Junk Journaling

Wed · Nov 25·3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library · Alexandria

Junk journaling workshop at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library teaches teens to craft scrap notebooks for notes and tickets, meeting biweekly, for ages 13–18.

Wed · Nov 18·4 PM – 5:30 PM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

Coffee, crafts, and conversation at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library, where teens create projects using library art supplies and enjoy provided coffee and tea, for ages 13–18.

Wed · Nov 18·6 PM – 7 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Learn to knit with experienced knitters, all supplies provided, meeting weekly on Wednesdays, participants may start any week, for ages 3–18.

Wed · Nov 18·10 AM – 12 PM·Mount Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave. · Alexandria

Paint and sip session at Mount Vernon Recreation Center lets participants create a masterpiece with step‑by‑step guidance, all supplies provided, taking home finished artwork, for ages 55 and up.

Wed · Nov 18·10:30 AM – 11:15 AM·Martha Washington Library — Martha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington Meeting Room 104B · Alexandria

Preschool stories and songs in the Martha Washington Library meeting room, for ages 3–5 (18‑36 months with adult), registration required.

Tue · Nov 17·4 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.

Thu · Nov 19·6 PM – 7 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Teens lead projects at the Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library, building batteries, shaking robots, Play‑Doh circuits, homopolar motors, wire games, light‑up bugs, materials provided for ages 3–12.

Mon · Nov 16·5 PM – 6 PM·Sherwood Regional Library — Sherwood Meeting Room · Alexandria

Experiment painting with pinecones, acorns, and leaves creates new patterns and textures in the Sherwood Meeting Room, Alexandria, registration required, for ages 3–10.

Tue · Oct 27·2 PM – 3 PM·Virtual, Virtual · Alexandria

Mark Groves discusses his book Liberated Love, covering codependency, boundary setting, emotional safety, and relationship transformation in a virtual talk for ages 18 and up.