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Northern Virginia Writers Club Book Fair
2026-02-28 10:00:00 2026-02-28 16:00:00 America/New_York Northern Virginia Writers Club Book Fair Join us for the Northern Virginia Writers Club Book Festival! Meet over 20 local authors and enjoy presentations on writing and publishing! Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor, Youth Services Area

Saturday, February 28
10:00am - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-28 10:00:00 2026-02-28 16:00:00 America/New_York Northern Virginia Writers Club Book Fair Join us for the Northern Virginia Writers Club Book Festival! Meet over 20 local authors and enjoy presentations on writing and publishing! Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor, Youth Services Area

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library

Second Floor, Youth Services Area

Join us for the Northern Virginia Writers Club Book Festival! Meet over 20 local authors and enjoy presentations on writing and publishing!

Readers of all ages are welcome to attend! Registration is optional. Drop in at any time!

Visit with over 20 local authors to discuss their experiences as writers and their path to publishing, and purchase autograph copies of their books. Genres represented by the mix of authors include children’s and young adult books, biography and memoirs, historical fiction, science fiction, romance and contemporary literature, social and political issues, motivational books, and travel guides.

The event includes a celebration of America's 250th birthday with a talk by author David Wessel about writing historical fiction!

Author Talks (times subject to change)

10:30 AM – Can A Magic Ball of Light Really Help You Fulfill Your Dreams? – Margie Hamner

11:15 AM – Writing Historical Fiction – David Wessel

12:00 PM – How Science Influenced My Science Fiction – Tom DeWitt

12:45 PM – The Cost of Living with Conviction – Toby Dorr

  1:30 PM – Every Life is Filled with Non-Fiction – Including Yours – Katherine Schweit

  2:15 PM – Stories Need Shelves: Finding your Genre, Audience & Niche - Sharon Wishnow

  3:00 PM – Different Ways to Publish: Which One Is Right For You? – Paula Weiss

Author talks will be in the Youth Services Area and writer meet and greets will be on the second floor!

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Children | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Book Discussion Groups |

TAGS: | va250 | Book discussion groups | america250 | Alex250 |

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, Feb 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Feb 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Feb 27 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 28 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 01 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.

Upcoming Events

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Northern Virginia Writers Club Book Fair
Sat, Feb 28, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Second Floor,Youth Services Area
Join us for the Northern Virginia Writers Club Book Festival! Meet over 20 local authors and enjoy presentations on writing and publishing!
Sunshine Readers - An outside book club!
Tue, Mar 03, 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, Mar 03, 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, Mar 03, 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, Mar 03, 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.
Just Babies - Solo Los Bebés
Wed, Mar 04, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Youth Services Area
A lap-sit and playtime just for babies ages 0-12 months and their grownups.
Period Products 101 - Exploring Reusable and Disposable Options for Young People
Wed, Mar 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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!
Application Assistance - One-on-One Help
Thu, Mar 05, 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.
Preschool Story Time - Story Time for ages 2-5
Thu, Mar 05, 11:00am - 11:40am
Youth Services Area
Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2-5.
Carefull Knit & Crochet - Crafting for Good
Thu, Mar 05, 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, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
This event is full
GED Tutoring
Sat, Mar 07, 1:00pm - 1:55pm
Second Floor
Are you looking to strengthen your skills and prepare for the high school equivalency GED test? Join us for supportive tutoring to review practice problems and tips for studying and taking the test.
Rescheduled
English Conversation Club - Develop & Practice Your English Conversation Skills
Sat, Mar 07, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
New date Saturday, March 07, 2:00pm - 2:55pm
Welcome! Are you looking to improve your English language skills? Join us for English conversation practice, with new topics each session! Ages 14+
English Conversation Club - Develop & Practice Your English Conversation Skills
Sat, Mar 07, 2:00pm - 2:55pm
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, Mar 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Second Floor
Develop and exercise your Spanish conversation skills. Ages 14+.
Bilingual Storytime - Hora de cuentos bilingue
Tue, Mar 10, 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, Mar 10, 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, Mar 10, 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.
Just Babies - Solo Los Bebés
Wed, Mar 11, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Youth Services Area
A lap-sit and playtime just for babies ages 0-12 months and their grownups.
Application Assistance - One-on-One Help
Thu, Mar 12, 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.
Preschool Story Time - Story Time for ages 2-5
Thu, Mar 12, 11:00am - 11:40am
Youth Services Area
Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2-5.
American Style Mahjong - Let's play Mahjong!
Thu, Mar 12, 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: Group A - Adventure awaits!
Thu, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
This event is full
Building Better Bonds - Positive reinforcement training and bonding with your pet!
Sat, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Second Floor
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.
Horror Fans Unite - A year-round horror club!
Mon, Mar 16, 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, Mar 17, 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, Mar 17, 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, Mar 17, 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.
Death Café
Tue, Mar 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Take part in a group-led discussion about death and dying without any set agenda, objectives, or themes. Tea and sweets will be provided.
Just Babies - Solo Los Bebés
Wed, Mar 18, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Youth Services Area
A lap-sit and playtime just for babies ages 0-12 months and their grownups.
Painternoon - A monthly painting club!
Wed, Mar 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Let's paint at the library! Enjoy a tutorial with instructions on how to create the monthly painting or create your own unique work of art!
Application Assistance - One-on-One Help
Thu, Mar 19, 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.
Preschool Story Time - Story Time for ages 2-5
Thu, Mar 19, 11:00am - 11:40am
Youth Services Area
Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2-5.
Carefull Knit & Crochet - Crafting for Good
Thu, Mar 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s fiber arts group making items to donate.
Dungeons and Dragons Adult Group: Group B - Adventure awaits!
Thu, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
Dungeons and Dragons: Teen Group! - Adventure awaits!
Thu, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Area
Looking for a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
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