(6-Adult) Animals make a lot of noise, but what are they really saying? Come meet our farm animals, learn how they chat, and record your own sounds to take home. Bringing a mobile phone or other device that can record audio is recommended. All participants, including accompanying adults, must register and pay for the program.
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Come work on your own quilting projects with other members of the community or help with charity quilting projects. No registration needed. Just drop-in!
Speak English with a friendly group of English Language Learners and a volunteer tutor. Basic English skills are helpful. Everyone is welcome!
Northern Virginia's biggest fall festival: giant slides, hayrides through Imaginature Trail, a corn maze, farm animals, apple cider and pick-your-own pumpkins. Sept 19 - Nov 8, 2026, closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Sept/Oct 10am-6pm (last entry 5pm); November 10am-5pm (last entry 4pm).
Squawk of Spanish by Gabriella Aldeman is available in the library's catalog. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. Please visit and subscribe to our YouTube Ch…
(4-7 yrs.) Join us for a cozy tea party on the farm. Bring your favorite stuffed animal, help us decorate for the party and read a story. We will enjoy drinks and cookies in a special environmentally friendly tea set and meet one of our animals.Sign up for sessions starting at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Join us for a visit from Frying Pan Farm and one of their animal friends! Come create a craft while you say hi to one of Frying Pan's lovely animals. Ages 6-12. Registration is required.
(6-Adult) Discover more about the turbulent history and importance of Sully and Fairfax County during the Civil War. Tour the historic site and learn about the different figures who experienced the war at Sully. Hear about Maria Barlow, who encountered and dealt with troops on both sides. Gain a better understanding of…
(16-Adult) Early fall is a great time to look for fungi in the woodlands. Learn some categories of local fungi based on shapes and learn tips for drawing in the field. We will try some field sketching too. Your choice of pencil or watercolor. Dress for the weather.
(12-Adult) This introductory-level class is perfect for beginners or for those who want to learn how to paddle more efficiently. Learn about different kayaks, paddles, personal flotation devices and safety gear. On the water learn to move the boat in every direction using different strokes and maneuvers. All kayaks, pa…
(All Ages) Bring up to eight people and learn how to use an old-fashioned cider press by making your own cider. Your group needs to bring approximately 100 apples of their choosing and tightly sealable containers for transporting approximately 2 gallons of cider. Participants will carry and press their own apples and c…
Come practice reading with a furry friend! Come to the information desk 15 minutes before the program to sign up for a 15 minute slot.
(4-Adult) Explore 200-year-old Colvin Run Mill as we grind grain using the power of the waterwheel. Hear and smell the grindstones at work. Learn how automated gristmills revolutionized flour production. Visit the 19th century Miller's House and stop by Colvin Run General Store to purchase our ground grain. This progra…
