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1000 Books Story Time

Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
2023-05-11 11:00:00 2023-05-11 11:40:00 America/New_York 1000 Books Story Time Outdoors on our lawn, weather permitting. Stories, songs and more celebrating Asia & the Pacific Islands. Ages 2+ Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library -

Thursday, May 11
11:00am - 11:40am

Add to Calendar 2023-05-11 11:00:00 2023-05-11 11:40:00 America/New_York 1000 Books Story Time Outdoors on our lawn, weather permitting. Stories, songs and more celebrating Asia & the Pacific Islands. Ages 2+ Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library -

Outdoors on our lawn, weather permitting. Stories, songs and more celebrating Asia & the Pacific Islands. Ages 2+

This month's stories, music and movement activities celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage month!

The books we read count towards your 1000 Books Before Kindergarten list.  Not enrolled? Get a kit at any branch or signup online at alexlibraryva.org/1kbbk

Weather permitting, these programs will be held out on our Columbus Street lawn. Please check our website or call 703-746-1710 for program updates.


This program is recommended for ages 2 and up, though younger siblings are welcome.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion | Children |

TAGS: | Storytime | Diversity | AAPI | 1000 Books Before Kindergarten | #AAPI Month |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Hours
Mon, Apr 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 26 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 27 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 28 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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