American Innovations Scavenger Hunt!

Thu · Oct 1·Kings Park Library · Burke

Display your favorite collection in one of our children's display cases! Whether its something you've collected--rocks, trading cards, figurines, rubber ducks--or something you've created--Lego builds, drawings, sculptures, photos--you can display your favorite things for two weeks in our display case for everyone to s…

Thu · Oct 1·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Pohick Regional Library — Pohick Meeting Room 1, Pohick Meeting Room 2 · Burke

Join us for stories, songs and rhymes for ages 3-5. Participation is limited to 20 kids with adult on a first come, first serve basis. Tickets will be distributed at the information desk starting at 10 AM.

Thu · Oct 1·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library · Falls Church

Please pick ONLY ONE storytime per week to attend.See children's desk for ticket upon arrival.

Thu · Oct 1·11 AM – 12 PM·Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library · Falls Church

We will have our Early Literacy center available for free play for an hour after storytime. Drop in, no registration or tickets required.

Wed · Sep 30·7 PM – 8:30 PM·Pohick Regional Library — PO DIY · Burke

Join us on Wednesday nights from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for Cosmic Smashbook. Cosmic Smashbooking is a guided art-journal experience. Each week we explore a new journal prompt and create an easy art page inspired by a prompt. Newcomers welcome any time. No artistic talent needed. Teens and adults welcome.

Wed · Sep 30·10:30 AM – 11:15 AM·Kings Park Library — Kings Park Meeting Room · Burke

Join us for stories, songs, movement and activities to build early literacy skills for preschoolers. This program is designed to give children tools to grow and a place to practice! Ages: 3-5.

Wed · Sep 30·5:30 PM – 6:30 PM·Hidden Pond Nature Center Location, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield, VA 22152

(3-Adult) Step into the park after dark and discover what comes alive when the lights go out. As the sun sets, participants will explore a nighttime world of nocturnal wildlife, uncovering the adaptations that help animals navigate, hunt, and survive in the dark while observing how the park transforms after hours.

Wed · Sep 30·4:30 PM – 6 PM·Hidden Oaks Nature Center Location, 7701 Royce Street, Annandale, VA 22003

(8-12 yrs.) Join naturalists for one or all of these weekly explorations of our forest and stream ecosystems. We’ll investigate the natural world through hands-on activities and experiments. Topics will supplement learning towards the VA science SOLs for grades 4-6, while in our outdoors science “lab."This week's theme…

Thu · Sep 3·6 PM – 7:30 PM·Kingstowne Regional Library · Alexandria

Join us for a discussion of West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge. This group meets at Bunnyman Brewing, 9514 Workhouse Way Lorton, VA 22079. New members welcome! Adults.

Fri · Sep 4·10 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 · Sep 4·10 AM – 2 PM·Herndon Fortnightly Library — Herndon Fortnightly Maker Lab

Come work on your own quilting projects with other members of the community or help with charity quilting projects. No registration needed. Just drop-in!

Fri · Sep 4·10 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.