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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

Hours
We're closed Sunday April 20 due to Easter
Mon, Apr 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 19 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 20 Closed
(Easter)

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

Sun, Apr 20, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.

Mon, Apr 21, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.

Mon, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
First Floor
Make and take craft activities for ages 6+

Tue, Apr 22, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.

Tue, Apr 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, Apr 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, Apr 23, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.

Thu, Apr 24, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.

Thu, Apr 24, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Practice your alphabet with stories, songs, yoga and more! Ages 2 and Up.

Thu, Apr 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.

Fri, Apr 25, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.

Sat, Apr 26, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.

Sun, Apr 27, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.

Sun, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Water Access
Help keep our waterway beautiful by participating in a land and water-based cleanup hosted by the Four Mile Run Conservatory Foundation. (Ages 12+)
This event is full

Mon, Apr 28, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.

Mon, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
First Floor
Make and take craft activities for ages 6+

Mon, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Second Floor
Visualize the next adventure of your life by making a vision board. All supplies will be provided along with instructions and ideas for how to begin. 

Tue, Apr 29, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.

Tue, Apr 29, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Fun that's just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.

Tue, Apr 29, 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.

Wed, Apr 30, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.

Wed, Apr 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
First Floor
Fun activities just for infants ages 0-12 months.