Discover how light pollution is impacting not just our ability to see the stars, but also our circadian rhythms and the survival of birds, bats, insects and other wildlife. Then learn what you can do in your own backyard to help. This program is in partnership with Watch The Green Grow . Ages teen to adult. You can check out your own Dark Skies Light Pollution Monitoring Kit at the library!
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Discussion on light pollution’s effects on stars, circadian rhythms, and wildlife, plus tips for responsible backyard lighting, featuring a NASA light‑pollution map, for ages 13 and up.
Gobble Gobble cooking demo with ping pong, board games, arcade games, refreshments, a Sensory Room, and treat making at the Old Firehouse Center, for ages 17 and under.
Live model drawing session with mixed gesture and long poses at McLean Project for the Arts; drop‑in $20, series $105 (MCC residents $95).
Stories, songs, rhymes and dancing with toy animal friends while participants wear pajamas and bring a stuffed companion for ages 10 and under.
One‑on‑one device help offered in Dolley Madison Library’s Meeting Room 2, bring personal gadgets for troubleshooting, ages 18 and up.
Morning bird watching with tea at Locust Grove Nature Center includes beginner birding lessons, binocular use instruction, and talks on Maryland’s winter birds.
Raptors of the Potomac (Potomac Overlook Regional Park) — Learn about native birds of prey, meet resident raptors, and watch a naturalist feed a live bird of prey.
One-on-one English conversation with a library volunteer at Centreville Regional Library; basic English required, registration required, students limited to one session weekly, ages 18+.
In-person English class for beginners and intermediate learners at Reston Regional Library’s ELL and Citizenship Center improves basic English skills, ages 18 and up.
Arlington Regional Master Naturalists present an engaging look at Eastern coyotes, covering diet, communication, ecosystem role, encounter safety, and conflict reduction, ages 11 and up.
Guided garden tour at Tudor Place offers history, design insights and care principles from the garden team; member $5, non‑member $10.
Jeannie leads a relaxed hour of advanced English conversation in a small online group; registration required, link emailed to registrants, for ages 18 and up.
Beginner English conversation group with native speaker, small‑group activities for new or shy speakers, Oakton Library conference room, walk‑in only, ages 18 and up.
