"The Farmer In the Sky"

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 26·2 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.

Sat · Sep 26·9:30 AM – 3:30 PM·Patrick Henry Recreation Center, 4653 Taney Ave. · Alexandria

The Alexandria Eco-City Academy provides an opportunity for Alexandrians to learn about the City’s climate goals, services, and programs, and empower them to help others take advantage of programs and take individual actions. This includes learning about the City’s Environmental Action Plan (EAP), the steps City progra…

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

Chihuahuas with wings? Cats with dragon tails? Foxes with pink fur? 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 best fo…

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.

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 3·2 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.