For grades 6-8 Calling all gamers! Join us for an epic gaming experience at the library. It’s the ultimate showdown where you can challenge your friends, discover new games, and showcase your skills on our Nintendo Switch 2! Snacks provided. Registration not required. Admission is on first-come, first-served basis until event capacity is reached. For more information, contact 703-228-5260.
For grades 6-8 Calling all gamers! Join us for an epic gaming experience at the library. It’s the ultimate showdown where you can challenge your friends, discover new games, and showcase your skills on our Nintendo Switch 2! Snacks provided. Registration not required. Admission is on first-come, first-served basis unti…
Families. Join us at the park! You can meet a naturalist or historian at one of our neighborhood parks to discover the nature and history of Arlington. The staff person may bring hands-on learning items, artifacts or activities. Cancelled if raining.
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.
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. First-come, first-served seating. Each attendee needs a ticket for this event. You may pick up your free tickets from the Central You…
Calling All Gamers! Join us for an epic gaming experience at the library. It’s the ultimate showdown where you can challenge your friends, discover new games, and showcase your skills on our Nintendo Switch. REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED: First-come, first-served seating. By registering, you will receive event updates. Atte…
For kids in Kindergarten - Grade 5 At each club meeting we explore arts, books and crafts through a different fun activity Seasonal activity themes: September 17: Hispanic Heritage Month October 8: Banned Books Week November 12: Native American Heritage Month December 17: Arlington Reads Stirs It Up NO REGISTRATION. Fi…
Parent's Night Out returns on select Fridays where you can drop off your kids ages 5-10 for an evening of fun and games!
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…
Prepare for the United States Citizenship Exam. This class meets in person every Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Each class will: study the 100 civics questions on the exam prepare to take the oral and written portions of the exam in English review the process for filling out the Naturalization application practic…
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For families with young children Family 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…
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.
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…
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…
