Miss Lisa has members of Alexandria's public safety agencies joining her for a very special story time today. Immediately following this event stop by the front of the library for the Black Family Reunion.Free food, t-shirts, music, dancing, a ventriloquist, and more! All the details can be found at alexlibraryva.org/black-family-reunion.
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…
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.
Join our yoga instructor for an hour long Yoga Class on Carlyle House’s Magnolia Terrace.
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…
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.
All Ages. Bring the family and your favorite board games for a fun-filled evening! Enjoy board games, video games, card games, gym games, crafts, and more. Plus, enjoy complimentary family-friendly treats.
Kingstowne Regional Library presents a sensory-friendly storytime experience in collaboration with Brighter Steps ABA of Northern Virginia. Join us for an inclusive storytime filled with stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, and play designed with sensory needs in mind. Best for ages 2-8, but children of ages and abil…
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…
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…
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.
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Come join us for Sunday Story Time with Ms. Elaina! Tickets are first-come, first-served, and will be distributed at the Children's Desk starting 15 minutes prior to the event. Audience size is limited to 50 to ensure safe and enriching programs. Sunday Story Time has open floor seating and limited chairs. If you atten…
Teen players of all skill levels are welcome to join us at the Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library every first and third Thursday in the Teen Area on the second floor to play Dungeons and Dragons! If you don't know the rules, we'll teach you! All supplies will be provided, so just bring your imagination and enthusiasm!…
