Learn about Latinx creatives past and present through crafts and stories! Each session we will learn about a different Latinx creative, listen to a story by or about them, and do a craft to honor their legacy. Aprende sobre creativos latinos pasados y presentes a través de arte y cuentos. Cada sesión aprenderemos sobre un creativo latino, escucharemos un cuento por o sobre él y haremos un proyecto de arte para honrar su legado.
Learn about Latinx creatives past and present through crafts and stories! Each session we will learn about a different Latinx creative, listen to a story by or about them, and do a craft to honor their legacy. Aprende sobre creativos latinos pasados y presentes a través de arte y cuentos. Cada sesión aprenderemos sobre…
Come create your own comic, talk about your favorite graphic novel, or just sit and draw for a while!
Join in songs, stories, and activities – complete with bubbles – for your active, growing little ones! Someone in your group must be either 1 or 2 years old. 1s and 2s Time is in two back-to-back sessions. Tickets for each program are limited and provided on a first come first served basis, available 30 minutes before…
Pre-school Stories, songs, and fun! Please just register the child/s. Age 18 months - 5 with adult. 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).
Interactive storytime with books, songs and movement activities for active toddlers. Ages 18-36 months with adult. Registration required.
Create your own colorful squishy to take home! Get creative with this fun hands-on craft. All materials provided. Registration encouraged, walk-ins welcome. Limited Supplies. Ages 13-17
Enjoy a fun-filled day of pumpkin painting, crafts, activities, prizes, and light refreshments for all ages! No registration required. This event is generously sponsored by Fairfax Library Foundation and the Friends of the Sherwood Regional Library. Please note that all materials, prizes, and/or refreshments will be pr…
Experienced sewers will be on hand to show you the basics of hand sewing, but the design of the face you make will be your own creation.
Banderitas are small flags, pennants or colorful paper buntings strung across streets and homes in Mexico and other Hispanic cultures. They are used for celebrations, religious fiestas, national holidays and parties. We will use colorful tissue paper to fold and cut our designs. Registration is required as space is lim…
To celebrate the 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, Care full Knit and Crochet has created a handcraft display representing our continued care for our historic and diverse community. Please feel free to leave your own handmade scarf on the table near the display. We get together the first and third Thursd…
At least one child in each group must be age 3-5, but siblings may also attend. Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket starting at 3:30 p.m. at the Children's Desk.
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Teen players of all skill levels are welcome to join us at the Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library every first and third Thursday in the Teen Area on the second floor to play Dungeons and Dragons! If you don't know the rules, we'll teach you! All supplies will be provided, so just bring your imagination and enthusiasm!…
