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Recycle Wrapping

Holiday Upcycled Gift Decorating Kits
2023-12-03 00:00:00 2023-12-03 23:59:00 America/New_York Recycle Wrapping Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Get a kit at the Kate Waller Barrett Branch beginning December 1 - 23. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library -

Sunday, December 03
All day

Add to Calendar 2023-12-03 00:00:00 2023-12-03 23:59:00 America/New_York Recycle Wrapping Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Get a kit at the Kate Waller Barrett Branch beginning December 1 - 23. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library -

Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Get a kit at the Kate Waller Barrett Branch beginning December 1 - 23.

Nothing says I'm thinking of you! like a uniquely wrapped gift made almost exclusively from upcycled materials. 

Kits may include newspaper, ribbons, bobbles, markers, along with other decorating supplies to stimulate your creative side. Not included in the kit (paints, glue, scissors, tape).

Pick up your kit from the Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library (717 Queen St.) during open hours. You can grab packing supplies too. 

Contact mzimmerman@alexlibraryva.org for information. 

Looking for more ways to Upcycle? Check out a craft book here!

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker | Holiday |

TAGS: | Upcycling | Sustainability | Maker | holidays | Giving | Arts & Craft |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Hours
Mon, Dec 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 06 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 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.

Upcoming Events

Upcycled Wrapping - Holiday Gift Decorating Kits
Fri, Dec 06, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 2.
Upcycled Wrapping - Holiday Gift Decorating Kits
Sat, Dec 07, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 2.
Friends of the Barrett Library Winter Book Sale
Sat, Dec 07, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Come browse and buy from a large slection of books, DVDs and CDs at the Friends of the Barrett Branch Library bi-annual book sale.
Upcycled Wrapping - Holiday Gift Decorating Kits
Sun, Dec 08, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 2.
Upcycled Wrapping - Holiday Gift Decorating Kits
Mon, Dec 09, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 2.
Let's Talk Books - "Ducks" by Kate Beaton
Mon, Dec 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Second Floor
Please join us to read and discuss Kate Beaton's graphic memoir, "Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands."
Upcycled Wrapping - Holiday Gift Decorating Kits
Tue, Dec 10, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 2.
Baby and Toddler Time - La hora de los bebés y los niños
Tue, Dec 10, 11:00am - 11:40am
Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles Fun that's just right for ages 0-23 months
One-On-One Computer Help - at the Barrett Branch
Tue, Dec 10, 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.
NASA’s Next Decade in Planetary and Exoplanetary Science
Tue, Dec 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Come join NASA Solar System Ambassador, Sigfried Hache, in discussing NASA’s planetary and exoplanetary science goals over the next decade.
Upcycled Wrapping - Holiday Gift Decorating Kits
Wed, Dec 11, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 2.
Just Babies - Lapsit Time for Ages 0-12 months
Wed, Dec 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fun activities just for infants ages 0-12 months.
Upcycled Wrapping - Holiday Gift Decorating Kits
Thu, Dec 12, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 2.
1000 Books Story Time - Story Time for ages 2+
Thu, Dec 12, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Join Miss Lisa for stories, songs, movement and more fun just right for ages 2+
Learn and Play Mahjong (American Style) - Winning hands on 2024 card
Thu, Dec 12, 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.
Cancelled
Let's Talk Books at Elaine's Restaurant
Thu, Dec 12, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
208 Queen St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Please join us for an evening at Elaine's Restaurant to discuss "Ducks" written and illustrated by Kate Beaton. Appetizers will be provided with the opportunity to purchased food and drinks.
Upcycled Wrapping - Holiday Gift Decorating Kits
Fri, Dec 13, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 2.
Upcycled Wrapping - Holiday Gift Decorating Kits
Sat, Dec 14, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 2.
Book Journaling
Sat, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Second Floor
Join us to set up your own 2025 book journal!
Upcycled Wrapping - Holiday Gift Decorating Kits
Sun, Dec 15, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 2.
Upcycled Wrapping - Holiday Gift Decorating Kits
Mon, Dec 16, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 2.
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