May 2016 calendar issuu by Fairfax County Public Library

Free Events May 2016

FANTASY

SPORTS

WITH MATTHEW BERRY Tuesday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. The Alden at the McLean Community Center 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean, VA 22101

Join Matthew Berry, ESPN fantasy sports analyst and author of Fantasy Life: The Outrageous, Uplifting, and Heartbreaking World of Fantasy Sports from the Guy Who’s Lived It for a lively talk featuring stories and tips from the “front lines” of fantasy sports. Books available for sale and signing. Cosponsored by the McLean Community Center. Adults and teens. Sign up online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library or call 703-324-8428 beginning April 12.

Burke Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Road Burke, VA 22015 703-249-1520 | TTY: 711 Sun.: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Mon. - Thurs.: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 6:45, 7:30, 8:15 One-on-One English Practice Practice speaking, reading and writing English with a volunteer partner. Age 8 through adult. Mondays, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 7:00 English Conversation Practice speaking English with others and improve your skills. Adults.* Tuesdays in May, 10:00 Tai Chi Experience the benefits of Tai Chi led by Dante Gilmer of Still Water Tai Chi Center. Wear comfortable clothes that allow movement. Adults. Tuesday, May 3, 7:00 Burke Historical Society Presents Historic Maps & Aerials Historical maps and aerial photographs can be informative as well as beautiful. Learn how to find and interpret them for a wealth of historical clues. Presenter: Jon Vrana. Adults. Wednesday, May 4, 10:30 Read! Build! Play! How does your garden grow? Let's read a seasonal story, build with DUPLOs and play with friends. Have fun with your little one while building early literacy skills. Age 3-5 with adult. Thursdays in May, 10:00-Noon Walk-in Tech Help Clinic Help with downloading library eBooks and basic computer and mobile device skills. Bring device account IDs and passwords. Adults.*

Friday, May 6, 10:30 My Gym Develop your child's large motor skills with physical exercise and games. Funded by the Friends of Burke Centre Library. Age 1-3 with adult. Friday, May 6, 11:30 My Gym-Siblings Develop your child's large motor skills with physical exercise and games. Funded by the Friends of Burke Centre Library. Age 1-5 with adult. Saturday, May 7, 2:00 Fun Flicks Let's get together for a movie and refreshments with family and friends. All ages. Tuesday, May 10, 1:00 Burke Centre Book Club Dead Wake by Erik Larson. Adults.* Wednesday, May 11, 10:30 PJ Library Book Buddies Please join us as we read selections from the PJ Library and make a craft to take home. PJ Library provides families with a free treasury of Jewish books and music each month. For more information please contact Samantha Brown at Samantha. brown@jccnv.org or 703.537.3019. Age 6 months-5 years with adult. Wednesday, May 11, 7:00 Barbecue with Roy Jefferson Former Washington Redskins wide receiver Roy Jefferson shares secrets of his delicious barbecue. Adults. Thursday, May 12, 10:30 Author Storytime Join local author Sherryn Craig for a reading of her new book Midnight Madness at the Zoo and craft activity. The story combines animals, rhyming, counting and basketball. Age 3-5 with adult.

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You can register online and also call or visit the branch beginning two weeks before the event. Make arrangements for sign language interpreters, listening systems or real-time captioning at least two weeks in advance at the branch where the event takes place.

Thursday, May 12, 4:30 Magic Tree House Club Let’s read and talk about Good Morning Gorillas (#26 in the series). The magic tree house takes Jack and Annie to an African rainforest, where the siblings encounter gorillas and learn to communicate with them. Age 6-9.

Saturdays in May, 10:00 & 11:00 Genealogy One-on-One Research your family history with a genealogy volunteer using library online resources. Saturday, May 7, 21, 2:00 Creative Writer's Club Do you enjoy writing fiction, poetry, non-fiction and/or memoirs? Join us for sharing, discussion and feedback of works in progress. Teen volunteer facilitates. Age 13-18. Tuesday, May 17, 7:00 Pohick Evening Book Discussion Group The Orchardist by Amanda Coplin. Adults.* Thursday, May 19, 2:00 Storytime and Rhyme Join Wolf Trap artist Kofi Dennis for music, movement and imaginative play. Cosponsored by the Friends of Burke Centre Library. Age 3-5 years with adult. Friday, May 20, 10:30 Alphabet Soup Join us for stories and activities about letters in the alphabet. Age 2-5 with adult.

