Always wanted to learn to knit? Join us on Mondays in our Maker Lab to learn the basics. An experienced knitter will guide you through easy projects. If you have a project in mind, feel free to bring it. Some supplies will be provided. Adults and teens welcome.
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Always wanted to learn to knit? Join us on Mondays in our Maker Lab to learn the basics. An experienced knitter will guide you through easy projects. If you have a project in mind, feel free to bring it. Some supplies will be provided. Adults and teens welcome.
Always wanted to learn to knit? Join us on Mondays in our Maker Lab to learn the basics. An experienced knitter will guide you through easy projects. If you have a project in mind, feel free to bring it. Some supplies will be provided. Adults and teens welcome.
Always wanted to learn to knit? Join us on Mondays in our Maker Lab to learn the basics. An experienced knitter will guide you through easy projects. If you have a project in mind, feel free to bring it. Some supplies will be provided. Adults and teens welcome.
Always wanted to learn to knit? Join us on Mondays in our Maker Lab to learn the basics. An experienced knitter will guide you through easy projects. If you have a project in mind, feel free to bring it. Some supplies will be provided. Adults and teens welcome.
Join us for this self-directed workshop to learn and create your own paper-based crafts. Origami, heat embossing, scrap-booking, and more! No experience necessary and all supplies will be provided.
Have fun and do good by taking part in our knitting drop-in session dedicated to producing hats for FCPL's Knitting for Charity drive. An experienced knitter will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. At this point, we have plenty of yarn; a limited number of knitting needles will also be available to use. A…
Northern Virginia's biggest fall festival: giant slides, hayrides through Imaginature Trail, a corn maze, farm animals, apple cider and pick-your-own pumpkins. Sept 19 - Nov 8, 2026, closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Sept/Oct 10am-6pm (last entry 5pm); November 10am-5pm (last entry 4pm).
Granny squares, Amigurumi and more! Learn to crochet and connect with other stitchers. No experience needed. Ages 13 and up are welcome.
Want to learn how to create a 3D design and get it printed at the LIbrary? Or do you just want to make your designs better? Join us in our maker space (the POD) on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month for drop-in 3D help.
This class will introduce you to the basic techniques you need to make a wide variety of item (stitches, cast-ons & off, decreases & increases) as well as how to choose and read a pattern, and all about yarn! The instructor can provide an initial pair of needles and yarn to start, but you can also bring your own. No pr…
Practice your English in a one-on-one conversation in-person with a library volunteer. Basic English language skills are necessary to participate. Adults. Students may register for one session a week.
Practice your English one-on-one with a volunteer tutor. Basic English skills are required. Please sign up for only one session per week. Sign up online or call 703-502-3883 (Option 4). Registration required. Adults.
For next level quilting. This class is for confident and independent quilters. Learn more advanced techniques. No registration necessary but space is limited.
Join us at the Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library for a monthly celebration of all things scary all year long! Each month we will have a new project to work on while we share horror recommendations. This month we're making Pom Pom Bats! Are DIY projects not for you? No worries! Come join us to chat about horror without…
It's like book club, but for podcasts! Each month you'll get a curated playlist of episodes on a central theme, then meet up at the library for a lively discussion. This month's playlist is on the topic of Ethics in True Crime , a subject at the intersection of entertainment, justice, trauma and loss. Registration requ…
