Adult Makerspace: Sew a Drawstring Bag

Sat · Sep 19·10 AM – 11 AM·Kingstowne Regional Library — Meeting Room (E103) · Alexandria

Join us for our first makerspace activity for teens: the earthquake-resistant building challenge! Our hands-on engineering challenge will teach teens about the importance of the environment when designing architecture, and what types of structures tend to be the most stable in this type of natural disaster. We will pro…

Sat · Sep 19·1 PM – 2 PM·Kingstowne Regional Library · Alexandria

Join us for our first maker space activity for school age kids. In this program you will get hands on experience designing Tabletop Soccer, Space Helmets and Trains from cardboard using a Chomp Saw. All materials will be provided. Ages 6-11.

Sat · Sep 19·2 PM – 4 PM·Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library · Alexandria

Book journaling is where reading, scrapbooking, and journaling come together! Whether you're a maximalist or a minimalist in how you like to decorate, book journaling is a fun way to keep a record of your reading for the year. Composition notebooks will be available for those who haven't started a book journal. Already…

Sat · Sep 19·3 PM – 4 PM·John Marshall Library — John Marshall Meeting Room 1, John Marshall Meeting Room 2 · Alexandria

Create, decorate, and assemble a paper bird ornament to hang inside an a cereal bird feeder to hang outside. Ages 6 -12. Registration encouraged, walk-ins welcome. Limited seating.

Sun · Sep 20·1:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Green Spring Gardens Location, 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria, VA 22312

(8-Adult) Discover how to turn simple looking paper strips into beautiful works of art. Whether you are a beginner or have some experience, this workshop is perfect for anyone who loves crafts and wants to try something new. Students learn how to roll, shape, and glue strips to create beautiful sunflower frames. $30 su…

Fri · Sep 18·4:30 PM – 5:15 PM·Sherwood Regional Library — Sherwood Meeting Room · Alexandria

Hang out, de-stress, and sketch your most adorable designs. Snack on some delicious treats as you doodle. All skill levels welcomed. Decorate the cover of a miniature notebook and fill the pages with your own artwork. Learn to draw kawaii animals and other super cute characters from how-to-draw library books. All art s…

Thu · Sep 3·4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2 · McLean

Do you enjoy crafting? Join us for Crafty Club, a special program for kids who enjoy making things! This month we'll be making a 3D layer art scene. This craft is designed for ages 9-13. Please register each child individually. All supplies provided

Thu · Sep 3·6 PM – 7:30 PM·Kingstowne Regional Library · Alexandria

Join us for a discussion of West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge. This group meets at Bunnyman Brewing, 9514 Workhouse Way Lorton, VA 22079. New members welcome! Adults.

Fri · Sep 4·10 AM – 12 PM·Kings Park Library — Kings Park Meeting Room · Burke

Practice your English conversation skills in a friendly and encouraging group. Limited to the first 14 attendees. Adults.

Fri · Sep 4·10 AM – 2 PM·Herndon Fortnightly Library — Herndon Fortnightly Maker Lab

Come work on your own quilting projects with other members of the community or help with charity quilting projects. No registration needed. Just drop-in!