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Stitcher's Space

Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
2026-04-01 10:30:00 2026-04-01 12:30:00 America/New_York Stitcher's Space Enjoy weekly sessions with other fiber artists. Bring and share your projects, and see others. Quilting tutorials will be provided on the first Wednesday of every month. No registration is required. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, April 01
10:30am - 12:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 10:30:00 2026-04-01 12:30:00 America/New_York Stitcher's Space Enjoy weekly sessions with other fiber artists. Bring and share your projects, and see others. Quilting tutorials will be provided on the first Wednesday of every month. No registration is required. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Enjoy weekly sessions with other fiber artists. Bring and share your projects, and see others. Quilting tutorials will be provided on the first Wednesday of every month. No registration is required.

Please note that project tutorials will pause in June, July and August. However the group will still meet! 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker | Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion | Art & Music |

TAGS: | Sewing | Seniors | Knitting | Knit | Handicraft | crochet | Crafts | crafting | Arts & Craft | Art |

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
ahargreaves@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1704
Fax: 703.746.1775
Branch manager
Abby Hargreaves
Hours
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Mon, Apr 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 01 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 02 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 03 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Parking:
There is a library parking lot available.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: King Street Station
  • Metrobus: F20
  • DASH Bus: 36A, 36B, 102

Upcoming Events

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America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Tue, Apr 28, All day
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
Family Storytime - Martes de niños
Tue, Apr 28, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!
Baby and Toddler Play Date
Tue, Apr 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a special uninterrupted playtime with your child and meet other caregivers. Discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. (ages 0-4).
Financial Literacy for Teens
Tue, Apr 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn about money and finances.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Wed, Apr 29, All day
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Apr 29, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy weekly sessions with other fiber artists. Bring and share your projects, and see others. Quilting tutorials will be provided on the first Wednesday of every month. No registration is required.
Artful Flowers
Wed, Apr 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Artificial flowers are versatile decorations that date back long before the 18th century. Join us to to make your own flowers on stems or as a brooch.
This event is full
America 250 Community Mini Art Show Canvas Pick-Up
Thu, Apr 30, All day
Contribute to a mini art show celebrating America 250.
Line Dancing 101
Thu, Apr 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to learn the basic line dance steps to great Oldies and Motown music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable shoes!
Line Dancing 201
Thu, Apr 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Viva Line Dancing: Join our intermediate level of line dancing to improve flexibility and enhance memory. We work the dance floors! This class is not intended for beginners.
How to Avoid Identity Theft
Thu, Apr 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Identity theft can happen to anyone, but you can take steps to protect yourself.
The Soul of Algeria: Music, Fashion, Food & Stories
Thu, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room
In celebration of National Arab American Heritage Month, this special cultural program invites the public to explore Algeria's rich heritage.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show
Fri, May 01, All day
Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.
Introduction to Hula
Fri, May 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for an introductory Hula dance class where you will become familiar with basic Hula steps and hand movements.
Cancelled
Introduction to Hula
Fri, May 01, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Join us for an introductory Hula dance class where you will become familiar with basic Hula steps & hand movements.
Film Screening - "Sinners"
Fri, May 01, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Please join us for a screening of the acclaimed 2025 horror film set in 1932 in the Mississippi Delta.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show
Sat, May 02, All day
Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.
Coffee & Conversation
Sat, May 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join neighbors and other community members for conversation over a cup of coffee.
House Plant Swap
Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Do you love plants and/or looking to start or grow your collection? Find new friends and new plants by bringing house plants and cuttings to swap!
America 250 Community Mini Art Show
Sun, May 03, All day
Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show
Mon, May 04, All day
Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.
Senior Bingo
Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to socialize and engage your mind with a game of bingo served with food, prizes, and fun. Registration is required.
This event is full
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, May 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class is held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room.
AAR Movie Series
Mon, May 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us on some fun adventures through the ages of America! (All ages)
Dungeons & Dragons - at Burke Branch Library
Mon, May 04, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join Dungeon Master Jacob on an epic adventure where you call the shots and leave fate up to the dice.
