Playdate Cafe

Fri · Nov 6·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Martha Washington Library — Martha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington Meeting Room 104B · Alexandria

Caregivers chat while children play together in the Martha Washington Library meeting room, for ages 5 and under.

Fri · Nov 20·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Martha Washington Library — Martha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington Meeting Room 104B · Alexandria

Caregivers chat while children play together in the Martha Washington Library meeting room, for ages 5 and under.

Fri · Nov 13·10:15 AM – 11:15 AM·Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library · Alexandria

Sing, play, dance, and rhyme sessions promote baby development and literacy skills, supported by Friends of the Burke Library, for ages 0–14 months.

Fri · Nov 13·3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library · Alexandria

Building, making, playing games, and winning prizes after school at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library for ages 8–13.

Fri · Nov 13·4:30 PM – 5:15 PM·Sherwood Regional Library — Sherwood Meeting Room · Alexandria

Make a hydrating honey lip balm in the Sherwood Meeting Room, Alexandria, with a self‑care focus, for ages 5–10 and 13–18.

Fri · Nov 13·6:30 PM – 8:30 PM·Mount Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave. · Alexandria

Board games, card games, and interactive challenges spark fun and friendly competition at Mount Vernon Recreation Center for all ages.

Thu · Nov 12·4 PM – 4:30 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Miss Amy leads stories, songs, movement and activities for preschoolers at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library, for ages 3–5 with adult.

Thu · Nov 12·1:15 PM – 2 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Storytime and toy play at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library lets babies explore early literacy while caregivers mingle, for ages 0‑14 months.

Fri · Oct 23·10 AM – 2 PM·Herndon Fortnightly Library — Herndon Fortnightly Maker Lab

Quilting projects and charity quilting at a bee‑style drop‑in in the Herndon Fortnightly Maker Lab, ages 18 and up.

Fri · Oct 23·10 AM – 5:30 PM·Reston Regional Library — Reston Meeting Room 1

Friends of Reston Library Puzzles & Games Sale (Reston Regional Library, Meeting Room 1) — Gently used puzzles and assorted board games available for purchase.