Stitcher's Space

Wed · Sep 23·10:30 AM – 12:30 PM·Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library · Alexandria

Special projects will take place a few times in a year!

Wed · Oct 7·10:30 AM – 12:30 PM·Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library · Alexandria

Special projects will take place a few times in a year!

Wed · Oct 14·10:30 AM – 12:30 PM·Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library · Alexandria

Special projects will take place a few times in a year!

Wed · Oct 21·1 PM – 2:30 PM·Kingstowne Regional Library — Conference Room (E151) · Alexandria

Come join the Yarn Chapter and enjoy engaging conversation, learning in a group setting, and creating new projects. Bring your knitting, crochet, needle point, hand sewing, or felting project and work on them in a group setting. Learn new stitches and share expertise with others as you work on your project. All experie…

Wed · Oct 21·3 PM – 4:30 PM·Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library · Alexandria

This month we'll be painting pictures of pumpkins! Make something cutesy for Fall or creepy for Halloween! Registration is preferred, but not required. If you have any questions, please reach out to Skie Thorp at kthorp@alexlibraryva.org

Wed · Oct 21·4 PM – 5 PM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

Learn about Latinx creatives past and present through crafts and stories! Each session we will learn about a different Latinx creative, listen to a story by or about them, and do a craft to honor their legacy. Aprende sobre creativos latinos pasados y presentes a través de arte y cuentos. Cada sesión aprenderemos sobre…

Wed · Oct 21·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…

Tue · Oct 20·7 PM – 8:30 PM·Kingstowne Regional Library — Meeting Room (E103) · Alexandria

Come craft with us at Kingstowne Library! This month we will make 3D paper pumpkins using scrapbook paper. All materials provided. Adults.

Mon · Oct 19·6 PM – 7:30 PM·Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library · Alexandria

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…

Mon · Oct 19·6 PM – 7:30 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Bring a work in progress or start something new! You can bring your own materials or use the library's provided supplies. Art Escape is your way to take a break from daily stresses to explore painting, drawing, fiber arts, sculpting, writing — you name it! Keep an eye out for special guests showcases and lessons featur…

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…