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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

Hours
Mon, Jan 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 17 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 19 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

Tue, Jan 14, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Fun that's just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.

Tue, Jan 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Barrett Library has a volunteer available on Tuesdays to help with computer and technologies use. Appointments are available at 5 PM and 6 PM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.

Wed, Jan 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fun activities just for infants ages 0-12 months.

Thu, Jan 16, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Practice your alphabet with stories, songs, yoga and more! Ages 2 and Up.

Thu, Jan 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate.

Sat, Jan 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Come play Dungeons & Dragons. No experience necessary. Open to ages 8-13.
This event is full

Tue, Jan 21, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Fun that's just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.

Tue, Jan 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Barrett Library has a volunteer available on Tuesdays to help with computer and technologies use. Appointments are available at 5 PM and 6 PM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.

Wed, Jan 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fun activities just for infants ages 0-12 months.

Thu, Jan 23, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Practice your alphabet with stories, songs, yoga and more! Ages 2 and Up.

Thu, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Second Floor
The Barrett Branch Mahjong group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month from 2 - 4 PM on the second floor. Accommodation is for 12 players so first come first served if more than 12.