For grades 6-12 Join us for an epic gaming experience at the library. It’s the ultimate showdown where you can challenge your friends, discover new games, and showcase your skills on our Nintendo Switch. Choose from Mario Kart , Super Smash Bros , Mario Party , Switch Sports , and more! REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED: First-come, first-served seating. By registering, you will receive event updates. For more information, contact 703-228-5710.
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For grades 6-12 Join us for an epic gaming experience at the library. It’s the ultimate showdown where you can challenge your friends, discover new games, and showcase your skills on our Nintendo Switch. Choose from Mario Kart , Super Smash Bros , Mario Party , Switch Sports , and more! REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED: First-…
For families with children of all ages Stop In for Stories is for children of all ages and an accompanying adult. This fun and interactive program combines activities such as read-aloud stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays and introduces children to listening skills, picture books, the library, and the joy of reading…
Join us in restoring habitat in our parks! We meet regularly in over a dozen parks to remove invasives, plant natives, protect tree seedlings, and do other environmental stewardship work. Volunteers improve habitat, meet fellow do-gooders, get exercise, and learn about native plants and wildlife all while making a diff…
We will begin at the Glencarlyn Library and learn about George Washington’s survey marker and take a nature & history walk to the original park location where a tree once marked the spot. Walking path to stream valley is mostly paved with some hills. Park Naturalist is bilingual (English/Spanish). Meet at Glencarlyn Li…
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…
For families with babies 0-12 months Bond with your baby through songs, rhymes, and games! Stay after the program to connect with other parents and caregivers of babies. NO REGISTRATION. First-come, first-served seating. For more information, contact 703-228-6545.
Get paired up with a preschool-aged child from our very own Lubber Run Creative Preschoolers Program! Enjoy reading stories to your buddies for 30 minutes. Registration is required. All books will be provided by the preschool teacher and are guaranteed to be a fun read!
As the temperatures start to fall, plants and animals begin to change. Trees change their colors, animals thicken their fur and some simply “disappear.” Join Park Naturalist Rob Barnovsky for a walk along Long Branch Creek in search of these many changes. You will meet a few animals along the way.
Practice speaking Arabic in an informal setting. Classes meet Sunday afternoons. Everyone is welcome but you will need a working knowledge of Arabic in order to participate fully. Classes are led by a native Arabic-speaking Library volunteer. Free. In person. REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED. By registering, you will receive e…
Calling all yarn crafters! Work on your project(s) with other yarn craft lovers to share your enthusiasm and to learn from each other. Join us for this monthly program led by an experienced volunteer. Bring your knitting, crochet or any portable yarn project for this . (The library regrets it will not be providing any…
Practice speaking French in an informal setting. Classes meet Sunday afternoon in person. Everyone is welcome but you will need a working knowledge of French in order to participate fully. Classes are led by an experienced Library volunteer. REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED. By registering, you will receive event updates. For…
In this Intermediate Sewing class, learn how to use the fabric die cut machine to cut fabric and sew a soup bowl cozy. Participants will: Learn how to use the fabric die-cut Work with batting and folding a sewing project inside out to have more professional edges Intermediate sewing programs in The Shop are designed fo…
