Teen DIY: Bedazzling!

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.

Tue · Nov 17·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 17·John Marshall Library · Alexandria

Pick up vegetable, fruit, herb, or flower seed packets at John Marshall Library, including 2025 and older varieties, and donate extras at the information desk.

Tue · Nov 17·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.

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 – 12:30 PM·Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library · Alexandria

Weekly fiber artist meetups at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library, sharing projects and monthly Show & Tell sessions, with occasional special projects, for ages 13 and up.

Wed · Nov 18·1 PM – 2:30 PM·Kingstowne Regional Library — Conference Room (E151) · Alexandria

Group knitting, crochet, needlepoint, hand‑sewing and felting projects with conversation, new stitch lessons and expertise sharing at Kingstowne Regional Library, Conference Room E151. Ages 18+.

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.