Join us for our first maker space activity for school age kids. In this program you will get hands on experience designing Tabletop Soccer, Space Helmets and Trains from cardboard using a Chomp Saw. All materials will be provided. Ages 6-11.
Join us for our first makerspace activity for teens: the earthquake-resistant building challenge! Our hands-on engineering challenge will teach teens about the importance of the environment when designing architecture, and what types of structures tend to be the most stable in this type of natural disaster. We will pro…
Create, decorate, and assemble a paper bird ornament to hang inside an a cereal bird feeder to hang outside. Ages 6 -12. Registration encouraged, walk-ins welcome. Limited seating.
Miss Lisa has members of Alexandria's public safety agencies joining her for a very special story time today. Immediately following this event stop by the front of the library for the Black Family Reunion.Free food, t-shirts, music, dancing, a ventriloquist, and more! All the details can be found at alexlibraryva.org/b…
Unleash your creativity with your choice of craft supplies! Ages 3+. Register below to receive a reminder email. Walk-ins welcome.
Come to the library to make your own watercolor creation! This program's theme will focus on cozy fall beverages. This is meant to be a fun and relaxing project, no painting or drawing experience required, as we will be following a tutorial! For teens 12-18 old.
Ages 12-16. Come out for an afternoon of fun and learn a new skill while making friends and hanging out with other teens! Each session will have a different theme.
Alexandria authors Brian Miranda and Erringer Helbling read their new book "The Farmer in the Sky." Afterwards, they will lead a simple cloud craft. Registration is requested for this program for ages 2-7.
Mah Jongg is a classic tile-based game of strategy, skill, and luck where players compete to create winning tile combinations while navigating intricate tactics and thrilling twists. Dive into its rich tradition, sharpen your mind, and experience the joy of outsmarting your opponents in this timeless classic—every roun…
Explore our new Sewing, Embroidery, and Cricut machines to create a new project. Bring a project to work on or simply learn how to use the new tools. Basic materials, and instructions are provided. Adults
Sewing club for sewists of all abilities. Learn from an expert sewist. Try one of our projects or bring your own. Sewing machine and materials provided. Adults and Teens welcome.
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Book journaling is where reading, scrapbooking, and journaling come together! Whether you're a maximalist or a minimalist in how you like to decorate, book journaling is a fun way to keep a record of your reading for the year. Composition notebooks will be available for those who haven't started a book journal. Already…
Do you enjoy crafting? Join us for Crafty Club, a special program for kids who enjoy making things! This month we'll be making a 3D layer art scene. This craft is designed for ages 9-13. Please register each child individually. All supplies provided
