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Arts on the Horizon: "Ready, Set, Go!"

Arts on the Horizon presenta: Arco Iris
2023-08-08 11:00:00 2023-08-08 11:45:00 America/New_York Arts on the Horizon: "Ready, Set, Go!" Arts on the Horizon brings us an interactive event inspired by all forms of transportation. Ages 0-5 Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor

Tuesday, August 08
11:00am - 11:45am

Add to Calendar 2023-08-08 11:00:00 2023-08-08 11:45:00 America/New_York Arts on the Horizon: "Ready, Set, Go!" Arts on the Horizon brings us an interactive event inspired by all forms of transportation. Ages 0-5 Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor

Arts on the Horizon brings us an interactive event inspired by all forms of transportation. Ages 0-5

 A  program created especially for the Barrett Library by Arts On the Horizon!
Using props, music, sounds, and movement, we will explore cars, trains, planes, boats, and more. Take a train across the country, deep‐sea dive in a submarine, and soar through the sky in an airplane. Ages 0-5

¡Iris está entusiasmada con la idea de hacer una excursión al parque con Abuela! Disfrute de esta conmovedora representación teatral inspirada en un mito zapoteca y en leyendas quechuas sobre el arco iris. (Todas las edades) Jardín de lectura de Beatley Library

AGE GROUP: | Children | Ages 0-5 |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Quest | Children | Art & Music |

TAGS: | Music and Movement | Children | Baby and Toddler Time | #SummerQuest | #Summer Quest |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Branch manager
James Cahill
Hours
Mon, Jun 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 06 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 08 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

Family Game Night! - Let's have a gaming adventure!
Mon, Jun 02, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Second Floor
Make new friends and play board games and tabletop games at the library!
Sunshine Readers - An outside book club!
Tue, Jun 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
Outdoors
Let's get some fresh air, explore Old Town, and talk about the books we've been reading!
Baby and Toddler Time - La hora de los bebés y los niños
Tue, Jun 03, 11:00am - 11:35am
First Floor
Just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.
Just Babies - Lap-sit time for ages 0-12 months
Wed, Jun 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
First Floor
Songs, games, yoga and more,just for infants ages 0-12 months.
Book a Librarian - Applications Assistance
Thu, Jun 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Schedule time with a librarian on Thursday mornings to receive help with applications. Appointments are available at 10 AM and 11 AM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.
Alphabits Story Time: XYZ - Letters X,Y,Z
Thu, Jun 05, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Practice your alphabet with stories, songs, yoga and more! Ages 2 and Up.
Carefull Knitting - Knitting and Crochet for Good
Thu, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate.
Period Products 101 - Exploring Reusable and Disposable Options for Young People
Thu, Jun 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
102 N. Fayette St.
Calling young minds 9 to 15 years old! Come to Ms. Moxie's Moon Shop to uncover the ins and outs of both disposable and reusable period products. Dads are encouraged to attend!
Let's Talk Books - "In the Garden of Beasts" by Erik Larson
Mon, Jun 09, 7:00pm - 7:50pm
First Floor
Please join Let's Talk Books to read and discuss "In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin" by Erik Larson.
Baby and Toddler Time - La hora de los bebés y los niños
Tue, Jun 10, 11:00am - 11:35am
First Floor
Just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.
Just Babies - Lap-sit time for ages 0-12 months
Wed, Jun 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
First Floor
Songs, games, yoga and more,just for infants ages 0-12 months.
Painternoon - A monthly painting club!
Wed, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Let's paint at the library! Follow along to instructions to create the monthly painting or create your own unique work of art!
Book a Librarian - Applications Assistance
Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Schedule time with a librarian on Thursday mornings to receive help with applications. Appointments are available at 10 AM and 11 AM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.
Alphabits A to Z Dance Party
Thu, Jun 12, 11:00am - 11:45am
First Floor
The grand finale of our winter and spring Alphabits programs!
American Style Mahjong - Learn and Play
Thu, Jun 12, 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.
Dungeons and Dragons: Adult Group! - Adventure awaits!
Thu, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
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