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Carefull Knitting

2021-10-01 15:00:00 2021-10-01 16:00:00 America/New_York Carefull Knitting Join Carefull Knitting outside at the Barrett Branch to socialize and share projects while we knit and crochet. Outdoors - Outdoors

Friday, October 01
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2021-10-01 15:00:00 2021-10-01 16:00:00 America/New_York Carefull Knitting Join Carefull Knitting outside at the Barrett Branch to socialize and share projects while we knit and crochet. Outdoors - Outdoors

Outdoors

Outdoors

Join Carefull Knitting outside at the Barrett Branch to socialize and share projects while we knit and crochet.

Carefull Knitting will gather together in front of the Kate Waller Barrett Branch. Bring your knitting or crocheting project to work on while you meet fellow crafters and enjoy some fresh air. 

Carefull Knitting is the Barrett Branch knitting and crochet social group open to all skill levels. 

Contact Megan at mzimmerman@alexlibraryva.org for more information. 

Face masks are required in Alexandria Library facilities regardless of vaccination status. All customers over the age of 2 are required to wear a mask. Failure to comply will result in denied entry.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker |

TAGS: | Yarn | Social Hour | outdoors | Handicraft | Crochet | Craft |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Branch manager
James Cahill
Hours
Mon, Jul 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 25 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 26 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 27 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: 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.

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