Stitcher's Space

Wed · Sep 23·10:30 AM – 12:30 PM·Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library · Alexandria

Special projects will take place a few times in a year!

Wed · Oct 14·10:30 AM – 12:30 PM·Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library · Alexandria

Special projects will take place a few times in a year!

Wed · Oct 21·10:30 AM – 12:30 PM·Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library · Alexandria

Special projects will take place a few times in a year!

Wed · Oct 7·1 PM – 2 PM·Martha Washington Library — Martha Washington Conference Room · Alexandria

Looking to work on fiber crafts with others? Members knit, crochet, do needlepoint and more! Bring your own project, work at your own pace and enjoy the company of fellow crafters. All levels welcome! This program is for adults. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodatio…

Wed · Oct 7·1:30 PM – 3:30 PM·Green Spring Gardens Location, 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria, VA 22312

(16-Adult) Create your own botanical journal. Practice drawing exercises, take a seasonal walk for inspiration, and learn tips for layout and media options. Start with pencil and move to watercolor or colored pencil. A list of suggested materials will be sent prior to class start. Class meets on the first and third Wed…

Wed · Oct 7·6 PM – 7 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Knit Nite meets weekly on Wednesdays from 6:00 - 7:00. It is not necessary to come every week. Participants may join at any time.

Wed · Oct 7·John Marshall Library · Alexandria

Visit the John Marshall Seed Library to pick up a few packets of vegetable, fruit, herb, or flower seeds for your garden. Many of our seeds are from 2024 and prior, but you may find old favorites or discover new ones! Have extra seeds? Consider donating them! Bring donated seeds to the Information Desk or leave packets…

Tue · Oct 6·6 PM – 7:30 PM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

Tue · Oct 6·4 PM – 5 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Tue · Oct 6·2 PM – 3:30 PM·Sherwood Regional Library — Sherwood Meeting Room · Alexandria

Spend an afternoon crafting with us! Join us each month to learn new crafting techniques, chat with other crafters, and turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. This month we will be repurposing old, damaged paperback books into Book Page Witches. All materials provided until supplies last. You are welcome to bring yo…

Mon · Oct 5·7 PM – 8:30 PM·John Marshall Library — John Marshall Meeting Room 1, John Marshall Meeting Room 2 · Alexandria

In the American spirit of invention and innovation, experiment with making crafts with mechanical movement. Make simple clothespin or cardboard automata. This program is for adults. Registration required.

Sun · Sep 20·1 PM – 4:30 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Sun · Sep 20·1:15 PM – 1:45 PM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

Come join us for Sunday Story Time with Ms. Elaina! Tickets are first-come, first-served, and will be distributed at the Children's Desk starting 15 minutes prior to the event. Audience size is limited to 50 to ensure safe and enriching programs. Sunday Story Time has open floor seating and limited chairs. If you atten…

Mon · Sep 21·10:15 AM · 11:15 AM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

Fingerplay and songs for ages 0-14 months. Please choose one time to attend. Juegos con los dedos y canciones para los más pequeños. (De 0 a 14 meses) Sala de reuniones de Duncan Library. Tickets are first-come, first-served, and will be distributed at the Children's Desk beginning starting 10:00am for the 10:15 and at…