Keep Calm & Carry Yarn

Tue · Oct 6·6 PM – 7:30 PM·Aurora Hills Library — Eads Room · Arlington

Learn, Socialize and Have a Good Time! Whether you're curious about knitting, a beginner who wants to learn more, or are working at an intermediate / advanced level, this group is for you! Bring your desire to create with yarn along with your projects, questions, and problems. Attendees should bring their own supplies,…

Tue · Oct 20·2 PM – 4 PM·Cherrydale Library — Loft · Arlington

Come mend and connect in community. Bring your clothing or textile items and give them new life through visible mending—where repairs are seen and celebrated. Learn alongside Alison Davis-Holland and a friendly team of “Mend-tors” from Art on the Mend , and enjoy meeting new people along the way. We provide all mending…

Tue · Oct 20·6 PM – 7:30 PM·Central Library — The Shop · Arlington

Learn how to safely cut glass and use the Fuseworks Glass Fusion Kiln. This class will go over the basics of glass cutting, safety procedures, and requirements to use the kiln. Students will then be required to cut two pieces of glass and prepare them for fusion. All students must complete a Maker Waiver Agreement prio…

Tue · Oct 20·Walter Reed Center, 2909 16th St S, 22204 · Arlington

Join volunteer Sandy O'Shea for an introductory lesson on the ukulele. No experience required, and you are welcome to stay for the intermediate class afterwards. Limited ukuleles available. Meets on first and third Tuesdays.

Tue · Oct 20·Lubber Run, 300 N Park Drive, 22203 · Arlington

Get paired up with a preschool-aged child from our very own Lubber Run Creative Preschoolers Program! Enjoy reading stories to your buddies for 30 minutes. Registration is required. All books will be provided by the preschool teacher and are guaranteed to be a fun read!

Mon · Oct 19·6 PM – 7:30 PM·Central Library — The Shop · Arlington

Learn how to safely cut glass and solder it to make a stained glass piece! In this class we cover: Techniques for cutting glass and operating a glass grinder Safety protocols on how to utilize these resources during Open Shop time How to apply copper foil and use a soldering iron to assemble a small stained glass proje…

Wed · Oct 21·6 PM – 7:30 PM·Central Library — The Shop · Arlington

Learn some basic quilting skills and create a can cozy! Students will create a simple quilted pattern on their fabric before die-cutting and sewing a can cozy. Intermediate sewing programs in The Shop are designed for patrons who are comfortable using a sewing machine and are ready to build on their existing skills. Pa…

Sun · Sep 20·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Central Library — Children's Area · Arlington

For families with children of all ages Stop In for Stories is for children of all ages and an accompanying adult. This fun and interactive program combines activities such as read-aloud stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays and introduces children to listening skills, picture books, the library, and the joy of reading…

Sun · Sep 20·1:30 PM – 2:30 PM·Central Library — Glebe Room · Arlington

Practice speaking Arabic in an informal setting. Classes meet Sunday afternoons. Everyone is welcome but you will need a working knowledge of Arabic in order to participate fully. Classes are led by a native Arabic-speaking Library volunteer. Free. In person. REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED. By registering, you will receive e…

Sun · Sep 20·3 PM – 5 PM·Central Library — Quincy Room · Arlington

Calling all yarn crafters! Work on your project(s) with other yarn craft lovers to share your enthusiasm and to learn from each other. Join us for this monthly program led by an experienced volunteer. Bring your knitting, crochet or any portable yarn project for this . (The library regrets it will not be providing any…