Make a Thanksgiving Tree

Mon · Nov 23·2 PM – 4 PM·Sherwood Regional Library — Sherwood Meeting Room · Alexandria

Anne Heising leads a watercolor pet portrait lesson, providing supplies; participants bring a pet photo, register, and arrive to secure a seat, for ages 18 and up.

Mon · Nov 23·3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

Crazy Comix Club at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library — create your own comic, discuss favorite graphic novels, or draw freely, for ages 3–12.

Mon · Nov 23·John Marshall Library · Alexandria

Puzzle exchange at John Marshall Library—bring a jigsaw, take a different one, ongoing during open hours, for ages 18 and up.

Mon · Nov 23·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Yarn Storm at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library collects handmade or store‑bought scarves, hats and mittens for Alexandria's Community Lodgings, ages 13 and up.

Tue · Nov 24·4 PM – 5 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Make bracelets and necklaces while meeting new friends at the Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library, Alexandria, for ages 3–12.

Tue · Nov 24·7 PM – 9 PM·Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA

Figure drawing on a nude model at Del Ray Artisans Gallery, with fast 1‑5 minute gestures then short detailed poses; bring supplies, chairs provided; $10 members, $15 non‑members.

Tue · Oct 27·10:30 AM · 11:15 AM · 1 PM · 2 PM·Burke Centre Library — Burke Centre Group Study Room

Practice speaking, reading, and writing English with a volunteer partner in the Burke Centre Library study room, registration opens two weeks prior, for ages 18 and up.

Tue · Oct 27·1 PM · 2 PM·Centreville Regional Library

Small group English conversation with a library volunteer at Centreville Regional Library, requiring basic English skills; registration required, adults only, students limited to one session weekly.