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Tuesday, May 24, 1:30 Short Book Conversations Join our lively discussion of The Third Policeman by Flann O'Brien. Adults.*

Wednesday, May 25, 10:30 Babies Blossoming Join us for seasonal songs, rhymes, activities and stories for infants less than a year old. Birth-11 months with caregiver. Thursday, May 26, 10:30 Music and Movin' with Miss Susan Join Miss Susan for songs and dance designed to enhance your child's early literacy and motor skills. Sponsored by the Friends of Burke Centre Library. Age 9 months-5 years. Thursday, May 26, 4:30 LEGOs in the Library LEGOs await you and your imagination. Bring a friend or make new ones while you build. Age 6-12.

Centreville Regional Library 14200 St. Germain Dr. Centreville, VA 20121 703-830-2223 | TTY: 711 Sun.: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Mon. - Thurs.: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 3 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 29, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, May 1, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday, May 1, 1:00 Friends of Centreville Library Spring Book Sale Find bargains and treasures. All ages.* Thursday, May 5, 11:00 Small Wonders Stories and activities. Age 13-23 months with adult. Saturdays, May 7, 21, 3:00 Practice Your English Conversation Group-Saturdays English conversation practice opportunity for adult learners of English. Adults.*

Tuesday, May 10, 11:00 Thriving Three to Fives Stories and activities. Age 3-5 with adult. Thursdays, May 12, 26, 11:00 Time for Tots Stories and activities. Age 2-3 with adult. Thursday, May 12, 7:00 Civil War Lecture "Battle at the Mule Shoe Salient" by Chris Mackowski. Cosponsored by the Bull Run Civil War Roundtable. Adults plus school age and up.* Tuesday, May 17, 7:00 Ravenous Readers A book club for 7th & 8th graders. Our May title is The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton. Copies available at the information desk. Please bring in other titles you are currently reading. Refreshments provided. Grades 7-8. Wednesday, May 18, 11:00 Baby & Me Stories and activities. Birth-12 months with adult. Wednesday, May 18, 7:00 Starlight Storytime Stories and fun for the whole family. Pajamas and stuffed friends welcome. Age 4-8. Monday, May 23, 1:00 Sully Book Club Tinkers by Paul Harding. Adults.*

Friday, May 27, 10:30 Storytime and Rhyme Join Wolf Trap artist Kofi Dennis for music, movement and imaginative play. Cosponsored by the Friends of Burke Centre Library. Birth-2 years with adult.

Mondays, May 9, 16, 23, 7:00 ESL Book Club Adults learning English meet to discuss a book chosen by the group. Ask for title. Adults.*

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Monday, May 23, 7:30 Book Nerds A book club for fifth and sixth graders. May's book selections: Baba Yaga's Assistant by Marika McCoola. Please also bring any other graphic novel you would like to share. Copies will be available at the information desk. Grades 5-6. Continued on next page

Wednesday, May 25, 7:00 A Novel Society Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. Adults.*

bring your tablet or e-reader and library card. Adults.

Saturday, May 28, 10:30 LEGOs Kids' Club Thousands of LEGOs await you and your creativity. Come with friends or make new ones while you create. Age 6-12. Saturday, May 28, 3:30 Moving up! Home Selling Solutions While Buying Another Is it time for a new home? How do you show your home with family still living in it? What is “rent-back”? Learn about home selling logistics and overcoming common obstacles with guest speaker Ellen Moyer.

One-on-One English Conversation Practice Practice your English with an ESL volunteer. Register in person only. Call branch for details. Adults.

Chantilly Regional Library

Mondays, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 10:30 Bouncin' Babies Rhymes, songs, stories and activities for you and your baby. Build an early literacy foundation for your child while enjoying time together. Birth-11 months with caregiver.

4000 Stringfellow Rd Chantilly, VA 20151 703-502-3883 | TTY: 711 Sun.: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Mon. - Thurs.: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Mondays, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 11:30 Small Wonders Rhymes, songs, stories and activities for you and your baby. Build an early literacy foundation for your child while enjoying time together. 12-23 months with caregiver.

Basic Internet and Microsoft Office Tutoring Get one-on-one help with computers, basic Microsoft Office applications and navigating the Internet. Call the library to schedule an appointment. Adults. Book-a-Librarian Reserve a free 30-minute session with a professional librarian for personalized research help. Call branch to request an appointment. Adults. eBook Office Hours Call for an appointment and get your eBook questions answered. Please

Monday, May 2, 4:30 Bookalicious! Book Group for 3rd and 4th Graders. Book discussion group for girls and guys. Ask for title. Grades 3-4. Tuesdays in May, 10:30 Thursdays in May, 7:00 English Conversation Group Practice your English with other students. Adults. Tuesdays, May 3, 17, 24, 31, 10:30 & 11:30 Toddlin' Twos Early literacy storytime with stories, songs and activities. Age 2 with caregiver.

