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Mad Science

PreK 123s
2023-07-27 11:00:00 2023-07-27 11:45:00 America/New_York Mad Science Learn all about chemistry with our Pre-K 123 show! Ages 2+ Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library -

Thursday, July 27
11:00am - 11:45am

Add to Calendar 2023-07-27 11:00:00 2023-07-27 11:45:00 America/New_York Mad Science Learn all about chemistry with our Pre-K 123 show! Ages 2+ Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library -

Learn all about chemistry with our Pre-K 123 show! Ages 2+

 The Mad Scientist is here with some simple but spectacular science demonstrations  concluding with a dry ice/potions experiment, where you'll get to learn about dry ice and even touch and taste some real clouds!  Ages 2+

¡Vea experimentos asombrosos! (De 2 a 5 años) Área infantil de Barrett Library

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Quest | STEM/STEAM | Children |

TAGS: | Children | #SummerQuest | #Summer Quest | #STEM | #STEAM |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Hours
Mon, May 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 23 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 24 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 25 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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Tue, May 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Thu, May 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Baby and Toddler Time - La hora de los bebés y los niños
Tue, May 27, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.
One-On-One Computer Help - at the Barrett Branch
Tue, May 27, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Barrett Library has a volunteer available on Tuesdays to help with computer and technologies use. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.
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Tue, May 27, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Looking for a space to talk about climate change and the things affected that we love? Join us for a monthly discussion focused on a relevant topic. Register to receive the materials suggestions.
Just Babies - Lap-sit time for ages 0-12 months
Wed, May 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Fun activities just for infants ages 0-12 months.
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Thu, May 29, 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 - Letters O-W
Thu, May 29, 11:00am - 11:40am
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Practice your alphabet with stories, songs, yoga and more! Ages 2 and Up.
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