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Join us in making Halloween themed slime! Use your creativity and learn the science behind how slime is made. All materials provided. Registration required. Ages 6-12.
(10-Adult) Turtlehead, jewelweed, seed box, cardinal flowers; come see our beautiful fall wetland flowers. Discover how they live and how to draw them.
(14-Adult) Enjoy a sociable crafting workshop to create an all-season centerpiece that combines two of our favorite things: flowers and teacups. Gather at the Historic House to make a beautiful teacup topiary that will grace a table or mantle for years to come. All materials supplied, including fine china teacup and sa…
Give opinions on the Library and community Make friends and socialize Provide reading, listening and watching recommendations Learn about volunteer opportunities and policies Donuts!? The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) meets once a month and rotates between Alexandria Library locations. Attendance counts for one hour of com…
Join us the second Sunday of the month for open crafting, relaxing music, and light snacks. Design with Perler beads, create a collage for your room, or just hang out and scribble in a coloring book - the choice is yours! Ages 9-12.
Fold a Snapping Jack-o-lantern, a bat, a cat and a pumpkin . Registrations encouraged, walk-ins welcome. Ages 6 - 12+.
You provide the ideas and the building skill, and the library will provide the LEGO for this drop-in program. Clean-up will take place at 6:55, so make sure you arrive early enough to finish building before then.
(8-Adult) Join a park naturalist as they take you on a tour of constellations, comets and other current events happening in the skies above. Children must be accompanied by adult also registered in the program.
Practice your English in a one-on-one conversation in-person with a library volunteer. Basic English language skills are necessary to participate. Adults. Students may register for one session a week.
Do you need tech help? Our Tech Help Desk volunteers are ready to help. Consultations run 15-20 minutes; longer when time allows. Walk-ins welcome. No appointment needed
Practice your English one-on-one with a volunteer tutor. Basic English skills are required. Please sign up for only one session per week. Sign up online or call 703-502-3883 (Option 4). Registration required. Adults.
Do you need help with technology? Our volunteers can answer questions and help with basic troubleshooting, such as setting up email accounts, creating a word document, searching the internet, accessing your photos, installing apps and using your phone or other device. Please bring the device you're struggling with and…
