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Downtown City of Fairfax Scavenger Hunt

Get to know our community! Walk around town, get some fresh autumn air and participate in our Downtown City of Fairfax Scavenger Hunt! Maps will be available at the City of Fairfax Regional Library's...
Date:
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Branch/Location:
City of Fairfax Regional Library
Categories:
Health & Wellness History/Culture
Audience:
  Adults 

eBook Clinic

Learn about library eBooks and eAudiobooks, as well as how to access them on your compatible device! Call for an appointment; please bring your charged device and associated password(s). Adults.
Date:
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Branch/Location:
John Marshall Library
Categories:
Make/Create > Technology
Audience:
  Adults   Older Adults 

Free Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange!

Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle. Puzzle exchange is an ongoing event and takes place during library open hours.
Date:
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Branch/Location:
John Marshall Library
Categories:
Game/Gaming
Audience:
  Adults   Older Adults 

Downtown City of Fairfax Scavenger Hunt

Get to know our community! Walk around town, get some fresh autumn air and participate in our Downtown City of Fairfax Scavenger Hunt! Maps will be available at the City of Fairfax Regional Library's...
Date:
Friday, October 18, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Branch/Location:
City of Fairfax Regional Library
Categories:
Health & Wellness History/Culture
Audience:
  Adults 

eBook Clinic

Learn about library eBooks and eAudiobooks, as well as how to access them on your compatible device! Call for an appointment; please bring your charged device and associated password(s). Adults.
Date:
Friday, October 18, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Branch/Location:
John Marshall Library
Categories:
Make/Create > Technology
Audience:
  Adults   Older Adults 

Free Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange!

Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle. Puzzle exchange is an ongoing event and takes place during library open hours.
Date:
Friday, October 18, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Branch/Location:
John Marshall Library
Categories:
Game/Gaming
Audience:
  Adults   Older Adults 

CANCELLED-English Conversation Group

Practice your English conversation skills in a friendly and encouraging group. Adults.
Date:
Friday, October 18, 2024
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Branch/Location:
Kings Park Library
Categories:
Learning English
Audience:
  Adults   Older Adults   English Language Learners 

Friends of Kings Park Library Fall Book Sale

Stop by Kings Park Library during our Friends of Kings Park Library's Fall Book Sale! October 17th 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. October 18th 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. October 19th 10:00 a.m. to 5:00...
Date:
Friday, October 18, 2024
Time:
10:00am - 6:00pm
Branch/Location:
Kings Park Library
Categories:
Book Sale
Audience:

Friends Of Oakton Library Book Sale

The Friends of Oakton Library will hold a Fall Book Sale Wednesday, October 16 through Saturday, October 19. Shop a great selection of gently used books for all ages, as well as CDs, DVDs,...
Date:
Friday, October 18, 2024
Time:
10:00am - 5:30pm
Branch/Location:
Oakton Lobby, Oakton Library
Categories:
Book Sale
Audience:
  General Interest 

Herndon Quilters Program

Come work on your own quilting projects with other members of the community, or help with charity quilting projects.
Date:
Friday, October 18, 2024
Time:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Branch/Location:
Herndon Fortnightly Maker Lab, Herndon Fortnightly Library
Categories:
Make/Create > Arts & Crafts
Audience:

In-Person One-to-One English Conversation (Reston Regional Library)

This class helps the students to improve basic English skills. This class is held in person at Reston Regional Library. Registration is required. If you are unable to attend, please call the library...
Date:
Friday, October 18, 2024
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Branch/Location:
Reston Regional Library
Categories:
Learning English
Audience:
  English Language Learners 

Beginning English Conversation Group

Conversation group for ESL speakers who want to improve their skills. Adults.
Date:
Friday, October 18, 2024
Time:
10:30am - 12:30pm
Branch/Location:
Centreville Conference Room, Centreville Regional Library
Categories:
Learning English
Audience:
  English Language Learners 

English Language Learning Group: Writing

Adult English language learners practice writing in English. This class is for beginners with some knowledge of the English language. Adults.
Date:
Friday, October 18, 2024
Time:
10:30am - 11:30am
Branch/Location:
Lorton Conference Room, Lorton Library
Categories:
Learning English
Audience:
  Adults   English Language Learners 

Friday Play Date

Children from birth to five years come to play with toys and meet new friends. A caregiver must accompany the child. Caregivers will have an opportunity to socialize as well.
Date:
Friday, October 18, 2024
Time:
10:30am - 12:00pm
Branch/Location:
Culmore Meeting Room 1, Culmore Meeting Room 2, Culmore Library (Woodrow Wilson)
Categories:
Storytime
Audience:
  Preschoolers   Babies and Toddlers 

