A few other holidays, too!
This summer, adventure begins at your library! Travel around the library system completing scavenger hunts at 7 participating branches to earn stamps in your passport. Once your passport is full, turn it in to any participating branch to receive a small prize. PARTICIPATING BRANCHES Centreville Regional Library: 14200 St. Germain Dr., Centreville, VA 20121 Chantilly […]
The Adventure begins at City of Fairfax Regional Library! June 12-August 16 we will have a Pirate Ducky-themed scavenger hunt - fun for all ages! Pick up your treasure map at the Information Desk. Find everything and win a prize from our pirate chest!
This is a 5 week series and the classes are 30 minutes each. The classes are safe and fun, and are recommended for children ages 5 and up. Participants will learn basic stances, blocks, and exercises. Registration Required, but walkins are welcome.
Discover a supportive space for new beginnings! Join us every Wednesday at 6:00 PM, starting January 3rd, in the serene ambiance of Pender UMC's Library. At 5:00 PM there will be a time of casual chat, known as the "meeting before the meeting". Engage in meaningful conversations and find camaraderie at our AA meetings, guided […]
Join us for nursery rhymes, songs and stories that will lay the foundation for learning to read. Birth-23 months with adult. Registration required.
In this free planetarium show, join Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from "Zhima Jie," the Chinese co-production of Sesame Street. Together they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth. They also journey to […]
In this thrilling show, young scientists will embark on a STEM adventure. Kids will explode right into a mission that reveals challenges of defying gravity and electrifying obstacles, all while exploring science principles to navigate an escape! This adventure includes the powerful forces of physics, stunning reactions of chemistry and much more. Cosponsored by the […]
Join Rocknoceros as they perform adventure themed songs about outer space, songs about the sea (and pirates), and different states in the USA that will get you singing, dancing and clapping along. Cosponsored by the Friends of George Mason Regional Library. This program is appropriate for school aged children and is a free ticketed event. […]
Join us for a delightful Ice Cream Social on Sunday, August 11, at 12:30 pm in Pender's Gathering Place! Enjoy a sweet afternoon filled with delicious ice cream and all your favorite toppings—absolutely free! Bring a friend and share in the fun—everyone’s welcome! 12401 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA US 22033
Relax, unwind and find some inner peace with art! Connect with others, make new friends and have fun! Each month we will explore a different art medium or technique. All supplies provided - just bring your creativity! This month we will be trying our hands at continual line drawing - a la Picasso. Registration required. Adults.
What would a dragon or mermaid egg look like? Let your imagination run wild as you craft your own dragon or mermaid egg using clay and magical embellishments. All materials provided. This event is for teens ages 12-18 (or rising 7th-12th graders.) Registration required.
Make new friends and Lego creations. Collaboration and competition is encouraged! All Legos are provided and stay at the library. This is for ages 6-12 years old with one parent, if you have questions about the appropriate age for a program or its content please call the branch at 703-790-8088 (option 4). Space is limited to 20 attendees. […]
No pattern or project is too small or too simple for Knit Pickers! Come on in, sit on down, pick up your needles and knit with us! Bring your own project and share your progress with others, or get inspired and try something new. Knitting needles, yarn and patterns provided. Registration not required. Adults and Teens.
Get ready for a whirlwind of fun and creativity with STORYTIME, where contemporary art comes alive through enchanting stories and lively movement for ages 3 and up! Every week is […]
Travel the World through books! Enjoy an all-ages storytime featuring books, songs, and activities that feature world travel and culture. Ages Birth - 12.
In this thrilling show, young scientists will embark on a STEM adventure. Kids will explode right into a mission that reveals challenges of defying gravity and electrifying obstacles, all while […]
Read a story, build with DUPLOs and play with friends! Have fun while building early literacy skills. Age 3-5 with adult. Tickets available at 10:00AM on a first come, first […]
In this free planetarium show, join Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from "Zhima Jie," the Chinese co-production of Sesame Street. Together they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth. They also journey to […]
Come meet your local postal worker who delivers mail to our library every day. Learn about postal service and hear fun stories about unusual deliveries. All ages.
Learn chess and have fun at the same time! Each club meeting will involve practice games and chess instruction from a student volunteer! Meets every other Friday. The recommended age […]
Take an imaginary journey to an African village, and through highly interactive ANANSE storytelling and role play, explore the sight and sounds of the traditional instruments with ANANSEGRO of Ghana. “There are no onlookers! Everyone is a participant.” Cosponsored by the Fairfax Library Foundation. This program is for families.
Get ready for a blast of fun every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 4-6pm! We're throwing a balloon bonanza with free, whimsical balloon creations for everyone. Come join the […]
Want to "wine" down and relax? Join us for a cozy evening where you can paint a wine glass of your choice! All materials and supplies will be provided. This program is […]
Get ready for a whirlwind of fun and creativity with STORYTIME, where contemporary art comes alive through enchanting stories and lively movement for ages 3 and up! Every week is […]
Travel the World through books! Enjoy an all-ages storytime featuring books, songs, and activities that feature world travel and culture. Ages Birth - 12.
In this free planetarium show, join Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from "Zhima Jie," the Chinese co-production of Sesame Street. Together they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth. They also journey to […]
Come to our library and make a tower out of spaghetti and marshmallows! All supplies will be provided.
Rocks and fossils get the spotlight in this STEM program. Bring in an interesting rock to identify and share, and explore the science of geology! Ages 6-12 With Adult. No Registration.
Adults like to play on instruments, too! Rediscover your inner child and join Kofi Dennis in making steady-beat and rhythmic patterns with the African djembe drums and shekeres. There will be lots of movement, singing and chanting! ABOUT KOFI Kofi Dennis is a drummer, performer, and educator. He earned a degree in Early Childhood Education […]
Come to Oakton library for engaging STEAM activities that are hands-on and fun! STEAM education encourage students to think more broadly about real-world problems. Registration Required.
It's Back to School Time. Great! Come and make a friendship bracelet out of pony beads to share with you school friends. Ages 5-12. Please register only the appropriate age child who will attend.
Summer might be over, but you can still be berry fashionable in the fall with these fruity earrings! Make your own fruit-slice earrings with this pear-fectly easy craft that involves light balsa wood cutouts, paint and earring hooks. All supplies provided. Adults. Register here.
The 10th Season of the First Presbyterian Church of Annandale’s FPCA Concert Series will feature the Washington Balalaika Society Please come to to this FREE-WILL OFFERING event at the First Presbyterian Church of Annandale, 7610 Newcastle Drive, Annandale, Virginia, 22003. Thank you.
Get ready for a whirlwind of fun and creativity with STORYTIME, where contemporary art comes alive through enchanting stories and lively movement for ages 3 and up! Every week is […]
Travel the World through books! Enjoy an all-ages storytime featuring books, songs, and activities that feature world travel and culture. Ages Birth - 12.
This is a 5 week series and the classes are 30 minutes each. The classes are safe and fun, and are recommended for children ages 5 and up. Participants will learn […]
For Children Ages 2-5. Come And Visit! Meet the staff and tour the school. Pender Hill Preschool offers over 60 years of early education experience for your little one! 703-352-6204 […]
In this free planetarium show, join Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from "Zhima Jie," the Chinese co-production of Sesame Street. […]
Come to our library and make a tower out of spaghetti and marshmallows! All supplies will be provided.
Learn chess and have fun at the same time! Each club meeting will involve practice games and chess instruction from a student volunteer! Meets every other Friday. The recommended age […]
Drawing for beginners! In this session we will do a pencil drawing of a golden retriever. Learn about line, proportion, shape, and light and shadow. All materials provided. Registration required. Adults.
