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Embroidery Bootcamp

Beginner stitches and techniques for adults
2026-06-23 17:00:00 2026-06-23 19:45:00 America/New_York Embroidery Bootcamp Join us for three days of back-to-back classes on how to make fundamental embroidery stitches ranging from beginner-friendly to intermediate-friendly. James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area

Tuesday, June 23
5:00pm - 7:45pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-23 17:00:00 2026-06-23 19:45:00 America/New_York Embroidery Bootcamp Join us for three days of back-to-back classes on how to make fundamental embroidery stitches ranging from beginner-friendly to intermediate-friendly. James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area

Join us for three days of back-to-back classes on how to make fundamental embroidery stitches ranging from beginner-friendly to intermediate-friendly.

Join us for three days of back-to-back classes on how to make fundamental embroidery stitches that range from beginner-friendly to intermediate-friendly. Attendees will be given stitch kits, need and thread supplies, and instructions on how to make beautiful stitched creations. 

🧵 Supplies are limited so be sure to register and save a seat! 🪡

💐 If you are registered but unable to attend, please cancel your registration by the confirmation link, or call 703.746.1781 and a staff member will assist 

ADULTS ONLY PLEASE

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Maker | Art & Music |

TAGS: | Thread | Stitch | Fibre Arts | Embroidery | Alex250 |

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
kpayne@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785
Branch manager
Kayla Selsky
Hours
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Mon, Apr 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 10 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 11 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 12 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Parking: There is a small lot with 9 spaces.  On street parking is available.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1.3 miles) and King Street Stations (1.5 miles)
  • Metrobus: A11, A12
  • DASH Bus: 33

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

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AAR Storytime
Thu, Apr 09, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Come join us for engaging American stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.
AAR Storytime
Thu, Apr 09, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Come join us for engaging American stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.
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Thu, Apr 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group
Thu, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+
Duncan Literary Society - Not Your Average Book Club
Thu, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us at The Company of Books, where we discuss what we're currently reading. Bring something to write with; you are always going to leave with a list of things to add to your TBR pile!
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Sat, Apr 11, 2:30pm - 4:35pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join Oddball Cinema for a showing of "A Taste of Honey," the 1961 film.
Sunday Story Time
Sun, Apr 12, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-24 months.
Baby Time
Mon, Apr 13, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time!
Baby Time
Mon, Apr 13, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time!
Creatives's Club: All Alexandria Reads - I am an American flag craft
Tue, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Create an American flag as unique as you are! Ages 6-12
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Tue, Apr 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Area
Join DM Mike in a high seas DnD adventure! Ages 13-18. Registration required.
Registration is now closed
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Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Changing the world, one book at a time!
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Wed, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Resume and finance classes are offered to strengthen your career and personal opportunities / Se ofrecen clases de currículum y finanzas para fortalecer sus oportunidades laborales y personales
English Language Learning
Wed, Apr 15, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Join us every Wednesday evening for FREE beginner to intermediate classes! / ¡Únase a nosotros todos los miércoles por la noche para recibir clases GRATIS para principiantes e intermedios!
Stories and Songs
Thu, Apr 16, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.
Stories and Songs
Thu, Apr 16, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.
Spitfire - 4th and 5th Grade
Thu, Apr 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Changing the world one book at a time!
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group
Thu, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+
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Sat, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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Preschool STEAM Sundays
Sun, Apr 19, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bring your preschooler to the Duncan Library on Sunday afternoons to explore STEAM activities (science, technology, engineering, art, and math)! This is a drop-in event. Recommended for ages 3-6
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Crafting for Teens: Bookmark Weaving
Tue, Apr 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
New date Tuesday, April 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join our teen team for a hands-on historical craft where teens will learn basic weaving techniques on a miniature loom!
Spitfire Club - Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Wed, Apr 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Area
Changing the world, one book at a time!
English Language Learning
Wed, Apr 22, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Join us every Wednesday evening for FREE beginner to intermediate classes! / ¡Únase a nosotros todos los miércoles por la noche para recibir clases GRATIS para principiantes e intermedios!
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Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Take your pick from thousands of books for sale for all ages in a wide variety of genres! Books will be priced at $4.00 for hardcover, $2.00 for paperback, unless otherwise marked.
Spitfire - 4th and 5th Grade
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Area
Changing the world one book at a time!
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Area
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+
Book Sale - Friends of Duncan Library
Fri, Apr 24, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Take your pick from thousands of books for sale for all ages in a wide variety of genres! Books will be priced at $4.00 for hardcover, $2.00 for paperback, unless otherwise marked.
Book Sale - Friends of Duncan Library
Sat, Apr 25, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Take your pick from thousands of books for sale for all ages in a wide variety of genres! Books will be priced at $4.00 for hardcover, $2.00 for paperback, unless otherwise marked.
Book Sale - Friends of Duncan Library
Sun, Apr 26, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Take your pick from thousands of books for sale for all ages in a wide variety of genres! Books will be priced at $4.00 for hardcover, $2.00 for paperback, unless otherwise marked.
Sunday Story Time
Sun, Apr 26, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-24 months.
Baby Time
Mon, Apr 27, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time!
Baby Time
Mon, Apr 27, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time!
Crafting for Teens: Bookmark Weaving
Tue, Apr 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Area
Join our teen team for a hands-on historical craft where teens will learn basic weaving techniques on a miniature loom!
Duncan and Dragons - Arkipeligo
Tue, Apr 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join DM Mike in a high seas DnD adventure! Ages 13-18. Registration required.
Registration is now closed
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Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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Wed, Apr 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Changing the world, one book at a time!
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Wed, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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This event is full
English Language Learning
Wed, Apr 29, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Join us every Wednesday evening for FREE beginner to intermediate classes! / ¡Únase a nosotros todos los miércoles por la noche para recibir clases GRATIS para principiantes e intermedios!
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