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Plant Power

Anywhere Herb Pollinator Garden

2023-06-22 14:00:00 2023-06-22 15:30:00 America/New_York Plant Power Together, we’ll explore the benefits of flowering plants, including herbs, to help support the pollinators we depend on. Then, taking recycled materials, you’ll design your own potted herb garden. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Outdoors

Thursday, June 22
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-22 14:00:00 2023-06-22 15:30:00 America/New_York Plant Power Together, we’ll explore the benefits of flowering plants, including herbs, to help support the pollinators we depend on. Then, taking recycled materials, you’ll design your own potted herb garden. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Outdoors

Together, we’ll explore the benefits of flowering plants, including herbs, to help support the pollinators we depend on. Then, taking recycled materials, you’ll design your own potted herb garden.

Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other insects help to keep the ecosystems in our communities running smoothly. Help out these beneficial creatures by making your home-space a stop on their day. First, we’ll discuss why these pollinators are necessary and look at what we can do to support a healthy environment. Then, we’ll get the opportunity to paint and design an herb garden that will fit anywhere.

Don’t have an outside space where you can put your garden? You can still make a garden for your home and we’ll think of some other ways you can benefit the environment around you.

Do you have a passion about a particular pollinator or plant? Please share with us in the discussion! Reach out to Megan at mzimmerman@alexlibraryva.org

In case of rain, we will be indoors. 

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library

jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Branch manager
James Cahill

Hours
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Mon, May 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 08 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 09 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 10 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: A11, A12, F19
  • 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

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Sat, May 09, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Outdoors
Get set for Bike to Work Day by making sure your bike is ready to go. Volunteer mechanics from Velocity Bicycle Co-op will be on hand to provide checkups and basic maintenance.

Rescheduled
Sat, May 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
New date Saturday, May 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Tue, May 12, 10:30am - 10:45am
Youth Services Area
Start your morning with stories, rhymes and songs in English and Spanish ¡Empieza su mañana con cuentos, rimas y canciones en inglés y español!

Tue, May 12, 11:00am - 11:35am
Youth Services Area
Just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.

Wed, May 13, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Youth Services Area
A lap-sit and playtime just for babies ages 0-12 months and their grownups.

Thu, May 14, 11:00am - 11:40am
Youth Services Area
Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2-5.

Thu, May 14, 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, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!

Sat, May 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Second Floor
Come play Dungeons & Dragons. No experience necessary. Open to ages 8-13.
This event is full

Mon, May 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Come learn about your Medicare options – Original Medicare (Parts A & B), Medicare Advantage (Part C), Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D), and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).

Mon, May 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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, May 19, 10:30am - 10:45am
Youth Services Area
Start your morning with stories, rhymes and songs in English and Spanish ¡Empieza su mañana con cuentos, rimas y canciones en inglés y español!

Tue, May 19, 11:00am - 11:35am
Youth Services Area
Just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.

Tue, May 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Take part in a group-led discussion about death and dying without any set agenda, objectives, or themes. Tea and sweets will be provided.

Wed, May 20, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Youth Services Area
A lap-sit and playtime just for babies ages 0-12 months and their grownups.

Wed, May 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Let's paint at the Library! Enjoy a tutorial with instructions on how to create the monthly painting or create your own unique work of art!

Thu, May 21, 11:00am - 11:40am
Youth Services Area
Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2-5.

Thu, May 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Contribute to Barrett Branch’s fiber arts group making scarves to donate. Visit our display in honor of America250 and our work to build a community of care. Add your scarf to the collection.

Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
First Floor
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
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Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
This event is full

Sat, May 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
AWLA's Behavior and Training Manager will provide tips for living harmoniously with your dog or cat at home, answer specific questions about your pet, and chat about AWLA's Alexandria Animal Academy.

Tue, May 26, 10:30am - 10:45am
Youth Services Area
Start your morning with stories, rhymes and songs in English and Spanish ¡Empieza su mañana con cuentos, rimas y canciones en inglés y español!

Tue, May 26, 11:00am - 11:35am
Youth Services Area
Just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.

Tue, May 26, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
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Wed, May 27, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Youth Services Area
A lap-sit and playtime just for babies ages 0-12 months and their grownups.

Wed, May 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Second Floor
Let's celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by talking about Science Fiction and Fantasy books by Asian American and Pacific Islander authors.

Thu, May 28, 11:00am - 11:40am
Youth Services Area
Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2-5.

Thu, May 28, 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, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
This event is full