Maker Lab

Mon · Oct 5·3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library · Washington

Unleash your creativity and dive into a new adventure each week with activities inspired by STEM, arts and crafts, gaming, and more.

Mon · Oct 19·3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library · Washington

Unleash your creativity and dive into a new adventure each week with activities inspired by STEM, arts and crafts, gaming, and more.

Mon · Oct 26·4 PM – 5 PM·Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library · Washington

Join us at the Parklands-Turner Library for a cozy and welcoming knitting and crocheting group designed for makers of all skill levels. Whether you're just picking up a hook or have been knitting for years, this is the perfect space to relax, stitch, and connect with fellow crafters. Bring your own project and settle i…

Mon · Oct 26·5 PM – 6:30 PM·Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC

This class will introduce you to the basic techniques you need to make a wide variety of item (stitches, cast-ons & off, decreases & increases) as well as how to choose and read a pattern, and all about yarn! The instructor can provide an initial pair of needles and yarn to start, but you can also bring your own. No pr…

Mon · Oct 26·6 PM – 8 PM·Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC

This series is perfect for anyone looking to boost their confidence in the kitchen, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced cook wanting to fine- tune your techniques. Each week, we’ll dive into specific culinary skills by preparing a delicious menu. The best part? After all your hard work, you’ll get to r…

Mon · Oct 26·Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial (meet the ranger in the exhibit area of the park store) · Washington

What was Independence Day like aboard a sailing ship in the middle of the ocean? Join us for the story of six-year-old Sara Delano, future mother of Franklin D. Roosevelt, who spent 128 days at sea traveling to China in 1862. Drawn from a firsthand Roosevelt family journal, this talk reveals a world of tall ships, glob…

Mon · Oct 26·6:30 PM – 8 PM·Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC

Join us for a contemporary approach to painting with watercolors with Christine Vineyard. Students will learn how to use several different types of watercolor paints (tube, liquid and pencils) and approach them in a contemporary way. This class will give students the skills to create paintings on their own with a varie…

Sun · Oct 25·5 PM – 7 PM·Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC

Turn your kitchen into a Brazilian hangout in this hands-on class! Marianne Tshihamba will guide you through crafting the perfect Caipirinha. Pair your drinks with a savory fish stew and pao de queijo (cheesy bites) while soaking up the vibrant flavors of Brazil. Cheers! Marianne Tshihamba has traveled the world pursui…

Fri · Oct 2·Capitol View Neighborhood Library · Washington

Teens ages 13-19 are invited to participate in the annual creative art contest. THIS YEAR’S THEME: Spooky House(s) Create and submit your most frightening, spine‑chilling spooky house artwork. Use your imagination and enter for a chance to win a prize! All artwork will be displayed for a community vote at our annual Mo…

Fri · Oct 2·10 AM – 6 PM·Northwest One Neighborhood Library · Washington

Stop by Northwest One Library and search for 16 notable Hispanic and Latine figures hidden throughout the children’s area! Kids can explore at their own pace during open hours as they learn about important artists, activists, leaders, athletes, and more. Find all 16 figures and bring your completed sheet to the desk to…

Fri · Oct 2·10 AM – 5 PM·Northeast Neighborhood Library · Washington

Our peers can help with job searching, benefits, housing referrals, help getting a DC ID, vital documents, clothing, food, and other resources. Ask for a peer at the information desk. All are welcome.