Explore government checks and balances through deliberation on the appropriate balance between the three branches' authority and oversight using real cases. Attendees have the opportunity to participate in discussion, group work and real-life examples to understand how our federal government works. For Adults. Registration is required. December 5: How Do Ideas Become Federal Laws?
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Quilting 101! (Pohick Regional Library, Burke) — Learn basic quilting terms and techniques through simple projects; space limited, no registration required. Ages 13 and up.
Volunteer-led English practice in small groups of two or three at Kings Park Library, for ages 18 and up.
Free public safety class at Fairfax Fire Station #3 teaches hands‑only CPR/AED, stop‑the‑bleed, stroke awareness, fire extinguisher and smoke alarm use, with limited enrollment.
Historic Blenheim staff guide participants through clue‑finding, puzzle‑solving, and exploration of the grounds and historic house, ages 10–14.
Practice speaking, reading, and writing English with a volunteer partner in the Burke Centre Library study room, registration opens two weeks prior, for ages 18 and up.
One-on-one English conversation with a library volunteer at Centreville Regional Library, requiring basic English skills; adults only, ages 18 and up, one session per week per student.
Tai Chi classes at Oakton Library continue the 24‑form sequence, teaching movements 13‑24, balance warm‑ups, weight‑shifting, ending with an 8 Brocades routine, for ages 18 and up.
Walk-In Tech Clinic (Thomas Jefferson Library, Group Study Room) — Library volunteer assists with tech issues; bring device if possible. Adults.
