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Carefull Knitting

Knit and Crochet for Good

2023-07-20 15:00:00 2023-07-20 16:00:00 America/New_York Carefull Knitting Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Thursday, July 20
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-07-20 15:00:00 2023-07-20 16:00:00 America/New_York Carefull Knitting Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate.

We get together the first and third Thursday of each month to work on projects that will be donated to groups doing good work. All skill levels welcome and no experience necessary. Bring your own materials if you like, but supplies and instructions for projects will be provided.

Come to a Thursday afternoon session or contact Megan at mzimmerman@alexlibraryva.org or 703-746-1714 to learn about current projects and how to get involved. 

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker | Art & Music |

TAGS: | Social Hour | Service Project | Knitting | Handicraft | Crochet |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library

jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708

Hours
Mon, May 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 09 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 10 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 11 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

Thu, May 08, 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.

Thu, May 08, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Practice your alphabet with stories, songs, yoga and more! Ages 2 and Up.

Thu, May 08, 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.

Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Come browse and buy from a large selection of books, DVDs and CDs at the Friends of the Barrett Branch Library bi-annual book sale.

Mon, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Barrett Virtual Room
Please join Let's Talk Books to read and discuss "The Secret Book of Flora Lea" by Patti Callahan Henry.Register

Tue, May 13, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.

Tue, May 13, 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.

Tue, May 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Learn about buying homes from the process experts. Valuable for first time buyers or previous home owners.

Wed, May 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
First Floor
Fun activities just for infants ages 0-12 months.

Wed, May 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Second Floor
Let's paint at the library! Follow along to instructions to create the monthly painting or create your own unique work of art!

Thu, May 15, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Practice your alphabet with stories, songs, yoga and more! Ages 2 and Up.

Thu, May 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate.

Sat, May 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Come play Dungeons & Dragons. No experience necessary. Open to ages 8-13.
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