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Tuesday, May 3, 4:30 Books and Bites A book discussion group for teens (Previously known as TBC). Join us as we discuss a popular YA novel and share some snacks. Ask for title. Grades 7-10. Wednesdays in May, 10:30 Fridays, May 13, 27, 2:00 Read! Build! Play! DUPLO Storytime DUPLO play storytime to help develop and reinforce early literacy skills. Have fun with your little one while building early literacy foundations for reading success. Age 18-35 months with adult. Wednesdays in May, 11:30 Read! Build! Play! DUPLO Storytime DUPLO play storytime to help develop and reinforce early literacy skills. Have fun with your little one while building early literacy foundations for reading success. Age 3-5 years with adult. Wednesday, May 4, 7:00 Mystery Book Club Mystery book discussion group. A Good Killing by Allison Leotta. Adults.* Thursday, May 5, 10:30 PJ Library Book Buddies Storytime All moms, dads, grandparents, caregivers and children who love books are welcome to join us for stories and fun that relate to Jewish culture, traditions and holidays. Enjoy movement and crafts along with stories. Siblings welcome. Contact Jennifer.DeAngelis@ jccnv.org of the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia for more information. Age 2 1/2-5 with caregiver. Thursday, May 5, 19, 26, 2:00 Storytime for Three to Fives Early literacy program with stories and activities. Age 3-5 with caregiver.

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Thursday, May 5, 4:30 Maker Minds Bring your creativity to learn and explore with a different hands-on project each month. Grades 3-6.

Tuesday, May 10, 4:30 LGBTQA+ Book Club A book discussion group focusing on LGBTQA+ themes. Ask for title. Grades 9-12.

Thursdays, May 5, 19, 8:00 ESL Book Club Adults learning English meet to discuss a short story. Ask for title. Adults.*

Wednesday, May 11, 4:45 Budds to the Second: Book Buddies for Second Graders A book club for boys and girls in second grade. Read the book at home and come to our book club to talk about it. Reading, The Chicken Squad by Doreen Cronin. Grade 2. Wednesday, May 11, 7:30 Chantilly Book Discussion Group Ask for title. Adults.*

Fridays, May 6, 20, 2:00 Ready for School Storytime Early literacy storytime program for children ready to be on their own without caregivers or siblings. Age 4-5. Saturday, May 7 National Train Day: A Model Railroad Display by the National Capital Trackers Join us in celebration of National Train Day. The meeting room will be setup with model trains traveling across an expansive track. Model train specialists will be on hand to answer your questions. All ages.

Friday, May 13, 4:30 Kinder-Budds: Book Buddies for Kindergarteners A book discussion group for girls and boys. Ask for title. Kindergarteners.

Wednesday, May 18, 4:45 Number One Buddies: Book Buddies for First Graders A book club for boys and girls in first grade. Read the book at home and come to our book club to talk about it. Reading, The Case of the Lost Boy by Dori Hillestad Butler. Grade 1.

Wednesday, May 18, 7:00 Adventures in Art Join us as we explore the exciting world of art through a combination of stories and art projects. Come dressed to get messy. Age 4-7 with caregiver. Wednesday, May 18, 7:30 The End (or is it?) A book discussion for 5th and 6th grade students. Please ask for title. Grades 5-6.

Saturdays in May, 10:30 Master Gardeners A neighborhood plant clinic. Master Gardeners provide horticultural tips, information, techniques and advice to home gardeners. Adults.*

Saturday, May 14, 10:30 Wednesday, May 25, 3:00 Kaleidoscope Storytime: An Adaptive Storytime Family sensory storytime focusing on the strengths and adapting to children on the autism spectrum and with other developmental challenges. Stories, songs and movement in a welcoming atmosphere. All ages.

Monday, May 9, 23, 6:45 Writers of Chantilly Share your work, give and receive feedback in a supportive setting. Adults.*

Tuesday, May 17, 4:30 Magic and Mayhem A sci-fi/fantasy book discussion group for girls and boys. Ask for title. Grades 6-8.

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Saturday, May 28, 10:30 Peaceful Paws Dakota, a gentle giant Bernese Mountain dog, is an ideal reading buddy for any child. Children on the autism spectrum or with other developmental challenges may especially enjoy sitting with Dakota. She is a perfect companion. Bring your own book or choose one we provide. Call or sign up online for a 15-minute session. All ages. Saturday, May 28, 12:00 Teen Advisory Board Meeting A meeting of the Chantilly Regional Teen Advisory Board. Grades 7-12.

