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Take and Make: Rainbow Fish

Make your own Rainbow Fish with shiny scales at home!

Pick up a craft kit to make your own Rainbow Fish collage at home! Available while supplies last.

Contact Vanessa Salo at vsalo@alexlibraryva.org for more information.

AGE GROUP: | Children | Ages 6-12 | Ages 0-5 |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Quest | Maker | Children |

TAGS: | SummerQuest | Children | Ages 6-12 | Ages 0-5 |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Hours
We're closed Thursday November 28 due to Thanksgiving Day
We're closed Friday November 29 due to Day After Thanksgiving Day
Mon, Nov 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 28 Closed
(Thanksgiving Day)
Fri, Nov 29 Closed
(Day After Thanksgiving Day)
Sat, Nov 30 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 01 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: 10A/B, 11C
  • 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

One-On-One Computer Help - at the Barrett Branch
Tue, Nov 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Barrett Library has a volunteer available on Tuesdays to help with computer and technologies use. Appointments are available at 5 PM and 6 PM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.
Newspaper Table Runner - Carbon-Neutral Crafting
Tue, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Make an interesting and sustainable decoration made from upcycled newspapers. And when you no longer need it, toss it in the recycle bin!
Registration is now closed
Upcycled Wrapping - Holiday Gift Decorating Kits
Mon, Dec 02, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 2.
Upcycled Wrapping - Holiday Gift Decorating Kits
Tue, Dec 03, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 2.
Baby and Toddler Time - La hora de los bebés y los niños
Tue, Dec 03, 11:00am - 11:40am
Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles Fun that's just right for ages 0-23 months
One-On-One Computer Help - at the Barrett Branch
Tue, Dec 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Barrett Library has a volunteer available on Tuesdays to help with computer and technologies use. Appointments are available at 5 PM and 6 PM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.
Handmade Gift Bow - Carbon-Neutral Crafting
Tue, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Second Floor
Top off your holiday gifts with an easy handmade bow.
Upcycled Wrapping - Holiday Gift Decorating Kits
Wed, Dec 04, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 2.
Just Babies - Lapsit Time for Ages 0-12 months
Wed, Dec 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fun activities just for infants ages 0-12 months.
Upcycled Wrapping - Holiday Gift Decorating Kits
Thu, Dec 05, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 2.
1000 Books Story Time - Story Time for ages 2+
Thu, Dec 05, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Join Miss Lisa for stories, songs, movement and more fun just right for ages 2+
Carefull Knitting - Knit and Crochet for Good
Thu, Dec 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate.
Upcycled Wrapping - Holiday Gift Decorating Kits
Fri, Dec 06, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 2.
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