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Emergency Supply Drive
2023-09-22 00:00:00 2023-09-22 23:59:00 America/New_York Emergency Supply Drive From September 5th through September 22nd please consider donating emergency supplies for English Language Learners, seniors and low-income families for emergency preparedness. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library -

Friday, September 22
All day

Add to Calendar 2023-09-22 00:00:00 2023-09-22 23:59:00 America/New_York Emergency Supply Drive From September 5th through September 22nd please consider donating emergency supplies for English Language Learners, seniors and low-income families for emergency preparedness. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library -

From September 5th through September 22nd please consider donating emergency supplies for English Language Learners, seniors and low-income families for emergency preparedness.

In partnership with Volunteer Alexandria, Alexandria Library will be collecting emergency supplies for English Language Learners, seniors and low-income families. Items may be donated at any Alexandria Library Branch, and should be new versions of the items below:

 

Travel size bug spray & sunscreen
Rain ponchos
Hand warmers
Duct tape
Hand sanitizer
Garbage bags
Waterproof matches
Dust masks
Wipes
First aid supplies

Items can also be dropped off at the City of Alexandria Emergency Preparedness Fair on September 22 in Market Square. 

September 24-30 is Climate Prep Week! As a Climate Resilience Hub, Alexandria Library participates in this information week to help our community prepare and respond to our changing climate and extreme weather.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Nutrition |

TAGS: | Sustainability |

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, Dec 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 19 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 21 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: 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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Bilingual Storytime - Hora de cuentos bilingue
Tue, Dec 16, 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!
Holiday Sing Along
Tue, Dec 16, 11:00am - 11:40am
Youth Services Area
Celebrate the season with activities for ages 0-23 months.
Just Babies - Solo Los Bebés
Wed, Dec 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services Area
A lapsit and playtime just for babies ages 0-12 months.and their grownups.
Book a Librarian - Application Assistance
Thu, Dec 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Get help with applications. Appointments are available at 10 and 11 AM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.
1000 Books Holiday Sing Along
Thu, Dec 18, 11:00am - 11:40am
Youth Services Area
Holiday books you can sing! Ages 2 and up.
Carefull Knit & Crochet - Crafting for Good
Thu, Dec 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s fiber arts group making items to donate.
Dungeons and Dragons: Adult Group B! - Adventure awaits!
Thu, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!
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Dungeons & Dragons at the Library
Sat, Dec 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Come play Dungeons & Dragons. No experience necessary. Open to ages 8-13.
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Floating Dice Potion - Join us for this fun Dungeons and Dragons DIY project!
Mon, Dec 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Second Floor
Let's make a Floating Dice Potion!
Noon Year's Eve! - Featuring "The Magic of Drew Blue Shoes"
Wed, Dec 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Magic and a countdown to the "Noon Year" with a balloon & confetti drop. This event is best for ages 2+, but all are welcome.
English Conversation Club - Develop & Practice Your English Conversation Skills
Sat, Jan 03, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Second Floor
Welcome! Are you looking to improve your English language skills? Join us for English conversation practice, with new topics each session! Ages 14+
Spanish Conversation Club
Sat, Jan 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Second Floor
Develop and exercise your Spanish conversation skills. Ages 14+.
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