(4-Adult) Learn how the Powhatan Native Americans used the plants and animals you see every day for their medicine, grocery store and clothing. Immerse yourself in a way of life 400 years ago. Grind corn, make a clay pot, master corn darts and go on a guided tour to see the park from the perspective of a Virginia Indian.
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Join in songs, stories, and activities – complete with bubbles – for your active, growing little ones! Someone in your group must be either 1 or 2 years old. 1s and 2s Time is in two back-to-back sessions. Tickets for each program are limited and provided on a first come first served basis, available 30 minutes before…
Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 3-5 years with Adult. Registration encouraged, walk-ins welcome!
Pre-school Stories, songs, and fun! Please just register the child/s. Age 18 months - 5 with adult. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-768-6700 (option 4).
Join us for a lapsit just for babies! Meet new friends while you learn songs, simple baby yoga, movement games, and other ways to build language and motor skills while playing with your baby. Each session ends with a playtime with toys. Today's program will have a Halloween theme, so it's a great time to try out your b…
Join in songs, stories, and activities – complete with bubbles – for your active, growing little ones! Someone in your group must be either 1 or 2 years old. 1s and 2s Time is in two back-to-back sessions. Tickets for each program are limited and provided on a first come first served basis, available 30 minutes before…
Welcome to our afternoon Baby Storytime for babies with caregivers! Build community through stories, music, and playtime. For ages 0-18 months with caregiver. Registration is preferred. Please register only the child aged 0-18 months and include their age (months) on the registration form.
Drop-in after school and create and build with LEGO bricks. LEGOs provided by the library. Ages 5-12.
Join us for a spoooooooooky craft where you get to choose a crystal to weave into a beautiful and wearable piece, while learning all about different kinds of crystals and what they mean. 👻 Supplies is limited, so be sure to register and save a seat! 🔮 If you are registered but unable to attend, please cancel your reg…
(5-Adult) Join us for an evening campfire the whole family can enjoy. Explore the wonders of our natural world through nature walks, interactive activities and animal presentations. Includes s’mores. Topics vary by date. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
(4-Adult) Enjoy a night hike to learn about nocturnal hunters. Listen to taped calls of owls and coyotes and possibly catch a glimpse of them in the forest. End the evening with s'mores round the campfire. Children must be accompanied by an adult registered in the program.
(6-Adult) Use your eyes and ears to identify native birds as you embark on a guided walk with one of our naturalists. Both beginner birders and veterans welcome. Bring your own binoculars or use one of ours.
(4-Adult) Celebrate the amazing world of insects with the whole family at our creepy-crawly adventure. Learn all about these fascinating little critters and why they are so important to maintaining a healthy ecosystem. Activities include insect safari hikes, live insect meet and greets, crafts, games, bug-themed storyb…
