Dolley Madison Library

4 PM – 5 PM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2 · McLean

Are you ready to delve into the world of comics? Join the Comic Bookaneers! Our book for September is Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell and Faith Erin Hicks. Read it ahead of time, then join us day of for a discussion! Books Available at the Checkout Desk. Ages 9-17

7 PM – 8:30 PM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Conference Room · McLean

Crochet Club is a welcoming space for anyone who loves yarn—whether you’ve never picked up a hook or you’ve been crocheting for years. Led by people who are passionate about teaching and sharing the craft, this group offers a relaxed environment to learn new techniques, work on personal projects, exchange ideas, ask qu…

10 AM – 11 AM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2 · McLean

Toddler Storytime will be back next week!

10 AM – 11 AM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2 · McLean

Welcome to Storytime! 18 months to 36 months. Build an early literacy foundation with rhymes, songs and stories for your toddler! Toddler Storytime is offered in two back-to-back sessions. Stories and activites are the same in both sessions. Space is limited. Registration is Required. Playtime begins at 11am after an e…

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Dolley Madison Library · McLean

Toddler Storytime will be back next week!

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Dolley Madison Library · McLean

Welcome to Storytime! 18 months to 36 months. Build an early literacy foundation with rhymes, songs and stories for your toddler! Toddler Storytime is offered in two back-to-back sessions. Stories and activites are the same in both sessions. Space is limited. Registration is Required. Stay for playtime after!

1 PM – 2:30 PM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2 · McLean

Practice conversational English in a group setting. Adults

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Conference Room · McLean

Sparks is a free workshop for students grades 6-8 who love creative writing. Students who join will have the opportunity to learn new skills and publish their work in the Sparks Anthology! Register to participate!

6 PM – 8 PM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2 · McLean

Learn About Sugar Skull Desgin! a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about the history and symbolism of sugar skulls, then paint your own colorful ceramic planter inspired by this vibra…

6 PM – 8 PM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2 · McLean

Learn About Sugar Skull Design! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about the history and symbolism of sugar skulls, then paint your own colorful ceramic planter inspired by this vibrant tradition. This program is for ages 14+.

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…

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

Stories and Songs Together! Join us at the Dolley Madison library for Preschool Storytime fun with songs, rhymes, and stories! Stay for playtime after! Ages 3 - 5 years

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

Preschool Storytime will be back next week!

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2 · McLean

Create! Build! Blocks! Time to break out the LEGO and let your imagination build! Join us for a free hour of playing with LEGO. Take on a challenge or build it free form, your choice! All Ages / In-Person

12 PM – 1 PM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2 · McLean

Got questions about your devices? Bring them for one-on-one help!

1 PM – 2 PM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1 · McLean

This month, we will be discussing the book The god of the woods / Liz Moore. We will be meeting in person. Copies of the book will be available at the Dolley Madison branch.

3 PM – 4 PM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Conference Room · McLean

S.H.A.R.E. stands for Speak, Hear, Analyze, Read, and Evolve. This is a place where students speak up, hear others, analyze stories, read texts, and evolve into critical thinkers. We believe that learning should be indulged and challenges should be welcomed, which is why we approach problem-solving from a gamified angl…

4 PM – 6 PM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2 · McLean

Welcome to Chinese Culture Club! Join us on the last Saturday of the month to explore Chinese history, art, music, and culture through a variety of activities. All activities will be facilitated in both English and Chinese Mandarin. All Chinese language levels are welcome! Registration Required. Please register on the…

10 AM – 12 PM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2 · McLean

Join us for free play using our gross motor toys and equipment. No registration required. For children 18 months - 5 years old. Adult Participation and Supervision Required.

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2 · McLean

Join us for a Leaf Thief Storytime and related craft! All Ages but 18 months - 6 years require adult participation.

