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The Muted Midway

Interactive Games for Banned Books Week
2023-10-07 00:00:00 2023-10-07 23:59:00 America/New_York The Muted Midway Step right up folks! Come to The Muted Midway. Work your way through the thrill-less games of censorship and suppression. Then enjoy a sweet book treat at the Freedom to Read concession stand. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library -

Saturday, October 07
All day

Add to Calendar 2023-10-07 00:00:00 2023-10-07 23:59:00 America/New_York The Muted Midway Step right up folks! Come to The Muted Midway. Work your way through the thrill-less games of censorship and suppression. Then enjoy a sweet book treat at the Freedom to Read concession stand. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library -

Step right up folks! Come to The Muted Midway. Work your way through the thrill-less games of censorship and suppression. Then enjoy a sweet book treat at the Freedom to Read concession stand.

Visit the Barrett Branch display for Banned Books Week. Play games and learn the what, who and why of book challenges throughout the country and in Virginia. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event |

TAGS: | Puzzles | Games | current events | Books | Banned Book Week | #bannedbooksweek | #bannedbooks |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Hours
Mon, Apr 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 27 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.

Upcoming Events

Plastic Pollution and Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Fri, Apr 25, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Plastic Pollution and Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Sat, Apr 26, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Plastic Pollution and Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Sun, Apr 27, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Four Mile Run Kayak Cleanup - All Alexandria Reads
Sun, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Water Access
Help keep our waterway beautiful by participating in a land and water-based cleanup hosted by the Four Mile Run Conservatory Foundation. (Ages 12+)
Plastic Pollution and Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Mon, Apr 28, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Crafty Kids - Art activities for ages 6+
Mon, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
First Floor
Make and take craft activities for ages 6+
Vision Boards - All Alexandria Reads
Mon, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Second Floor
Visualize the next adventure of your life by making a vision board. All supplies will be provided along with instructions and ideas for how to begin. 
Plastic Pollution and Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Tue, Apr 29, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Baby and Toddler Time - La hora de los bebés y los niños
Tue, Apr 29, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Fun that's just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.
One-On-One Computer Help - at the Barrett Branch
Tue, Apr 29, 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.
Plastic Pollution and Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Wed, Apr 30, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Just Babies - Lap-sit time for ages 0-12 months
Wed, Apr 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
First Floor
Fun activities just for infants ages 0-12 months.
Alphabits Story Time - Letters O-W
Thu, May 01, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Practice your alphabet with stories, songs, yoga and more! Ages 2 and Up.
Carefull Knitting - Knitting and Crochet for Good
Thu, May 01, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate.
Brixalot Star Wars Lego
Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
First Floor
An All Alexandria Reads adventure! Lots and lots of Star Wars Lego for ages 6-12..
Family Game Night! - Let's have a gaming adventure!
Mon, May 05, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Second Floor
Make new friends and play board games and tabletop games at the library!
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