Teen Slime Lab

Fri · Oct 23·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Martha Washington Library — Martha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington Meeting Room 104B · Alexandria

Uses stories, songs and poses to teach caregivers and children techniques for breathing moving and relaxing. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Age 1-4 with adult. Register the child only please. Cosponsored by the Friends of Martha Washington Library If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its con…

Fri · Oct 23·11:15 AM – 11:45 AM·Martha Washington Library — Martha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington Meeting Room 104B · Alexandria

For infants, from 6 weeks to almost crawling. Through gentle guided movements, massage and songs, parents bond with their infant while encouraging emotional and physical development. Cosponsored by the Friends of Martha Washington Library If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or ac…

Fri · Oct 23·6:30 PM – 8:30 PM·Patrick Henry Recreation Center, 4653 Taney Ave. · Alexandria

Ages 7-12. Duck, dip, dive, and dodge your way to fun! This instructor-led program teaches safe dodgeball skills using gatorskin balls, with teams organized by age and skill level.

Fri · Oct 23·8 AM – 5 PM·Voter Registration Office, 132 N. Royal St. · Alexandria

October 23 is the registration deadline for the November 3, 2026 General Election. The application must be postmarked by this date, filed online prior to midnight, or received in person at our office by 5pm. Applications are available from the web site below.

Sat · Oct 24·2 PM – 3 PM·Sherwood Regional Library — Sherwood Meeting Room · Alexandria

Create your own suncatcher with mason jar rings and twine. Add color using one of our designs - or design your own unique pattern! For children ages 5 and older. Registration required!

Wed · Oct 21·4 PM – 5 PM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

Learn about Latinx creatives past and present through crafts and stories! Each session we will learn about a different Latinx creative, listen to a story by or about them, and do a craft to honor their legacy. Aprende sobre creativos latinos pasados y presentes a través de arte y cuentos. Cada sesión aprenderemos sobre…

Wed · Oct 21·3 PM – 4:30 PM·Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library · Alexandria

This month we'll be painting pictures of pumpkins! Make something cutesy for Fall or creepy for Halloween! Registration is preferred, but not required. If you have any questions, please reach out to Skie Thorp at kthorp@alexlibraryva.org

Fri · Oct 23·4 PM – 5 PM·Kingstowne Regional Library — Meeting Room (E103) · Alexandria

Join us at Kingstowne Library to test your knowledge of Halloween history, monsters, candy and more! Ages 7-10. Please only register your child for this event.

Fri · Sep 25·10 AM – 5 PM·Reston Regional Library — Reston Meeting Room 1 , Reston Meeting Room 2

What can we say that hasn’t been said? We’ve got books. You’ve got needs. Let’s do this! Shop our Big Fall Book Sale for gently used books in all genres. Prices are low and quality is high. We restock every day so you get multiple chances to hunt for that one book in the series you just haven’t found yet! (Still can’t…

Fri · Sep 25·10 AM · 11 AM·Centreville Regional Library

Practice your English in a one-on-one conversation in-person with a library volunteer. Basic English language skills are necessary to participate. Adults. Registration required. Students may register for one session a week.