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 experience levels welcome.
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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…
Special projects will take place a few times in a year!
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…
Bring your projects or use supplies from our arts and crafts library to create something new! Coffee, tea, and art supplies provided. Ages 13-18. Every second and fourth Tuesday of the month.
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…
Knit Nite meets weekly on Wednesdays from 6:00 - 7:00. It is not necessary to come every week. Participants may join at any time.
All crafters are welcome, you don't have to live in Alexandria or have a library card!
Fold a Snapping Jack-o-lantern, a bat, a cat and a pumpkin . Registrations encouraged, walk-ins welcome. Ages 6 - 12+.
Monday is often when we need to reground ourselves to start the week. We will move, breathe, and ground ourselves together. Each class will also bring forth an intention from the eight limbs of yoga or beyond. And yes, there will be Shavasana to relax our bodies, minds and souls. Collectively we will help our community…
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.
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
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.
Do you need help with technology? Our volunteers can answer questions and help with basic troubleshooting, such as setting up email accounts, creating a word document, searching the internet, accessing your photos, installing apps and using your phone or other device. Please bring the device you're struggling with and…
