Sunday Story Time

Sun · Sep 6·1:15 PM – 1:45 PM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

Come join us for Sunday Story Time with Ms. Elaina! Tickets are first-come, first-served, and will be distributed at the Children's Desk starting 15 minutes prior to the event. Audience size is limited to 50 to ensure safe and enriching programs. Sunday Story Time has open floor seating and limited chairs. If you atten…

Sun · Oct 4·1:15 PM – 1:45 PM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

Come join us for Sunday Story Time with Ms. Elaina! Tickets are first-come, first-served, and will be distributed at the Children's Desk starting 15 minutes prior to the event. Audience size is limited to 50 to ensure safe and enriching programs. Sunday Story Time has open floor seating and limited chairs. If you atten…

Sun · Sep 20·11 AM – 12 PM·Kingstowne Regional Library — Meeting Room (E103) · Alexandria

Kingstowne Regional Library presents a sensory-friendly storytime experience in collaboration with Brighter Steps ABA of Northern Virginia. Join us for an inclusive storytime filled with stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, and play designed with sensory needs in mind. Best for ages 2-8, but children of ages and abil…

Sun · Sep 20·2 PM – 3 PM·Kingstowne Regional Library — Meeting Room (E103) · Alexandria

Register for a 15 minute slot to read to a trained therapy dog. Registration begins at the library in person at 1:30 p.m. and slots fill up quickly. First come, first served. Dogs are certified and trained through PAL (People. Animals. Love.). Bring your own book or choose a library book. Ages 5 to 12.

Sun · Sep 20·8 AM – 11 AM·Huntley Meadows Location, 3701 Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria, VA

(12-Adult) Learn about the park's birds and some basic identification skills. This program for beginners starts with a bird identification discussion. Children age 12 to 16 must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Mon · Sep 21·10:30 AM – 11 AM·John Marshall Library — John Marshall Meeting Room 1, John Marshall Meeting Room 2 · Alexandria

Stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 0-18 months with an adult. Register for a reminder, walk-ins welcome.

Sat · Sep 19·3 PM – 4 PM·John Marshall Library — John Marshall Meeting Room 1, John Marshall Meeting Room 2 · Alexandria

Create, decorate, and assemble a paper bird ornament to hang inside an a cereal bird feeder to hang outside. Ages 6 -12. Registration encouraged, walk-ins welcome. Limited seating.

Sat · Sep 19·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library · Alexandria

Miss Lisa has members of Alexandria's public safety agencies joining her for a very special story time today. Immediately following this event stop by the front of the library for the Black Family Reunion.Free food, t-shirts, music, dancing, a ventriloquist, and more! All the details can be found at alexlibraryva.org/b…

Fri · Sep 18·6:30 PM – 8:30 PM·Leonard "Chick" Armstrong Recreation Center (formerly Cora Kelly Recreation Center), 25 W. Reed Ave. · Alexandria

All Ages. Bring the family and your favorite board games for a fun-filled evening! Enjoy board games, video games, card games, gym games, crafts, and more. Plus, enjoy complimentary family-friendly treats.

Thu · Sep 3·2 PM – 3:30 PM·Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library · Alexandria

Banderitas are small flags, pennants or colorful paper buntings strung across streets and homes in Mexico and other Hispanic cultures. They are used for celebrations, religious fiestas, national holidays and parties. We will use colorful tissue paper to fold and cut our designs. Registration is required as space is lim…

Thu · Sep 3·3 PM – 4:30 PM·Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library · Alexandria

To celebrate the 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, Care full Knit and Crochet has created a handcraft display representing our continued care for our historic and diverse community. Please feel free to leave your own handmade scarf on the table near the display. We get together the first and third Thursd…

Thu · Sep 3·4 PM – 4:30 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

At least one child in each group must be age 3-5, but siblings may also attend. Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket starting at 3:30 p.m. at the Children's Desk.