Cuentos para niños / Stories for Children at Columbia Pike

Tue · Oct 6·4 PM – 5 PM·Central Library · Arlington

Nail art, coloring, and snacks Unwind and express yourself with fun and simple crafts, including making buttons with the covers of your favorite books for Banned Books Week . All materials provided--just bring your creativity and a friend. REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED: First-come, first-served seating. By registering, you…

Tue · Oct 6·4 PM – 5 PM·Glencarlyn Library · Arlington

For elementary school children: 6 - 11 At Crafty Kids, children can explore the arts and make crafts. All materials will be provided by the library. Seasonal crafts dates: September 15 - October 13: Hispanic Heritage Crafts November 10 and 17: Native American Heritage Crafts December 1 - 15: Winter crafts NO REGISTRATI…

Tue · Oct 6·Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, 22203 · Arlington

Enjoy interactive stories, each date with a different nature topic!

Tue · Oct 6·Arlington County

Ride with us to a neighborhood coffee shop to get your morning coffee. These rides will be at a leisurely pace and average 10-15 miles. The destination will be announced at the time of the ride. Bring a helmet, lock, sun screen and water.

Mon · Oct 5·3 PM – 4 PM·Columbia Pike Library — Drew Room · Arlington

Papercrafts, journaling, and snacks Unwind and express yourself with crafts at this drop-in program. We provide the materials, whether you want to collage, junk journal, make zines, color, or just hang out and try something new. Bring a friend and have some fun! Registration not required.​ For more information, contact…

Tue · Oct 6·5 PM – 6 PM·Cherrydale Library — Loft · Arlington

For families with young children Pajama Storytime is for children 0-5 years and an accompanying adult. This fun and interactive program combines activities such as read-aloud stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and flannel boards and introduces children to listening skills, picture books, the library, and the joy of re…

Wed · Oct 7·Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N Military Rd, 22207 · Arlington

Calling all young birders and bird enthusiasts! Learn about local birds, how to identify, and how to use binoculars. Then, we'll comb the woods around Gulf Branch for commonly seen birds. Includes a short hike outsie (weather permitting).

Thu · Sep 3·6 PM – 7 PM·Shirlington Library — Campbell Room · Arlington

For families with kids Join us to create a piece of art...that talks. We'll create artwork and then use technology to make it come alive with your voice. At the end of the program, we'll create a talking art gallery and enjoy our artwork with snacks. NO REGISTRATION. First-come, first-served seating. For more informati…

Thu · Sep 3·6:30 PM – 7:30 PM·Central Library — Quincy Room · Arlington

Practice speaking Spanish in an informal setting. Classes meet Thursday evenings in person. Everyone is welcome but you will need a working knowledge of Spanish in order to participate fully. Classes are led by an experienced Library volunteer. REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED. By registering, you will receive event updates. F…

Thu · Sep 3·6:30 PM – 7:30 PM·Westover Library — Longfellow Room · Arlington

Learn to manage your finances with a budget Attendees will learn how a budget can strengthen their financial well‑being, understand the difference between wants from needs, and how to set realistic goals for spending, saving, and managing debt. Guest speaker: Shane L. Keogh , MBA, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones. REGIS…