Read to the Dog

Tue · Sep 8·7 PM – 7:15 PM·Reston Regional Library — Reston Meeting Room 2

Read to a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from the library. Call or signup for a 15-minute session. Age 5-11. Registration is required.

Sat · Sep 12·11 AM – 12 PM·Kings Park Library — Kings Park Meeting Room · Burke

Join us to create Huichol painting as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! All supplies are provided. Limited to first 15 attendees. School age kids ( 6+ years ). Adult must remain with child. Registration required for each child. Adults do not need to register.

Sat · Sep 12·11 AM – 11:30 AM·Pohick Regional Library — Pohick Meeting Room 1, Pohick Meeting Room 2 · Burke

Bienvenidos! Join us for storytime in both English and Spanish. We will read books, sing songs, and do activities to build your child's early literacy skills. Children ages 0-6 with adult are welcome.

Sat · Sep 12·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Lake Accotink Location, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, VA 22150

(2-7 yrs.) Join a naturalist to discover the various wildlife that can be found in the lake. Search for tadpoles, insects, and frogs to catch and release, while also learning about what makes each creature special. Bring old shoes that can get wet and muddy.

Sat · Sep 12·10:30 AM – 12:30 PM·Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library · Falls Church

This program is for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.This event includes quiet music and dimmed lights to create a sensory friendly space.

Sat · Sep 12·12:30 PM – 1:30 PM·Burke Centre Library — Burke Centre Meeting Room 116, Burke Centre Meeting Room 117

Calling all LEGO lovers! Drop in after school to create and build with LEGO bricks. Meet others who love building creations as much as you! Ages 6-12.

Sun · Sep 13·12 PM – 1 PM·Pohick Regional Library — Pohick Meeting Room 1, Pohick Meeting Room 2 · Burke

Are you interested in learning how to code, or in advancing and sharing your coding skills? Pohick's Coding Club volunteers will help you learn, collaborate, and play with Scratch. Please see helpful tips below. A limited amount of laptops (10) are available for use. If you are on the waitlist and have a laptop, you ar…

Sat · Sep 12·2:30 PM – 11:30 AM·Fairfax County Park Authority

(5-Adult) Join Burke Lake Park naturalists to help alleviate some of the stress of camping, whether it’s your first time camping or you’re a camping expert. Participate in a range of planned activities such as a campground orientation, a guided nature hike, a demonstration on how to set up a campfire and end the evenin…

Thu · Sep 3·2 PM – 3 PM·Virtual Event

Beginning and intermediate English learners can practice English conversation skills with a library volunteer. An invitation to join this virtual meeting will be emailed to people who have registered 1 day prior to the start time. Adults. (R)

Thu · Sep 3·2 PM – 5 PM·Herndon Fortnightly Library

Create quick and easy jewelry, using the Herndon Library Maker Lab jewelry tool set. Reusing found objects and upcycled materials for quick fashion. Self directed. During Maker Lab Open Hours. For adults and teens while supplies last.

Thu · Sep 3·2 PM – 4 PM·Herndon Fortnightly Library — Herndon Fortnightly Maker Lab

Learn to knit with an expert knitter or bring your knitting project and work at your own pace. Enjoy the company of fellow knitters and get e xpert advice. All levels welcome. Basic supplies provided. No registration required. Just drop-in!