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book cover for "The Farmer in the Sky"

Registration opens:
September 19th, 2026

"The Farmer In the Sky"

Author Reading and Craft
2026-09-26 11:00:00 2026-09-26 11:30:00 America/New_York "The Farmer In the Sky" Local authors read their new book "The Farmer in the Sky," followed by a craft. Ages 2-7. Registration is requested. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area

Saturday, September 26
11:00am - 11:30am

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Local authors read their new book "The Farmer in the Sky," followed by a craft. Ages 2-7. Registration is requested.

Alexandria authors Brian Miranda and Erringer Helbling read their new book "The Farmer in the Sky."  Afterwards, they will lead a simple cloud craft.
Registration is requested for this program for ages 2-7.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Family | Children | Author Talks |

TAGS: | children | Author talk |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Branch manager
James Cahill
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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

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