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Thu · Oct 29·9:30 AM – 1:30 PM·Bird House Classroom, National Zoo · Washington

Calling all spooky animal lovers! Celebrate Bat Week with creative, drop-in play at the Zoo as we learn about the important work bats do. Little Critters: Nature Play is designed for ages 0-5 and their caregivers and families. Activities are designed with early learners in mind, but all ages are welcome. Parents and gu…

Thu · Oct 29·10 AM – 4 PM·Wonderplace, 1 West, American History Museum · Washington

This learning space designed especially for children ages six and under combines age appropriate activities with museum collections and touchable objects to provide a gateway to history and a place to exercise curiosity for the youngest historians. Admission to Wonderplace is on a first come, first-served basis. At bus…

Thu · Oct 29·10:15 AM – 10:45 AM·Central Library — Quincy Room · Arlington

For families with babies 0-12 months This is a special storytime for Halloween. 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. Each attendee needs a ticket for this event. You may pic…

Thu · Oct 29·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Aurora Hills Library — Eads Room · Arlington

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…

Wed · Oct 28·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2 · McLean

Join us for rhymes, songs, stories and activities for you and your baby. Build an early literacy foundation while enjoying time together in your lap, with time for adults and babies to play or socialize afterward. Due to the age and short attention span of our audience, we do our best to limit interruptions, so staff w…

Thu · Oct 29·4:30 PM – 5 PM·Capitol View Neighborhood Library · Washington

Family Story Time is a great way to further your child’s lifelong love of reading and learning!

Thu · Oct 29·4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Davis Library · Bethesda

Let's get ready for Fall and Halloween by making epic pumpkins! Use your creativity to turn your pumpkin into a masterpiece. All materials will be provided, including the pumpkins. For middle and high school students. Registration is required. Questions about this program? Contact the branch 240-777-0922 Check out the…

Fri · Oct 2·10 AM – 12 PM·Kings Park Library — Kings Park Meeting Room · Burke

Practice your English conversation skills in a friendly and encouraging group. Limited to the first 14 attendees. Adults.

Fri · Oct 2·10 AM – 11 AM·Thomas Jefferson Library — Thomas Jefferson Meeting Room 1, Thomas Jefferson Meeting Room 2 · Falls Church

Playdate cafe is our regular weekly time for kids and adults to enjoy free-play and socialize in an informal setting - blocks, cars, puppets, music, and more. Ages 0-5 with caregiver. No registration required.

Fri · Oct 2·10 AM – 2 PM·Herndon Fortnightly Library — Herndon Fortnightly Maker Lab

Work on your own quilting projects with other members of the community or help with charity quilting projects. Enjoy the company of other quilters at this bee-style drop-in. No instruction provided.

Fri · Oct 2·10 AM · 11 AM·Centreville Regional Library

Practice your English in a one-on-one conversation in-person with a library volunteer. Basic English language skills are necessary to participate. Adults. Registration required. Students may register for one session a week.