Booked All Fall: Teen Book Club

Thu · Sep 17·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Burke Centre Library — Burke Centre Meeting Room 116, Burke Centre Meeting Room 117

Stories, songs, and activities that lay the foundation your child needs to get ready to read! For children ages 3-5 with caregiver. NEW: The theme of today's storytime is fire safety. We will have a special guest from Fairfax County Fire & Rescue and possibly a visit from a fire truck!

Thu · Sep 17·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Pohick Regional Library — Pohick Meeting Room 1, Pohick Meeting Room 2 · Burke

Join us for stories, songs and rhymes for ages 3-5. Participation is limited to 20 kids with adult on a first come, first serve basis. Tickets will be distributed at the information desk starting at 10 AM.

Thu · Sep 17·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library · Falls Church

Please pick ONLY ONE storytime per week to attend.See children's desk for ticket upon arrival.

Thu · Sep 17·11 AM – 12 PM·Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library · Falls Church

We will have our Early Literacy center available for free play for an hour after storytime. Drop in, no registration or tickets required.

Thu · Sep 17·4 PM – 4:15 PM·Burke Centre Library — Burke Centre Meeting Room 116, Burke Centre Meeting Room 117

Build confidence and a love of reading by sharing a story with a gentle, trained therapy dog! In this relaxed, judgment-free program, children ages 5–12 can practice reading aloud at their own pace while our furry friend listens patiently. Bring your favorite book or pick one from the library to read aloud to Asiago. R…

Wed · Sep 16·6 PM – 6:30 PM·Pohick Regional Library — Pohick Meeting Room 1, Pohick Meeting Room 2 · Burke

Put on your pajamas, grab your favorite stuffed animal, and snuggle in to hear some cozy stories, songs and rhymes. No participation limit. All ages but suited best for ages 0-6.

Fri · Sep 18·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library · Falls Church

For ages 0-24 months with a caregiver, older siblings are welcome. Join us for a baby time with a story, songs, and rhymes. Stay and play with toys designed just for babies and mingle with other families.

Wed · Sep 16·5:30 PM – 6:30 PM·Hidden Pond Nature Center Location, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield, VA 22152

(3-Adult) It's dinner time at the nature center and worms and insects are on the menu. Help our naturalist care for and feed the nature center's animals.

Thu · Sep 3·6 PM – 7:30 PM·Kingstowne Regional Library · Alexandria

Join us for a discussion of West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge. This group meets at Bunnyman Brewing, 9514 Workhouse Way Lorton, VA 22079. New members welcome! Adults.

Fri · Sep 4·10 AM – 11 AM·Thomas Jefferson Library — Thomas Jefferson Meeting Room 1, Thomas Jefferson Meeting Room 2 · Falls Church

Playdate cafe is our regular weekly time for kids and adults to enjoy free-play and socialize in an informal setting - blocks, cars, puppets, music, and more. Ages 0-5 with caregiver. No registration required.

Fri · Sep 4·10 AM – 12 PM·Kings Park Library — Kings Park Meeting Room · Burke

Practice your English conversation skills in a friendly and encouraging group. Limited to the first 14 attendees. Adults.

Fri · Sep 4·10 AM – 2 PM·Herndon Fortnightly Library — Herndon Fortnightly Maker Lab

Come work on your own quilting projects with other members of the community or help with charity quilting projects. No registration needed. Just drop-in!