Are you brave enough to whip up these scary slimes? Make a witch's brew, vampire's bloodbath, or creepy-crawly concoction. Customize the color of your slime and add spooky decor (e.g., eyeball, insects). Recommended for school-age children, ages 6-12. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please make a separate registration for each child (no need to register adults).
Less searching. Better weekends.
A thoughtful list, delivered every week. Free, local, and personalized to you.
About a minute. No payment required.
Choose ages, interests, and nearby cities.
Fifteen event picks for you.
Browse the complete local catalog anytime.
Come to the library for not-too-spooky Halloween stories and show off your costume before the night's big event! For children birth to 5 years old, with an adult. No registration necessary!
All Ages. Enjoy an array of exciting games, explore our spooky haunted house, get creative with arts and crafts, indulge in delicious snacks, and stand a chance to win fantastic prizes. A fun-filled event for the whole family!
Get dressed up and join us for a goblin good time. Festivities will include a costume parade, carnival games, moon bounce, arts and crafts, spooky stories, and more! This fun-filled spooky festival is fit for the entire family.
Visit the John Marshall Seed Library to pick up a few packets of vegetable, fruit, herb, or flower seeds for your garden. Many of our seeds are from 2024 and prior, but you may find old favorites or discover new ones! Have extra seeds? Consider donating them! Bring donated seeds to the Information Desk or leave packets…
All Ages. Celebrate the season by picking a pumpkin from the water, creating a craft, and taking home a festive goodie bag. Activities are offered in 45-minute time slots to ensure everyone has plenty of space to enjoy the event.
All supplies will be provided to create this Dungeons and Dragons accessory! Premade upcycled cardboard dice towers will be available for painting. Pre-cut dice tower pieces will also be available if you wish to design and hot glue your own unique dice tower. This program is intended for fantasy gaming fans 11 years an…
Ages 6-12. Come join us for brunch, kids’ style! Parents get a chance to run errands or go enjoy brunch in downtown Alexandria while kids enjoy themed days filled with games, crafts, and yes, brunch!
Practice your English conversation skills in a friendly and encouraging group. Limited to the first 14 attendees. Adults.
Playdate cafe is our regular weekly time for kids and adults to enjoy free-play and socialize in an informal setting - blocks, cars, puppets, music, and more. Ages 0-5 with caregiver. No registration required.
Work on your own quilting projects with other members of the community or help with charity quilting projects. Enjoy the company of other quilters at this bee-style drop-in. No instruction provided.
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.
Join us for a spoooooooooky craft where you get to choose a crystal to weave into a beautiful and wearable piece, while learning all about different kinds of crystals and what they mean. 👻 Supplies is limited, so be sure to register and save a seat! 🔮 If you are registered but unable to attend, please cancel your reg…
