Mindful Mondays: Mason Jar Lanterns

Mon · Sep 28·Lubber Run, 300 N Park Drive, 22203 · Arlington

Join volunteer Jeff Perlow for a hands-on plant repotting workshop and learn tips for keeping your houseplants healthy and thriving. Participants should bring one plant to repot, along with a flower pot that is 1–2 inches larger than the plant's current pot.

Mon · Sep 28·1 PM – 2:30 PM·Central Library — The Shop · Arlington

Craft a bag charm cute enough to eat! Students will use basic hand sewing techniques to create their dinosaur nugget and add ribbon and stuffing to turn it into a keychain. Ages 14+. All attendees must complete a Maker Waiver Agreement prior to participating in this class. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: If you are registered b…

Mon · Sep 28·Arlington County

Join us for our monthly meeting of the Arlington County Food Security Coalition.

Mon · Sep 28·10 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…

Tue · Sep 29·Lubber Run, 300 N Park Drive, 22203 · Arlington

Come make pillows for the Mended Hearts Pillow Program, which provides pillows to patients recovering from heart surgery. We will provide materials and sewing machines (or bring your own) and instructions will be given by volunteers from the Lubber Run 55+ Advisory Committee. Donations of cotton or cotton/poly fabric w…

Tue · Sep 29·2 PM – 4 PM·Cherrydale Library — Loft · Arlington

Come mend and connect in community. Bring your clothing or textile items and give them new life through visible mending—where repairs are seen and celebrated. Learn alongside Alison Davis-Holland and a friendly team of “Mend-tors” from Art on the Mend , and enjoy meeting new people along the way. We provide all mending…

Tue · Sep 29·4 PM – 5 PM·Glencarlyn Library · Arlington

For elementary school children: 6 - 11 At Crafty Kids, children can explore the arts and make crafts. All materials will be provided by the library. Seasonal crafts dates: September 15 - October 13: Hispanic Heritage Crafts November 10 and 17: Native American Heritage Crafts December 1 - 15: Winter crafts NO REGISTRATI…

Thu · Sep 3·4 PM – 5 PM·Cherrydale Library — Loft · Arlington

For kids in Kindergarten - Grade 5 Each club meeting we explore arts, books, crafts, and building through a different fun activity. We provide the supplies, you bring your creativity and imagination! REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Space is limited, please register each child individually. Call 703-228-6330 for more information…

Thu · Sep 3·4 PM – 5 PM·Central Library — Quincy Room · Arlington

For new and returning teen volunteers in Grades 7-12 Are you a new volunteer interested in how libraries work behind the scenes? Are you a returning volunteer interested in additional opportunities? Learn more about how volunteering at the library works and get started working on different volunteer tasks! Participants…

Thu · Sep 3·4:30 PM – 5:15 PM·Aurora Hills Library — Eads Room · Arlington

For kids in Kindergarten - Grade 5 At each club meeting we explore arts, books and crafts through a different fun activity Seasonal activity themes: September 17: Hispanic Heritage Month October 8: Banned Books Week November 12: Native American Heritage Month December 17: Arlington Reads Stirs It Up NO REGISTRATION. Fi…