Better Off Read Mystery Book Club

Sat · Oct 31·1 PM – 2 PM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1 · McLean

Discussion of Amity Gaige’s Heartwood in person, copies available at Dolley Madison Library Meeting Room 1, ages 18 and up.

Sat · Nov 21·10 AM – 12 PM·McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA 22101

Holiday gingerbread house decorating at McLean Community Center supplies a pre-built house, frosting, toppings, and light refreshments; $50/$40 for MCC residents, for ages 16 and under.

Sat · Nov 21·12 PM – 1 PM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2 · McLean

One‑on‑one device help offered in Dolley Madison Library’s Meeting Room 2, bring personal gadgets for troubleshooting, ages 18 and up.

Sat · Nov 21·3:30 PM – 5 PM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2 · McLean

Bushra Jabre shares stories from her travels across five continents and 86 countries in an afternoon talk at Dolley Madison Library’s Meeting Rooms 1 and 2, for adults.

Sat · Nov 21·Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N Military Rd, 22207 · Arlington

Tree-themed preschool session at Gulf Branch Nature Center, caretakers stay with child, ages 3–5.

Fri · Oct 23·10 AM – 2 PM·Herndon Fortnightly Library — Herndon Fortnightly Maker Lab

Quilting projects and charity quilting at a bee‑style drop‑in in the Herndon Fortnightly Maker Lab, ages 18 and up.

Fri · Oct 23·10 AM – 5:30 PM·Reston Regional Library — Reston Meeting Room 1

Friends of Reston Library Puzzles & Games Sale (Reston Regional Library, Meeting Room 1) — Gently used puzzles and assorted board games available for purchase.