It takes a lot of work to keep a library running - do your part & give back by volunteering at your local public library... and earn service hours along the way! This Saturday, teen volunteers will help run our LEGO club for ages 6-12. Space is limited, so registration is required. Open to middle & high schoolers aged 12-18.
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Build with a huge selection of LEGO pieces, draw Challenge Cards, and explore LEGO books in Thomas Jefferson Library meeting rooms for ages 5–10.
Read aloud to Lucy, a trained therapy dog, at Thomas Jefferson Library, bringing your own book or selecting one from the library, walk‑ins welcome, for ages 3–10.
Federal workers Oksana Bedratenko and Le Nguyen share public service stories at the Main Level Conference Room, Mary Riley Styles Public Library, ages 14 and up.
Award‑winning market offers local produce, crafts and foods at City Hall Parking Lot, 300 Park Ave., Falls Church, every Saturday year‑round.
Fall Baby Time (Lower Level Conference Room, Mary Riley Styles Public Library) — Story, songs, rhymes, and baby‑specific toys for ages 0‑24 months, caregivers welcome, older siblings allowed.
Storytime in Thomas Jefferson Library meeting rooms features hand‑picked stories, games, and songs for ages 2½–5 with adult.
Fall Storytime (Lower Level Conference Room, Mary Riley Styles Public Library) — Storytime for ages 2–4; pick one per week, ticket at children's desk.
Quilting projects and charity quilting at a bee‑style drop‑in in the Herndon Fortnightly Maker Lab, ages 18 and up.
Friends of Reston Library Puzzles & Games Sale (Reston Regional Library, Meeting Room 1) — Gently used puzzles and assorted board games available for purchase.
Pop-up storytime at Thomas Jefferson Library's Board Book section features reading books, singing songs, and early literacy activities for ages 0‑5 with adult.
Friends of Fairfax City Library Fall Book Sale (City of Fairfax Regional Library) — Gently used books for ages available Friday‑Saturday, plus a bag sale Sunday, ages 18 and up.
One-on-one English conversation with a library volunteer at Centreville Regional Library; basic English required, registration required, students limited to one session weekly, ages 18+.
