Learn about the art of rug hooking! This program will include a brief history of rug hooking, a demonstration, and hands-on instruction while using a frame with a pattern and colorful pieces of wool. No experience is necessary and all supplies will be provided. This is part two of a two-part class. Part one is not a prerequisite. Adults. Presented by Colonial Rug Hookers of Northern Virginia – Association of Traditional Hooking Artists
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Friendly chess games and skill sharpening in the Chantilly Regional Library conference room, for ages 18 and up.
One-on-one English conversation with a library volunteer at Chantilly Regional Library, requiring basic skills; sign up online or call, one session per week, ages 18+.
Public stargazing with NOVAC volunteers using museum‑provided telescopes on the Udvar‑Hazy Center bus parking lot, with astronomers answering questions; free, weather‑dependent.
Candlelit tour of Sully Historic Site’s buildings and grounds reveals light’s impact on free and enslaved residents, followed by refreshments; preregistration required, ages 8 and up.
Explore sewing, embroidery, and Cricut machines, work on a project or learn use with instructions; bring vinyl or cardstock, at Chantilly Regional Library, for ages 18 and up.
Hands-on ceramics help at Nova Labs, offering guidance on handbuilding, wheel throwing, trimming, glazing, and clay reclamation.
Paint gratitude rocks in Oakton Library Meeting Rooms 1 and 2, supplies provided, drop‑in, no registration, for ages 10 and under and 13 and up.
One-on-one English conversation with a library volunteer at Centreville Regional Library; basic English required, registration required, students limited to one session weekly, ages 18+.
In‑person early voting available at Herndon Fortnightly Library, with election information online and phone assistance; library closes 6 pm, for ages 18 and up.
Hands‑on leatherworking workshop at Nova Labs where participants craft a belt‑mounted wand holster, learn cutting, stamping, dyeing, rivet setting, and receive a 3D‑printed wand, ages 17 and up.
French conversation group meets in Oakton Library conference room, offering language practice, for ages 18 and up.
Adults practice art together with all materials provided in the Martha Washington Library meeting room, ages 18 and up.
