Create Your Own Alebrije!

Sat · Sep 26·11 AM – 12 PM·Kingstowne Regional Library — Meeting Room (E103) · Alexandria

Come to the library to practice drawing PETS! Use step-by-step tutorials and provided supplies to draw your perfect pet or feel free to draw the pet or pets that are already a part of your family! For Children, ages 7 to 11 years old. Please only register your child for this event.

Sat · Sep 26·11 AM – 11:30 AM·Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library · Alexandria

Alexandria authors Brian Miranda and Erringer Helbling read their new book "The Farmer in the Sky." Afterwards, they will lead a simple cloud craft. Registration is requested for this program for ages 2-7.

Sat · Sep 26·2 PM – 3 PM·Martha Washington Library — Martha Washington Meeting Room · Alexandria

Let's celebrate Hispanic American Heritage month with a story and a craft! Alebrijes are fantasy creatures in the Mexican folk tradition. We'll make a beautiful "Alebrije" collage using brightly colored paper and foil for shine. This program is for Grades K-6 If you have questions about the appropriate age for a progra…

Sat · Sep 26·9 AM – 10 AM·Carlyle House Historic Park, Alexandria, VA

Join our yoga instructor for an hour long Yoga Class on Carlyle House’s Magnolia Terrace.

Fri · Sep 25·6 PM – 7:30 PM·Dr. Oswald Durant Memorial Center, 1605 Cameron St. · Alexandria

Ages 12-16. Come out for an afternoon of fun and learn a new skill while making friends and hanging out with other teens! Each session will have a different theme.

Sun · Sep 27·3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Sherwood Regional Library — Sherwood Meeting Room · Alexandria

Learn to play the Hispanic game Lotería then design your own game pieces! For ages 6 and up. Registration required.

Tue · Sep 29·6:30 PM – 7:30 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 encouraged, walk-ins welcome. Limited Supplies. Ages 13-17

Wed · Sep 30·3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

Come create your own comic, talk about your favorite graphic novel, or just sit and draw for a while!

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!

Fri · Sep 4·10 AM – 11 AM·Thomas Jefferson Library — Thomas Jefferson Meeting Room 1, Thomas Jefferson Meeting Room 2 · Falls Church

Playdate cafe is our regular weekly time for kids and adults to enjoy free-play and socialize in an informal setting - blocks, cars, puppets, music, and more. Ages 0-5 with caregiver. No registration required.