3 White Oak Library · 13.4 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.
Runs Nov 12–14 · 10 am–6 pm
Free 4 Herndon Fortnightly Library · 16.8 mi · Herndon
Ages 3–12 Games & play
Celebrate and learn about the diversity of Indigenous tribes in North America through our Moccasin Scavenger Hunt!
Runs Nov 12–14 · 10 am–6 pm
Free 4 Herndon Fortnightly Library · 16.8 mi · Herndon
Ages 5–10 Arts & crafts
Stop by the information desk for a fun take and make at home craft! This month's craft is a dreamcatcher. Supplies are limited. Ages 5-10.
5 Anacostia Neighborhood Library · 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.
6 Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library · 5.2 mi · Washington
Ages 5–12 Family fun
All students are matched with their own volunteer/mentor to provide academic and personal support.
7 Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library · 6 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 John Marshall Library · 6.3 mi · Alexandria
Ages 6–12 Storytime Sign-up needed
"If you love dogs and want to enjoy some reading time, bring your favorite book or pick one from the library and read it aloud to Willey.
9 Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Neighborhood Library · 7.8 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.
10 Richard Byrd Library · 8 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.
11 Kingstowne Regional Library · 8.1 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…
11 Kingstowne Regional Library · 8.1 mi · Kingstowne
Ages 5–12 Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
Join us for a fun- filled Makerspace activity featuring creativity, crafting and engineering!
12 Kings Park Library · 9.5 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!
13 Kensington Park Library · 10.8 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.
14 City of Fairfax Regional Library · 11.1 mi · Fairfax
Ages 3–5 Storytime Sign-up needed
Guest performers - Tiny Dancers! Read, sing, learn, dance and have fun at the library with our friends at Tiny Dancers in Fairfax City studio.
15 Burke Centre Library · 13 mi · Burke
Ages 6–12 Science & STEM
Superheroes with the powers of measurement fight against uncertainty in a creative world built by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
16 Great Falls Library · 13.2 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.
17 Lorton Library · 13.3 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 Aspen Hill Library · 14.2 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…
19 Quince Orchard Library · 18.6 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.
20 Olney Library · 19.4 mi · Olney
Ages 0–5 Games & play
Come to the Olney Library for a drop-in social playtime for children birth to 5 years of age and their caregivers. Have fun playing with a variety of age-appropriate toys.
8 John Marshall Library · 6.3 mi · Alexandria
Ages 6–12 Storytime Sign-up needed
"If you love dogs and want to enjoy some reading time, bring your favorite book or pick one from the library and read it aloud to Willey.
21 Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library · 7.8 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.
22 Georgetown Neighborhood Library · 3.4 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…
23 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · 4.5 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…
24 Northeast Neighborhood Library · 5.8 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…
25 Petworth Neighborhood Library · 6.2 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?
8 John Marshall Library · 6.3 mi · Alexandria
Ages 6–12 Storytime Sign-up needed
"If you love dogs and want to enjoy some reading time, bring your favorite book or pick one from the library and read it aloud to Willey.
26 Capitol View Neighborhood Library · 9.3 mi · Washington
All ages Music & shows
We’ll dance, shake instruments, and sing along with friends. The whole family is encouraged to participate.
27 Pohick Regional Library · 11.2 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.
18 Aspen Hill Library · 14.2 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.
28 Reston Regional Library · 15.2 mi · Reston
All ages Storytime
Come enjoy a Saturday morning at the library! Join Reston Youth Services staff for stories and songs! All ages welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult.
4 Herndon Fortnightly Library · 16.8 mi · Herndon
Ages 5–12 Arts & crafts
Do you enjoy crafting? Do you want to explore new ideas and play with materials? Join us at the Artist Playground for a themed craft and coloring page. Kids 6-12 with an adult.
8 John Marshall Library · 6.3 mi · Alexandria
Ages 6–12 Storytime Sign-up needed
"If you love dogs and want to enjoy some reading time, bring your favorite book or pick one from the library and read it aloud to Willey.
29 Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library · 4.8 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.
26 Capitol View Neighborhood Library · 9.3 mi · Washington
All ages Science & STEM
Explore your creativity! Build structures with LEGOs, magnetic tiles, blocks & more!
23 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · 4.5 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!
23 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · 4.5 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.
30 Thomas Jefferson Library · 5.7 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!
31 Dolley Madison Library · 6.5 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.
32 Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library · 8.4 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.