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Sun · Oct 11·1:15 PM – 2:15 PM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

Join us the second Sunday of the month for open crafting, relaxing music, and light snacks. Design with Perler beads, create a collage for your room, or just hang out and scribble in a coloring book - the choice is yours! Ages 9-12.

Sun · Oct 11·John Marshall Library · Alexandria

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…

Sun · Oct 11·1 PM – 2 PM·Sherwood Regional Library — Sherwood Meeting Room · Alexandria

Scott Mathews has been studying the "37 postures of Chen Man-Ching" for more than 20 years. This style is also known as the Chen Short Form or the Yang Short Form. While this style has its roots in martial arts, the form is taught as a method of meditation and relaxation. The form emphasizes posture, relaxation, and sm…

Sun · Oct 11·1:30 PM – 2:30 PM·Contrabands & Freedmen Cemetery Memorial · Alexandria

Learn more about Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial’s history and the ongoing preservation efforts of the sacred site with Audrey Davis, Director of African American History, and Francine Bromberg, former City Archaeologist. The cemetery honors more than 1,700 African Americans who died in Alexandria around the…

Sat · Oct 10·8 PM – 10 PM·Huntley Meadows Location, 3701 Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria, VA

(8-Adult) Join a park naturalist as they take you on a tour of constellations, comets and other current events happening in the skies above. Children must be accompanied by adult also registered in the program.

Sat · Oct 10·2 PM – 3 PM·Martha Washington Library — Martha Washington Meeting Room · Alexandria

See the power of invention and innovation but making your own simple toys. for Grades K-6 If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-768-6700 (option 4).

Sat · Oct 10·2 PM – 3 PM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

ARISE Educational Services is an enrichment program for children and adults that blends literacy instruction, yoga, and mindful movement. ARISE Educational Services es un programa de enriquecimiento para niños y adultos que combina instrucción de alfabetización, y movimiento consciente.

Sat · Oct 10·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·John Marshall Library — John Marshall Meeting Room 1, John Marshall Meeting Room 2 · Alexandria

Join us in making Halloween themed slime! Use your creativity and learn the science behind how slime is made. All materials provided. Registration required. Ages 6-12.

Sun · Sep 20·10 AM · 11 AM · 12 PM · 1 PM·Centreville Regional Library

Practice your English in a one-on-one conversation in-person with a library volunteer. Basic English language skills are necessary to participate. Adults. Students may register for one session a week.

Sun · Sep 20·10:15 AM – 11:30 AM·Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library

Do you need tech help? Our Tech Help Desk volunteers are ready to help. Consultations run 15-20 minutes; longer when time allows. Walk-ins welcome. No appointment needed

Sun · Sep 20·10:30 AM · 3 PM · 4 PM·Chantilly Regional Library

Practice your English one-on-one with a volunteer tutor. Basic English skills are required. Please sign up for only one session per week. Sign up online or call 703-502-3883 (Option 4). Registration required. Adults.