Teen Volunteer Work Day

Sun · Nov 8·1:15 PM – 2:15 PM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

Open crafting, relaxing music, and light snacks with Perler beads, collages, and coloring books at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library, for ages 9–12.

Sun · Nov 8·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.

Sun · Nov 8·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.

Sun · Nov 8·10 AM – 12 PM·Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA

Make it in Metal: Jewelry Making Workshop (Del Ray Artisans Gallery) — Make copper dangle earrings using hammers and stamping tools, $60 member, $70 non-member, plus $15 fee.

Mon · Nov 9·11 AM – 11:30 AM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Stories, songs, and movement fill the library’s outdoor Reading Garden; yoga mats provide seating and tickets are given at the Children’s Desk, for ages 0‑5 with an adult.

Sat · Nov 7·2 PM – 3 PM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

Yoga, literacy activities, and mindful movement offered at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library, requiring registration, for ages 3–12.

Tue · Oct 27·10:30 AM · 11:15 AM · 1 PM · 2 PM·Burke Centre Library — Burke Centre Group Study Room

Practice speaking, reading, and writing English with a volunteer partner in the Burke Centre Library study room, registration opens two weeks prior, for ages 18 and up.

Tue · Oct 27·10:30 AM · 11:30 AM · 12:30 PM·Centreville Regional Library

One-on-one English conversation with a library volunteer at Centreville Regional Library, requiring basic English skills; adults only, ages 18 and up, one session per week per student.