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KATE WALLER BARRETT BRANCH LIBRARY

Hours & Location

Mon, Sep 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 13 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 14 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 15 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/B, 11C
  • DASH Bus: 30, 31, Old Town Circulator
  • King Street Trolley:  King & Columbus

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact [email protected] or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

Upcoming Events
Rescheduled
All We Can Save Circle - Discussion Group
Sat, Sep 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
New date Saturday, September 28, 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.
Black Family Reunion
Sat, Sep 14, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Outdoors
The second-annual event reconnecting with each other, preserving our past, and strengthening our community.
Baby and Toddler Time - La hora de los bebés y los niños
Tue, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 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.
Citizenship and Immigration 101 - A Guide to Your Rights and The Process Presented
Tue, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us for a discussion on Citizenship and Immigration 101Register
1000 Books Story Time - Story Time for ages 2+
Thu, Sep 19, 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, Sep 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate.
Dungeons & Dragons at the Library
Sat, Sep 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Come play Dungeons & Dragons. No experience necessary. Open to ages 8-13.
This event is full
Dungeons & Dragons at the Library - Teen Edition
Sun, Sep 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Play Dungeons & Dragons. No experience necessary. Open to ages 13-18.
Free to Read Puzzle Drop In
Mon, Sep 23, All day
During Free to Read Week, stop into the Barrett Branch to add to our puzzle, which celebrates authors and the written words that expand our understanding of the human experience.
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