What's Happening at Your Local Library

What's happening at Old Town's local library this month? Take a look at special events at the Kate Waller Barrett Branch library at 717 Queen St.

The following information was supplied by Alexandria Libraries:

eBOOKS @ ALEXANDRIA LIBRARY Monday, Jan. 7, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Learn how to use Alexandria Library’s ebook collection on your e-reader, smartphone, mp3 player or computer.

BOOK SALE Saturday, Jan. 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Selling hardback and paperback books, DVDs, and music priced from $2 to $3.

LET’S TALK BOOKS: BROOKLYN Monday, Jan. 14, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Discuss Brooklyn by Colm Toibin.

CRAFT NIGHT Tuesday, Jan. 15, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Do you knit, crochet or sew? Join us to meet other crafters, share your love of yarn, thread and fabric, or even learn a new skill. Beginners welcome. Participants must bring their own supplies.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

No pre-registration required—please sign attendance sheet at program. Please select 1 session of 1 program per week to attend with your child.

READ, SING, PLAY, BABY! Mondays Jan. 7, 14 & 28, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. For ages 0 to 11 months with an adult. Songs, games & playtime with toys,

MOTHER GOOSE TIME Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, Jan. 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 & 30, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Songs, games & more interactive fun for ages 12-24 months with an adult.

STORIES TO GROW ON Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Jan. 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 & 30, 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Stories, songs, movement & more interactive fun for children ages 2 and up with an adult. Younger siblings welcome.

STORY TIME Thursdays, Jan. 10, 17, 24 & 31 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Stories, songs, movement and more, including a weekly craft or short film . Just for children ages 3 and up—adults and younger siblings remain in the Children’s Room during the program.

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