Playdate Cafe

Fri · Sep 4·10 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 · Sep 4·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Martha Washington Library — Martha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington Meeting Room 104B · Alexandria

Come and chat with other caregivers while the kids play together. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-768-6700 (option 4).

Sat · Sep 5·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Pohick Regional Library — Pohick Meeting Room 1, Pohick Meeting Room 2 · Burke

Kids can play with fun toys and each other while adults have an opportunity to socialize with other adults. Ages 0 - 5 with adult.

Fri · Sep 18·10 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 · Sep 11·Fort Hunt Park (Pavilion A), 8999 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308

Come to Fort Hunt on September 11 at 7:30 PM for a special screening of Das Boot at Pavilion A! Every Friday in September, a new movie will screen. In lieu of previews, a park ranger will deliver a talk about how each movie connects to Fort Hunt’s twentieth century history and this year’s sub-theme of science and techn…

Fri · Sep 11·10 AM – 11 AM·Police Headquarters · Alexandria

The City's 25th annual remembrance ceremony will honor the victims, survivors, first responders, and all who were affected, and will recognize those who risked or gave their lives responding to the attacks to save others. Join City officials and staff for a presentation of colors, remarks by Mayor Alyia Gaskins and pub…

Fri · Sep 11·2 PM – 3 PM·Martha Washington Library — Martha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington Meeting Room 104B · Alexandria

Practice your art skills and meet other adults! Join our regular art practice program where you can engage your skills (no matter what your level) and others interested in art. All materials are provided, just bring your creativity! The goal is fun with others, so all levels are welcome. Th is program is for adults, pl…

Thu · Sep 10·4 PM – 4:30 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

At least one child in each group must be age 3-5, but siblings may also attend. Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket starting at 3:30 p.m. at the Children's Desk.

Thu · Sep 10·1:15 PM – 2 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Baby Bounce is an opportunity for little ones to develop early literacy and social skills while giving caregivers a space to build community. We will begin with a short storytime, followed by a playtime with toys where caregivers can chat. Caretakers of children who are 12, 13, and 14 months old may choose to continue…

Thu · Sep 10·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Martha Washington Library — Martha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington Meeting Room 104B · Alexandria

This lapsit story and song time is for the youngest patrons and their caregivers. Age birth - 17 months with adult. Please register children only. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-768-6700 (option 4).

Thu · Sep 3·12:30 PM – 1:30 PM·Reston Regional Library — Reston Meeting Room 1 , Reston Meeting Room 2

Using your senses, memories and joy of discovery and words, poet Sherri Waas Shunfenthal will guide you in creating and enjoying poems. There will be teaching, discussion, and writing, as well as time to share poems and prompts to get us started. Bring a journal to enhance with poetry. Your level of poetry knowledge or…

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·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.