Knit Nite!

Wed · Nov 4·6 PM – 7 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Learn to knit with experienced knitters, all supplies provided, meeting weekly on Wednesdays, participants may start any week, for ages 3–18.

Wed · Nov 18·6 PM – 7 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Learn to knit with experienced knitters, all supplies provided, meeting weekly on Wednesdays, participants may start any week, for ages 3–18.

Wed · Oct 28·6 PM – 7 PM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

Spooky crystal weaving craft at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library lets participants select a crystal, create a wearable piece, and learn crystal meanings, ages 18+.

Wed · Oct 28·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Stories, songs, bubble activities for active little ones, with tickets limited and distributed 30 minutes before start; for ages 3–12.

Wed · Oct 28·10:30 AM – 11 AM·John Marshall Library — John Marshall Meeting Room 1, John Marshall Meeting Room 2 · Alexandria

Monster‑themed stories, songs and rhymes in John Marshall Library’s Meeting Rooms 1 and 2, for ages 3–5, with adult assistance; registration encouraged, walk‑ins welcome.

Wed · Oct 28·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Martha Washington Library — Martha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington Meeting Room 104B · Alexandria

Storytime (Martha Washington Library, Meeting Room 104B) — Pre‑school stories and songs, registration required, adult accompaniment needed, for ages 3–5.

Thu · Oct 29·6 PM – 7 PM·Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library · Alexandria

Create and paint upcycled cardboard dice towers, or design and hot‑glue custom ones, with all supplies provided at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library, ages 13 and up.

Tue · Oct 27·4 PM – 5 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Make bracelets and necklaces while meeting new friends at the Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library, Alexandria, for ages 3–12.

Fri · Oct 30·4 PM – 5 PM·Sherwood Regional Library — Sherwood Meeting Room · Alexandria

Whip up witch's brew, vampire bloodbath, or creepy‑crawly slime, customizing colors and adding eyeballs or insects, at Sherwood Regional Library’s Meeting Room, for ages 5–10.

Fri · Oct 23·10 AM – 4:30 PM·Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library · Alexandria

Shop over 10,000 books, CDs, and DVDs at the Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library, with a $10 bag sale on Saturday, all ages.

Fri · Oct 23·2 PM – 3 PM·Virtual, Zoom · Alexandria

Jamie Novak teaches virtual yard‑sale planning, covering item selection, pricing strategies, and leftover handling, ages 13 and up.