For families with children of all ages Stop In for Stories is for children of all ages and an accompanying adult. This fun and interactive program combines activities such as read-aloud stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays and introduces children to listening skills, picture books, the library, and the joy of reading. NO REGISTRATION. First-come, first-served seating. Call (703) 228-5946 for more information.
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For families with children of all ages Stop In for Stories is for children of all ages and an accompanying adult. This fun and interactive program combines activities such as read-aloud stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays and introduces children to listening skills, picture books, the library, and the joy of reading…
For families with children of all ages Stop In for Stories is for children of all ages and an accompanying adult. This fun and interactive program combines activities such as read-aloud stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays and introduces children to listening skills, picture books, the library, and the joy of reading…
For families with children of all ages Stop In for Stories is for children of all ages and an accompanying adult. This fun and interactive program combines activities such as read-aloud stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays and introduces children to listening skills, picture books, the library, and the joy of reading…
For families with children of all ages Stop In for Stories is for children of all ages and an accompanying adult. This fun and interactive program combines activities such as read-aloud stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays and introduces children to listening skills, picture books, the library, and the joy of reading…
For grades 6-12 Join us for an epic gaming experience at the library. It’s the ultimate showdown where you can challenge your friends, discover new games, and showcase your skills on our Nintendo Switch. Choose from Mario Kart , Super Smash Bros , Mario Party , Switch Sports , and more! REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED: First-…
Join us in restoring habitat in our parks! We meet regularly in over a dozen parks to remove invasives, plant natives, protect tree seedlings, and do other environmental stewardship work. Volunteers improve habitat, meet fellow do-gooders, get exercise, and learn about native plants and wildlife all while making a diff…
We will begin at the Glencarlyn Library and learn about George Washington’s survey marker and take a nature & history walk to the original park location where a tree once marked the spot. Walking path to stream valley is mostly paved with some hills. Park Naturalist is bilingual (English/Spanish). Meet at Glencarlyn Li…
For families with Preschoolers Join us for open play featuring a mix of games and activites that explore the STEAM- based concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math! No registration required. Attendance is first-come, first-served until event capacity is reached. Please call 703-228-3352 or email Lib-Co…
For families with young children Join us for a special Halloween Family Storytime for children 0-5 years and an accompanying adult. Costumes are welcome! This fun and interactive program combines activities such as read-aloud stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and flannel boards and introduces children to listening s…
Help us catalog the many wonderful plants, fungi and animals that call Gulf Branch stream and park home! We'll use iNaturalist to record and log our observations, and then come back next year after our stream resilience project is complete to see how things have changed!
Practice speaking Arabic in an informal setting. Classes meet Sunday afternoons. Everyone is welcome but you will need a working knowledge of Arabic in order to participate fully. Classes are led by a native Arabic-speaking Library volunteer. Free. In person. REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED. By registering, you will receive e…
Calling all yarn crafters! Work on your project(s) with other yarn craft lovers to share your enthusiasm and to learn from each other. Join us for this monthly program led by an experienced volunteer. Bring your knitting, crochet or any portable yarn project for this . (The library regrets it will not be providing any…
Join us for drawing lessons at the nature center using real specimens and live animals. We will begin our sessions by learning about our subject and you will have an opportunity to take pictures for your own collection of drawing references. Follow step-by-step lessons and learn various drawing techniques with dedicate…
Practice speaking French in an informal setting. Classes meet Sunday afternoon in person. Everyone is welcome but you will need a working knowledge of French in order to participate fully. Classes are led by an experienced Library volunteer. REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED. By registering, you will receive event updates. For…
In this Intermediate Sewing class, learn how to use the fabric die cut machine to cut fabric and sew a soup bowl cozy. Participants will: Learn how to use the fabric die-cut Work with batting and folding a sewing project inside out to have more professional edges Intermediate sewing programs in The Shop are designed fo…
