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 9·10:15 AM – 11:15 AM·Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library · Alexandria

Supported by the Friends of the Burke Library.

Fri · Oct 9·6:30 PM – 8:30 PM·Patrick Henry Recreation Center, 4653 Taney Ave. · Alexandria

Ages 7-12. Duck, dip, dive, and dodge your way to fun! This instructor-led program teaches safe dodgeball skills using gatorskin balls, with teams organized by age and skill level.

Fri · Oct 9·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 9·11:30 AM·Schlesinger Hall (4915 E Campus Dr, Alexandria, VA 22311)

National Symphony Orchestra. From scintillating wit to wartime resilience, this concert explores music that finds hope and vitality in the face of adversity. Join Gianandrea Noseda as he conducts Stravinsky’s sparkling Scènes de Ballet , Haydn’s “La Reine” Symphony, and Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5—written during World W…

Thu · Oct 8·4 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.

Thu · Oct 8·1:15 PM – 2 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Baby Bounce is an opportunity for little ones to develop early literacy and social skills while giving caregivers a space to build community. We will begin with a short storytime, followed by a playtime with toys where caregivers can chat. Caretakers of children who are 12, 13, and 14 months old may choose to continue…

Sat · Oct 10·10 AM – 12 PM·Huntley Meadows Location, 3701 Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria, VA

(10-Adult) Turtlehead, jewelweed, seed box, cardinal flowers; come see our beautiful fall wetland flowers. Discover how they live and how to draw them.

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.