Fires and Fables: Speculative Fiction Book Club at Herndon Library
2026-08-01 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St,, Herndon, 20170, United States
Fire and Fables is intended to be a relaxed space for adults to discuss fantasy and science fiction. All subgenres are welcome! You never know when you’re going to find a new subgenre or author to love. The goal is to chat about what we do and don’t find effective about the book of the moment.
This group meets every 6 weeks, and copies of the selection will be available at the Circulation Desk.
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Upcoming Selections
2026
Feb 14: Dawn by Octavia E. Butler
March 28: Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh
May 9: Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
June 20: The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin
Aug 1: Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell
Sept 12: Blood Over Bright Haven by M. L. Wang
Oct 24: The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett
Dec 5: Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman

VHS Christmas Carol
2026-08-01 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-02 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-03 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-04 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-05 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-06 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-07 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-08 19:30 - 20:30 and 1 more date | Cale Community Center, 4615 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, VA, 20151, United States
I don’t know a lot about this but it’s definitely local and Christmas-y!
Music and Lyrics by Clark Baxtresser – Originally produced by StarKid Productions | The classic Christmas story about human goodness.
Join StarKid for a new holiday tradition blending Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol with 80’s music videos into a synth-elating Live Visual Album experience!
This reimagining of the classic tale from composer Clark Baxtresser features and all-star(kid) cast serving up vibes from Christmases past, an escape from Christmas present, and a cutting edge blend of live and filmed performances straight out of Christmas future!
Is this Christmas Carol?

It is the exact story you know and love with a brand-new soundtrack! The language and music is updated to more 80s style. This is about a PG for language.
Info about cost and tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vhs-christmas-carol-tickets-1512694001479

Overstock Book Sale
2026-08-02, 2026-08-03, 2026-08-04, 2026-08-05, 2026-08-06, 2026-08-07, 2026-08-08, 2026-08-09 and 1 more date | Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, 22015, United States
Stop by Kings Park Library during open hours September 2 through September 13 for a special sale of overstocked books by popular authors provided by the Friends of Kings Park Library.
Wide range of titles is available. Stock will be replenished; so, come more than once. All proceeds from this sale will directly benefit the Kings Park Library.
Please note: All FCPL Libraries will be closed on September 12 for Staff Development Day.

Pender's Mini Free Pantry
2026-08-02, 2026-08-03, 2026-08-04, 2026-08-05, 2026-08-06, 2026-08-07, 2026-08-08, 2026-08-09 and 1 more date | Pender UMC, 12401 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA, 22033, United States
Pender’s Mini Food Pantry: A Small Space with a Big Mission
The Pender Mini Food Pantry is officially open and ready to serve our community! This little structure—built as an Eagle Scout Project by one of Pender’s Boy Scouts—is a beautiful example of service, compassion, and creativity.
At first glance, it looks a lot like a Little Free Library, but instead of books, it’s stocked with nonperishable food for anyone in need. It’s a simple yet powerful way to share kindness and nourishment in our neighborhood.
📍 Location:
You’ll find the pantry at 12301 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA 22033—coming from Route 50, it’s the second driveway on the left into Pender, right beside the sidewalk.
🥫 What’s Inside:
As of this writing, the pantry is filled with a wide variety of items, including:

Canned tuna, chicken, chili, and soup
Broth, vegetables, pumpkin, and apple sauce
Shelf-stable milk, peach slices, mandarin oranges, and individual fruit packs
Jello, pudding cups, mac and cheese servings, and mashed potatoes
Coffee, oatmeal, ketchup, gravy packets, and cooking oil

It’s truly a community effort—and every contribution helps keep it going.
💜 How to Help:
Anyone is welcome to take what they need or to donate food items to keep the pantry stocked. When you give, please remember our guiding principle:
Give with dignity. Donate items you’d feel comfortable using yourself.

Holiday Card Exchange
2026-08-03 | Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Dr,, Reston, 20190, United States
Swap your unused holiday cards for new, festive designs!
The display table is located near the front of the library.
All ages.

AA Open Meetings
2026-08-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Pender UMC, 12401 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA, 22033, United States
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 by the experienced Tom O, a dedicated long-term member.
These are open meetings.
OPEN (Open to anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous’ program of recovery from alcoholism)
DISCUSSION (Group participation in discussion of topic relevant to the AA program)
STEP (Group discussion of the 12 steps of AA)
