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1000 Books Story Time

Live On the Lawn
2022-10-13 11:00:00 2022-10-13 11:40:00 America/New_York 1000 Books Story Time Stories, music & movement activities for ages 2+ as we count towards 1000 Books. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Outdoors

Thursday, October 13
11:00am - 11:40am

Add to Calendar 2022-10-13 11:00:00 2022-10-13 11:40:00 America/New_York 1000 Books Story Time Stories, music & movement activities for ages 2+ as we count towards 1000 Books. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Outdoors

Stories, music & movement activities for ages 2+ as we count towards 1000 Books.

Join us on the Columbus Street lawn for an in-person version of our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten programs with stories, music and movement activities. Bring a mat or blanket to sit on--no chairs please! Recommended for ages 2 and up.

The books we read count towards your 1000 Books Before Kindergarten list.  Not enrolled? Get a kit at any branch or signup online at alexlibraryva.org/1kbbk  

This program may be subject to weather related cancellation. Please check our website or call 703-746-1710 for program updates.  And you can still enjoy a story time with Miss Lisa any time of the day-- the  YouTube version of the programs are available at bit.ly/3cTBmQT

AGE GROUP: | Children | Ages 0-5 |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Children |

TAGS: | YouTube Storytime | Storytime | 1000 Books Before Kindergarten | #outdoors |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Hours
Mon, Oct 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 25 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 26 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 27 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.

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