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Mon · Nov 23·1 PM – 2:30 PM·Central Library — The Shop · Arlington

Sew a breathable cotton bread bag for transporting loaves, using a sewing machine and straight stitch techniques, at the Central Library’s The Shop, for ages 18 and up.

Mon · Nov 23·Aurora Hills Center, 735 18th St S, 22202 · Arlington

Valerie Welsh leads a sing‑along at the Aurora Hills Center, offering monthly themed song sets with provided lyrics.

Mon · Nov 23·Lubber Run, 300 N Park Drive, 22203 · Arlington

At Lubber Run, participants pair with a preschooler to read provided storybooks for 30 minutes; registration required, for ages 3–6.

Mon · Nov 23·10 AM – 11 AM·Courthouse Library — Children's Area · Arlington

Open play with STEAM games and activities exploring science, technology, engineering, art, and math at the Courthouse Library Children’s Area, for ages 1 and under and 3–5.

Tue · Nov 24·2 PM – 4 PM·Cherrydale Library — Loft · Arlington

Visible mending circle (Cherrydale Library Loft) — bring clothing or textiles to repair, guided by Alison Davis-Holland with Art on the Mend team, for ages 18 and up.

Tue · Nov 24·6 PM – 7:30 PM·Central Library — The Shop · Arlington

Participants hand embroider snowflake designs onto clothing, totes, and handkerchiefs using beginner stitches at the Central Library — The Shop, registration required, ages 14+.

Fri · Oct 23·11:30 AM – 12 PM·Westover Library — Longfellow Room · Arlington

Songs, rhymes, and games for babies 0‑12 months in the Longfellow Room at Westover Library, with networking after; first‑come, first‑served seating, for ages 1 and under and 3–5.

Fri · Oct 23·2:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Glencarlyn Library · Arlington

Build wild LEGO creations, tackle challenges, and chat at the Brick and Chill teen hangout in Glencarlyn Library, ages 11–17.

Sat · Oct 24·10 AM – 2 PM·Central Library — Lobby · Arlington

Digital Navigator staff provide drop‑in help with laptops, phones, and smart devices, plus a beginner computer class in the Wilson Room each Saturday, ages 18 and up.