Celebrate Sci-Fi Month by enjoying a free screening of "Elio" at the library. Relax and watch the film on the big screen with others in the community. "Elio struggles to fit in until he is transported by aliens and becomes the chosen one to be Earth's galactic ambassador while his mother Olga works on the top secret project to decode alien messages." -Swank.com Rated PG Runtime 99 minutes, 1 hour and 39 min
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One‑on‑one technology help sessions at the Learning Lab offer personalized assistance with basic computer skills, email setup, internet use, using your own or provided device, ages 18+.
Hands‑on nature‑inspired craft sessions at Clearwater Nature Center let participants create seasonal projects, like autumn leaves and turkey decorations, drop‑in from 1‑4 pm.
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.
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.
Coffee and Conversation (Laurel) — Coffee served while participants discuss timely topics in a relaxed space, sharing ideas and connecting, ages 18 and up.
Half-hour of stories, songs, and fingerplays at Bowie, nurturing reading love and sparking creativity, for ages 5 and under.
Virtual Branch hosts a session teaching AI‑generated interview questions and suggested answers for specific roles, equipping participants with tools for confident interviews, ages 18 and up.
Stories, music, and activities for ages 0‑3, including special‑needs participants, at Oxon Hill, presented by the PGCPS Infants and Toddlers Program.
