30 Courthouse Library · 6.3 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.
11 Central Library · 6 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.
20 Kingstowne Regional Library · 4.5 mi · Kingstowne
Ages 5–7 Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
Join us for a fun-filled Makerspace activity where science meets creativity! Explore the exciting world of chemistry through hands-on experiments, colorful reactions, and…
20 Kingstowne Regional Library · 4.5 mi · Kingstowne
Ages 5–12 Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
Join us for a fun- filled Makerspace activity featuring creativity, crafting and engineering!
15 Richard Byrd Library · 5.9 mi · Springfield
Ages 0–5 Storytime
Join us in the children's area for a storytime designed for families with children ages birth to five. No registration required.
10 Anacostia Neighborhood Library · 8.1 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.
27 Kings Park Library · 9.2 mi · Burke
Ages 12–12 Games & play Sign-up needed
Ragnarok is coming! Odin has sent you and your crew to the mystical island of Cassius to plunder, pillage, and find worthy souls to join his army in the coming apocalypse!
23 Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library · 9.4 mi · Washington
Ages 5–12 Family fun
All students are matched with their own volunteer/mentor to provide academic and personal support.
32 Lorton Library · 9.6 mi · Lorton
Ages 5–12 Science & STEM Sign-up needed
Grades K-6 Develop skills of Force and Motion through building a plane. We provide the materials, and you make your very own plane to fly and take home.
18 Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library · 9.8 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.
8 Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library · 8.3 mi · Washington
Ages 5–12 Family fun
Nzinga’s gentle guidance creates a welcoming space for all levels, blending physical alignment with spiritual awareness for holistic well-being.
7 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · 7.6 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…
22 Georgetown Neighborhood Library · 8 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…
31 Northeast Neighborhood Library · 8.1 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…
19 Pohick Regional Library · 9.9 mi · Burke
Ages 0–6 Storytime
Bienvenidos! Join us for storytime in both English and Spanish. We will read books, sing songs, and do activities to build your child's early literacy skills.
28 Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library · 9.4 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.
7 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · 7.6 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!
7 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · 7.6 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.
17 Thomas Jefferson Library · 8 mi · Falls Church
Ages 6–12 Science & STEM
Do you love LEGO? Use our huge selection of LEGO pieces to build to your heart's content!
11 Central Library · 6 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.
30 Courthouse Library · 6.3 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.
7 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · 7.6 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…
17 Thomas Jefferson Library · 8 mi · Falls Church
Ages 3–12 Storytime
Read aloud to Lucy, a trained therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose a book from the library. Walk-ins welcome.
19 Pohick Regional Library · 9.9 mi · Burke
Ages 6–12 Storytime
Read aloud to a trained therapy dog. Call or sign up for a 15-minute session. Age 6-12. (R)
19 Pohick Regional Library · 9.9 mi · Burke
Ages 6–12 Storytime
Read aloud to a trained therapy dog. Call or sign up for a 15-minute session. Age 6-12. (R)
19 Pohick Regional Library · 9.9 mi · Burke
Ages 6–12 Storytime Sign-up needed
Read aloud to a trained therapy dog. Call or sign up for a 15-minute session. Age 6-12. (R)
19 Pohick Regional Library · 9.9 mi · Burke
Ages 6–12 Storytime Sign-up needed
Read aloud to a trained therapy dog. Call or sign up for a 15-minute session. Age 6-12. (R)
11 Central Library · 6 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!
7 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · 7.6 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!
19 Pohick Regional Library · 9.9 mi · Burke
Ages 7–12 Arts & crafts
Create & Connect for ages 7-12! Unstructured crafting time to meet friends who enjoy yarn crafting. Bring what you are currently working on! New to yarn crafts?
9 Southwest Neighborhood Library · 6.6 mi · Washington
All ages Games & play
Catch them all at the library! Find all the pokemon hiding in the children's room and get your pokedex stamped!
10 Anacostia Neighborhood Library · 8.1 mi · Washington
All ages Games & play
Celebrate 30 years of Pokémon with Anacostia Library! Trainers of all ages will be able to receive a Ward 8 gym badge sticker for their Pokédex Passport by finding…