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Plastic Pollution and Art

Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club

2023-04-02 00:00:00 2023-04-02 23:59:00 America/New_York Plastic Pollution and Art Beginning today and 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. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Sunday, April 02
All day

Add to Calendar 2023-04-02 00:00:00 2023-04-02 23:59:00 America/New_York Plastic Pollution and Art Beginning today and 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. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Beginning today and 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.

The Dunbar Alexandria-Olympic Branch of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington opened its doors in October of 1936 as the Alexandria Boys Club and serves boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 18, offering many diverse programs and activities.  
 
The art class for 8-10 year-olds has been learning about the plastic pollution crisis and creating works of art as an expression of the crisis. These beautiful and expressive pieces include a 20' snake made of plastic bottles named Daisy, Draco, a wire-framed dog made with plastic bottle labels, plastic mosaics of fish and gyres, and much more. 

On display will be their works of art, specific alternative items that we can all use to replace the use of plastic in our homes and workplaces, and interesting informational facts about plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.

Stop by, take a selfie at the exhibit and send it to the Dunbar Boys and Girls Club @thealexandriagbc. The kids will be thrilled to see their artwork and efforts receive the important attention that it deserves!

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library

jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708

Hours
Mon, Oct 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 31 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 01 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 02 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 03 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, Nov 04, All day
Table games, a dino-safari, and take home activity packets. Ages 2+

Tue, Nov 05, All day
Table games, a dino-safari, and take home activity packets. Ages 2+

Tue, Nov 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
First Floor
Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles Fun that's just right for ages 0-23 months

Tue, Nov 05, 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.

Wed, Nov 06, All day
Table games, a dino-safari, and take home activity packets. Ages 2+

Wed, Nov 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
First Floor
Fun activities just for infants ages 0-12 months.

Thu, Nov 07, All day
Table games, a dino-safari, and take home activity packets. Ages 2+

Thu, Nov 07, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Join Miss Lisa for stories, songs, movement and more fun just right for ages 2+

Thu, Nov 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate.

Fri, Nov 08, All day
Table games, a dino-safari, and take home activity packets. Ages 2+

Sat, Nov 09, All day
Table games, a dino-safari, and take home activity packets. Ages 2+

Sat, Nov 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
The Barrett Branch is hosting an All We Can Save Circle open to all interested in sincere discussion centered on the climate crisis and for those seeking community rooted in wise and just solutions.
This event is full

Sun, Nov 10, All day
Table games, a dino-safari, and take home activity packets. Ages 2+