Outdoor Family Storytime at Central (Welcoming Week)

Tue · Sep 15·Arlington Mill, 909 South Dinwiddie Street, 22204

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.

Tue · Sep 15·2 PM – 2:30 PM·Courthouse Library — Children's Area · Arlington

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.

Tue · Sep 15·3 PM – 3:30 PM·Westover Library — Longfellow Room · Arlington

For grades 6-8: Welcome to So-Not-Mid , a book club for readers who know that some middle-grade stories are anything but average. Whether you’re a longtime fan of these series or just starting your next great read, So-Not-Mid is your book club to connect, imagine, and discover just how powerful middle-grade stories can…

Tue · Sep 15·4 PM – 5 PM·Shirlington Library — Campbell Room · Arlington

For kids in Kindergarten - Grade 5 Join us for an afternoon of building fun with LEGOs, KEVA planks, and other materials! NO REGISTRATION. First-come, first-served seating.​ For more information, contact 703-228- 6545.

Tue · Sep 15·4 PM – 5 PM·Central Library — Quincy Room · Arlington

Nail art, coloring, and snacks Unwind and express yourself with fun and simple crafts. All materials provided--just bring your creativity and a friend. REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED: First-come, first-served seating. By registering, you will receive event updates. Call (703) 228-5946 for more information.

Wed · Sep 16·Fort CF Smith Park, 2411 N 24th St, 22207 · Arlington

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!

Thu · Sep 3·4 PM – 5 PM·Cherrydale Library — Loft · Arlington

For kids in Kindergarten - Grade 5 Each club meeting we explore arts, books, crafts, and building through a different fun activity. We provide the supplies, you bring your creativity and imagination! REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Space is limited, please register each child individually. Call 703-228-6330 for more information…

Thu · Sep 3·4 PM – 5 PM·Central Library — Quincy Room · Arlington

For new and returning teen volunteers in Grades 7-12 Are you a new volunteer interested in how libraries work behind the scenes? Are you a returning volunteer interested in additional opportunities? Learn more about how volunteering at the library works and get started working on different volunteer tasks! Participants…

Thu · Sep 3·4:30 PM – 5:15 PM·Aurora Hills Library — Eads Room · Arlington

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…