Playdate Cafe

Fri · Sep 25·10 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.

Sat · Sep 26·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Pohick Regional Library — Pohick Meeting Room 1, Pohick Meeting Room 2 · Burke

Kids can play with fun toys and each other while adults have an opportunity to socialize with other adults. Ages 0 - 5 with adult.

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 2·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Martha Washington Library — Martha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington Meeting Room 104B · Alexandria

Come and chat with other caregivers while the kids play together. 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).

Fri · Oct 16·10:15 AM – 11:15 AM·Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library · Alexandria

Supported by the Friends of the Burke Library.

Fri · Oct 16·John Marshall Library · Alexandria

Visit the John Marshall Seed Library to pick up a few packets of vegetable, fruit, herb, or flower seeds for your garden. Many of our seeds are from 2024 and prior, but you may find old favorites or discover new ones! Have extra seeds? Consider donating them! Bring donated seeds to the Information Desk or leave packets…

Fri · Oct 16·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Martha Washington Library — Martha Washington Conference Room · Alexandria

Read more in 2026 with our Friday Book Group! This book group exclusively for adults and older adults will meet in our Conference Room. We'll discuss popular fiction titles, and books for next month will be available for the first 10 participants. This month's title is The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell, and c o…

Fri · Oct 16·3 PM – 4 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Tai Chi movements can be practiced by people of all ages and, as the form involves balanced walking, it results in a relaxed aerobic exercise for major muscle groups and the circulatory system. The practice of Tai Chi also benefits the mind, and learning the form, with keen awareness of body movements and balance, lead…

Thu · Oct 15·6 PM – 7 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Drop in for one project or attend each week to build on your skills! Each week we'll work on a different project: October 15 - Simple Batteries October 22 - Shaking Robot October 29 - Play-Doh “Squishy” Circuits November 5 - The Homopolar Motor November 12 - Operation Style Wire Game November 19 - Mini Light-Up Circuit…

Thu · Oct 15·4 PM – 4:30 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

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.

Sat · Oct 17·10 AM – 12 PM·Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St. · Alexandria

Ages 1-5. Dance until nap time! Children will come dressed to impress and dance to the latest kiddie tunes. Lunch will be served, and plenty of fun activities to enjoy as well. Children must be accompanied by at least one parent or guardian.

Sun · Sep 20·10 AM · 11 AM · 12 PM · 1 PM·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. Students may register for one session a week.

Sun · Sep 20·10:15 AM – 11:30 AM·Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library

Do you need tech help? Our Tech Help Desk volunteers are ready to help. Consultations run 15-20 minutes; longer when time allows. Walk-ins welcome. No appointment needed

Sun · Sep 20·10:30 AM · 3 PM · 4 PM·Chantilly Regional Library

Practice your English one-on-one with a volunteer tutor. Basic English skills are required. Please sign up for only one session per week. Sign up online or call 703-502-3883 (Option 4). Registration required. Adults.