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Seed Library

Grab up to three seed packets per visit to start a spring garden! Donate unused seeds from last season for others in the community to enjoy. Seed exchange is available during library open hours.
Date:
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Branch/Location:
John Marshall Library
Categories:
Home & Garden
Audience:
  Adults   Older Adults   General Interest 

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

George Mason Friends Spring Book Sale

Thousands of gently-used books, CDs, and DVDs sorted into categories so you can easily find what you want.
Date:
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time:
10:00am - 5:30pm
Branch/Location:
George Mason Regional Library
Categories:
Book Sale
Audience:
  General Interest 

Quilting 101!

Have you ever wanted to learn how to quilt? Join us to learn basic terms and techniques with simple projects. No registration necessary but space is limited. Ages 13 and up.
Date:
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Branch/Location:
PO DIY, Pohick Regional Library
Categories:
Make/Create > Arts & Crafts
Audience:
  Adults   Teens   Older Adults 

Scrapbooking Crop

Let's get together and work on scrapbooks! Join us for social interaction, artistic inspiration, and friendly collaboration, as well as a time to be productive. Beginners and experts welcome. Bring...
Date:
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Branch/Location:
Martha Washington Conference Room, Martha Washington Library
Categories:
Make/Create > Arts & Crafts
Audience:
  Adults   Older Adults 
Register! - 10 seats left

Spanish Conversation Group

Practice your Spanish language conversation skills with a native speaker. Basic knowledge of Spanish is required. Adults.
Date:
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time:
10:15am - 11:15am
Branch/Location:
Kings Park Conference Room, Kings Park Library
Categories:
Languages other than English
Audience:
  Adults   Older Adults 

Adorable Signs

Move over Pinterest! In this fun workshop, participants will create their own custom-made door sign using Cricut Design Space. Supplies will be provided; just bring your ideas! Cosponsored by the...
Date:
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time:
10:30am - 12:00pm
Branch/Location:
Reston Meeting Room 1 , Reston Meeting Room 2 , Reston Regional Library
Categories:
Make/Create > Arts & Crafts
Audience:
  Adults 

Cultural Explorers: Passover

Join us for stories and songs celebrating Passover! Presented in partnership with the Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia. All ages.
Date:
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time:
10:30am - 11:00am
Branch/Location:
Reston Children's Department, Reston Regional Library
Categories:
History/Culture Storytime
Audience:
  School Age Children   Preschoolers   Babies and Toddlers 

Family Storytime

Join us for stories, songs, and movement! All ages with caregiver. Also, free seedlings provided by 4-H. Registration required.
Date:
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time:
10:30am - 11:00am
Branch/Location:
Lorton Meeting Room, Lorton Library
Categories:
Storytime
Audience:
  School Age Children   Preschoolers   Babies and Toddlers 
Register!

Happy Birthday Fairfax County Public Library! Saturday Storytime

A weekend storytime for all ages! Celebrate Fairfax County Public Library's 80th birthday! Children and their caregivers participate in music, movement, storytelling, and play in this program that...
Date:
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time:
10:30am - 11:30am
Branch/Location:
Great Falls Meeting Room, Great Falls Library
Categories:
Storytime
Audience:
  Preschoolers 
Register! - 45 seats left

Plant a Seed - State Fair Zinnias

Make your own newspaper pot. Plant State Fair Zinnia seeds in your pot. Take it home. Watch them grow and flower! Ages 8+. Registration encouraged, walk-ins welcome.
Date:
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time:
10:30am - 11:30am
Branch/Location:
John Marshall Meeting Room 1, John Marshall Meeting Room 2, John Marshall Library
Categories:
Health & Wellness Home & Garden STEAM
Audience:
  School Age Children 
Register! - 14 seats left

Playdate Cafe

Kids can play with fun toys and each other while adults have an opportunity to socialize with other adults. Ages 0 - 5 with adult.
Date:
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time:
10:30am - 11:30am
Branch/Location:
Pohick Meeting Room 1, Pohick Meeting Room 2, Pohick Regional Library
Categories:
Make/Create > Arts & Crafts Storytime
Audience:

