Come to Kingstowne for a friendly game of chess against other adult players! Our open play adult chess club will allow you to sharpen your skills, whether you only know the basics or you're on your way to grandmaster status. We'll set out the boards--find a partner, make new friends, and have fun competing! No registration required. Players must be adults (18+). No instruction is provided, but a qualified volunteer will be present to facilitate and answer questions.
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Puzzle exchange at John Marshall Library—bring a jigsaw, take a different one, ongoing during open hours, for ages 18 and up.
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.
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.
Open participant-led conversation at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library, with tea provided and optional personal beverages, for ages 18 and up.
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.
One-on-one English conversation with a library volunteer at Centreville Regional Library, requiring basic English skills; adults only, ages 18 and up, one session per week per student.
One‑on‑one social work support at Centreville Regional Library offers personalized assistance with benefits, housing, food, transportation, legal, health, employment and more.
Chair yoga session in the Sherwood Meeting Room guides adults through seated stretches for joint release, stability, alignment, and safe full-body movement, for ages 18 and up.
