DMV Connect at the Herndon Library

Mon · Sep 14·10 AM – 6 PM·Herndon Fortnightly Library

A fully immersive reading experience for ages 12 and up. Borrow the book Bookish and the Beast by Ashley Poston. Each kit includes themed goodies for you to keep, Spotify reading soundtrack, a recipe and Read-alikes Copies of the book will be available, so no need to put one on hold. As supplies last.

Mon · Sep 14·10 AM – 6 PM·Herndon Fortnightly Library

Stop by the information desk for a Back-to-School Scavenger Hunt!

Mon · Sep 14·Stacy C. Sherwood Center, 3740 Blenheim Blvd., Fairfax, VA 22030

This program introduces children ages 2 - 5 to the joy of the arts through engaging, age-appropriate live performances and experiences. Performances take place two Mondays per month.Class size is limited and pre-registration is required.

Mon · Sep 14·10 AM – 11 AM·Ashburn Library

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Mon · Sep 14·7 PM – 7:15 PM·Herndon Fortnightly Library

Cuddle up with Gavin or Kermit, the therapy dogs! Bring your own book or choose one from the library. Call, signup or pop-in for a 15-minute session between 7-8pm. Teen Area upstairs. Ages 3 and up with adult.

Sun · Sep 13·7 PM – 8 PM·Frying Pan Farm Park Location, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, VA 20171

(3-Adult) When evening shadows spread over Kidwell Farm, it is time to put the animals to bed. Bring your flashlight or lantern for this twilight tour and learn how our farm animals settle down for the night. Dress for the weather. All participants, including accompanying adults, must register and pay for the program.

Sat · Sep 12·3 PM – 5 PM·Herndon Fortnightly Library — Herndon Fortnightly Maker Lab

Learn to create miniature art and bring your imagination to life! All supplies and instructions are included. Ages 10+ (with adult) Registration is required. Late arrivals are not guaranteed admission, even with registration.

Mon · Sep 21·10 AM – 10:45 AM·Frying Pan Farm Park Location, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, VA 20171

Laugh along with an interactive, hands-on magic show for ages 2 and up.

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.