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Trash Trekkers

All Alexandria Reads

Start your Saturday doing good. Join the Barrett Branch walking and litter pickup club. For this special All Alexandria Reads Trash Trekkers, we'll be spreading joy too!

Calling All Trash Trekkers!

If you are disturbed by seeing trash on the sidewalks and streets of this beautiful city; if you are concerned by the plastic bags and fast food cups floating down our gutters into the streams; if seeing one more discarded plastic water bottle on its way to the majestic Potomac River makes you want to scream; if you’ve asked yourself “what can I do?” --- come join us as we make a difference in the place where we live.

The Barrett Branch Library has formed a group of "trash trekkers". Working together, we’ll be cleaning up areas around the library on a regular basis. So grab your walking shoes and help us keep our streets - and the beings who live here - healthy.

Clean up supplies will be provided. Please dress for the weather as we will be outside. This activity will require the ability to walk at an easy pace and to bend to pick up items on the ground.  

Through registering, you will receive instructions and email updates related to the event.

Please email Megan at mzimmerman@alexlibraryva.org with questions or for more information.

ABOUT ALL ALEXANDRIA READS

Celebrate "joy" this year with All Alexandria Reads! Facilitated by the Alexandria Library, this program is designed to create shared experiences through reading. Everyone is invited to read the featured title and selected books for younger readers.

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: 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

Mon, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Barrett Virtual Room
Please join Let's Talk Books to read and discuss "The Friend" by Sigrid Nunez.Register

Tue, Jul 15, 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, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
First Floor
Songs, games, yoga and more,just for infants ages 0-12 months.

Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meet and learn about reptiles. Ages 6+

Thu, Jul 17, 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 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Outdoors
Playtime with bubbles, sidewalk chalk and more. Ages 2+

Thu, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate.

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!