This month we will be painting Fall leaves! We will be using a couple of actual leaves that have fallen to the ground and some designs that have been recreated for the program! Feel free to bring your own leaf to use for this program! Registration is preferred, but not required. If you have any questions, please reach out to Skie Thorp at kthorp@alexlibraryva.org
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…
Looking to work on fiber crafts with others? Members knit, crochet, do needlepoint and more! Bring your own project, work at your own pace and enjoy the company of fellow crafters. All levels welcome! This program is for adults. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodatio…
Come create your own comic, talk about your favorite graphic novel, or just sit and draw for a while!
Learn about Latinx creatives past and present through crafts and stories! Each session we will learn about a different Latinx creative, listen to a story by or about them, and do a craft to honor their legacy. Aprende sobre creativos latinos pasados y presentes a través de arte y cuentos. Cada sesión aprenderemos sobre…
Experienced sewers will be on hand to show you the basics of hand sewing, but the design of the face you make will be your own creation.
Start a book journal to track your reading in a creative way. Learn practical tips and methods to help you stay consistent in 2026! A starter journal and all supplies will be provided, but attendees are welcome to bring their own journal, notebook, or favorite pens. No prior book journaling experience needed. All mater…
All crafters are welcome, you don't have to live in Alexandria or have a library card!
Learn the basics of 3D printing and how to submit a 3D printing request to Fairfax County Public Library. Please note: No experience necessary. Adults and teens aged 16 and up welcome. Registration is not required. Register to receive a reminder email. A valid Fairfax County Public Library card is required to submit a…
This group meets weekly and is a great way to find a crafting community. When we aren't in the big meeting room we gather in the Teen area. If you are working on a project, need help or just want to knit with others, join us! All artists and crafters are welcome!
Alexandria Library and Youth Leaders have come together over the last six months to discuss what it means to be a teen in Alexandria and how to effect change for this diverse and important age group. Community members and leaders are invited to experience these teens' views first-hand with a multimedia presentation, re…
Teen players of all skill levels are welcome to join us at the Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library every first and third Thursday in the Teen Area on the second floor to play Dungeons and Dragons! If you don't know the rules, we'll teach you! All supplies will be provided, so just bring your imagination and enthusiasm!…
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A young beautician, newly arrived in a small Louisiana town, finds work at the local salon, where a small group of women share a close bond of friendship, and welcome her into the fold. Grab some tissues, bring your favorite memories, and let’s celebrate a woman who was as delicate as a magnolia but as tough as steel.…
