Knitting and Yarn Crafters at Central

Sun · Sep 20·3 PM – 5 PM·Central Library — Quincy Room · Arlington

Calling all yarn crafters! Work on your project(s) with other yarn craft lovers to share your enthusiasm and to learn from each other. Join us for this monthly program led by an experienced volunteer. Bring your knitting, crochet or any portable yarn project for this . (The library regrets it will not be providing any…

Sun · Oct 18·Arlington County

Join us in restoring habitat in our parks! We meet regularly in over a dozen parks to remove invasives, plant natives, protect tree seedlings, and do other environmental stewardship work. Volunteers improve habitat, meet fellow do-gooders, get exercise, and learn about native plants and wildlife all while making a diff…

Sun · Oct 18·Arlington County

We will begin at the Glencarlyn Library and learn about George Washington’s survey marker and take a nature & history walk to the original park location where a tree once marked the spot. Walking path to stream valley is mostly paved with some hills. Park Naturalist is bilingual (English/Spanish). Meet at Glencarlyn Li…

Sun · Oct 18·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Central Library — Children's Area · Arlington

For families with children of all ages Stop In for Stories is for children of all ages and an accompanying adult. This fun and interactive program combines activities such as read-aloud stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays and introduces children to listening skills, picture books, the library, and the joy of reading…

Sun · Oct 18·12 PM – 4 PM·Arlington, VA

Mon · Oct 19·Lubber Run, 300 N Park Drive, 22203 · Arlington

Do you want to brush up your drawing skills? This class is for you! Join a community arts programmer for this interactive session and learn various techniques using traditional drawing materials like pencils, pens and ink. No prior art experience is needed and materials will be provided.

Mon · Oct 19·6 PM – 7:30 PM·Central Library — The Shop · Arlington

Learn how to safely cut glass and solder it to make a stained glass piece! In this class we cover: Techniques for cutting glass and operating a glass grinder Safety protocols on how to utilize these resources during Open Shop time How to apply copper foil and use a soldering iron to assemble a small stained glass proje…

Sat · Oct 17·10 AM – 5 PM·Columbia Pike Library — Children's Area · Arlington

Take a Craft to Make at Home! Our Take-and-Make bags contain supplies, materials and instructions to complete a craft. (Some crafts may require scissors or glue.) Series schedule: October 17: God's eye yarn craft for Hispanic Heritage Month November 21: Ballerina crafts in honor of Maria Tallchief for Native American H…

Sun · Sep 20·1:30 PM – 2:30 PM·Central Library — Glebe Room · Arlington

Practice speaking Arabic in an informal setting. Classes meet Sunday afternoons. Everyone is welcome but you will need a working knowledge of Arabic in order to participate fully. Classes are led by a native Arabic-speaking Library volunteer. Free. In person. REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED. By registering, you will receive e…

Sun · Sep 20·3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Central Library — Bluemont Room · Arlington

Practice speaking French in an informal setting. Classes meet Sunday afternoon in person. Everyone is welcome but you will need a working knowledge of French in order to participate fully. Classes are led by an experienced Library volunteer. REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED. By registering, you will receive event updates. For…

Mon · Sep 21·10 AM – 11 AM·Courthouse Library — Children's Area · Arlington

For families with Preschoolers Join us for open play featuring a mix of games and activites that explore the STEAM- based concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math! No registration required. Attendance is first-come, first-served until event capacity is reached. Please call 703-228-3352 or email Lib-Co…