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eBook Clinic
Learn about library eBooks and eAudiobooks, as well as how to access them on your compatible device! Call for an appointment during library open hours; please bring your charged device and associated...
- Date:
- Saturday, July 19, 2025
- Time:
- All Day Event
- Branch/Location:
- John Marshall Library
- Categories:
- Make/Create > Technology
- Audience:
- Adults Older Adults
The Soil that Feeds Us Diorama Contest
Join our effort to raise awareness and take some time to read a book or view a documentary about soil, best farm practices, composting or the living creatures that rely on our soil for habitat....
- Date:
- Saturday, July 19, 2025
- Time:
- All Day Event
- Branch/Location:
- Burke Centre Library
- Categories:
- Make/Create > Arts & Crafts
- Audience:
- Teens School Age Children Preschoolers General Interest
English Conversation Group
Want to practice your growing English language skills? Come for our free Saturday morning conversation group to practice your English with other intermediate speakers and our volunteers!
There's no...
- Date:
- Saturday, July 19, 2025
- Time:
- 10:00am - 11:00am
- Branch/Location:
- Richard Byrd Conference Room, Richard Byrd Meeting Room 1, Richard Byrd Library
- Categories:
- Learning English
- Audience:
- Adults Older Adults English Language Learners
One-on-One English Conversation Session
Meet with a volunteer at Kings Park Library to practice your English. Basic English language skills are preferable. Adults.
Registration limit is once a week.
Please note that sessions may be held...
- Date:
- Saturday, July 19, 2025
- Time:
- 10:00am - 11:00am
- Branch/Location:
- Kings Park Library
- Categories:
- Learning English
- Audience:
- English Language Learners
Quilting 101!
Have you ever wanted to learn how to quilt?
Join us to learn basic terms and techniques with simple projects.
No registration necessary but space is limited.
Ages 13 and up.
- Date:
- Saturday, July 19, 2025
- Time:
- 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Branch/Location:
- PO DIY, Pohick Regional Library
- Categories:
- Make/Create > Arts & Crafts
- Audience:
- Adults Teens Older Adults
Neighborhood Plant Clinic
Calling all home gardeners! Drop in for horticultural tips, information, techniques, and advice from the Fairfax County Master Gardeners. This program is open to all ages.
- Date:
- Saturday, July 19, 2025
- Time:
- 10:00am - 1:00pm
- Branch/Location:
- City of Fairfax Lobby, City of Fairfax Regional Library
- Categories:
- Home & Garden
- Audience:
- Adults General Interest
Plant Clinic
Do you have questions about plants or gardening ? Come to the Lorton Library for tips and information from the Fairfax County Master Gardeners. Bring your questions, gardening issues, and plant...
- Date:
- Saturday, July 19, 2025
- Time:
- 10:00am - 1:00pm
- Branch/Location:
- Lorton Library
- Categories:
- Home & Garden
- Audience:
- Adults Older Adults
Plant Clinic
Calling all home gardeners! Drop-in for horticultural tips, information, techniques and advice from the Fairfax County Master Gardeners. Adults.
- Date:
- Saturday, July 19, 2025
- Time:
- 10:00am - 1:00pm
- Branch/Location:
- Kings Park Library
- Categories:
- Home & Garden
- Audience:
- Adults Older Adults
CANCELLED Spanish Conversation Group
Practice your Spanish language conversation skills with a native speaker. Basic knowledge of Spanish is required.
Registration not required.
Adults.
- Date:
- Saturday, July 19, 2025
- Time:
- 10:15am - 11:15am
- Branch/Location:
- Kings Park Library
- Categories:
- Languages other than English
- Audience:
- Adults Older Adults
Family Storytime
Experience the joy of playful learning. Children and their caregivers participate in music, movement and song in this program that highlights the natural rhythms in language.
Space limited to 25...
- Date:
- Saturday, July 19, 2025
- Time:
- 10:30am - 11:00am
- Branch/Location:
- Tysons-Pimmit Meeting Room 1, Tysons-Pimmit Meeting Room 2, Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library
- Categories:
- Storytime
- Audience:
- Preschoolers Babies and Toddlers
Family Storytime
Join us for stories, songs, and movement! All ages with caregiver. Registration required.
- Date:
- Saturday, July 19, 2025
- Time:
- 10:30am - 11:00am
- Branch/Location:
- Lorton Meeting Room, Lorton Library
- Categories:
- Storytime
- Audience:
- School Age Children Preschoolers Babies and Toddlers
Saturday Stories
Join us in the children's area for a storytime designed for families with children ages birth to five. No registration required.
- Date:
- Saturday, July 19, 2025
- Time:
- 10:30am - 11:00am
- Branch/Location:
- Richard Byrd Library
- Categories:
- Storytime
- Audience:
- Preschoolers Babies and Toddlers
Own Your Space: Self-Defense for Confidence and Safety
It isn't just about fighting—it's about owning your space and standing strong. In this series, you will learn how to spot red flags, use your voice and body to stay safe, and practice real...
