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1000 Books Story Time: Halloween!

Get Ready For Halloween
2023-10-26 11:00:00 2023-10-26 11:35:00 America/New_York 1000 Books Story Time: Halloween! Halloween is next week! Costume not ready yet? You can still get in the holiday spirit with Halloween stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2+ Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor

Thursday, October 26
11:00am - 11:35am

Add to Calendar 2023-10-26 11:00:00 2023-10-26 11:35:00 America/New_York 1000 Books Story Time: Halloween! Halloween is next week! Costume not ready yet? You can still get in the holiday spirit with Halloween stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2+ Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor

Halloween is next week! Costume not ready yet? You can still get in the holiday spirit with Halloween stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2+

It's almost Halloween, and kids are invited to wear costumes today if they'd like to, but it's not required. We'll get ready for the big day with stories, songs and a few surprises.

This program is designed for 2,3 and 4 year olds, though younger siblings are welcome to join in the fun.
All the books we read count towards your 1000 Books Before Kindergarten list.  Not enrolled? Get a kit at any branch or signup online at alexlibraryva.org/1kbbk

This program is recommended for ages 2+

AGE GROUP: | Children | Ages 0-5 |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Holiday | Children |

TAGS: | Storytime | Halloween | 1000 Books Before Kindergarten |

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.

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