City of Fairfax Regional Library 10360 North Street Fairfax, VA 22030 703-293-6227 | TTY: 711 Sun.: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Mon. - Thurs.: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Tuesdays in May, 10:30 Storytime at Old Town Square Come across the street to Old Town Square to hear stories, weather permitting. Age 2-5 with adult.* Tuesdays in May, 10:30 Tuesday Morning English Conversation Group Practice speaking English with others and improve your skills. Adults.*

Genealogy Help Desk Bring your family history stumpers to an expert. Make an appointment at the Virginia Room desk or call 703293-6227, option 6. Adults.

Tuesdays in May, 7:00 Tuesday Evening English Conversation Group Practice speaking English with others and improve your skills. Adults.*

One-on-one English Conversation Practice Practice speaking English with a volunteer tutor. Call to make an appointment. Adults.

Wednesday, May 4, 3:00 Star Wars Day May the Fourth be with you! Celebrate Star Wars Day with drop-in Jedi activities from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Age 6-12.

Personalized Internet/Microsoft Office Tutoring Learn how to use the Web or increase your skills. Call for appointment. Age 13 & up.

Thursday, May 5, 10:30 Preschool Storytime Build your child's early literacy skills while enjoying stories, songs and activities. Age 3-5 with adult.

Tales to Tails Need practice reading? Read aloud to a friendly, trained therapy dog. Call for dates and times or register online. Age 6-12. Mondays, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 11:00 Tuesdays in May, 2:00 Wednesdays in May, 7:00 Library Tech Help Get your library-related electronic resources questions answered. Includes help with eBooks and compatible devices. Adults.* Mondays, May 2, 9, 16, 4:30 Crazy 8s Math Club Join Bedtime Math’s Crazy 8s where you’ll run and jump and make a mess while learning math concepts. All-new Season 4 mischief-making activities. Cosponsored by Bedtime Math. Grades K-2.

Friday, May 6, 5:00-11:00 Late Night in the Virginia Room Arrive by 6 p.m. for after-hours research, genealogy help, Rare Book Room tours and digital microfilm reader demonstrations. Classes on finding your “everywhere but Virginia ancestors” also provided. All ages. Friday, May 6, 5:30 Finding Your Kin Online: Digital Resources in the Virginia Room Learn how to find your "everywhere but Virginia" ancestors through online databases. In Room A/B. All ages.*

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Friday, May 6, 7:00 By the Book: Print Resources in the Virginia Room The Internet doesn't have all the answers. Learn about your "everywhere but Virginia" ancestors in the library. In Room A/B. Must arrive by 6 p.m. All ages.* Saturdays in May, 10:00-1:00 Neighborhood Plant Clinic Master Gardeners provide horticultural tips, information, techniques and advice to home gardeners. Adults.* Saturday, May 7, 11:00 Forgotten Fairfax: Fairfax County's Nike Missile Sites Duck and cover! Project Nike was the first anti-aircraft missile system in the United States. Local author Christopher Bright will talk about the history of the Nike missile program and the three Fairfax County sites. All ages. Saturdays in May, 2:00 GIVE GIVE- Growth and Inspiration through Volunteering and Education. Volunteers from Thomas Jefferson H. S. and Robinson H. S. offer tutoring in math, reading, writing, science, social studies and ESL. School age.* Monday, May 9, 10:30 PJ Library Book Buddies Enjoy Jewish storybooks from the PJ Library celebrating Yom HaAtzma'ut (Israel's Independence Day) with books about their foods, historic places and traditions. Cosponsored by JCC of Northern Virginia. Age 6 months-5 years with adult. Thursday, May 12, 10:30 Toddler Time Join us for stories, songs and activities. Library staff share with children a love for books, and parents learn to cultivate early literacy skills. Age 2-3 with adult.

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Thursday, May 12, 7:00 Family Movie Night: "The Great Mouse Detective" Obsessed with BBC’s “Sherlock?” Watch this 1986 Disney spoof of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as mice. The legendary Vincent Price voices the villain. Rated G. All ages* Saturday, May 14, 2:30 Microsoft PowerPoint Learn how to put together an attractive presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint. Age 13 and up.* Tuesday, May 17, 4:30 Brain Games at the Library Have fun and win prizes with our board games and card games that challenge your thinking and build your skills. Age 8-12. Tuesday, May 17, 7:30 Evening Book Discussion Defending Jacob by William Landay. Adults.* Wednesday, May 18, 4:30 Bilingual Storytime Bilingual Storytime in English and Spanish. Build your child's early literacy skills while enjoying stories, songs and activities. Age 3-5 with adult. Thursday, May 19, 10:30 Mother Goose Storytime Enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays and lay a foundation of early literacy skills for your baby. Birth-23 months with adult. Thursday, May 19, 1:00 Afternoon Reading Group One Summer: America, 1927 by Bill Bryson. Adults.* Thursday, May 19, 7:00 Soldering and Electronics with TechShop Makers wanted! Join TechShop of DC/ Arlington and learn how to solder and assemble a kit that lights up.