- Date:
- Saturday, July 19, 2025
- Time:
- 10:30am - 11:30am
- Branch/Location:
- Kings Park Meeting Room, Kings Park Library
- Categories:
- Workshop/Tutorial
- Audience:
Playdate Cafe
Kids can play with fun toys and each other while adults have an opportunity to socialize with other adults. Ages 0 - 5 with adult.
- Date:
- Saturday, July 19, 2025
- Time:
- 10:30am - 11:30am
- Branch/Location:
- Pohick Meeting Room 1, Pohick Meeting Room 2, Pohick Regional Library
- Categories:
- Storytime
- Audience:
- Preschoolers Babies and Toddlers
Tiny Terrariums @ Thomas Jefferson Library
PLANT THERAPY THIS SUMMER
Relax, unwind, and engage with nature. Create your own tiny terrariums with succulents in a glass jar. All supplies will be provided. We will also offer terrarium care tips....
- Date:
- Saturday, July 19, 2025
- Time:
- 10:30am - 11:30am
- Branch/Location:
- Thomas Jefferson Meeting Room 1, Thomas Jefferson Meeting Room 2, Thomas Jefferson Library
- Categories:
- Home & Garden Make/Create > Arts & Crafts
- Audience:
- Adults
Meet and Greet with FCPL Supportive Services Coordinator
Stop by Centreville Regional Library to meet Fairfax County Supporting Services Coordinator and learn how to navigate community and government resources:
Housing and emergency shelters
Food and...
- Date:
- Saturday, July 19, 2025
- Time:
- 10:30am - 12:30pm
- Branch/Location:
- Centreville Lobby, Centreville Regional Library
- Categories:
- Health & Wellness Supportive Services
- Audience:
Master Gardener Plant Clinic
Experts answer your gardening questions on Saturday mornings. Adults.
- Date:
- Saturday, July 19, 2025
- Time:
- 10:30am - 1:30pm
- Branch/Location:
- Chantilly Lobby, Chantilly Regional Library
- Categories:
- Presentation/Performance
- Audience:
- Adults
Book Club for English Language Learners
Practice your English reading skills with our volunteers!
There's no registration, just drop in. A limited number of books are available.
This program is for adults only. If you have questions about...
- Date:
- Saturday, July 19, 2025
- Time:
- 11:00am - 11:45am
- Branch/Location:
- Richard Byrd Conference Room, Richard Byrd Meeting Room 1, Richard Byrd Library
- Categories:
- Learning English
- Audience:
- Adults Older Adults English Language Learners
CANCELLED-One-on-One English Practice
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
- Date:
- Saturday, July 19, 2025
- Time:
- 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Branch/Location:
- Chantilly Regional Library
- Categories:
- Learning English
- Audience:
- English Language Learners
Didgeridoo Down Under
The Didgeridoo Show is an energetic fusion of Australian music, culture, puppetry, comedy, character building, storytelling and audience participation. You’ll learn about Aussie culture, animals,...
- Date:
- Saturday, July 19, 2025
- Time:
- 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Branch/Location:
- City of Fairfax Meeting Room 101A, City of Fairfax Meeting Room 101B, City of Fairfax Regional Library
- Categories:
- STEAM Summer Reading Adventure
- Audience:
- School Age Children
English for Beginners
English language conversation with a focus on basic vocabulary and everyday phrases. Small group setting; students with limited English language experience are welcome. Adults.
- Date:
- Saturday, July 19, 2025
- Time:
- 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Branch/Location:
- Tysons-Pimmit Conference Room, Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library
- Categories:
- Learning English
- Audience:
- Adults Older Adults English Language Learners
Libby App Training
Need help getting started with the Libby App?
Learn how to download eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines through Libby, a FREE library reading app.
No experience necessary. Bring your smartphone,...
- Date:
- Saturday, July 19, 2025
- Time:
- 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Branch/Location:
- Sherwood Regional Library
- Categories:
- Workshop/Tutorial
- Audience:
- Adults Older Adults
- Register! - 4 seats left
One-on-One English Conversation Session
Meet with a volunteer at Kings Park Library to practice your English. Basic English language skills are preferable. Adults.
Registration limit is once a week.
Please note that sessions may be held...
- Date:
- Saturday, July 19, 2025
- Time:
- 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Branch/Location:
- Kings Park Library
- Categories:
- Learning English
- Audience:
- English Language Learners
Read to the Dog
Come in person to the library on the morning of the event to register for a 15 minute slot to read to a trained therapy dog. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and slots fill up quickly. First come,...
- Date:
- Saturday, July 19, 2025
- Time:
- 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Branch/Location:
- Kingstowne Meeting Room, Kingstowne Library
- Categories:
- Read to the Dog
- Audience:
- School Age Children
Technology help for beginners
We now use computers to do everything!
Are you having trouble navigating a new laptop, installing smartphone apps, or figuring out how to send email attachments? Then stop by for basic technolgy help...
- Date:
- Saturday, July 19, 2025
- Time:
- 11:00am - 1:00pm
- Branch/Location:
- Richard Byrd Group Study Room, Richard Byrd Library
- Categories:
- Make/Create > Technology
- Audience:
- Adults Older Adults
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- Oakton Library
- Patrick Henry Library
- Pohick Regional Library
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