Search all events

Read 5 books, earn a coupon for the Friends of Pohick Regional Library book sale.

Read five books to earn a coupon for an item from the Friends' book sale and be entered into an end-of-summer prize drawing. Sponsored by the Friends of the Richard Byrd Library. Adults.

Read five books to earn a coupon for the ongoing book sale and be entered into an end-of-summer prize drawing. Sponsored by the Friends of the Martha Washington Library. Adults.

Create a project or complete an activity inspired by a book you have read for a chance to win a prize! Completed projects and activities should be submitted to the information desk. Pictures of completed activi...

Read five books. Fill out the reading log and be entered to win a prize at the end of the summer. Adults.

Create, Invent and Learn! Visit the Maker Table behind the Information Desk for self-directed projects that change each month! STEAM activities often included. Supplies provided. All ages.

Adult Summer Reading Program. Read 5 books. Receive a coupon for a free book from the Lorton Library Book Sale and be entered in drawing for an Amazon Gift Card. Pick up a BINGO card at the Lorton Library. Re...

Love reading? Receive a booksale coupon for every five books you read and be entered into a gift basket drawing. Adults.

Families are invited to take a walk through the woods while following the pages of a book. This season's story is "Big Bear Hug" by Nicholas Oldland. Our StoryWalk is located on the trail starting...

Read 6 books and turn in your log to enter prize drawing and claim a coupon to $2.00 off at the Friends of Burke Centre Library ongoing booksale or Fall Book Sale, September 27-30. Adults

Research your family history with a genealogy volunteer using library online resources. R

Calling all Teens (rising 6th-12th Graders): The Herndon Teen Library Challenge was created just for you! If you like scavenger hunts, solving puzzles and having adventures be sure to stop by the library this w...

Masters Gardeners from the Fairfax County Cooperative Extension will host plant clinics each Saturday morning through the summer to answer your gardening questions. Adults.

Master Gardeners provide horticultural tips, information, techniques and advice to home gardeners. 10:00 to 1:00. Adults.

Read aloud to Lucy, a trained therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose a book from the library. Walk-ins welcome. Age 6-12.

We have all your favorite children's book authors plus teaching materials. Come browse and buy.

Help with mobile devices and basic computer skills. Adults.

Let us introduce you to our new Memory Depot station, a do-it-yourself location for scanning your slides, negatives and photos and to transfer your VHS cassettes to digital formats!

School age children read to a trained therapy rabbit.

Read aloud to Truman a trained therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose a book from the library. Call or sign up online for a 15-minute session. Age 5-12. R.

Take advantage of in-person answers to gardening questions, plant and insect identification, soil tests, and more.

Family sensory storytime welcomes children on the autism spectrum and with other developmental challenges, adapting to their needs and strengths. All ages. R.

Use imagination to create with thousands of LEGOs. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Pohick Regional Library. Age 6-11.

Experts answer your gardening questions on Saturday mornings. Adults.

Stories, songs and movement for children of all ages with caregiver.