Cosponsored by Friends of the City of Fairfax Regional Library. Age 12-18.

Dolley Madison Library 1244 Oak Ridge Ave. McLean, VA 22101 703-356-0770 | TTY: 711 Sun.: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Mon. - Thurs.: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday, May 21, 10:30 Family Math Games Come as a family to try our games. Build your children’s math and logic skills while having fun. Games for all levels with tips for parents to use at home. All ages. Monday, May 23, 10:15 & 11:15 Music and Movin' with Miss Susan Join Miss Susan for singing and moving to music with your little ones. Cosponsored by Friends of the City of Fairfax Regional Library. Age 6 months-5 years with adult. Monday, May 23, 4:30 Really Big Numbers Explore really big numbers with us – and we mean REALLY big. Playful activities will expand your idea of how big numbers can get. Cosponsored by Mason Experimental Geometry Lab. Grades 2-6. Wednesday, May 25, 4:30 Make and Take Reuse materials and craft supplies to make your own unique masterpiece. Age 6-12. Thursday, May 26, 6:30 March of the Stuffed Animals It's a preschool pajama party! Come wearing pajamas and bring a stuffed animal for math activities together. Cosponsored by Bedtime Math. Age 3-5 with adult.

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Post It Note Art Show Calling all artists! Stop by the information desk anytime during the month of May and create your masterpiece. Enter your Post-It Art in our contest and win a great prize. Teenadult. Post It Note Art Show Junior Calling all young artists! Stop by the information desk anytime during the month of May and create your masterpiece. Enter your Post-It Art in our contest and win a great prize. Birth-12. Monday, May 2, 10:30 Bouncing Babies An early literacy-enhanced storytime featuring rhymes, stories and songs. Birth-12 months with adult. Monday, May 2, 7:00 Principles of Feng Shui Expert Sharon Rusk presents a program on the ancient Chinese art of Feng Shui. This month's topic is Feng Shui and Summer: The Season of Action. Adults. Tuesdays in May, 1:00 Thursdays, May 5, 12, 26, 1:00 English Conversation Group Practice conversational English in a group setting. Adults.* Continued on next page

Wednesdays, May 4, 25, 10:30 Treasured Three to Fives An early literacy-enhanced storytime featuring stories, rhymes and songs. Age 3-5 with adult. Thursday, May 5, 10:30 Toddle On Over Come for stories and activities. Age 13-23 months with adult. Thursdays in May, 5:30 One-on-One English Conversation Practice speaking English with a volunteer partner. Call the information desk at 703-356-0770 x4 for appointment. All levels welcome. Adults. Saturdays, May 7, 14, 21, 10:00 & 11:00 One-on-One Computer/Microsoft Office Training Learn basic computer and Internet skills or master Microsoft Office programs at one-on-one trainings with a technology volunteer. Call for appointment. Adults. Monday, May 9, 10:30 Tiny Tots An exciting storytime featuring stories, rhymes and songs. Age 13-23 months with adult. Monday, May 9, 7:00 English Conversation Group Practice conversational English in a group setting. Adults.

Monday, May 9, 7:30 Astronomy from the Ground Up Dr. Robert M. Firestone presents a program on the basics of astronomy. Teens and adults.

Tuesday, May 10, 10:30 Small Wonders Join us for songs, activities and stories. Birth-12 months with adult. Tuesday, May 10, 7:00 Book Discussion Group May title is The Children Act by Ian McEwan. Adults. Wednesday, May 11, 10:30 Toddling Twos and Threes An early literacy-enhanced storytime featuring stories, rhymes and songs. Age 2-3 with adult. Saturday, May 14, 1:00 Stay-at-Home or Employed Mom? Deborah Kahn, author of The Roads Taken: Complex Lives of Employed and At-home Mothers, discusses her book and the challenges and feelings of both stay-at-home and employed moms. Books available for sale and signing. Adults. Tuesday, May 24, 4:30 Magic Tree House Book Club Join Jack and Annie on a Magic Tree House adventure each month with book discussions, games and activities. Check with the information desk for the current title. Age 6-8. Tuesday, May 24, 7:00 Secrets of Weight Loss & Weight Management Licensed & Registered Dietitian Kathy B. Glazer discusses weight loss and management techniques. Adults. Wednesday, May 25, 7:00 Model Investment Club Learn about investing following an investment club model. New visitors welcome. Adults.* Thursday, May 26, 10:30 Fun for 2s and 3s Join us for stories and activities. Age 2-3 with adult.

