Playdate Cafe

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.

Fri · Sep 4·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Martha Washington Library — Martha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington Meeting Room 104B · Alexandria

Come and chat with other caregivers while the kids play together. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-768-6700 (option 4).

Sat · Sep 5·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Pohick Regional Library — Pohick Meeting Room 1, Pohick Meeting Room 2 · Burke

Kids can play with fun toys and each other while adults have an opportunity to socialize with other adults. Ages 0 - 5 with adult.

Fri · Sep 11·10 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.

Fri · Sep 18·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library · Falls Church

For ages 0-24 months with a caregiver, older siblings are welcome. Join us for a baby time with a story, songs, and rhymes. Stay and play with toys designed just for babies and mingle with other families.

Fri · Sep 18·9:30 AM·313 Park Ave, next to the Capital Bikeshare by City Hall, 313 Park Ave, Falls Church

Park(ing) Day is a global annual event where parking spots typically used by cars are transformed into temporary pop-up parks to rethink the use of urban spaces. This year, join us as we celebrate Park(ing) Day all weekend!

Fri · Sep 18·Cherry Valley Park, 1731 N Quincy St, Arlington, VA

Join us at Cherry Valley Park to Improve habitat, meet fellow do-gooders, get exercise, and learn about native plants and wildlife all while making a difference in the great outdoors! Adults, teens, and families ages 8 and up.

Fri · Sep 18·2700 Art Space, 2700 S. Nelson St., Arlington, VA 22206

"We Like It Like That" is a 2015 music documentary about the vibrant 1960s Latin boogaloo movement in New York City.

Thu · Sep 17·11 AM – 12 PM·Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library · Falls Church

We will have our Early Literacy center available for free play for an hour after storytime. Drop in, no registration or tickets required.

Thu · Sep 17·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library · Falls Church

Please pick ONLY ONE storytime per week to attend.See children's desk for ticket upon arrival.

Thu · Sep 17·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Thomas Jefferson Library — Thomas Jefferson Meeting Room 1, Thomas Jefferson Meeting Room 2 · Falls Church

Bond with your baby through songs, movement, and storytelling! Baby Lapsit Storytime is designed for the youngest learners - bounce along to fun songs, stories, and fingerplays all while building an early literacy foundation. Tickets will be available on a first-come-first-served basis beginning at 10:15 AM. Ages 0-18…

Sat · Sep 19·10 AM – 11:30 AM·Thomas Jefferson Library — Thomas Jefferson Meeting Room 1, Thomas Jefferson Meeting Room 2 · Falls Church

Create cool pixel art! Perler Beads are easy-to-use craft beads that can be fused with a household iron or strung together to create lots of cool projects. Choose from a rainbow of colors and arrange your beads on a peg board into a design based on your favorite character or a unique design. When you're done, an adult…

Thu · Sep 3·2 PM – 4 PM·George Mason Regional Library — George Mason Meeting Room · Annandale

Practice and improve your English with a volunteer. This is an in-person program at George Mason Regional Library. Adults welcome!

Thu · Sep 3·2 PM – 3 PM·John Marshall Library — John Marshall Conference Room 2 · Alexandria

Practice speaking English in a group setting! This program is for Adults.

Thu · Sep 3·2 PM – 3 PM·Virtual Event

Beginning and intermediate English learners can practice English conversation skills with a library volunteer. An invitation to join this virtual meeting will be emailed to people who have registered 1 day prior to the start time. Adults. (R)

Thu · Sep 3·2 PM – 5 PM·Herndon Fortnightly Library

Create quick and easy jewelry, using the Herndon Library Maker Lab jewelry tool set. Reusing found objects and upcycled materials for quick fashion. Self directed. During Maker Lab Open Hours. For adults and teens while supplies last.