2 White Oak Library · 8.4 mi · Silver Spring
Ages 11–12 Arts & crafts
Coloring is a healthy way to relieve stress. It calms the brain and helps your body relax.
3 Courthouse Library · 18.1 mi · Arlington
All ages Arts & crafts
Take a Craft to Make at Home! Our Take and Make bags contain supplies, materials and instructions to complete a craft.
4 Central Library · 18.8 mi · Arlington
Ages 0–5 Storytime Sign-up needed
For families with children 12-36 months Join us for a brief storytime in the Children's Area, followed by time to explore play stations in the Quincy Room.
5 Aspen Hill Library · 5.3 mi · Rockville
All ages Storytime
These 25-30-minute programs are designed to delight children of all ages and are filled with diverse stories and activities that promote and develop language skills and…
6 Kensington Park Library · 8.7 mi · Kensington
Ages 5–12 Storytime
Drop in and read to a certified therapy dog! Bring your own book or choose one from our collection. For elementary school age children. First come, first served basis.
7 Quince Orchard Library · 10.3 mi · Gaithersburg
All ages Storytime
Native Americans learned long ago that certain plants grew well together, supporting one another as they shared the same soil.
8 Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Neighborhood Library · 14.2 mi · Washington
All ages Games & play Sign-up needed
We will have a variety of toys and themed activities so kids can play and create while families socialize and learn about local resources.
9 Maryland City at Russett Library · 14.6 mi · Laurel
Ages 6–10 Science & STEM
Explore the science of Paratroopers as you design a parachute and safely drop an egg to the ground. Explore a different science topic on the second Saturday of each month.
10 Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library · 15.6 mi · Washington
Ages 5–12 Family fun
All students are matched with their own volunteer/mentor to provide academic and personal support.
11 Great Falls Library · 15.9 mi · Great Falls
Ages 8–12 Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
Are you an aspiring author? Learn how to get a creative writing project started in an encouraging environment. Ages 8 - 12 years old. Registration encouraged, not required.
12 Anacostia Neighborhood Library · 17.5 mi · Washington
Ages 0–5 Games & play
Meet other parents, learn about library programming, and leave with early literacy tips you can implement at home.
13 Maggie Nightingale Library · 18.3 mi · Poolesville
Ages 0–6 Games & play
Play with puppets, puzzles, musical instruments, play tools, and many other learning toys.
14 Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library · 18.7 mi · Falls Church
Ages 0–5 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.
5 Aspen Hill Library · 5.3 mi · Rockville
Ages 5–12 Storytime
School age children are welcome to practice reading to a therapy dog. This program is designed to promote reading and relieve anxiety children may have when learning to read.
15 Gaithersburg Library · 7.4 mi · Gaithersburg
Ages 3–12 Storytime Sign-up needed
Each fun original story has an educational component and an inclusive message. The storytelling sessions are interactive, with sensory props and storyboards used to engage the…
16 Petworth Neighborhood Library · 14.9 mi · Washington
Ages 0–2 Storytime Sign-up needed
Did you know that language and music skills develop in the same part of your child’s brain?
17 Georgetown Neighborhood Library · 16.6 mi · Washington
Ages 3–5 Storytime
Share the fun of reading with your children ages 3-5 years! Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of…
18 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · 17.8 mi · Washington
Ages 0–5 Storytime
These 25-30 minute story times are designed to be enjoyed by all ages. Promoting early literacy skills through books, songs, rhymes, and movement, Family Story Time is a great way…
19 Northeast Neighborhood Library · 18.4 mi · Washington
Ages 0–5 Storytime
These 30-40 minute story times are designed to be enjoyed by all ages. Promoting early literacy skills through books, songs, rhymes, and movement, Family Story Time is a great way…
20 Capitol View Neighborhood Library · 19.8 mi · Washington
All ages Music & shows
We’ll dance, shake instruments, and sing along with friends. The whole family is encouraged to participate.
21 Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library · 15.2 mi · Washington
All ages Arts & crafts
Come join us for a free Library Puzzle Swap! Bring your old puzzles and find a some new gems for the season! Puzzles for all ages welcome.
