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KATE WALLER BARRETT BRANCH LIBRARY

Hours & Location
Mon, Feb 17 Closed
(George Washington Day)
Tue, Feb 18 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Feb 19 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Feb 20 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Feb 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 22 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 23 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Address
717 Queen Street
Alexandria
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
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, 10B, 10E, 11Y
  • DASH Bus: AT2/AT5/AT8
  • King Street Trolley:  King & Columbus
Upcoming Events
ESL Class - Intermediate Level
Mon, Feb 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Story Room
PLEASE NOTE NEW DAY AND TIME! Class will be meeting on Monday evenings from 7-8 PM in the Story Room on the first floor.
Historic Beulah Baptist Church
Mon, Feb 24, 7:15pm - 8:30pm
Second Floor
Beulah's pastor, Rev. Quardricos Driskell, will share the deep and rich history of this important Alexandrian institution.
Mother Goose Time - Activities For Children Ages 12-23 Months
Tue, Feb 25, 10:15am - 10:45am
Story Room
Stories, songs, games & more. Just for children ages 12-23 months. Please choose to come either Tuesday or Wednesday!
Stories To Grow On - Stories and Much More For Ages 2-5
Tue, Feb 25, 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Room
Stories, songs, movement games & yoga for ages 2-5. Adult participation is expected. Younger siblings can come along and join in with their big brothers and sisters.
Mother Goose Time - Activities For Children Ages 12-23 Months
Wed, Feb 26, 10:15am - 10:45am
Story Room
Stories, songs, games & more. Just for children ages 12-23 months. Please choose to come either Tuesday or Wednesday!
Stories To Grow On - Stories and Much More For Ages 2-5
Wed, Feb 26, 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Room
Stories, songs, movement games & yoga for ages 2-5. Adult participation is expected. Younger siblings can come along and join in with their big brothers and sisters.
Yoga, Baby!
Fri, Feb 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
First Floor
Join us every fourth Friday of the month for interactive yoga/music activities for babies ages 6 weeks to 11 months and their grownups.
Melody's Motown Dance Party
Fri, Feb 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room
Dance along to Motown hits, just like our American Girl doll Melody Ellison!
Preparing For Retirement - Six Strategies for a Successful Retirement
Sat, Feb 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Second Floor
This seminar will cover the most important financial considerations and strategies for those approaching retirement and current retirees.
ESL Class - Intermediate Level
Mon, Mar 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Story Room
PLEASE NOTE NEW DAY AND TIME! Class will be meeting on Monday evenings from 7-8 PM in the Story Room on the first floor.
Mother Goose Time
Tue, Mar 03, 10:15am - 10:45am
Story Room
Stories, songs, games & more. Just for children ages 12-23 months. Please choose to come either Tuesday or Wednesday!
Story Time Yoga
Tue, Mar 03, 11:00am - 11:45am
First Floor
Favorite children's books are retold with yoga. This program is for ages 2+, though younger siblings can come too.
Microgreens! - From the Master Gardeners of NOVA
Tue, Mar 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Second Floor
Microgreens: what are they, why they are so fabulous and how to grow them.Register
Mother Goose Time
Wed, Mar 04, 10:15am - 10:45am
Story Room
Stories, songs, games & more. Just for children ages 12-23 months. Please choose to come either Tuesday or Wednesday!
Story Time Yoga
Wed, Mar 04, 11:00am - 11:45am
First Floor
Favorite children's books are retold with yoga. This program is for ages 2+, though younger siblings can come too.
Carefull Knitting
Thu, Mar 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group!
It's Friday, Baby!
Fri, Mar 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Story Room
Songs, games & other activities for babies 0-11 months.
Rock Painting
Sat, Mar 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Second Floor
Transform your garden and outdoor area by blending nature and art through rock painting.
ESL Class - Intermediate Level
Mon, Mar 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Story Room
PLEASE NOTE NEW DAY AND TIME! Class will be meeting on Monday evenings from 7-8 PM in the Story Room on the first floor.
Let's Talk Books - Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore
Mon, Mar 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
First Floor
Let's Talk Books is a monthly book discussion club at the Barrett Branch Library. Call 703-746-1721 for more information.
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