First Saturday Book Sale

Sat · Nov 7·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.

Sat · Nov 7·John Marshall Library · Alexandria

Pick up vegetable, fruit, herb, or flower seed packets at John Marshall Library, including 2025 and older varieties, and donate extras at the information desk.

Sat · Nov 7·8:30 AM – 12 PM·Alexandria

Hands‑on macroinvertebrate sampling at Angel Park, where volunteers collect and identify aquatic insects with the City’s Stormwater Management staff to assess water quality.

Sat · Nov 7·10 AM – 12 PM·Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA

Create Andy Warhol‑inspired pop‑art cats on a painted background while learning color theory at Del Ray Artisans Gallery, $25 child/$35 member/$45 non‑member plus $5 fee, all ages.

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 23·1:30 PM – 3 PM·Oakton Library — Oakton Conference Room

French conversation group meets in Oakton Library conference room, offering language practice, for ages 18 and up.

Fri · Oct 23·2 PM – 3 PM·Martha Washington Library — Martha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington Meeting Room 104B · Alexandria

Adults practice art together with all materials provided in the Martha Washington Library meeting room, ages 18 and up.