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Recycle Wrapping

Holiday Upcycled Gift Decorating Kits
2023-12-15 00:00:00 2023-12-15 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 -

Friday, December 15
All day

Add to Calendar 2023-12-15 00:00:00 2023-12-15 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, Oct 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 11 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 12 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 13 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

Baby and Toddler Time - La hora de los bebés y los niños
Tue, Oct 08, 11:00am - 11:45am
First Floor
Join Miss Lisa for 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, Oct 08, 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.
Empanadas! - Tasting with Mpanadas Restaurant
Tue, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Second Floor
Try and learn about this traditional Bolivian pocket food with Mpanadas restaurant.
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Just Babies - Lapsit Time for Ages 0-12 months
Wed, Oct 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Fun activities just for infants ages 0-12 months.
1000 Books Story Time - Story Time for ages 2+
Thu, Oct 10, 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, Oct 10, 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.
All We Can Save Circle - Discussion Group
Sat, Oct 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
The Barrett Branch is hosting an All We Can Save Circle open to all interested in sincere discussion centered on the climate crisis and for those seeking community rooted in wise and just solutions.
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Baby and Toddler Time - La hora de los bebés y los niños
Tue, Oct 15, 11:00am - 11:45am
First Floor
Join Miss Lisa for 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, Oct 15, 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.
Just Babies - Lapsit Time for Ages 0-12 months
Wed, Oct 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
First Floor
Fun activities just for infants ages 0-12 months.
1000 Books Story Time - Story Time for ages 2+
Thu, Oct 17, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Join Miss Lisa for stories, songs, movement and more fun just right for ages 2+
Carefull Knitting - Knit and Crochet for Good
Thu, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate.
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