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Recycled Wrapping

Holiday Upcycled Gift Decorating Kits
2022-12-13 00:00:00 2022-12-13 23:59:00 America/New_York Recycled Wrapping Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Get a kit at the Kate Waller Barrett Branch beginning December 1. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library -

Tuesday, December 13
All day

Add to Calendar 2022-12-13 00:00:00 2022-12-13 23:59:00 America/New_York Recycled Wrapping Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Get a kit at the Kate Waller Barrett Branch beginning December 1. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library -

Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Get a kit at the Kate Waller Barrett Branch beginning December 1.

Nothing says "I'm thinking of you!" like a uniquely wrapped gift made almost exclusively from upcycled materials. 

Kits may include newspaper, ribbons, bobbles, markers, along with other decorating supplies to stimulate your creative side. Not included in the kit (paints, glue, scissors, tape).

Pick up your kit from the Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library (717 Queen St.) during open hours. 

Contact mzimmerman@alexlibraryva.org for information. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker | Holiday |

TAGS: | Upcycling | Sustainability | maker | Holidays | Giving | Arts & Craft |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Hours
Mon, Sep 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 29 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 30 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 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

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Thu, Sep 28, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month this September! Stories, songs, movement and more in a storytime for Ages 2+
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Mon, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Drop in between 3 and 5 pm to make this simple musical craft. Ages 6 and up.
Baby and Toddler Time - Activities For Ages 0-23 Months
Tue, Oct 03, 11:00am - 11:35am
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month this September! Songs, games, movement and more for our littlest friends. Ages 0-23 months
Banned Books Week Read Out - at Elaine's Restaurant in Old Town
Wed, Oct 04, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
208 Queen Street
Celebrate your right to read during Banned Books Week. The Barrett Branch is partnering with Elaine's Restaurant at 208 Queen Street in Old Town to host. Admission is free.
1000 Books Story Time October
Thu, Oct 05, 11:00am - 11:35am
First Floor
Stories, songs, movement and more in a story time for ages 2+
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Thu, Oct 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate to those in need.
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