Sunshine Readers Let's get some fresh air and enjoy some sunshine as we discuss the latest books we've been reading! Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Outdoors

Tuesday, January 06
10:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-01-06 10:00:00 2026-01-06 11:30:00 America/New_York Sunshine Readers Let's get some fresh air and enjoy some sunshine as we discuss the latest books we've been reading! Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Outdoors

Let's get some fresh air and enjoy some sunshine as we discuss the latest books we've been reading!

Meet every first Tuesday at the Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library to sit outside and enjoy some fresh air while talking about books!

(If there is inclement weather, meetings will be hosted inside the library. Skie will send registrants an email the week before letting you know the plan and a reminder email the day before with a weather update.)

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

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Discussion Groups |

TAGS: | outdoors | exercise | Book discussion groups | book clubs |

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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Mon, Dec 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 19 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 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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Just Babies - Solo Los Bebés
Wed, Dec 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services Area
A lapsit and playtime just for babies ages 0-12 months.and their grownups.
Book a Librarian - Application Assistance
Thu, Dec 18, 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 Holiday Sing Along
Thu, Dec 18, 11:00am - 11:40am
Youth Services Area
Holiday books you can sing! Ages 2 and up.
Carefull Knit & Crochet - Crafting for Good
Thu, Dec 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s fiber arts group making items to donate.
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Thu, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
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Sat, Dec 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Mon, Dec 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Second Floor
Let's make a Floating Dice Potion!
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Wed, Dec 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Magic and a countdown to the "Noon Year" with a balloon & confetti drop. This event is best for ages 2+, but all are welcome.
English Conversation Club - Develop & Practice Your English Conversation Skills
Sat, Jan 03, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Second Floor
Welcome! Are you looking to improve your English language skills? Join us for English conversation practice, with new topics each session! Ages 14+
Spanish Conversation Club
Sat, Jan 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Second Floor
Develop and exercise your Spanish conversation skills. Ages 14+.
Sunshine Readers - An outside book club!
Tue, Jan 06, 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!
Bilingual Storytime - Hora de cuentos bilingue
Tue, Jan 06, 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, Jan 06, 11:00am - 11:40am
Youth Services Area
Just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.
One-On-One Computer Help - at the Barrett Branch
Tue, Jan 06, 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.
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