Bring a work in progress or start something new! You can bring your own materials or use the library's provided supplies. Art Escape is your way to take a break from daily stresses to explore painting, drawing, fiber arts, sculpting, writing — you name it! Keep an eye out for special guests showcases and lessons featuring Alexandria artists!
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Bring a work in progress or start something new! You can bring your own materials or use the library's provided supplies. Art Escape is your way to take a break from daily stresses to explore painting, drawing, fiber arts, sculpting, writing — you name it! Keep an eye out for special guests showcases and lessons featur…
Bring a work in progress or start something new! You can bring your own materials or use the library's provided supplies. Art Escape is your way to take a break from daily stresses to explore painting, drawing, fiber arts, sculpting, writing — you name it! Keep an eye out for special guests showcases and lessons featur…
Bring a work in progress or start something new! You can bring your own materials or use the library's provided supplies. Art Escape is your way to take a break from daily stresses to explore painting, drawing, fiber arts, sculpting, writing — you name it! Keep an eye out for special guests showcases and lessons featur…
Monday is often when we need to reground ourselves to start the week. We will move, breathe, and ground ourselves together. Each class will also bring forth an intention from the eight limbs of yoga or beyond. And yes, there will be Shavasana to relax our bodies, minds and souls. Collectively we will help our community…
Join us at the Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library for a monthly celebration of all things scary all year long! Each month we will have a new project to work on while we share horror recommendations. This month we're making Pom Pom Bats! Are DIY projects not for you? No worries! Come join us to chat about horror without…
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…
Come craft with us at Kingstowne Library! This month we will make 3D paper pumpkins using scrapbook paper. All materials provided. Adults.
Special projects will take place a few times in a year!
Come join the Yarn Chapter and enjoy engaging conversation, learning in a group setting, and creating new projects. Bring your knitting, crochet, needle point, hand sewing, or felting project and work on them in a group setting. Learn new stitches and share expertise with others as you work on your project. All experie…
This month we'll be painting pictures of pumpkins! Make something cutesy for Fall or creepy for Halloween! Registration is preferred, but not required. If you have any questions, please reach out to Skie Thorp at kthorp@alexlibraryva.org
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…
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 15 minutes before the program. Audien…
Teens, adults, and seniors are welcome to attend. There will be no workshop on Monday, September 7. The Library is closed in observance of Labor Day.
