Art with Julie

Thu · Oct 8·3 PM – 5 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Share your projects, tips and ideas, and enjoy the company of other crafters while you do your craft of choice. Any portable handwork is encouraged.

Thu · Oct 8·John Marshall Library · Alexandria

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…

Thu · Oct 8·Northern Virginia Community College – Alexandria Campus, 3301 Netherton Drive, 22311

Join us at the 2026 Career Connect Expo on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at Northern Virginia Community College Alexandria Campus. Connect with employers, explore careers in high-demand industries, and participate in free Resume and AI Clinics.

Thu · Oct 8·10:15 AM · 11:15 AM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

Tickets are first-come, first-served, and will be distributed at the Children's Desk beginning 15 minutes before the start of the program. Audience size is limited to 50 to ensure safe and enriching programs. Stories and Songs has open floor seating and limited chairs. If you attend the 10:15 AM story time please be pr…

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

Knit Nite meets weekly on Wednesdays from 6:00 - 7:00. It is not necessary to come every week. Participants may join at any time.

Fri · Oct 9·2 PM – 4 PM·Martha Washington Library — Martha Washington Meeting Room · Alexandria

Want to learn watercolor painting but don't know how? Start here! Join other beginners with popular local instructor Anne Heising teaching watercolor basics. Supplies are limited and registration is required. This program is for adults . If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or acc…

Wed · Oct 7·1:30 PM – 3:30 PM·Green Spring Gardens Location, 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria, VA 22312

(16-Adult) Create your own botanical journal. Practice drawing exercises, take a seasonal walk for inspiration, and learn tips for layout and media options. Start with pencil and move to watercolor or colored pencil. A list of suggested materials will be sent prior to class start. Class meets on the first and third Wed…

Sun · Sep 20·1 PM – 4:30 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Sun · Sep 20·1:15 PM – 1:45 PM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

Come join us for Sunday Story Time with Ms. Elaina! Tickets are first-come, first-served, and will be distributed at the Children's Desk starting 15 minutes prior to the event. Audience size is limited to 50 to ensure safe and enriching programs. Sunday Story Time has open floor seating and limited chairs. If you atten…

Mon · Sep 21·10:15 AM · 11:15 AM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

Fingerplay and songs for ages 0-14 months. Please choose one time to attend. Juegos con los dedos y canciones para los más pequeños. (De 0 a 14 meses) Sala de reuniones de Duncan Library. Tickets are first-come, first-served, and will be distributed at the Children's Desk beginning starting 10:00am for the 10:15 and at…