In-Person English Class for Beginners/Intermediate (Reston Regional Library)

This class helps the students to improve basic English skills. This class is held in person at Reston Regional Library. Registration is not required. Adults.
Date:
Friday, October 18, 2024
Time:
10:30am - 11:30am
Branch/Location:
Reston ELL and Citizenship Center, Reston Regional Library
Categories:
Learning English
Audience:
  English Language Learners 

Playdate

Bring your child to a playdate! Caregivers can socialize while their children play with fun toys and each other. Ages 0-5 with Adult.
Date:
Friday, October 18, 2024
Time:
10:30am - 11:30am
Branch/Location:
John Marshall Meeting Room 1, John Marshall Meeting Room 2, John Marshall Library
Categories:
Storytime
Audience:
  Preschoolers   Babies and Toddlers 

Playdate Cafe

Come and chat with other caregivers while the kids play together.
Date:
Friday, October 18, 2024
Time:
10:30am - 11:30am
Branch/Location:
Martha Washington Meeting Room 104A , Martha Washington Meeting Room 104B, Martha Washington Library
Categories:
Music & Movement
Audience:
  Preschoolers   Babies and Toddlers 

Preschool Storytime

Enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and pre-literacy skills. Ages 3-5 with adult. R
Date:
Friday, October 18, 2024
Time:
10:30am - 11:00am
Branch/Location:
Reston Meeting Room 2 , Reston Regional Library
Categories:
Storytime
Audience:
  Preschoolers 
Register! - 7 seats left

Story Time Yoga

Stories, Songs, and Yoga! Join the fun with stories, songs, and yoga. In person! Bring a mat or beach towel. Program facilitated by Feels Like OM Family Yoga. Program co-sponsored by the Friends...
Date:
Friday, October 18, 2024
Time:
10:30am - 11:30am
Branch/Location:
City of Fairfax Meeting Room 101A, City of Fairfax Meeting Room 101B, City of Fairfax Regional Library
Categories:
Storytime
Audience:
  Preschoolers   Babies and Toddlers 

Chair Yoga

Explore stretching, strengthening, and safe movement while using the chair for support. Registration is required.
Date:
Friday, October 18, 2024
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Branch/Location:
Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2, Dolley Madison Library
Categories:
Health & Wellness
Audience:
  Adults   Older Adults 
Register!

Play Zone

Children ages birth through 5 years can enjoy a variety of toys and boardbooks while caregivers socialize. No registration.
Date:
Friday, October 18, 2024
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Branch/Location:
Patrick Henry Meeting Room, Patrick Henry Library
Categories:
STEAM
Audience:
  Preschoolers   Babies and Toddlers 

Red Cross Blood drive

Sherwood Regional Library 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria VA 22306 Friday, October 18, 2024 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sign up to make a blood donation appointment here.
Date:
Friday, October 18, 2024
Time:
11:00am - 4:00pm
Branch/Location:
Sherwood Meeting Room, Sherwood Regional Library
Categories:
Health & Wellness
Audience:
  Adults   Older Adults 

Fiber Friday

Calling all knitters, crocheters, and yarn enthusiasts! Join us every Friday from 12-2 in our Makerspace to hang out with other fiber friends and maybe learn a technique or two. Bring your own project...
Date:
Friday, October 18, 2024
Time:
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch/Location:
PO DIY, Pohick Regional Library
Categories:
Make/Create > Arts & Crafts
Audience:
  Adults   Teens   Older Adults 

Great Decisions: High Seas Treaty

Areas of the seas beyond national jurisdiction comprise the high seas, which are facing a degradation of ecosystems due to climate change and the increase in human activities, such as shipping,...
Date:
Friday, October 18, 2024
Time:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Branch/Location:
Reston Meeting Room 1 , Reston Meeting Room 2 , Reston Regional Library
Categories:
Roundtable
Audience:
  Adults   Older Adults 
Register! - 27 seats left

Meet the Author and Illustrator of The Remember Balloons

Meet Jessie Oliveros and Dana Wulfekotte the author and illustrator of "The Remember Balloons. Learn about their process for creating the book and make your own “Remember Balloon”. Light refreshments...
Date:
Friday, October 18, 2024
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Branch/Location:
Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2, Dolley Madison Library
Categories:
Author Event
Audience:
  General Interest 
Register! - 19 seats left

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