Arlington Courthouse Library

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

Songs, rhymes, and games help babies bond with caregivers in the Courthouse Library Children’s Area, with post‑program parent networking, for ages 1 and under and 3–5.

4 PM – 5 PM·Courthouse Library — Birch Conference Room · Arlington

LEGO bricks, KEVA planks and other building materials spark creativity in the Birch Conference Room, Courthouse Library, Arlington, for ages 5–10.

6 PM – 7:30 PM·Courthouse Library — Cherry Conference Room · Arlington

A Death Cafe in the Courthouse Library’s Cherry Conference Room offers tea, cake, conversation about death and dying, facilitated by a volunteer, for ages 18 and up.

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Courthouse Library — Children's Area · Arlington

Halloween Storytime at Courthouse Library features festive stories, silly songs, and a costume parade in the children’s area, all ages, free, no registration.

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Courthouse Library — Birch Conference Room · Arlington

Drop-in Resume and Job Search Help (Courthouse Library, Birch Conference Room) — Library staff and volunteers review resumes, suggest resources, and assist job searches; laptops welcome, for ages 18+.

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Courthouse Library — Azalea Conference Room · Arlington

Informal Spanish conversation practice led by a library volunteer in the Azalea Conference Room, meeting every other Wednesday morning; requires working Spanish knowledge, ages 18+, registration recommended.

12 PM – 1 PM·Courthouse Library — Cherry Conference Room · Arlington

Interactive mindfulness sessions guided by a volunteer facilitator explore weekly themes like resilience and gratitude in the Courthouse Library’s Cherry Conference Room, ages 18 and up.

6 PM – 7 PM·Courthouse Library — Azalea Conference Room · Arlington

Informal English conversation practice led by library volunteers in the Azalea Conference Room, ages 18 and up.

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Courthouse Library — Azalea Conference Room · Arlington

English Conversation at Courthouse (Courthouse Library, Azalea Conference Room) — Practice speaking English in an informal setting with experienced library volunteers, beginner to advanced levels, 18+.

10 AM – 11 AM·Courthouse Library — Children's Area · Arlington

Open play with STEAM games and activities exploring science, technology, engineering, art, and math at the Courthouse Library Children’s Area, for ages 1 and under and 3–5.

10 AM – 12 PM·Courthouse Library — Cherry Conference Room · Arlington

Writers share feedback, give constructive criticism, support each other, and discuss writing craft in the Cherry Conference Room, for ages 18 and up.

11 AM – 1 PM·Courthouse Library — Courthouse Plaza / 2100 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

Costumed pets pose for photos, enjoy treats, and explore pet-themed books and simple activities on Courthouse Plaza — all ages.

2 PM – 4 PM·Courthouse Library — Cherry Conference Room · Arlington

Chess Club (Courthouse Library, Cherry Conference Room) — Friendly games and opponent challenges with library‑provided sets or personal boards, all skill levels welcome, ages 5+, no registration.

10 AM – 11 AM·Courthouse Library — Children's Area · Arlington

Open play with STEAM games and activities exploring science, technology, engineering, art, and math at the Courthouse Library Children’s Area, for ages 1 and under and 3–5.

10:30 AM – 12 PM·Courthouse Library — Birch Conference Room · Arlington

Monthly support group for retirees explores identity, purpose, and opportunities through reflection, grounding practices, and conversation in Courthouse Library’s Birch Conference Room for ages 18 and up.

2 PM – 3 PM·Courthouse Library — Birch Conference Room · Arlington

Drop-in Resume and Job Search Help (Courthouse Library, Birch Conference Room) — Library staff and volunteers review resumes, suggest resources, and assist job searches; laptops welcome, for ages 18+.

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

Songs, rhymes, and games help babies bond with caregivers in the Courthouse Library Children’s Area, with post‑program parent networking, for ages 1 and under and 3–5.

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM·Courthouse Library — Birch Conference Room · Arlington

Informal Russian speaking practice led by an experienced library volunteer in the Birch Conference Room, meeting every other Tuesday evening; registration recommended, for ages 18 and up.

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Courthouse Library — Birch Conference Room · Arlington

Drop-in Resume and Job Search Help (Courthouse Library, Birch Conference Room) — Library staff and volunteers review resumes, suggest resources, and assist job searches; laptops welcome, for ages 18+.

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Courthouse Library — Children's Area · Arlington

Read-aloud stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and flannel boards engage children 0‑5 and an adult, introducing listening skills and picture books, first‑come seating, for all ages.

