Barrett - Alexandria Library

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KATE WALLER BARRETT BRANCH LIBRARY

Barrett is closed to the public, however staff are working remotely and curbside service is available.

You may contact Barrett staff by phone or email during the following hours:

Monday and Wednesday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Hours & Location

Mon, Dec 01	10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 02	10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 03	10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 04	10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 05	10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 06	10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 07	1:00PM to 5:00PM

717 Queen Street
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: A11, A12, F19
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 - Gift Decorating Kits

Mon, Dec 01, 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 1.

Eco:mmunion - Conversations to Sustain People and Planet

Mon, Dec 01, 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Looking for a space to talk about climate change and the things affected that we love? Join us for a monthly discussion focused on a relevant topic. Register to receive the materials suggestions.

Upcycled Wrapping - Gift Decorating Kits

Tue, Dec 02, 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 1.

Sunshine Readers - An outside book club!

Tue, Dec 02, 10:00am - 11:30am

Outdoors

Let's get some fresh air, explore Old Town, and talk about the latest books we've been reading!

Bilingual Storytime - Hora de cuentos bilingue

Tue, Dec 02, 10:30am - 10:45am

Youth Services Area

Start your morning with stories, rhymes and songs in English and Spanish ¡Empieza su mañana con cuentos, rimas y canciones en inglés y español!

Baby and Toddler Time - La hora de los bebés y los niños

Tue, Dec 02, 11:00am - 11:40am

Youth Services Area

Just right for ages 0-23 months! Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.

Upcycled Wrapping - Gift Decorating Kits

Wed, Dec 03, 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 1.

Just Babies - Solo Los Bebés

Wed, Dec 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Youth Services Area

A lapsit and playtime just for babies ages 0-12 months.and their grownups.

Cancelled

Citizenship and Immigration 101 - A Guide to Your Rights and The Process

Wed, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Learn about citizenship and an update on the immigration process as we celebrate Bill of Rights Day This seminar is presented in person at Barrett Library (717 Queen Street, Alexandria, VA) .

Upcycled Wrapping - Gift Decorating Kits

Thu, Dec 04, 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 1.

Book a Librarian - Application Assistance

Thu, Dec 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Get help with applications. Appointments are available at 10 and 11 AM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.

1000 Books Story Time - A Story Time for ages 2-5

Thu, Dec 04, 11:00am - 11:40am

Youth Services Area

Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2-5

Carefull Knit & Crochet - Crafting for Good

Thu, Dec 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Second Floor

Join Barrett Branch’s fiber arts group making items to donate.

Dungeons and Dragons: Teen Group! - Adventure awaits!

Thu, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Second Floor

Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!

This event is full

Upcycled Wrapping - Gift Decorating Kits

Fri, Dec 05, 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 1.

Upcycled Wrapping - Gift Decorating Kits

Sat, 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 1.

Book Sale - Friends of the Barrett Library

Sat, Dec 06, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Join the Friends of the Barrett Library for their Winter Book Sale

Spanish Conversation Club

Sat, Dec 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Ages 14+. Develop and exercise your spanish conversation skills.

Upcycled Wrapping - Gift Decorating Kits

Sun, 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 1.

Upcycled Wrapping - Gift Decorating Kits

Mon, 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 1.

Let's Share Books - A Let's Talk Books End of Year Celebration

Mon, Dec 08, 7:00pm - 7:50pm

Second Floor

Join the Let's Talk Books discussion group to recommend and learn about books and writings enjoyed throughout the year. There will be after dinner sweets and drinks.

Upcycled Wrapping - Gift Decorating Kits

Tue, 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 1.

Bilingual Storytime - Hora de cuentos bilingue

Tue, Dec 09, 10:30am - 10:45am

Youth Services Area

Start your morning with stories, rhymes and songs in English and Spanish ¡Empieza su mañana con cuentos, rimas y canciones en inglés y español!

Baby and Toddler Time - La hora de los bebés y los niños

Tue, Dec 09, 11:00am - 11:40am

Youth Services Area

Just right for ages 0-23 months! Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.

Rescheduled

Exoplanet Detection - Presentation & Demonstration

Tue, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

New date Tuesday, January 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Come join NASA Solar System Ambassador, Sigfried Hache, in discussing Exoplanet Detection!

NASA's Roman Space Telescope - Core Community Surveys

Tue, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Second Floor

Come join NASA Solar System Ambassador, Sigfried Hache, in discussing NASA’s flagship observatory: The Roman Space Telescope.

Upcycled Wrapping - Gift Decorating Kits

Wed, 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 1.

Just Babies - Solo Los Bebés

Wed, Dec 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Youth Services Area

A lapsit and playtime just for babies ages 0-12 months.and their grownups.

Painternoon - A monthly painting club!

Wed, Dec 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Second Floor

Let's paint at the library! Follow along to instructions to create the monthly painting or create your own unique work of art!

DIY Teens: Battle of the Gnomes! - A teen-only craft project!

Wed, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Second Floor

Let's compete to make the best gnomes! The winner will receive bragging rights and a prize.

Upcycled Wrapping - Gift Decorating Kits

Thu, 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 1.

Book a Librarian - Application Assistance

Thu, Dec 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Get help with applications. Appointments are available at 10 and 11 AM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.

1000 Books Story Time - A Story Time for ages 2-5

Thu, Dec 11, 11:00am - 11:40am

Youth Services Area

Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2-5

American Style Mahjong - Learn and Play

Thu, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Second Floor

The Barrett Branch Mahjong group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Space is available for up to 12 players, so it's first come first served as game tables fill.

Dungeons and Dragons: Adult Group! - Adventure awaits!

Thu, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Second Floor

Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!

This event is full

Upcycled Wrapping - Gift Decorating Kits

Fri, 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 1.

Upcycled Wrapping - Gift Decorating Kits

Sat, 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 1.

Good Pet, Great Life! - Behavior 101 for cats, dogs, and their humans!

Sat, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Second Floor

AWLA's Behavior and Training Manager will provide tips for living harmoniously with your dog or cat at home, answer specific questions about your pet, and chat about AWLA's Alexandria Animal Academy.

Horror Fans Unite! - A year-round horror club!

Mon, Dec 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Second Floor

Do you like scary movies, books, tv shows, or video games? Do you enjoy making horror themed DIY projects? This is the event for you!

Bilingual Storytime - Hora de cuentos bilingue

Tue, Dec 16, 10:30am - 10:45am

Youth Services Area

Start your morning with stories, rhymes and songs in English and Spanish ¡Empieza su mañana con cuentos, rimas y canciones en inglés y español!

Holiday Sing Along

Tue, Dec 16, 11:00am - 11:40am

Youth Services Area

Celebrate the season with activities for ages 0-23 months.