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Carefull Knitting

Knit and Crochet for Good
2023-04-06 15:00:00 2023-04-06 16:00:00 America/New_York Carefull Knitting Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group! Together we'll be making items to donate to those in need. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Thursday, April 06
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-06 15:00:00 2023-04-06 16:00:00 America/New_York Carefull Knitting Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group! Together we'll be making items to donate to those in need. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group! Together we'll be making items to donate to those in need.

We get together the first and third Thursday of each month to work on a meaningful project to donate. All skill levels welcome and no experience necessary. Bring your own materials if you like, but supplies and patterns will be provided.

Contact Megan at (703) 746-1714 or mzimmerman@alexlibraryva.org for more info.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker |

TAGS: | Social Hour | Service Project | Knitting | Handicraft | Crochet |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Hours
Mon, Dec 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 08 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 09 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 10 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

Recycle Wrapping - Holiday Upcycled Gift Decorating Kits
Sat, Dec 09, All day
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 - 23.
Recycle Wrapping - Holiday Upcycled Gift Decorating Kits
Sun, Dec 10, All day
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 - 23.
Recycle Wrapping - Holiday Upcycled Gift Decorating Kits
Mon, Dec 11, All day
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 - 23.
Recycle Wrapping - Holiday Upcycled Gift Decorating Kits
Tue, Dec 12, All day
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 - 23.
Baby and Toddler Time - Activities For Ages 0-23 Months
Tue, Dec 12, 11:00am - 11:35am
First Floor
Songs,stories. games, movement and more for our littlest friends. Ages 0-23 months
One-On-One Computer Help - at the Barrett Branch
Tue, Dec 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Barrett Library has a volunteer available on Tuesdays to help with computer and technologies use. Appointments are available at 5 PM and 6 PM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.
Recycle Wrapping - Holiday Upcycled Gift Decorating Kits
Wed, Dec 13, All day
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 - 23.
Recycle Wrapping - Holiday Upcycled Gift Decorating Kits
Thu, Dec 14, All day
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 - 23.
1000 Books Story Time - Stories and more for ages 2+
Thu, Dec 14, 11:00am - 11:40am
Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2+
Learn and Play Mahjong (American Rules)
Thu, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Second Floor
Barrett is starting a Mahjong group using the American rules developed from the ancient Chinese game. Meetings will be from 2-4 PM on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Registration required.
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Thu, Dec 14, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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For December we're meeting at Elaine's Restaurant at 208 Queen Street for reader's choice to talk about a book you've read and want to discuss. Hoping to see new faces who are interested in LTB!
Recycle Wrapping - Holiday Upcycled Gift Decorating Kits
Fri, Dec 15, All day
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 - 23.
Recycle Wrapping - Holiday Upcycled Gift Decorating Kits
Sat, Dec 16, All day
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 - 23.
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Sat, Dec 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Recycle Wrapping - Holiday Upcycled Gift Decorating Kits
Sun, Dec 17, All day
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 - 23.
Recycle Wrapping - Holiday Upcycled Gift Decorating Kits
Mon, Dec 18, All day
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 - 23.
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Mon, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
First Floor
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Recycle Wrapping - Holiday Upcycled Gift Decorating Kits
Tue, Dec 19, All day
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 - 23.
Baby and Toddler Time - Activities For Ages 0-23 Months
Tue, Dec 19, 11:00am - 11:35am
First Floor
Songs,stories. games, movement and more for our littlest friends. Ages 0-23 months
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One-On-One Computer Help - at the Barrett Branch
Tue, Dec 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Barrett Library has a volunteer available on Tuesdays to help with computer and technologies use. Appointments are available at 5 PM and 6 PM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.
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