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Art Explorers - Fall Session

Art history story time followed by an art project. Ages 4-7

2019-10-17 16:00:00 2019-10-17 17:00:00 America/New_York Art Explorers - Fall Session Explore art history with story time and a process focused project inspired by an artist. Ages 4-7. All supplies provided. Registration required. Contact Vanessa at vsalo@alexlibraryva.org/703.746.1744 Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Story Room

Thursday, October 17
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2019-10-17 16:00:00 2019-10-17 17:00:00 America/New_York Art Explorers - Fall Session Explore art history with story time and a process focused project inspired by an artist. Ages 4-7. All supplies provided. Registration required. Contact Vanessa at vsalo@alexlibraryva.org/703.746.1744 Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Story Room

Explore art history with story time and a process focused project inspired by an artist. Ages 4-7. All supplies provided. Registration required. Contact Vanessa at vsalo@alexlibraryva.org/703.746.1744

We're back for our fall session featuring 4 new artists! Art Explorers is a themed story time followed by an art project that allows children to explore the techniques of famous artists. Each session will focus on one artist from history - a story time will introduce children to the artist's life and works and provide inspiration and context for the project that follows. The art project will be in the style of our weekly artist and will include everything from collage to painting with different mediums to drawing with oil pastels. The focus is early art appreciation and allowing children to explore their creativity. It's the process, not the product, that matters in Art Explorers!

Art Explorers is an independent experience for ages 4-7. Caregivers should expect to allow children to work independently but must stay in children's section for the entirety of the program. All supplies provided.

Registration required - space is limited to 18 children per session. Application forms will be available at the children's reference desk on Monday, September 16. Filling out an application form is not a guarantee of acceptance – accepted applicants will be emailed by Monday, September 30 to confirm their enrollment. Priority is given to children who have not yet been able to attend a previous session.

It is important to note that by registering, you are registering for a package of 4 sessions – it is not an option to register for single sessions of the program. If demand exceeds space limitations, names will be drawn and those who are not selected will be added to a waitlist. The waitlist will close when registration for the program closes. If there are any no call/no show participants for two sessions, they will forfeit their registration and their slot will be given to another child off the waitlist.

Contact Vanessa Salo with any questions at vsalo@alexlibraryva.org or 703.746.1744

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, Sep 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 03 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 04 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 05 1:00PM to 5:00PM

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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Thu, Oct 02, 11:00am - 11:45am
Youth Services Area
Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2-5

Cancelled
Thu, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join Barrett Branch’s fiber arts group making items to donate.

Thu, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!

Sat, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages 14+. Develop and exercise your spanish conversation skills.

Mon, Oct 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Kick off Banned Books Week by celebrating the freedom to read with a Banned Books Book Tasting! Recommend your favorites and discover new books to try while eating pastries!

Tue, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:30am
Outdoors
Let's get some fresh air, explore Old Town, and talk about the latest books we've been reading!

Tue, Oct 07, 10:30am - 10:45am
Youth Services Area
This Hispanic Heritage Month, start your morning with stories, rhymes and songs in English and Spanish!

Tue, Oct 07, 11:00am - 11:40am
Youth Services Area
Just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.

Tue, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Show off your Freedom to Read by making a bottle cap pin honoring frequently challenged books and words.

Wed, Oct 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services Area
Just for babies ages 0-12 months. Sólo para bebés de 0 a 12 meses.

Rescheduled
Wed, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
New date Thursday, October 23, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Join this 3-part series with certified educator Byul Yim to learn Korean in a fun, small-group setting.

Thu, Oct 09, 11:00am - 11:45am
Youth Services Area
Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2-5

Thu, Oct 09, 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.

Thu, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
This event is full

Sat, Oct 11, 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.

Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 10:45am
Youth Services Area
This Hispanic Heritage Month, start your morning with stories, rhymes and songs in English and Spanish!

Tue, Oct 14, 11:00am - 11:40am
Youth Services Area
Just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.

Wed, Oct 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services Area
Just for babies ages 0-12 months. Sólo para bebés de 0 a 12 meses.

Wed, Oct 15, 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!

Thu, Oct 16, 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.

Thu, Oct 16, 11:00am - 11:45am
Youth Services Area
Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2-5

Thu, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s fiber arts group making items to donate.

Thu, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Adults and teens are encouraged to create the worst pieces of art they have ever seen to win a prize for worst artwork!

Sat, Oct 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Second Floor
Let's paint rocks! Make them creepy for Halloween or cutesy for the Fall season! (Or paint them however you want!)

Sat, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Come play Dungeons & Dragons. No experience necessary. Open to ages 8-13.
This event is full

Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 10:45am
Youth Services Area
This Hispanic Heritage Month, start your morning with stories, rhymes and songs in English and Spanish!

Tue, Oct 21, 11:00am - 11:40am
Youth Services Area
Just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.

Tue, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join Alexandria Library and Tenants and Workers United to hear from author Amelia Tseng on her recent book "Empanadas, Pupusas and Greens on the Side: Language and Latinidad in the Nation's Capital."

Wed, Oct 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services Area
Just for babies ages 0-12 months. Sólo para bebés de 0 a 12 meses.

Rescheduled
Wed, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
New date Thursday, October 30, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Join this 3-part series with certified educator Byul Yim to learn Korean in a fun, small-group setting.