The Retablo Project celebrates the traditional Latin American folk art of retablo-making, a small painting that depicts everyday scenes, historical events or personal milestones. Join a community arts programmer to learn about the history and techniques of this vibrant art form and participate in a hands-on activity. Supplies will be provided.
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For elementary school children At Crafty Kids, children can explore the arts and make crafts. All materials will be provided by the library. NO REGISTRATION. First-come, first-served seating. For more information, contact 703-228-5946.
Enjoy interactive stories, each date with a different nature topic!
For families with young children Family Storytime is for children 0-5 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 re…
Join 55+ volunteer baker Joni Leonardo for a fun and relaxed baking social with seasonal themes. Enjoy a live baking demonstration, learn new tips and connect with friends while sharing recipes and memories. September: Orchard Favorites; October: Pumpkin & Spice; November: Holiday-Ready Bakes. Sweet treats and good com…
For kids in Kindergarten - Grade 5 Join us for an evening of building fun with LEGOs. Your LEGO creations will be displayed on the shelves in the Columbia Pike Children's Area for everyone to admire until next month's Builders' Club! This October, join us to make a spooky haunted house and enjoy some early Halloween ca…
Nail art, coloring, and snacks Unwind and express yourself with fun and simple crafts. All materials provided--just bring your creativity and a friend. REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED: First-come, first-served seating. By registering, you will receive event updates. Call (703) 228-5946 for more information.
Join us for drawing lessons at the nature center using real specimens and live animals. We will begin our sessions by learning about our subject and you will have an opportunity to take pictures for your own collection of drawing references. Follow step-by-step lessons and learn various drawing techniques with dedicate…
Registration opens beginning at 9:00 a.m. on the Tuesday before each Open Door Monday session. Registration closes at 6 p.m. on the following Monday.
This class will provide youth who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants.
The Commission on Aging meets from 9AM - 11AM monthly on the following schedule: Jan - Feb 4th MondayMarch - Dec 3rd MondayNo meeting in August
Memory is an essential part of life that gives us cognitive ability and allows us to interact with the world. Alzheimer's can take those things away. Join Nort Beckerman, author of Don’t Shrink Your Brain: Avoid Alzheimer’s and Dementia, as he explores how Alzheimer's risk can be lowered with the right care and attenti…
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.
