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Alexandria Library 85th Anniversary and Book Sale

Sponsored by the Barrett and Local History Branches

2022-10-01 10:00:00 2022-10-01 16:00:00 America/New_York Alexandria Library 85th Anniversary and Book Sale Enjoy free refreshments and peruse our book sale of gently used books, DVDs and CDs sponsored by the Friends of the Barrett Branch. Author talk by Brenda Mitchell-Powell at 1 PM. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library -

Saturday, October 01
10:00am - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-10-01 10:00:00 2022-10-01 16:00:00 America/New_York Alexandria Library 85th Anniversary and Book Sale Enjoy free refreshments and peruse our book sale of gently used books, DVDs and CDs sponsored by the Friends of the Barrett Branch. Author talk by Brenda Mitchell-Powell at 1 PM. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library -

Enjoy free refreshments and peruse our book sale of gently used books, DVDs and CDs sponsored by the Friends of the Barrett Branch. Author talk by Brenda Mitchell-Powell at 1 PM.

Although, the Alexandria Library Company started as a subscription library in 1794, the public library as we know it today started in 1937 with the construction of the Barrett Library, at 717 Queen Street, named for Dr. Kate Waller Barrett, a Virginia-born philanthropist and suffragette.  It was given as a gift to the city from her son and named in her honor. While Kate was a medical doctor, she is best known for her absolute devotion to the fight for women’s rights and the care of disadvantaged women.  She co-founded the Florence Crittenton Mission alongside Charles N. Crittenton, taking a very active role in the Mission’s running. The Crittenton Homes are still active today. 

Come celebrate our 85th anniversary as a public, free library with a book sale sponsored by the Friends of the Barrett Branch, refreshments, and an author talk and book signing at 1 PM sponsored by our Local History Branch, "Public in name only : the 1939 Alexandria Library sit-in demonstration" by Brenda Mitchell-Powell. Just two years after the Barrett Library building opened, it was the site of the first known civil rights sit-in at a library.

Meet with local community organizations like Go Alex and Visit Alexandria.  

We also invite you to add a leaf to the Branches in Our Community project in each branch. Write on that leaf what the Library means to you, or how it has affected your life, and our trees will bloom with support, stories, and love.

Portrait of Kate Waller Barrett: Library of Congress, Bain News Service Photograph Collection (LC-B2-3729-3 [P&P] (url https://www.loc.gov/item/2014700796/ )

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Friends | Booksales | Author Talks | Anniversary |

TAGS: | Friends | books | author talk |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library

jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Branch manager
James Cahill

Hours
Mon, Jul 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 19 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 20 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

Sat, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Come play Dungeons & Dragons. No experience necessary. Open to ages 8-13.
This event is full

Mon, Jul 21, 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!

Tue, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Barrett Library has a volunteer available on Tuesdays to help with computer and technologies use. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.

Tue, Jul 22, 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.

Wed, Jul 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
First Floor
Songs, games, yoga and more,just for infants ages 0-12 months.

Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Room,Youth Services Area
Science fun with a Mad Scientist for ages 6+.

Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Schedule time with a librarian on Thursday mornings to receive help with applications. Appointments are available at 10 AM and 11 AM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.

Thu, Jul 24, 11:00am - 11:45am
First Floor
Learn about animals during this interactive puppet show. Ages 2+

Thu, Jul 24, 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, Jul 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Second Floor
Let's go on a STEM adventure with a new science experiment every month!

Sat, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Second Floor
Bring in your favorite summer recipes and try recipes other people bring in!

Mon, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Join us for the fun paper craft of book making.
This event is full