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Thursday, May 26, 7:00 Starlight Storytime Come in your pajamas and join us for stories and songs. All ages.

George Mason Regional Library 7001 Little River Turnpike Annandale, VA 22003 703-256-3800 | TTY: 711 Sun.: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Mon. - Thurs.: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday April 28, 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Friday, April 29, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, May 1, Noon – 5 p.m. George Mason Bi-Annual Book Sale Internet Tutoring Enhance your Internet, computer and Microsoft Office skills working oneon-one with a tutor. Please call ahead for availability and to register for a session. Adults.

Mondays, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 4:00 & 5:00 One-on-one Research and Writing Tutoring During a 50-minute session, engage in a one-on-one conversation to learn research tips, improve your writing process and work on your current writing or research project with a librarian. Sessions focused on writing can include essays, cover letters, creative writing, brainstorming and citations and formatting. Please bring a copy of your work to the session. Call for more information. High School age through adult.

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Tuesday, May 10, 10:30 Leap Frog, Leap! Enjoy stories, songs and activity about all things green. Our early literacy program supports reading success. Age 2-5 with adult.

Wednesday, May 4, 7:00 Yarn-Aholics Calling all potential and existing knitters and crocheters. Join us to discuss, learn and share knitting and crochet ideas and projects. Adults.* Thursday, May 5, 10:30 Bouncin' Baby Short stories and songs for you and your baby. Caregivers will be provided with boardbooks to read and time to socialize. Birth-18 months. Saturday, May 7, 11:00 Choose Privacy How can you protect your personal information online and offline? Michelle Thompson from the Fairfax County Consumer Protection Bureau can help you get started. Age 12 and up. Saturday, May 7, 1:00 Murder in Wonderland Rumors have been circulating about a threat to the Red Queen on this day in Annandale. Join the mystery where YOU could wind up being the ace detective or the number one suspect. Participants will be entered into a raffle for a theater gift card to see the new Alice in Wonderland in theaters later this month. Teens. Monday, May 9, 7:00 Make It Monday Come to the library for an evening of crafting. Every month we will make a new craft. Adults.

Tuesdays, May 19, 17, 24, 31, 2:00 Thursdays, May 12, 19, 26, 2:00 English Conversation Group Practice and improve your English. Adults.* Wednesday, May 11, 7:00 Library Board of Trustees Meeting A maximum of 10 people may speak during the public comment period. To sign up to speak, call 703-324-8324. Adults.* Thursday, May 12, 7:00 Tech 101: LinkedIn LinkedIn is an online professional network. Learn how to set up a profile, find professional opportunities and get news about your field. Bring your own charged device to use. Adults. Saturday, May 14, 12:00 Removing the Middleman, Book Discussion Explore the beauty and profoundness of the Qur'an through the lens of goodness and purpose in the 21st century. Presentation and Q&A by the author Rashed Hasan. Adults. Saturday, May 14, 3:30 Minecraft at the library Follow the instructions or create your own Minecraft world using a LEGO Minecraft kit. Age 10-12. Tuesday, May 17, 10:30 Milk & Cookies Join us for a delicious storytime. Enjoy stories, songs and activity that encourages early literacy skills. Age 2-5 with adult.

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Wednesday, May 18, 7:00 10 Ways to Use Facebook in Your Small Business Are you looking to drive more sales for your small business using Facebook? Join Christian Karasiewicz, a leading social media strategist with over ten years of experience in social media marketing to learn tips and tactics to help you leverage Facebook Groups. He'll also cover ways to combine your Facebook Page and even your Profile to build deeper connections with customers and help increase sales. Adults. Thursday, May 19, 2:00 George Mason Book Discussion Group Join us for a discussion of My Name is Mary Sutter by Robin Oliveira. Adults.* Thursday, May 19, 7:00 Color Me Calm Join us for a relaxing evening of grown up coloring. Supplies provided. Adults. Saturday, May 21, 10:30 Saturday Drop-in storytime Bring your family and enjoy storytime at the library. Reinforce and support your child's early literacy skills. Age 2-5 with adult.* Saturday, May 21, 2:00 Reclaim Your Space â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reclaim Your Spaceâ&#x20AC;? offers helpful steps to start organizing, questions to ask yourself when deciding what to do with your things, tips for getting organized and staying that way as well as some fun facts about stuff. Presented by professional organizer Mary Malmberg. Adults. Continued on next page

