54 upcoming events for kids and families at Richard Byrd Library, straight from the calendar we read every week.
Library · Springfield · Updated September 16, 2026
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Looking for community service hours this school year at Richard Byrd Library? The Teen Volunteer Information session will provide an overview of volunteer policies, available tasks, and sign-in procedure for the summer months. Volunteer hours are generally offered in the afternoons on Monday, Tuesdays & Wednesday and w…
Practice and improve your Polish with a native speaker. There's no registration, just drop in and join us. This program is for adults. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-451-8055 (option 4).
Need gardening help? Stop by for horticultural tips, information and advice from the Fairfax County Master Gardeners . In person on Tuesdays from May through September. Adults.
Looking for community service hours this school year at Richard Byrd Library? The Teen Volunteer Information session will provide an overview of volunteer policies, available tasks, and sign-in procedure for the summer months. Volunteer hours are generally offered in the afternoons on Monday, Tuesdays & Wednesday and w…
Do you need practice learning English language skills? Come for our free Tuesday evening conversation group to practice your English with other beginners and a volunteer! There's no registration, just drop in. This program is for adults. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or acc…
Bienvenido! Join us for books and songs in both English and Spanish as we learn and have fun together in this bilingual storytime presented in partnership with Fairfax County WIC program. Children ages 0-5 with adult. ¡Bienvenidos! Acompáñennos con libros y canciones en inglés y español mientras aprendemos y nos divert…
Join us for songs, stories, rhymes, and activities for you and your baby ages birth to 17 months. Build an early literacy foundation while enjoying time together in the library. No registration required.
We now use computers to do everything ! Are you having trouble navigating a new laptop, installing smartphone apps, or figuring out how to send email attachments? Then stop by for basic technolgy help with a volunteer! Please bring the device you're struggling with and any passwords needed to access it. Limit 30 minute…
¡No hay nada mejor en una mañana de viernes que disfrutar de una película y una taza de café o té recién preparado en nuestra sala de reuniones! Las películas y el café son cortesía de los Amigos de la Biblioteca Richard Byrd. Todas las películas de Café y Cine se proyectarán en español. Este programa es para adultos.…
Want to practice your growing English language skills? Come for our free Saturday morning conversation group to practice your English with other intermediate speakers and our volunteers! There's no registration, just drop in. Limit of 12 people. This program is for adults only. If you have questions about the appropria…
Join us in the children's area for a storytime designed for families with children ages birth to five. No registration required.
We now use computers to do everything ! Are you having trouble navigating a new laptop, installing smartphone apps, or figuring out how to send email attachments? Then stop by for basic technolgy help with a volunteer! Please bring the device you're struggling with and any passwords needed to access it. Limit 30 minute…
Open crafting time at the library! Knit or crochet with our library volunteers and other members of the community in a dedicated room. Meet other crafters, check out a book from our 746s, and learn new patterns. This program is for adults, and no signup is needed . If you have questions about the appropriate age for a…
Richard Byrd's regular drawing program! Practicing or developing art skills has been shown to improve mental health , reduce mood disturbances , stimulate mental function, and alleviate pain . You don't need to do it all the time or even finish projects either, there are benefits to simply making it a hobby . A great w…
Create paper squishies! Materials provided but bring your imagination. Ages 5 - 12.
Need gardening help? Stop by for horticultural tips, information and advice from the Fairfax County Master Gardeners . In person on Tuesdays from May through September. Adults.
Practice and improve your Polish with a native speaker. There's no registration, just drop in and join us. This program is for adults. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-451-8055 (option 4).
Do you need practice learning English language skills? Come for our free Tuesday evening conversation group to practice your English with other beginners and a volunteer! There's no registration, just drop in. This program is for adults. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or acc…
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities for active tots and twos. Have fun together while building an early literacy foundation. Ages 18 - 35 months with an adult. No registration required.
Make art in the style of the La Palma folk artist collectives inspired by Fernando Llort. All ages and abilities welcome.
There's nothing better on a Friday morning than a classic movie and a fresh cup of coffee in our meeting room! Movies and coffee are provided by the Friends of the Richard Byrd Library. Rear Window, 1954 This program is for adults. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommoda…
Want to practice your growing English language skills? Come for our free Saturday morning conversation group to practice your English with other intermediate speakers and our volunteers! There's no registration, just drop in. Limit of 12 people. This program is for adults only. If you have questions about the appropria…
Join us in the children's area for a storytime designed for families with children ages birth to five. No registration required.
We now use computers to do everything ! Are you having trouble navigating a new laptop, installing smartphone apps, or figuring out how to send email attachments? Then stop by for basic technolgy help with a volunteer! Please bring the device you're struggling with and any passwords needed to access it. Limit 30 minute…
Open crafting time at the library! Knit or crochet with our library volunteers and other members of the community in a dedicated room. Meet other crafters, check out a book from our 746s, and learn new patterns. This program is for adults, and no signup is needed . If you have questions about the appropriate age for a…
Author Mills Kelly discusses A Hiker's History of the Appalachian Trail . Several million hikers each year set foot on the trail for a few hours, a few days, or perhaps a few weeks. The trail was created for them, yet their role in its history is largely ignored. Working with trail shelter logbooks, hiker accounts subm…
Practice and improve your Polish with a native speaker. There's no registration, just drop in and join us. This program is for adults. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-451-8055 (option 4).
Do you need practice learning English language skills? Come for our free Tuesday evening conversation group to practice your English with other beginners and a volunteer! There's no registration, just drop in. This program is for adults. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or acc…
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and activities for preschoolers. Have fun together while building early literacy skills and school-readiness. Ages 3-5 years with an adult. No registration required.
Start spooky season with a book about zombie dogs that takes place here in Springfield! Author Linda Peterson will share her book Canine Z with activity stations starting at 4pm and an author talk at 5:00 p.m. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and for an author signing. Ages 8 and up. Registration is re…
Join us for songs, stories, rhymes, and activities for you and your baby ages birth to 17 months. Build an early literacy foundation while enjoying time together in the library. No registration required.
We now use computers to do everything ! Are you having trouble navigating a new laptop, installing smartphone apps, or figuring out how to send email attachments? Then stop by for basic technolgy help with a volunteer! Please bring the device you're struggling with and any passwords needed to access it. Limit 30 minute…
We will discuss American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins. This event for adults meets in-person in our Conference Room.
Grab a cup of your favorite hot beverage and puzzle your heart out. Drinks and puzzles will be provided. All ages and abilities welcome.
Want to practice your growing English language skills? Come for our free Saturday morning conversation group to practice your English with other intermediate speakers and our volunteers! There's no registration, just drop in. Limit of 12 people. This program is for adults only. If you have questions about the appropria…
Join us in the children's area for a storytime designed for families with children ages birth to five. No registration required.
Open crafting time at the library! Knit or crochet with our library volunteers and other members of the community in a dedicated room. Meet other crafters, check out a book from our 746s, and learn new patterns. This program is for adults, and no signup is needed . If you have questions about the appropriate age for a…
Richard Byrd's regular drawing program! Practicing or developing art skills has been shown to improve mental health , reduce mood disturbances , stimulate mental function, and alleviate pain . You don't need to do it all the time or even finish projects either, there are benefits to simply making it a hobby . A great w…
Let's make great art! Explore art methods, concepts, and styles through drawing, painting, collage, and sculpture. Registration is required. Ages 6 - 12.
Practice and improve your Polish with a native speaker. There's no registration, just drop in and join us. This program is for adults. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-451-8055 (option 4).
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