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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:
Wednesday, November 20, 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:
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Branch/Location:
John Marshall Library
Categories:
Game/Gaming
Audience:
  Adults   Older Adults 

Free Hand Embroidery

Join us for this drop-in program! Freehand embroidery involves creating designs and patterns directly on fabric without using a pre-printed pattern or template. It allows for creativity and...
Date:
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Time:
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch/Location:
PO DIY, Pohick Regional Library
Categories:
Make/Create > Arts & Crafts
Audience:
  Adults   Teens   Older Adults 

Open Study

Looking for a space to meet to work on school projects or study as a group? Check out our weekly Open Study Sessions! Bring your own snacks or enjoy a few of ours
Date:
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Time:
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch/Location:
Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2, Dolley Madison Library
Categories:
Board Meeting
Audience:
  Teens 

Career Carnival - Civil Engineering

Come join us to learn about what it’s like being a civil engineer at our event hosted by Called2Care, a nonprofit organization. You’ll build + design catapults and have a fun competition at the end,...
Date:
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Time:
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch/Location:
Tysons-Pimmit Meeting Room 2, Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library
Categories:
STEAM
Audience:
  School Age Children 

English Conversation One-on-One with Herndon Library - Zoom

Practice speaking English with a volunteer tutor. Zoom link will be emailed 1 hour before the class. The tutor asks that students have their cameras on.
Date:
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Time:
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch/Location:
Virtual Event
Categories:
Learning English Virtual Program
Audience:
  Adults   English Language Learners 

English Conversation Practice

Practice and improve your English with a volunteer. This is an in-person program at George Mason Regional Library. Adults welcome!
Date:
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Time:
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch/Location:
George Mason Meeting Room, George Mason Regional Library
Categories:
Learning English
Audience:
  English Language Learners 

One-on-One English Practice

Practice your English one-on-one with a volunteer tutor. Basic English skills are required. Adults. Please sign up for only one session per week.
Date:
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Time:
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch/Location:
Chantilly Regional Library
Categories:
Learning English
Audience:
  English Language Learners 

Read Aloud Book Club!

Listen to staff read a chapter book for 3rd - 5th graders while coloring or relaxing. Grades 3 - 5.
Date:
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Time:
5:00pm - 5:45pm
Branch/Location:
Pohick Meeting Room 1, Pohick Regional Library
Categories:
Book Discussion
Audience:
  School Age Children 

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:
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Time:
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch/Location:
Reston Regional Library
Categories:
Learning English
Audience:
  English Language Learners 

Pajama Storytime

Wind down the day in the early literacy area for some cosy stories, songs and rhymes. No participation limit. All Ages.
Date:
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Time:
6:00pm - 6:30pm
Branch/Location:
Pohick Regional Library
Categories:
Storytime
Audience:
  Preschoolers   Babies and Toddlers 

Tysons-Pimmit Walk-in Tech Help Desk

Do you need tech help? Our Tech Help Desk volunteers are ready to help. Consultations run 15-20 minutes. Walk-ins welcome. No appointment needed
Date:
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Time:
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch/Location:
Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library
Categories:
Supportive Services
Audience:
  Adults   Older Adults 

Intermediate Spanish Five-Week Class

Looking for a way to refresh or improve your Spanish? This Spanish conversation group is for intermediate speakers who want guidance from an experienced Spanish instructor. There will be a reading...
Date:
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Time:
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Branch/Location:
Centreville Conference Room, Centreville Regional Library
Categories:
Languages other than English
Audience:
  Adults   Older Adults 
Register! - 6 seats left

Adult Chess Club

Adult Chess Club. Play chess and test your strength. All levels welcome.
Date:
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Time:
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch/Location:
Tysons-Pimmit Meeting Room 1, Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library
Categories:
Game/Gaming
Audience:
  Adults   Older Adults 

Centreville Sewciety: Sewing Club for All Levels

Join us for hand and machine sewing, crochet, and embroidery! Chat, make friends, and work on sewing projects with your community. Sewing machine and basic sewing materials provided. Registration not...
Date:
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Time:
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch/Location:
Centreville Meeting Room 2, Centreville Regional Library
Categories:
Make/Create > Arts & Crafts
Audience:
  Adults   Teens   Older Adults 

Cosmic Smashbook Book Club

Join us for an all new experience, the Cosmic Smashbook Book Club. Combine your love of books with art and journaling. This is a "no-pressure" book club where you are welcome to participate even if...
Date:
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Time:
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch/Location:
PO DIY, Pohick Regional Library
Categories:
Make/Create > Arts & Crafts
Audience:
  Adults   Teens   Older Adults 

Great Decisions: Climate Technology and Competition

Will the United States and China, with other powerful countries following suit, approach current and future climate initiatives with an increased commitment to trade protectionism and nationalism, by...
Date:
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Time:
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch/Location:
Pohick Meeting Room 1, Pohick Regional Library
Categories:
History/Culture Roundtable
Audience:
  Adults   Older Adults 
Register! - 16 seats left

One-on-One Technology Help at City of Fairfax Library

Do you need help with technology? Our volunteers can answer questions and help with basic troubleshooting, such as setting up email accounts, creating a word document, searching the internet,...
Date:
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Time:
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch/Location:
City of Fairfax Regional Library
Categories:
Make/Create > Technology
Audience:

Truman and the Atomic Bomb

Join Dr. Richard C. Thornton for a presentation about President Harry S. Truman's authorization of the use of nuclear weapons in war against Japan, and how this decision continues to impact global...
Date:
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Time:
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch/Location:
City of Fairfax Meeting Room 101A, City of Fairfax Meeting Room 101B, City of Fairfax Regional Library
Categories:
History/Culture Presentation/Performance
Audience:
  Adults   Older Adults 
Register! - 21 seats left

Bad Art Night

Abandon perfectionism and embrace chaos as we spend an evening seeing who can create the worst piece of art. Adults.
Date:
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Time:
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Branch/Location:
Chantilly Meeting Room, Chantilly Regional Library
Categories:
Make/Create > Arts & Crafts
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, November 21, 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, November 21, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Branch/Location:
John Marshall Library
Categories:
Game/Gaming
Audience:
  Adults   Older Adults 

In-Person Small Group English Conversation (Reston Regional Library)

This class helps the students to improve basic English speaking skills. This class is held in person at Reston Regional Library. Please sign up online or call 703-689-2700 and select Option 4 to...
Date:
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Branch/Location:
Reston Regional Library
Categories:
Learning English
Audience:
  English Language Learners 
Register!

Tech Help Clinic

Technology Help Have a technology question? Library staff and technology volunteers are available to help with eBooks, mobile devices and basic computer operation and skills. Please bring device...
Date:
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Branch/Location:
PO DIY, Pohick Regional Library
Categories:
Make/Create > Technology
Audience:
  Adults   Older Adults 

Walk-In Tech Clinic

A library volunteer will be available every Thursday from 10:00-11:00 AM to help with your tech issues. Please bring your device if possible. Adults.
Date:
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Branch/Location:
Thomas Jefferson Group Study Room, Thomas Jefferson Library
Categories:
Make/Create > Technology Workshop/Tutorial
Audience:
  Adults 

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