Teen Art Cafe

Wed · Sep 23·4 PM – 5:45 PM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

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.

Wed · Sep 9·1 PM – 2:30 PM·Kingstowne Regional Library — Conference Room (E151) · Alexandria

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…

Wed · Sep 9·1 PM – 2 PM·Martha Washington Library — Martha Washington Conference Room · Alexandria

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…

Wed · Sep 9·10 AM – 12 PM·City of Alexandria

The Senior Academy is a great way to learn about all the services and programs the City has to offer to older adults, learn how the City operates, and become engaged in your community in a variety of ways. The Fall Senior Academy session is Wednesday, September 9, Thursday, September 17 and 24 and October 1, 10 a.m. to…

Thu · Sep 10·3 PM – 5 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Share your projects, tips and ideas, and enjoy the company of other crafters while you do your craft of choice. Any portable handwork is encouraged.

Thu · Sep 10·6 PM – 7 PM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

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!

Fri · Sep 11·2 PM – 3 PM·Martha Washington Library — Martha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington Meeting Room 104B · Alexandria

Practice your art skills and meet other adults! Join our regular art practice program where you can engage your skills (no matter what your level) and others interested in art. All materials are provided, just bring your creativity! The goal is fun with others, so all levels are welcome. Th is program is for adults, pl…

Sat · Sep 12·2 PM – 3 PM·John Marshall Library — John Marshall Meeting Room 1, John Marshall Meeting Room 2 · Alexandria

Create your own colorful squishy to take home! Get creative with this fun hands-on craft. All materials provided. Registration Required. Ages 6-12.

Thu · Sep 3·2 PM – 3:30 PM·Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library · Alexandria

Banderitas are small flags, pennants or colorful paper buntings strung across streets and homes in Mexico and other Hispanic cultures. They are used for celebrations, religious fiestas, national holidays and parties. We will use colorful tissue paper to fold and cut our designs. Registration is required as space is lim…

Thu · Sep 3·3 PM – 4:30 PM·Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library · Alexandria

To celebrate the 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, Care full Knit and Crochet has created a handcraft display representing our continued care for our historic and diverse community. Please feel free to leave your own handmade scarf on the table near the display. We get together the first and third Thursd…

Thu · Sep 3·4 PM – 4:30 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

At least one child in each group must be age 3-5, but siblings may also attend. Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket starting at 3:30 p.m. at the Children's Desk.