Fall Baby Time

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.

Fri · Oct 2·10 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 · Oct 2·1 PM – 3:30 PM·Thomas Jefferson Library — Thomas Jefferson Meeting Room 1 · Falls Church

Play Chinese Mahjong Join us for an engaging and social experience centered around the timeless game of Mahjong. Whether you are a complete novice or already familiar with the tiles, this event provides a welcoming environment to play and connect with others. What to Expect Hands-On Practice: Play real rounds with supp…

Fri · Oct 2·Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, 22203 · 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.

Thu · Oct 1·11 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.

Sat · Oct 3·10 AM·Community Center, 223 Little Falls St., Falls Church

Join us for a City-wide clean-up! Help keep The Little City beautiful and our waterways clean. Perfect for families, groups, and individuals who want to make a difference! Be sure to wear clothes that can get dirty and closed-toe shoes. We'll provide all the cleanup gear you need. No registration required.Questions? Em…

Thu · Oct 1·10:30 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.

Mon · Oct 5·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Thomas Jefferson Library — Thomas Jefferson Meeting Room 1, Thomas Jefferson Meeting Room 2 · Falls Church

Storytime for preschoolers who love stories! Enjoy hand-picked stories, games, and songs. Get engaged with great books, and practice early literacy skills! Tickets will be available on a first-come-first-served basis beginning at 10:15 AM. Ages 2 1/2 - 5 with adult.

Tue · Sep 8·6 PM – 7:45 PM·Main Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library · Falls Church

Please note that the group will meet in person at the library at 6 pm on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.The group will discuss:

Tue · Sep 8·6:30 PM – 7:30 PM·Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library · Falls Church

Adults looking to practice their Spanish speaking skills are welcome to join our conversation group, co-taught by Jaqui Ferrara and Cristina Fernandez-O’Toole.

Wed · Sep 9·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Main Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library · Falls Church

Most of us are always on the go in some capacity, tasking ourselves to keep things running smoothly or remedying situations that aren’t going as we hoped.

Wed · Sep 9·4 PM – 5 PM·Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library · Falls Church

Calling all Master Builders to come and create at the library! This drop-in program is open to students in Grades K-5. No registration is required. Preschoolers are welcome when supervised at all times by an adult.