Fall 2012

Fun programs for Kindergarten – 5th Graders

All programs are free; some require advanced registration. All are on a first-come-first-served basis until capacity is reached. 

New this year:

Book Parties

Fiesta con Libros
Celebra tus libros en serie en la biblioteca. La fiesta incluirá juegos relacionadoscon los libros, trivia y más.

Central Library: Monday, Oct. 15, 4:15 p.m.
Drop-in; Call 703-228-5946 for more information.

 

Origami Yoda Party

Calling fans of Origami, Star Wars, and the Origami Yoda book series: come party with games, trivia, crafts and making your own Origami Yoda, Darth Paper and Fortune Wookie.

Cherrydale Branch Library: Thursday, Oct. 18, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Call to register: 703-228-6330

 

Fancy Nancy Soiree

Wear your best finery and help us celebrate all things fancy and Fancy Nancy!

Westover Branch Library: Wednesday, Dec. 12, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Please note: Attendance limited to 25 children.
Call to register by Dec. 7, 2012: 703-228-5260

 

 

Lego Building

Lego Architects

Upper elementary kids (grades 3-5) design and build using Legos.
Westover Branch Library: 3rd Tuesday of every month, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Call 703-228-5260 for more information.

 

 

Lego Free For All

Fun with legos for kids K-5.
Westover Branch Library: Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Call 703-228-5260 for more information.

 

Make a Monster!

Stories, games, and crafts.

Westover Branch Library: Wednesday, Oct. 17, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Call to register by Oct. 12, 2012: 703-228-6330

 

 

 

Regular Programs:

Fairies, Fables and Funny Folktales
Storyhour includes kings and queens, genies and ogres, readers’ theater, crafts and more!

Columbia Pike Branch Library: Wednesdays, Sept. 12 – Nov. 14, 4:00 p.m.
K-5, Drop-in

 

 

Family Gaming
2 hours of gaming at the Library! We provide board games, card games, and video games.

Shirlington Branch Library: 1st Saturday of the month, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m..
Drop-in

 

 

Kids Club
Elementary school kids are invited to come participate in fun activities. Please call for full schedule of activities.

Aurora Hills Branch Library: Wednesday Sept. 12, 26, Oct. 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14; 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Drop-in; Call 703-228-5715 for more information.
Central Library: Wednesday, Sept. 12 – Dec. 12; 4:00 p.m.
Drop-in; Call 703-228-7692 for more information.

 

Paws to Read
Children ages 5-12 are invited to read to therapy dogs.

Call program location to register.

 

 

Central Library: 2nd Monday/month and 4th Monday/month, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Call to register: 703-228-5946
Columbia Pike Branch Library: 1st Tuesday/month and 3rd Tuesday/month, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Call to register: 703-228-5710
Shirlington Branch Library: 2nd Wednesday/month, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Call to register: 703-228-6545
Westover Branch Library: 2nd Tuesday/month and 4th Tuesday/month (no program Dec. 25), 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Call to register: 703-228-6545

 

 

Print the complete Fall 2012 elementary schedule [pdf]