Big Bubbles, Cool Shapes!

Mon · Oct 12·10 AM – 11 AM·Courthouse Library — Children's Area · Arlington

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…

Mon · Oct 12·2 PM – 2:45 PM·Shirlington Library — Campbell Room · Arlington

For families with babies 0-12 months Bond with your baby through songs, rhymes, and games! Stay after the program to connect with other parents and caregivers of babies. NO REGISTRATION. First-come, first-served seating.​ For more information, contact 703-228-6545.

Mon · Oct 12·2 PM – 3:30 PM·Potomac Overlook Regional Park, Arlington, VA

Letterboxing is a family friendly scavenger hunt style adventure that takes you to interesting locations all over the world solving clues and searching for hidden treasures! Participants will learn where to find the clues, how to decipher them and receive hints on what to look for. Then off on an adventure around the p…

Mon · Oct 12·Lubber Run, 300 N Park Drive, 22203 · Arlington

In a relaxed and collaborative learning place, receive answers on how to empty the trash in your emails and text messages, manage Google Documents, and save documents and photos. Must schedule an individual twenty-minute appointment with Albert Santiago, a volunteer with general computer, iPad and wireless phone techno…

Mon · Oct 12·4 PM – 4:45 PM·Central Library — Quincy Room · Arlington

For families with children ages 3-6 Tales Together is for children 3-6 years and an accompanying adult. This fun and interactive program combines activities such as read-aloud stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and flannel boards and introduces children to listening skills, picture books, the library, and the joy of r…

Mon · Oct 12·6:30 PM – 7:30 PM·Central Library — Quincy Room · Arlington

For families with children of all ages Children of all ages and their adults are invited to join us to experiment, problem-solve, and use their creativity by making a work of process-oriented art. NO REGISTRATION. First-come, first-served seating. Call 703-228-5946 for more information.

Tue · Oct 13·Langston Brown, 2121 N Culpeper St, 22207 · Arlington

What do birds do all day? Where do they sleep at night? What happens to them when it rains or snows? Come learn about a day in the life of a common songbird and how you can help our feathery neighbors thrive. Presented by Arlington Park Naturalist Gabby Hrycyshyn.

Sun · Sep 20·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Central Library — Children's Area · Arlington

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…

Sun · Sep 20·1:30 PM – 2:30 PM·Central Library — Glebe Room · Arlington

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…

Sun · Sep 20·3 PM – 5 PM·Central Library — Quincy Room · Arlington

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…