10 AM – 11 AM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2 · McLean

Welcome to Storytime! 18 months to 36 months. Build an early literacy foundation with rhymes, songs and stories for your toddler! Toddler Storytime is offered in two back-to-back sessions. Stories and activites are the same in both sessions. Space is limited. Registration is Required. Playtime begins at 11am after an e…

10 AM · 10:30 AM·Dolley Madison Library · McLean

Welcome to Storytime! 18 months to 36 months. Build an early literacy foundation with rhymes, songs and stories for your toddler! Toddler Storytime is offered in two back-to-back sessions. Stories and activites are the same in both sessions. Space is limited. Registration is Required. Playtime begins at 11am after an e…

1 PM – 2:30 PM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2 · McLean

Practice conversational English in a group setting. Adults

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Conference Room · McLean

Sparks is a free workshop for students grades 6-8 who love creative writing. Students who join will have the opportunity to learn new skills and publish their work in the Sparks Anthology! Register to participate!

6 PM – 8 PM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2 · McLean

Get ready for a creative adventure with special guest artist Areej AlQaysi! She’ll guide us step-by-step as we paint a vibrant abstract floral masterpiece with acrylics. Don’t forget to wear an old shirt—things might get a little colorful! THIS IS AN ADULT PROGRAM Areej is an Iraqi-born painter, home designer, and art…

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…

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2 · McLean

Place Holder for Krishna's Coding Club

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

Stories and Songs Together! Join us at the Dolley Madison library for Preschool Storytime fun with songs, rhymes, and stories! Stay for playtime after! Ages 3 - 5 years

11 AM – 12 PM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2 · McLean

Connect breath and gentle movement while exploring various elements of yoga. Please bring a yoga mat (and blocks if you have them) and make sure to register!

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2 · McLean

A chess group for beginner and intermediate players. Learn to play chess, then pair off to put your skills to work. All Ages Beginner/Intermediate

12 PM – 1 PM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2 · McLean

Got questions about your devices? Bring them for one-on-one help!

2 PM – 3:30 PM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2 · McLean

David Medina In conversation with Drew Lichtenberg, Shakespeare Theatre Company Artistic Producer! Author David Medina, a McLean resident, will be discussing the historical and literary evidence that Henry Wriothesley, 3rd Earl of Southampton, had the most significant impact on Shakespeare's life, literature, and legac…

2 PM – 3 PM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2 · McLean

StrongerMemory is designed for everyone, whether you have a mild cognitive impairment diagnosis or strive to thrive as you age. It's also effective, easy to use, and fun. Other ways to improve memory will also be shared. This event will be held the first Monday of every month. Participants are encouraged to wear comfor…

7 PM – 8:30 PM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Conference Room · McLean

Crochet Club is a welcoming space for anyone who loves yarn—whether you’ve never picked up a hook or you’ve been crocheting for years. Led by people who are passionate about teaching and sharing the craft, this group offers a relaxed environment to learn new techniques, work on personal projects, exchange ideas, ask qu…

10 AM – 11 AM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2 · McLean

Welcome to Storytime! 18 months to 36 months. Build an early literacy foundation with rhymes, songs and stories for your toddler! Toddler Storytime is offered in two back-to-back sessions. Stories and activites are the same in both sessions. Space is limited. Registration is Required. Playtime begins at 11am after an e…

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Dolley Madison Library · McLean

Welcome to Storytime! 18 months to 36 months. Build an early literacy foundation with rhymes, songs and stories for your toddler! Toddler Storytime is offered in two back-to-back sessions. Stories and activites are the same in both sessions. Space is limited. Registration is Required. Stay for playtime after!

1 PM – 2:30 PM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2 · McLean

Practice conversational English in a group setting. Adults

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Conference Room · McLean

Sparks is a free workshop for students grades 6-8 who love creative writing. Students who join will have the opportunity to learn new skills and publish their work in the Sparks Anthology! Register to participate!

7:30 PM – 8:30 PM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2 · McLean

All Fairfax Reads: A County-Wide Read of Demon Copperhead ! Fairfax County Public Library is hosting events and a county-wide read of Barbara Kingsolver's Demon Copperhead as part of our annual series: All Fairfax Reads . This year’s selected title explores themes of social and economic stratification in Appalachia. Co…

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…