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Horror Fans Unite!

A year-round Horror club!
2026-11-16 18:00:00 2026-11-16 19:30:00 America/New_York Horror Fans Unite! 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! Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Monday, November 16
6:00pm - 7:30pm

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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!

Join us at the Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library for a monthly celebration of all things scary all year long! Each month we will have a new project to work on while we share horror recommendations.

Upcoming Winter events:

November 16: Mini Black Cat Painting

Early meeting! December 14: Air Dry Clay Jack-o-Lantern

Late meeting! January 25: Haunted House Terrarium

Are DIY projects not for you? No worries! Come join us to chat about horror without working on a project!

This program is intended for horror fans who are 13 years of age and up. Registration is preferred but not required.

Please reach out to Skie Thorp at kthorp@alexlibraryva.org with any questions or concerns.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Movies & Film | Maker | Book Discussion Groups |

TAGS: | maker | horror | Handicraft | diy | Arts & Craft |

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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We're closed Wednesday November 11 due to Veterans Day
Mon, Nov 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 11 Closed
(Veterans Day)
Thu, Nov 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 13 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 14 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 15 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.

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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!
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Wed, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Thu, Nov 19, 11:00am - 11:40am
Youth Services Area
Stories, songs, movement games and more for ages 2-5.
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Thu, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Tue, Dec 01, 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!
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Second Floor
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Youth Services Area
Stories, songs, movement games and more for ages 2-5.
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