Tuesday, May 24, 10:30 Fire Safety for Kids Enjoy a puppet show presented by the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department. Participants will receive a helmet, activity book and parental brochure. Age 3-5. Wednesday, May 25, 7:00 Northern Virginia Women during the Civil War Beginning with the arrival of Union troops in April 1861 Northern Virginia women faced many new realities during the Civil War. Alice Reagan will discuss the conditions and opportunities. Adults. Friday, May 27, 3:30 LEGOs in the library Use your imagination and make friends. LEGO blocks will be provided. Age 6-12* Saturday, May 28, 2:30 Drop-in junior chess club Join fellow chess lovers to play and learn new moves. Age 8-14.* Tuesday, May 31, 10:30 Boxes, Boxes, Boxes! Come join us for early literacy storytime about boxes. We’ll sing songs, read stories and do fingerplays. Age 2-5 with adult.

Great Falls Library 9830 Georgetown Pike Great Falls, VA 22066 703-757-8560 | TTY: 711 Mon. - Tues.: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Wed. & Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thurs.: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Library Tech Help Get all your library related technology questions answered. No prior experience required. All ages.

Mondays, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 1:00 Spanish Chat Informal conversation. Adults. Monday, May 2 and Tuesday, May 24, 3:30 Legos in the Library Get creative with legos. Legos provided. Age 5-12. Tuesday, May 3, 10:30 Family Story Time Join us for stories, songs and activities. Birth-5 with adult. Tuesdays, May 3, 10, 17, 31, 4:30 Fun with Phonics Tutors from the Mina's Sci-Math School will teach children to improve their reading, math and penmanship skills. Age 5-8. Wednesdays, May 4, 18, 25, 4:30 Pokemon League Drop-in and play Pokemon with your friends! Thursday, May 5, 7:00 Pen and Palette Great Falls authors and artists will unite to showcase their combined talent and unveil a newly-published and illustrated Anthology.

Thursday, May 12, 6:30 Davinci Drone and Coder’s Meet-ups Learn about building, maintaining, customizing and coding drones. All levels welcome. All ages. Friday, May 13, 1:00 Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions Program Learn about foreign policy issues in a seminar atmosphere. Cosponsored by the Great Falls Senior Center. Adults. Monday, May 16, 2:30 Great Falls Writers Group Book Club Writers examine style and technique. Adults. Wednesday, May 18, 10:30 Morning Book Group Call branch for title. Adults. Thursday, May 19, 7:30 Evening Book Group Call branch for title. Adults.

Fridays, May 6, 13, 27, 10:00 Playdate Café Toys and playspace for children. Coffee and conversation for grown-ups. Birth-5.

Friday, May 20, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friends of the Great Falls Library Book Sale Hundreds of gently used books available for purchase.

Monday, May 9, 4:00 Maker Kids Club-Craft Hour Create awesome crafts to take home. Age 5-12.

Tuesday, May 24, 10:30 Pre-School Story Time Join us for stories, songs and activities. Age 3-5 with adult.

Tuesday, May 10, 10:30 Books and Babies Story Time Rhymes, songs, stories and activities for you and your baby. Build an early literacy foundation for your child while enjoying time together. Birth-24 months with caregiver.

Thursday, May 26, 5:30 Kids Book Club Call branch for title. Age 8-12.

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Saturday, May 28, 2:00 Movies at the Library Join us for "Toy Story" (rated G). Age 5-13. Events subject to change. Check the library’s website for up-to-date listings. * = No registration necessary

Herndon Fortnightly Library 768 Center St. Herndon, VA 20170 703-437-8855 | TTY: 711 Mon. - Tues.: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Wed. & Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thurs.: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday, May 2, 10:30 Sensory Connection Storytime An interactive and educational program for all children, in a sensory-friendly environment. Includes interactive stories, songs, music and social interaction. Birth-3 with adult. Tuesday, May 3, 10:30 Precious Preschoolers Superheroes! Super powers combine with super stories, rhymes and songs. Age 3-5 with adult. Wednesdays, May 4, 11, 18, 10:30 Babytime Rhymes, songs, stories with music for you and your baby. Enjoy time with your child while building an early literacy foundation. Birth-18 months with adult. Saturday, May 7, 10:30-11:30 Dog Tales Read aloud to a trained therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose a book from the library. Call or sign up online for a 15-minute session. Age 5-12. Mondays, May 9, 10:30 Toddlers & Twos Wiggle, Wiggle Worms We’ll wiggle our way through stories, songs and rhymes about these segmented invertebrates. Age 19 monthstwo years with adult. Monday, May 9, 4:30 LEGO Club Have fun, use your imagination and keep your engineering and problem