12 PM – 1 PM·Courthouse Library — Cherry Conference Room · Arlington

Interactive mindfulness sessions guided by a volunteer facilitator explore weekly themes like resilience and gratitude in the Courthouse Library’s Cherry Conference Room, ages 18 and up.

6 PM – 7 PM·Courthouse Library — Azalea Conference Room · Arlington

Informal English conversation practice led by library volunteers in the Azalea Conference Room, ages 18 and up.

6 PM – 7 PM·Courthouse Library — Birch Conference Room · Arlington

Puzzle swap in Courthouse Library’s Birch Conference Room lets participants trade up to three completed puzzles for new ones, following specific condition rules, ages 18 and up.

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Courthouse Library — Azalea Conference Room · Arlington

English Conversation at Courthouse (Courthouse Library, Azalea Conference Room) — Practice speaking English in an informal setting with experienced library volunteers, beginner to advanced levels, 18+.

3 PM – 4 PM·Courthouse Library — Azalea Conference Room · Arlington

Informal Spanish conversation practice led by an experienced library volunteer in the Azalea Conference Room, meeting every other Thursday afternoon; registration recommended, for ages 18 and up.

10 AM – 11 AM·Courthouse Library — Children's Area · Arlington

Open play with STEAM games and activities exploring science, technology, engineering, art, and math at the Courthouse Library Children’s Area, for ages 1 and under and 3–5.

10 AM – 11 AM·Courthouse Library — Children's Area · Arlington

Open play with STEAM games and activities exploring science, technology, engineering, art, and math at the Courthouse Library Children’s Area, for ages 1 and under and 3–5.

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

Songs, rhymes, and games help babies bond with caregivers in the Courthouse Library Children’s Area, with post‑program parent networking, for ages 1 and under and 3–5.

6 PM – 7:30 PM·Courthouse Library — Elm Room 3rd floor Bozman Government Center · Arlington

Evening in the Elm Room where participants clear emails, sort paperwork, plan meals, and update calendars using stamps, thank‑you cards, a shredder, snacks, for ages 18 and up.

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Courthouse Library — Azalea Conference Room · Arlington

English Conversation at Courthouse (Courthouse Library, Azalea Conference Room) — Practice speaking English in an informal setting with experienced library volunteers, beginner to advanced levels, 18+.

10 AM – 11 AM·Courthouse Library — Children's Area · Arlington

Open play with STEAM games and activities exploring science, technology, engineering, art, and math at the Courthouse Library Children’s Area, for ages 1 and under and 3–5.

10 AM – 5 PM·Courthouse Library · Arlington

Take‑and‑make craft bags with supplies and instructions are handed out at Courthouse Library, Arlington, for ages 1 and under and 3–10.

10 AM – 12 PM·Courthouse Library — Cherry Conference Room · Arlington

Writers share feedback, give constructive criticism, support each other, and discuss writing craft in the Cherry Conference Room, for ages 18 and up.

2 PM – 3 PM·Courthouse Library — Azalea Conference Room · Arlington

LGBTQIA+ book discussion featuring “The Lilac People” in the Courthouse Library Azalea Room, with Zoom option and required registration, for adults 18+.

2 PM – 4 PM·Courthouse Library — Cherry Conference Room · Arlington

Chess Club (Courthouse Library, Cherry Conference Room) — Friendly games and opponent challenges with library‑provided sets or personal boards, all skill levels welcome, ages 5+, no registration.

10 AM – 11 AM·Courthouse Library — Children's Area · Arlington

Open play with STEAM games and activities exploring science, technology, engineering, art, and math at the Courthouse Library Children’s Area, for ages 1 and under and 3–5.

2 PM – 3 PM·Courthouse Library — Birch Conference Room · Arlington

Drop-in Resume and Job Search Help (Courthouse Library, Birch Conference Room) — Library staff and volunteers review resumes, suggest resources, and assist job searches; laptops welcome, for ages 18+.

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

Songs, rhymes, and games help babies bond with caregivers in the Courthouse Library Children’s Area, with post‑program parent networking, for ages 1 and under and 3–5.

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM·Courthouse Library — Birch Conference Room · Arlington

Informal Russian speaking practice led by an experienced library volunteer in the Birch Conference Room, meeting every other Tuesday evening; registration recommended, for ages 18 and up.

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM·Courthouse Library — Dogwood Conference Room · Arlington

Historian Blake Lindsey presents Rosslyn’s shadowy past, detailing scandal and conflict, at the Courthouse Library Dogwood Conference Room, ages 18+, registration recommended.