Shop Class: Dino Nugget Bag Charms

Wed · Sep 30·6 PM – 7:30 PM·Central Library — The Shop · Arlington

Craft a bag charm cute enough to eat! Students will use basic hand sewing techniques to create their dinosaur nugget and add ribbon and stuffing to turn it into a keychain. Ages 14+. All attendees must complete a Maker Waiver Agreement prior to participating in this class. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: If you are registered b…

Mon · Sep 28·Lubber Run, 300 N Park Drive, 22203 · Arlington

Join volunteer Jeff Perlow for a hands-on plant repotting workshop and learn tips for keeping your houseplants healthy and thriving. Participants should bring one plant to repot, along with a flower pot that is 1–2 inches larger than the plant's current pot.

Mon · Sep 28·6:30 PM – 7:30 PM·Westover Library — Longfellow Room · Arlington

Take time for you! Start your week off the right way by joining us at Westover for a self-care craft or activity the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Supplies, coffee/tea and a relaxing atmosphere will all be provided. This month's activity: Let's get ready for the Autumn! Join us as we recycle ordinary mason ja…

Mon · Sep 28·Arlington County

Monthly meetings, either virtual or hybrid, for the C2E2 Commission.(Virtual: January, March, June, November) (Bozman Room 311: February, April, May, July, September, October, December)

Tue · Sep 29·Lubber Run, 300 N Park Drive, 22203 · Arlington

Come make pillows for the Mended Hearts Pillow Program, which provides pillows to patients recovering from heart surgery. We will provide materials and sewing machines (or bring your own) and instructions will be given by volunteers from the Lubber Run 55+ Advisory Committee. Donations of cotton or cotton/poly fabric w…

Sun · Sep 27·2 PM – 3 PM·Columbia Pike Library — Drew Room · Arlington

Fall into Autumn with a fun craft and talk with a Naturalist! We will be making cyanotype sun-prints using fall leaves and learning about the importance of leaf litter to the plants and animals around us. Bring your own leaves or use ours! We will be joined by a park naturalist from Arlington's Parks and Recreation Dep…

Tue · Sep 29·2 PM – 4 PM·Cherrydale Library — Loft · Arlington

Come mend and connect in community. Bring your clothing or textile items and give them new life through visible mending—where repairs are seen and celebrated. Learn alongside Alison Davis-Holland and a friendly team of “Mend-tors” from Art on the Mend , and enjoy meeting new people along the way. We provide all mending…

Thu · Sep 3·3 PM – 5 PM·Glencarlyn Library · Arlington

Calling All Gamers! Join us for an epic gaming experience at the library. It’s the ultimate showdown where you can challenge your friends, discover new games, and showcase your skills on our Nintendo Switch. REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED: First-come, first-served seating. By registering, you will receive event updates. Atte…

Thu · Sep 3·4 PM – 5 PM·Cherrydale Library — Loft · Arlington

For kids in Kindergarten - Grade 5 Each club meeting we explore arts, books, crafts, and building through a different fun activity. We provide the supplies, you bring your creativity and imagination! REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Space is limited, please register each child individually. Call 703-228-6330 for more information…

Thu · Sep 3·4 PM – 5 PM·Central Library — Quincy Room · Arlington

For new and returning teen volunteers in Grades 7-12 Are you a new volunteer interested in how libraries work behind the scenes? Are you a returning volunteer interested in additional opportunities? Learn more about how volunteering at the library works and get started working on different volunteer tasks! Participants…