Play and Grow: Ages 0-3

Fri · Sep 25·1 PM – 2 PM·Accokeek

Fri · Oct 2·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Laurel

Thu · Oct 8·2 PM – 3 PM·New Carrollton

Fri · Oct 9·11 AM – 12 PM·Oxon Hill

Fri · Oct 23·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Martha Washington Library — Martha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington Meeting Room 104B · Alexandria

Uses stories, songs and poses to teach caregivers and children techniques for breathing moving and relaxing. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Age 1-4 with adult. Register the child only please. Cosponsored by the Friends of Martha Washington Library If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its con…

Fri · Oct 23·11:15 AM – 11:45 AM·Martha Washington Library — Martha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington Meeting Room 104B · Alexandria

For infants, from 6 weeks to almost crawling. Through gentle guided movements, massage and songs, parents bond with their infant while encouraging emotional and physical development. Cosponsored by the Friends of Martha Washington Library If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or ac…

Fri · Oct 23·6:30 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 23·8 AM – 5 PM·Voter Registration Office, 132 N. Royal St. · Alexandria

October 23 is the registration deadline for the November 3, 2026 General Election. The application must be postmarked by this date, filed online prior to midnight, or received in person at our office by 5pm. Applications are available from the web site below.

Sat · Oct 24·1:30 PM – 3 PM·Accokeek

The Magic: The Gathering cards for this program were generously donated by MagiKids, a nonprofit organization that supports the intellectual health of young adults across the U.S. by turning Magic: The Gathering cards into learning and fun!

Mon · Oct 26·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Accokeek

Fri · Oct 23·4 PM – 5 PM·John Marshall Library — John Marshall Meeting Room 1, John Marshall Meeting Room 2 · Alexandria

Join us in making Halloween themed slime! Use your creativity and learn the science behind how slime is made. Ages 13-18. All materials provided. Registration encouraged, walk-ins welcome. Limited supplies.

Fri · Oct 23·4 PM – 5 PM·Kingstowne Regional Library — Meeting Room (E103) · Alexandria

Join us at Kingstowne Library to test your knowledge of Halloween history, monsters, candy and more! Ages 7-10. Please only register your child for this event.

Fri · Sep 25·2 PM – 5:30 PM·Bowie, Auditorium

Fri · Sep 25·4 PM – 5:30 PM·Mount Rainier

Fri · Sep 25·4 PM – 5:30 PM·Upper Marlboro

Sat · Sep 26·10:30 AM – 1:30 PM·Oxon Hill

Please note: Registration is limited. Only two sewing machines are available for public use at the branch. Participants who join the waitlist should bring their own machines.