Friends of Richard Byrd Library Book Sale

Fri · Nov 20·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.

Fri · Nov 20·Cherry Valley Park, 1731 N Quincy St, Arlington, VA

Invasive plant removal at Cherry Valley Park improves habitat, provides exercise, and teaches native plants and wildlife, for ages 8 and up.

Fri · Nov 20·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Yarn Storm at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library collects handmade or store‑bought scarves, hats and mittens for Alexandria's Community Lodgings, ages 13 and up.

Fri · Nov 20·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.

Tue · Oct 27·4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Centreville Regional Library — Centreville Conference Room

Pumpkin Carving for Teens (Centreville Regional Library, Conference Room) — Teens carve their own pumpkins with all supplies provided, wearing comfortable, messy‑friendly clothes, registration required, ages 13–18.

Tue · Oct 27·4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Conference Room · McLean

Free creative writing workshop teaches new skills and publishes participants' work in the Sparks Anthology, Dolley Madison Library conference room, ages 13–18.

Tue · Oct 27·5 PM – 8 PM·Herndon Fortnightly Library

Maker Lab Drop-in Hours (Herndon Fortnightly Library) — Access 3D printer, sewing and embroidery machines, Cricut and Cameo cutters for self‑directed projects, ages 13+.