Saturday Morning Stories

Start your weekend off at the Woodrow Wilson Library. Enjoy our in person Saturday Morning Stories event with Ms. Nancy. Guests will hear 2 to 3 stories and find new stories to check out. All ages...
Date:
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time:
10:30am - 11:00am
Branch/Location:
Woodrow Wilson Library
Categories:
Storytime
Audience:
  School Age Children   Preschoolers   Babies and Toddlers 

Saturday Stories

Join us in the children's area for a storytime designed for families with children ages birth to five. No registration required.
Date:
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time:
10:30am - 11:00am
Branch/Location:
Richard Byrd Library
Categories:
Storytime
Audience:
  Preschoolers   Babies and Toddlers 

Teen Craft Creations

Learn how to make snippets a unique way of making pictures with fabric for decoration. Age 10-18.
Date:
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time:
10:30am - 12:00pm
Branch/Location:
Burke Centre Meeting Room 117, Burke Centre Library
Categories:
Make/Create > Arts & Crafts
Audience:
  Teens 
Register! - 14 seats left

The Power of Nature Play!

It's Almost Earth Day! Nature Art, stick crafts, face painting, seedlings and more! Explore the powerful impact of play-based learning - especially outdoor play - and meet community partners who...
Date:
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time:
10:30am - 12:00pm
Branch/Location:
City of Fairfax Meeting Room A, City of Fairfax Meeting Room B, City of Fairfax Regional Library
Categories:
Make/Create > Arts & Crafts Presentation/Performance Storytime Workshop/Tutorial
Audience:
  Preschoolers   Babies and Toddlers 

"Coppelia" Ballerina Visit

A magical story telling of Coppelia, with the Metropolitan School of the Arts Dancers featuring interactive storytelling complete with music and mime. Dive into the whimsical story where a clever girl...
Date:
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Branch/Location:
Martha Washington Meeting Room 104A , Martha Washington Meeting Room 104B, Martha Washington Library
Categories:
Music & Movement Storytime
Audience:
  School Age Children   Preschoolers 

Arabic Conversation Group

A group for those who want to learn and practice the Arabic language. For all levels. Beginners welcome! No registration required. Adults.
Date:
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time:
11:00am - 12:30pm
Branch/Location:
Centreville Conference Room, Centreville Regional Library
Categories:
Languages other than English
Audience:
  Adults   Older Adults 

English Conversation Group

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...
Date:
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Branch/Location:
Richard Byrd Conference Room, Richard Byrd Library
Categories:
Learning English
Audience:
  Adults   Older Adults   English Language Learners 

Libby and Kanopy Training

Need help getting started with the Libby or Kanopy Apps? Learn how to download eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines through Libby, a FREE library reading app. Learn how to access Kanopy, a FREE...
Date:
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Branch/Location:
Sherwood Regional Library
Categories:
Workshop/Tutorial
Audience:
  Adults   Older Adults 
Register! - 3 seats left

Read to the Dog

Come to the library the day of the event to register in person for a 15 minute slot to read to a trained therapy dog. First come first serve. Dogs are certified and trained through PAL (People....
Date:
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Branch/Location:
Kingstowne Meeting Room, Kingstowne Library
Categories:
Read to the Dog
Audience:
  School Age Children 

Saturday Stories at Herndon Library

Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes for the whole family at this interactive storytime. All ages welcome! Registration available for reminders and updates, but not required. --- Tips for a Successful...
Date:
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time:
11:00am - 11:30am
Branch/Location:
Herndon Fortnightly Meeting Room, Herndon Fortnightly Library
Categories:
Storytime
Audience:
  School Age Children   Preschoolers   Babies and Toddlers 
Register! - 21 seats left

Storytime: Jane Cabrera Jamboree

Join Miss Andréa for a storytime celebration of beloved author Jane Cabrera! We'll have stories, songs, bubbles and more! All ages are welcome. No registration.
Date:
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Branch/Location:
Patrick Henry Meeting Room, Patrick Henry Library
Categories:
Storytime
Audience:
  School Age Children   Preschoolers   Babies and Toddlers 

Board Games for Adults

Enjoy modern designer boardgames with other adults.
Date:
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time:
12:00pm - 5:30pm
Branch/Location:
Herndon Fortnightly Conference Room, Herndon Fortnightly Library
Categories:
Workshop/Tutorial
Audience:

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