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 26·3:30 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·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…

Mon · Oct 19·3 PM – 4:30 PM·Northwest One Neighborhood Library · Washington

Get ready to build, create, and imagine at Magnetic Tile Mondays! Kids ages 0–12 are invited to explore and experiment with Magna‑Tiles in a relaxed, welcoming space. This open play time encourages creativity, problem‑solving, and social interaction as children stack, design, and construct with colorful magnetic tiles.…

Mon · Oct 19·5 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 19·6 PM – 8 PM·Washington Printmakers Gallery (1675 Wisconsin Ave NW), DC

This immersive workshop is designed to help you cultivate greater awareness, reduce stress, and create a deeper connection between mind and body. — Step away from the demands of daily life and reconnect with yourself through the transformative practices of yoga, breathwork, and meditation. This immersive workshop is de…

Mon · Oct 19·3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library · Washington

Join us in celebrating Halloween with some crafty spirit. Cute and spooky themed crafts to make are at the library. Children are welcome to come and create a variety of Halloween decorations for home. Themed coloring pages will also be available, if you want to just enjoy some coloring.

Mon · Oct 19·4 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 19·6:30 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…

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.

Fri · Oct 2·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library · Washington

Let your creativity soar while building new worlds here at the Mount Pleasant Library. This event is geared towards Daycares, community members are also welcome!