Join an Arlington park naturalist for a closer look at one of our most familiar backyard animals, the squirrel! Discover how squirrels prepare for winter, why acorns are so important and the special relationship between squirrels and oak trees.
For families with young children This is a special Welcoming Week edition of Family Storytime 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, pict…
For families with babies 0-12 months Bond with your baby through songs, rhymes, and games! Stay after the program to connect with other parents and caregivers of babies. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. First-come, first-served seating. Please call 703-228-3352 or email Lib-Courthouse@arlingtonva.us for more information.
Strumming a ukulele is therapeutic and fun. Volunteer Sandy O'Shea will provide instruction. Limited ukuleles available. Introduction to Ukulele required as a prerequisite. Meets on first and third Tuesdays.
For families with children of all ages Children of all ages and their adults are invited to join us to experiment, problem-solve, and use their creativity by making a work of process-oriented art. NO REGISTRATION. First-come, first-served seating. Call 703-228-5946 for more information.
For families with children ages 3-6 Tales Together is for children 3-6 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 r…
Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Join this cordial group of people with knowledge of the language in a weekly dialogue. Stimulating and sociable gatherings provide lively discussions in German on topics that are easy to discuss and of interest to all. No instruction provided.
Kick off the month with good company and great conversation! Join us for a relaxed social gathering featuring light refreshments, music and fun with a different theme each month. September: Fall Kickoff Game Social; October: Halloween Game Social; November: Gratitude Game Social.
Ages 18 to 35 months with adult. Tiny Tot programs provide opportunities to interact one-on-one with your child while discovering the wonders of nature. Each program will engage your child with hands-on learning and may include a variety of activities like songs, games, crafts, and mini-hikes. Tiny Tot programs are off…
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Award-winning writer Rick Black will teach participants the basics of this short, meditative Japanese nature poetry form. Participants will learn to use haiku to capture and share their own life experiences. Please register for each of the sessions as they build on the prior week’s lessons.
Get your hands on history at the place where it happened! During this engaging and interactive program with Park Historian Blake Lindsey, build a miniature fort of your own using Civil War techniques. Put it to the test with a series of games!
In partnership with the Aurora Hills Branch Library, 55+ volunteers will share their love of reading and music with children. If you are interested in reading a story out loud during story time, please join us! Books are provided by the Aurora Hills Library. Questions? Please contact 55+ staff at 703-228-5722. Open to…