This event is full
America 250 Community Mini Art Show
Tue, May 05, All day
Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.
Family Storytime - Martes de niños
Tue, May 05, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!
Baby and Toddler Play Date
Tue, May 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a special uninterrupted playtime with your child and meet other caregivers. Discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. (ages 0-4).
America 250 Community Mini Art Show
Wed, May 06, All day
Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, May 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy weekly sessions with other fiber artists. Bring and share your projects, and see others. Quilting tutorials will be provided on the first Wednesday of every month. No registration is required.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show
Thu, May 07, All day
Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.
Line Dancing 101
Thu, May 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to learn the basic line dance steps to great Oldies and Motown music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable shoes!
Line Dancing 201
Thu, May 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Viva Line Dancing: Join our intermediate level of line dancing to improve flexibility and enhance memory. We work the dance floors! This class is not intended for beginners.
Film Screening - "Wicked: For Good"
Thu, May 07, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Please join us for the epic conclusion to the untold story of the witches of Oz.
Laugh Lab - Stand-Up Comedy Workshop
Thu, May 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
Aspiring comics -- join local comedian Kerby Valladares to learn the ins and outs of stand-up comedy.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show
Fri, May 08, All day
Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.
Baby Storytime
Fri, May 08, 10:10am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
We sing, play, dance, and rhyme all while promoting your baby’s development and literacy skills. For ages 0-14 months.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show
Sat, May 09, All day
Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.
Cancelled
Honoring Heritage Through Hula
Sat, May 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Experience the art of Hula with Hālau O ‘Aulani in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Introduction to Tarot
Sat, May 09, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour learning more about tarot!
Swing Dancing
Sat, May 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join Tom and Debra of Gottaswing for a fun and low-pressure introductory swing dance lesson.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show
Sun, May 10, All day
Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show
Mon, May 11, All day
Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, May 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class is held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show
Tue, May 12, All day
Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.
Family Storytime - Martes de niños
Tue, May 12, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!
Baby and Toddler Play Date
Tue, May 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a special uninterrupted playtime with your child and meet other caregivers. Discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. (ages 0-4).
America 250 Community Mini Art Show
Wed, May 13, All day
Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy weekly sessions with other fiber artists. Bring and share your projects, and see others. Quilting tutorials will be provided on the first Wednesday of every month. No registration is required.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show
Thu, May 14, All day
Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.
Line Dancing 101
Thu, May 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to learn the basic line dance steps to great Oldies and Motown music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable shoes!
Line Dancing 201
Thu, May 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Viva Line Dancing: Join our intermediate level of line dancing to improve flexibility and enhance memory. We work the dance floors! This class is not intended for beginners.
Art with Julie - Felted Birds
Thu, May 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Felted birds were a common theme for the early American colonists. They could be used as ornaments and had simple yet beautiful forms and colors. Come make a stylized felted bird with us!
Cancelled
Sit & Stitch
Thu, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Stitchers of all kinds and skill levels, join us for an hour of stitching and community at Burke Branch Library!
Laugh Lab - Stand-Up Comedy Workshop
Thu, May 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
Aspiring comics -- join local comedian Kerby Valladares to learn the ins and outs of stand-up comedy.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show
Sat, May 16, All day
Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show
Sun, May 17, All day
Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.
Board Game Bliss
Sun, May 17, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Let's celebrate the joy of playing games! Play a wide variety of games, both classics and new. Bring a friend or make new ones.
America 250 Community Mini Art Show
Mon, May 18, All day
Visit the Burke Branch Library to view youth-made art celebrating American 250.
Senior Bingo
Mon, May 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to socialize and engage your mind with a game of bingo served with food, prizes, and fun. Registration is required.
This event is full
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, May 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class is held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room.
AAR Movie Series
Mon, May 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us on some fun adventures through the ages of America! (All ages)
Dungeons & Dragons - at Burke Branch Library
Mon, May 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join Dungeon Master Jacob on an epic adventure where you call the shots and leave fate up to the dice.
This event is full
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