ELL Small Talk: Small Groups, Good Conversations

Mon · Oct 5·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Pohick Regional Library · Burke

Practice English in a friendly conversation with a fluent speaker. Seats are limited. Please arrive at the library at 10:15 a.m. Adults.

Tue · Oct 6·10:30 AM – 11:15 AM·Kings Park Library — Kings Park Meeting Room · Burke

Enjoy an early literacy Storytime geared towards toddlers, with stories, songs and fingerplays. Build an early literacy foundation while enjoying time together in your lap. Ages 18-36 months

Tue · Oct 6·10:30 AM · 11:15 AM · 1 PM · 2 PM·Burke Centre Library — Burke Centre Group Study Room

Practice speaking, reading, and writing English with a volunteer partner. Online registration opens two weeks prior to event. Note: A basic knowledge of English is required. Not suitable for complete beginners. Adults

Tue · Oct 6·10:15 AM – 11:30 AM·Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, Vienna, VA

Enjoy free garden admission and a guided walk around Meadowlark Botanical Gardens' 95 acres on Tuesdays. Each 75-minute walk will be over uneven, hilly terrain, have a positive focus, and include a silent, meditative portion and a few interesting...

Tue · Oct 6·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Main Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library · Falls Church

For October we will be discussing The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer.

Fri · Oct 2·10 AM – 12 PM·Kings Park Library — Kings Park Meeting Room · Burke

Practice your English conversation skills in a friendly and encouraging group. Limited to the first 14 attendees. Adults.

Fri · Oct 2·10 AM – 11 AM·Thomas Jefferson Library — Thomas Jefferson Meeting Room 1, Thomas Jefferson Meeting Room 2 · Falls Church

Playdate cafe is our regular weekly time for kids and adults to enjoy free-play and socialize in an informal setting - blocks, cars, puppets, music, and more. Ages 0-5 with caregiver. No registration required.

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

Work on your own quilting projects with other members of the community or help with charity quilting projects. Enjoy the company of other quilters at this bee-style drop-in. No instruction provided.

Fri · Oct 2·10 AM · 11 AM·Centreville Regional Library

Practice your English in a one-on-one conversation in-person with a library volunteer. Basic English language skills are necessary to participate. Adults. Registration required. Students may register for one session a week.