Teens earn volunteer service hours and gain leadership experience as part of our Teen Advisory Board. Work together with staff to create program ideas, assist with library tasks, and contribute to making a better library experience for kids and young adults! Ages 12-17.
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Need volunteer hours for school, your college application or just want to give back to your community? Join TAB to share ideas to improve teen programming and earn volunteer credit. Grades 7-12. New members are welcome to participate, but will need to register in order to receive volunteer credit. Please reach out to D…
Board Meeting for Grades 7-12 Join the Teen Advisory Board at the Lorton Library and help out with library programming and projects. Work together with staff, share program ideas, assist with library projects and contribute to making a better library experience for kids and young adults while earning volunteer hours. R…
For families with Preschoolers Join us for open play featuring a mix of games and activites that explore the STEAM- based concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math! No registration required. Attendance is first-come, first-served until event capacity is reached. Please call 703-228-3352 or email Lib-Co…
Fingerplay and songs for ages 0-14 months. Please choose one time to attend. Juegos con los dedos y canciones para los más pequeños. (De 0 a 14 meses) Sala de reuniones de Duncan Library. Tickets are first-come, first-served, and will be distributed at the Children's Desk beginning 15 minutes before the program. Audien…
Storytime for preschoolers who love stories! Enjoy hand-picked stories, games, and songs. Get engaged with great books, and practice early literacy skills! Tickets will be available on a first-come-first-served basis beginning at 10:15 AM. Ages 2 1/2 - 5 with adult.
Please pick ONLY ONE storytime per week to attend.See children's desk for ticket upon arrival.
Introduction to STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) topics: a fun, hands-on program designed to encouage tinkering, learning and imagination! Ages 3 - 5 with adult. No registration required.
(3-6 yrs.) This nocturnal wildlife and local lore program features a craft, a twilight walk into the forest, trick or treating, animal activity stations and a campfire with spell-binding stories and s'mores. The stories are ‘not so scary’ as we don’t want to frighten you and will take place during the last half hour of…
(4-Adult) Step into the spooky-cool side of nature and meet friendly live reptiles and amphibians up close. Families will explore hands-on discovery stations and uncover the amazing “superpowers” these misunderstood creatures use to survive. Costumes welcome.
Practice your English in a one-on-one conversation in-person with a library volunteer. Basic English language skills are necessary to participate. Adults. Students may register for one session a week.
Do you need tech help? Our Tech Help Desk volunteers are ready to help. Consultations run 15-20 minutes; longer when time allows. Walk-ins welcome. No appointment needed
Practice your English one-on-one with a volunteer tutor. Basic English skills are required. Please sign up for only one session per week. Sign up online or call 703-502-3883 (Option 4). Registration required. Adults.
Join us in the children's area for a storytime designed for families with children ages birth to five. No registration required.
Do you need help with technology? Our volunteers can answer questions and help with basic troubleshooting, such as setting up email accounts, creating a word document, searching the internet, accessing your photos, installing apps and using your phone or other device. Please bring the device you're struggling with and…
