Baby & Me Storytime

Thu · Sep 24·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Richard Byrd Library — Richard Byrd Meeting Room 1, Richard Byrd Meeting Room 2 · Springfield

Join us for songs, stories, rhymes, and activities for you and your baby ages birth to 17 months. Build an early literacy foundation while enjoying time together in the library. No registration required.

Thu · Sep 10·12 PM – 2 PM·Richard Byrd Library — Richard Byrd Group Study Room · Springfield

We now use computers to do everything ! Are you having trouble navigating a new laptop, installing smartphone apps, or figuring out how to send email attachments? Then stop by for basic technolgy help with a volunteer! Please bring the device you're struggling with and any passwords needed to access it. Limit 30 minute…

Thu · Sep 10·1:30 PM – 2:30 PM·Richard Byrd Library — Richard Byrd Conference Room · Springfield

We will discuss Lafayette in the Somewhat United States by Sarah Vowell. This event for adults meets in-person in our Conference Room.

Thu · Sep 10·Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N Military Rd, 22207 · Arlington

Ages 3 to 5 years. Preschool programs are offered throughout the year at both Gulf Branch and Long Branch Nature Centers. The theme for preschool programs is repeated during the month, so please register for only one session at each nature center per month. Caretakers must stay with their child during the program.

Fri · Sep 11·4 PM – 5 PM·Lake Accotink Location, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, VA 22150

(5-Adult) Meet small creatures with giant engineering secrets, like live invertebrates including millipedes, beetles and other arthropods. The program uses microscopy and hands - on investigation to explore insect engineering. Participants discover how insects build structures, communicate chemically and solve engineer…

Sat · Sep 12·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Richard Byrd Library · Springfield

Join us in the children's area for a storytime designed for families with children ages birth to five. No registration required.

Sat · Sep 12·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Lake Accotink Location, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, VA 22150

(2-7 yrs.) Join a naturalist to discover the various wildlife that can be found in the lake. Search for tadpoles, insects, and frogs to catch and release, while also learning about what makes each creature special. Bring old shoes that can get wet and muddy.

Mon · Sep 14·4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Richard Byrd Library — Richard Byrd Meeting Room 1, Richard Byrd Meeting Room 2 · Springfield

Let's make great art! Explore art methods, concepts, and styles through drawing, painting, collage, and sculpture. Registration is required. Ages 6 - 12.

Thu · Sep 3·1 PM – 2 PM·Sherwood Regional Library — Sherwood Group Study Room · Alexandria

Practice speaking English with a library volunteer and other students in a relaxed atmosphere. This is an in-person class. For adults. No registration required.

Thu · Sep 3·1 PM – 2 PM·Great Falls Library — Great Falls Conference Room

Practice speaking English in a small group led by library volunteers. Receive assistance with meeting your English learning goals and discover library resources to help you improve. Participants of all levels of fluency (beginning, intermediate, advanced) are welcome. Registration required. 6 seats available. Adults

Thu · Sep 3·1 PM – 2 PM·Oakton Library — Oakton Conference Room

Practice English with a native speaker in a small group setting. Walk-in Only.

Thu · Sep 3·2 PM – 5 PM·Herndon Fortnightly Library

Create quick and easy jewelry, using the Herndon Library Maker Lab jewelry tool set. Reusing found objects and upcycled materials for quick fashion. Self directed. During Maker Lab Open Hours. For adults and teens while supplies last.