Make a Thanksgiving Tree

Mon · Nov 23·2 PM – 4 PM·Sherwood Regional Library — Sherwood Meeting Room · Alexandria

Anne Heising leads a watercolor pet portrait lesson, providing supplies; participants bring a pet photo, register, and arrive to secure a seat, for ages 18 and up.

Mon · Nov 23·John Marshall Library · Alexandria

Puzzle exchange at John Marshall Library—bring a jigsaw, take a different one, ongoing during open hours, for ages 18 and up.

Mon · Nov 23·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Yarn Storm at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library collects handmade or store‑bought scarves, hats and mittens for Alexandria's Community Lodgings, ages 13 and up.

Mon · Nov 23·10:15 AM · 11:15 AM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

Fingerplay and songs for infants at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library, with tickets required, limited to 50 participants, open floor seating, for ages 0–14 months.

Tue · Nov 24·4 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.

Tue · Nov 24·7 PM – 9 PM·Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA

Figure drawing on a nude model at Del Ray Artisans Gallery, with fast 1‑5 minute gestures then short detailed poses; bring supplies, chairs provided; $10 members, $15 non‑members.

Fri · Oct 23·10 AM · 11 AM · 3:30 PM · 4:30 PM·Centreville Regional Library

One-on-one English conversation with a library volunteer at Centreville Regional Library; basic English required, registration required, students limited to one session weekly, ages 18+.

Fri · Oct 23·11 AM – 4 PM·Sherwood Regional Library — Sherwood Meeting Room · Alexandria

Red Cross Blood Drive (Sherwood Regional Library, Sherwood Meeting Room) — Blood donations taken; sign up for an appointment online, ages 18 and up.

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

Martha Washington Library meeting room hosts gentle movements, massage and songs that help parents bond with infants while encouraging emotional and physical development, ages 3 and under.