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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, Mar 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 14 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 15 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 16 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, Mar 11, 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, Mar 11, 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.
Women's Work - Mending Sampler Pincushion
Tue, Mar 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Learn how to make a pincushion using various hand mending techniques that can be applied to your own repairs. With time at the end, volunteers will offer suggestions for personal mending projects.
Just Babies - Lap-sit time for ages 0-12 months
Wed, Mar 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
First Floor
Fun activities just for infants ages 0-12 months.
Book a Librarian - Computer-Based Applications Assistance
Thu, Mar 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Schedule time with a librarian on Thursday mornings to receive help with computer-based projects. Appointments are available at 10 AM and 11 AM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.
Alphabits Story Time - Letters H-L
Thu, Mar 13, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Practice your alphabet with stories, songs, yoga and more! Ages 2 and Up.
American Style Mahjong - Learn and Play
Thu, Mar 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Second Floor
The Barrett Branch Mahjong group meets the second and fourth Thursdays. Space is available for up to 12 players, so it's first come first served as game tables fill.
Period Products 101 - Exploring Reusable and Disposable Options for Young People
Thu, Mar 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
102 N. Fayette St.
Calling young minds 9 to 15 years old! Come to Ms. Moxie's Moon Shop to uncover the ins and outs of both disposable and reusable period products. Free First Period Kits for attendees!
Dungeons & Dragons at the Library
Sat, Mar 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Come play Dungeons & Dragons. No experience necessary. Open to ages 8-13.
This event is full
Baby and Toddler Time - La hora de los bebés y los niños
Tue, Mar 18, 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, Mar 18, 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.
Understanding Reverse Mortgages
Tue, Mar 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Learn about reverse mortgages from a Home Equity Retirement Specialist.
Just Babies - Lap-sit time for ages 0-12 months
Wed, Mar 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
First Floor
Fun activities just for infants ages 0-12 months.
Book a Librarian - Computer-Based Applications Assistance
Thu, Mar 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Schedule time with a librarian on Thursday mornings to receive help with computer-based projects. Appointments are available at 10 AM and 11 AM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.
Alphabits Story Time - Letters H-L
Thu, Mar 20, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Practice your alphabet with stories, songs, yoga and more! Ages 2 and Up.
Carefull Knitting - Knit and Crochet for Good
Thu, Mar 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate.
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