20 Capitol View Neighborhood Library · 19.8 mi · Washington
All ages Science & STEM
Explore your creativity! Build structures with LEGOs, magnetic tiles, blocks & more!
22 Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library · 12.2 mi · Washington
Ages 5–12 Science & STEM
Join us for LEGO Social where kids can use their creativity and their imagination to create LEGO masterpieces.
23 Dolley Madison Library · 16 mi · McLean
Ages 5–12 Games & play Sign-up needed
Join us as we welcome Daisy and Raven, two very special therapy dogs, to Dolley Madison! Register to reserve a slot.
18 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · 17.8 mi · Washington
Ages 5–12 Arts & crafts
When library books are missing pages or falling apart at the spine, they can no longer circulate. But that doesn't mean they are worthless!
18 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · 17.8 mi · Washington
Ages 5–12 Family fun Sign-up needed
Come by this free and family-friendly event hosted by the Washington, D.C. chapter of the International Game Developers Association.
23 Dolley Madison Library · 16 mi · McLean
Ages 5–12 Games & play Sign-up needed
Join us as we welcome Daisy and Raven, two very special therapy dogs, to Dolley Madison! Register to reserve a slot.
23 Dolley Madison Library · 16 mi · McLean
Ages 5–12 Games & play Sign-up needed
Join us as we welcome Daisy and Raven, two very special therapy dogs, to Dolley Madison! Register to reserve a slot.
4 Central Library · 18.8 mi · Arlington
All ages Family fun
Ready. Set. Bake! In 2026, Arlington Reads Stirs It Up with a yearlong celebration of the nourishing and community-building power of food.
23 Dolley Madison Library · 16 mi · McLean
Ages 5–12 Games & play Sign-up needed
Join us as we welcome Daisy and Raven, two very special therapy dogs, to Dolley Madison! Register to reserve a slot.
24 Rockville Memorial Library · 6.4 mi · Rockville
Ages 5–12 Arts & crafts
This drop‑in program invites children, teens, adults, and families to decorate smooth stones with acrylic paints.
6 Kensington Park Library · 8.7 mi · Kensington
Ages 11–12 Games & play Sign-up needed
This series of one-shot (one off) games is designed to let players new to the table-top-role-playing world learn and experience the fun of this style of game.
25 Potomac Library · 11.9 mi · Rockville
Ages 9–12 Reading & languages Sign-up needed
The 3 sessions will be held on: Saturday, October 17, 2-3pm Saturday, November 14, 2-3pm Saturday, December 12, 2-3pm For ages 9 - 15.
18 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · 17.8 mi · Washington
Ages 5–12 Science & STEM
All ages and skill levels are welcome! Staff will be available to introduce beginners to the basics of chess, "the game of kings." For more information, reach out to…
3 Courthouse Library · 18.1 mi · Arlington
Ages 5–12 Games & play
Join the library for a friendly game or two Looking to sharpen your chess skills? Drop in and challenge new opponents! All skill levels are welcome.
13 Maggie Nightingale Library · 18.3 mi · Poolesville
Ages 6–12 Science & STEM Sign-up needed
Ever wonder what makes your favorite apps and games actually work? Join Science Connections as we crack the code behind computers!
4 Central Library · 18.8 mi · Arlington
Ages 7–11 Science & STEM
For grades 2-5 Practice your math skills by playing fun math games with local teen volunteers. Teen volunteers serve as mentors encouraging kids to see that math = fun!
18 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · 17.8 mi · Washington
Ages 5–12 Games & play Sign-up needed
Play accessible versions of board and card games such as Uno, Bananagrams, chess, and more with the Center for Accessibility!
5 Aspen Hill Library · 5.3 mi · Rockville
Ages 5–12 Games & play
Chess club is free to attend and all ages and skill levels are welcome. Boards and pieces will be provided.
2 White Oak Library · 8.4 mi · Silver Spring
Ages 3–12 Storytime
We will celebrate the season of gratitude by exploring the indigenous "Three Sisters" planting method.