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Carefull Knitting

Knit and Crochet for Good
2023-06-01 15:00:00 2023-06-01 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, June 01
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-01 15:00:00 2023-06-01 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
We're closed Monday May 29 due to Memorial Day
Mon, May 29 Closed
(Memorial Day)
Tue, May 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 31 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 02 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 03 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 04 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.

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