Junk Journaling

Wed · Nov 18·3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library · Alexandria

Junk journaling workshop at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library teaches teens to craft scrap notebooks for notes and tickets, meeting biweekly, for ages 13–18.

Wed · Nov 25·3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library · Alexandria

Junk journaling workshop at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library teaches teens to craft scrap notebooks for notes and tickets, meeting biweekly, for ages 13–18.

Wed · Dec 2·6 PM – 7 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Learn to knit with experienced knitters, all supplies provided, meeting weekly on Wednesdays, participants may start any week, for ages 3–18.

Wed · Dec 2·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Stories, songs, bubble activities for active little ones, with tickets limited and distributed 30 minutes before start; for ages 3–12.

Wed · Dec 2·10:30 AM – 11 AM·John Marshall Library — John Marshall Meeting Room 1, John Marshall Meeting Room 2 · Alexandria

Stories, songs, and rhymes fill the John Marshall Library meeting rooms for toddlers 18‑36 months with an adult, registration encouraged, walk‑ins welcome, for ages 3 and under.

Wed · Dec 2·10:30 AM – 11:15 AM·Martha Washington Library — Martha Washington Meeting Room 104B · Alexandria

Preschool stories and songs with fun activities at Martha Washington Library; registration required, children 18–36 months need an adult, for ages 3–5.

Tue · Dec 1·4 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.

Mon · Nov 30·6 PM – 7:30 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Art Escape (Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library) — Evening where teens bring or start artwork, using library supplies, with showcases and lessons by Alexandria artists, for ages 13–18.

Wed · Dec 2·3 PM – 3:30 PM·Sherwood Regional Library — Sherwood Meeting Room · Alexandria

Stories, music, and playtime fill the Sherwood Meeting Room for babies and caregivers, building community; registration preferred, ages 0–18 months with caregiver.

Fri · Oct 30·3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library · Alexandria

Building, making, playing games, and winning prizes after school at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library for ages 8–13.

Sat · Oct 31·10 AM – 12:30 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Spooky-history bike ride circles Alexandria Library branches, starting at Beatley Central Library, covering 13 miles with staff, for ages 13 and up, registration required.

Sat · Oct 31·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

French conversation practice at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library, adults engage in real-life dialogue without formal instruction, ages 18 and up.