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6 book covers in two rows of three. Row 1 on the left: The Obake Code by Makana Yamamoto, Divining the Leaves by Shveta Thakrar, and Dragon Pearl by Yoon Ha Lee. Row 2 on the left: The Art of Prophecy by Wesley Chu, Coffeeshop in an Alternate Universe by

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Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Tasting

Asian American and Pacific Islander Sci-Fi & Fantasy Authors
2026-05-27 18:00:00 2026-05-27 19:00:00 America/New_York Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Tasting Let's celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by talking about Science Fiction and Fantasy books by Asian American and Pacific Islander authors. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Wednesday, May 27
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-27 18:00:00 2026-05-27 19:00:00 America/New_York Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Tasting Let's celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by talking about Science Fiction and Fantasy books by Asian American and Pacific Islander authors. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Let's celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by talking about Science Fiction and Fantasy books by Asian American and Pacific Islander authors.

Calling all Science Fiction and Fantasy fans! Let's celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a book tasting!

Middle Grade, Young Adult, and Adult books will be available for check out for readers ages 11 years and up. Enjoy some pastries as you look through the books during the program!

Do you have a book you want to included in the tasting? Bring it with you to share or reach out to Skie Thorp at kthorp@alexlibraryva.org to get the book included!

Registration encouraged, but not required.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Teens | Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion | Book Discussion Groups |

TAGS: | teens | Science | fiction | Book lists | Book discussion groups | book discussion | Asian American Heritage Month | AAPI |

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, Apr 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 24 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 25 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 26 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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Turning the Lens on Plastic Pollution Through Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Wed, Apr 22, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Just Babies - Solo Los Bebés
Wed, Apr 22, 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, Apr 22, 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!
AAR Tween Book Party! - Eat pizza, make friends, and talk about books!
Wed, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Second Floor
Let's eat pizza, talk about "Freewater" by Amina Luqman-Dawson and share additional recommendations for Historical Fiction books set in the United States of America!
Turning the Lens on Plastic Pollution Through Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Thu, Apr 23, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Preschool Story Time - Story Time for ages 2-5
Thu, Apr 23, 11:00am - 11:40am
Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2-5.
American Style Mahjong - Let's play Mahjong!
Thu, Apr 23, 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, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
This event is full
Turning the Lens on Plastic Pollution Through Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Fri, Apr 24, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Turning the Lens on Plastic Pollution Through Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Sat, Apr 25, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Games of the States - Games for ages 6-12
Sat, Apr 25, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Celebrate America 250 with board games about the states. Ages 6-12
A Celebration of History and Nature
Sat, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Second Floor
As we celebrate our country's founding, local Virginia Master Naturalists will share information about some regional gems where you can discover history and nature together. 
Turning the Lens on Plastic Pollution Through Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Sun, Apr 26, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Turning the Lens on Plastic Pollution Through Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Mon, Apr 27, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Horror Fans Unite! - A year-round horror club!
Mon, Apr 27, 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!
Turning the Lens on Plastic Pollution Through Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Tue, Apr 28, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Bilingual Storytime - Hora de cuentos bilingue
Tue, Apr 28, 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, Apr 28, 11:00am - 11:35am
Youth Services Area
Just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.
Eco:mmunion - Conversations to Sustain People and Planet
Tue, Apr 28, 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.
Turning the Lens on Plastic Pollution Through Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Wed, Apr 29, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Just Babies - Solo Los Bebés
Wed, Apr 29, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Youth Services Area
A lap-sit and playtime just for babies ages 0-12 months and their grownups.
Ghost Stories in the American South - A historical perspective on ghosts in Sing, Unburied, Sing
Wed, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Second Floor
Office of Historic Alexandria staff will join us to help unpack the differing concepts of ghosts, ghost stories, and other spirits raised in Jesmyn Ward’s novel "Sing, Unburied, Sing."
Turning the Lens on Plastic Pollution Through Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Thu, Apr 30, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
PreSchool Story Time: American Folk Songs
Thu, Apr 30, 11:00am - 11:40am
Youth Services Area
PreSchool Story Time celebrates our country with traditional songs and stories.
The CHAT - Change Happens with Alexandria Teens
Sat, May 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Second Floor
Ages 14-19. Participate in this special recorded conversation about being a teen in Alexandria.
English Conversation Club - Develop & Practice Your English Conversation Skills
Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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, May 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Second Floor
Develop and exercise your Spanish conversation skills. Ages 14+
Sunshine Readers - An outside book club!
Tue, May 05, 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, May 05, 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, May 05, 11:00am - 11:35am
Youth Services Area
Just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.
Just Babies - Solo Los Bebés
Wed, May 06, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Youth Services Area
A lap-sit and playtime just for babies ages 0-12 months and their grownups.
Preschool Story Time - Story Time for ages 2-5
Thu, May 07, 11:00am - 11:40am
Youth Services Area
Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2-5.
Carefull Knit & Crochet - America250
Thu, May 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Contribute to Barrett Branch’s fiber arts group making scarves to donate. Visit our display in honor of America250 and our work to build a community of care. Add your scarf to the collection.
Dungeons and Dragons Adult Group: Group B - Adventure awaits!
Thu, May 07, 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, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Area
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
Gear Up for Bike to Work Day!
Sat, May 09, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Outdoors
Get set for Bike to Work Day by making sure your bike is ready to go. Volunteer mechanics from Velocity Bicycle Co-op will be on hand to provide checkups and basic maintenance.
Building Better Bonds! - Positive reinforcement training and bonding with your pet!
Sat, May 09, 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.
Bilingual Storytime - Hora de cuentos bilingue
Tue, May 12, 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, May 12, 11:00am - 11:35am
Youth Services Area
Just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.
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