solving skills flowing with an abundance of LEGO bricks. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Reston Library. Age 5-12. Monday, May 9, 7:00 Writers Group All levels of writing experience are welcome to join our group to receive support and feedback. The group reviews works-in-progress from up to 3 members each month. Adults. Tuesday, May 10, 2:00 Budding Engineers: Storytime with Wood Blocks Creativity, scientific thinking, problem solving and language skills all come into play as we use wood blocks to build, explore, create and learn (STEAM). Age 3-5 with adult. Friday, May 13, 10:30 Sensory Music Class: Wee Got The Beat, Too! Family program for children with sensory needs. Learn socialization through music, rhymes, songs and movement. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Reston Library. Age 6 months-5 years with adult. Monday, May 16, 10:30 Toddlers & Twos Meow, Meow, Kittens and Cats, Wow! Purr, cuddle and frolic with cat stories, songs, games and rhymes. Age 19 months-two years with adult. Tuesday, May 17, 10:30 Young Science Explorers-Art of Camouflage Art and science collide in an exploration of animal camouflage through art mediums and stories. Cosponsored by Council for the Arts of Herndon. Age 3-5 with adult.

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Saturday, May 21, 10:30-11:30 Dog Tales Read aloud to a trained therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose a book from the library. Call or sign up online for a 15-minute session. Age 5-12. Monday, May 23, 10:30 Rock City-Bach to Rock Children will enjoy dynamic movement activities with instruments to increase awareness of the foundations of music. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Reston Library. Age 2-5 with adult. Wednesday, May 25, 10:30 Crafts and Stories with Infant Toddler Connection Stories and crafts in a sensory friendly environment. Age 6 months-3 years with adult.

John Marshall Library 6209 Rose Hill Dr. Alexandria, VA 22310 703-971-0010 | TTY: 711 Mon. - Tues.: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Wed. & Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thurs.: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mondays, May 2, 16, 10:30 Wednesday, May 11, 10:30 A to Zoo Storytime Stories and activities. Age 3-5 with adult. Wednesdays, May 4, 25, 10:30 Tots and Tales Come for an early literacy storytime. Birth-23 months with adult. Thursdays in May, 2:00 English Conversation Practice your English in a relaxed setting. Adults.* Continued on next page

Fridays, May 6, 13, 20, 10:30 Child & Me Yoga Child & Me Yoga uses stories, songs and poses to teach children and caregivers techniques for breathing, moving and relaxing. Please bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Age 1-3 with adult. Saturday, May 7, 10:30 Family Movie Time Bring your blanket and a snack and enjoy some family time at the library when we watch "Ratatouille" (rated G) together. All ages.* Saturdays in May, 1:00 eBook Workshop Get your eBook questions answered. Learn how to use OverDrive to download free eBooks and eAudiobooks. Please bring your charged device and library card. Adults.* Mondays, May 9, 23 and Wednesday, May 18, 10:30 Fun for 2s & 3s Stories and activities. Age 2-3 with adult. Tuesdays, May 10, 17, 24, 1:30 Chair Yoga for Adults Join us as we experience the benefits of yoga while seated in a chair. Adults. Saturday, May 14, 10:30 Down to the Islands Cody and BJ present a fun interactive music show that celebrates the land and the people of the Bahamas. Hear the ocean waves and dance to a percussion band. All ages. Thursday, May 19, 7:15 Book Discussion Group Please join us to discuss Black-eyed Susans by Julia Heaberlin. Adults.* Saturday, May 21, 2:00 Tween Movie Afternoon Bring your blanket and a snack and enjoy some family time at the library when we watch “The Good Dinosaur” (rated PG) together. All ages.*

Kings Park Library 9000 Burke Lake Rd. Burke, VA 22015 703-978-5600 | TTY: 711 Sun.: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Mon. - Thurs.: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mondays, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2:30 Spanish Conversation Group Practice and improve your Spanish with a native speaker. Adults.* Thursday, May 5, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday, May 6, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friends of Kings Park Library Book Sale Used book sale. Proceeds support the library. Books are sorted into many categories, easy to find what you want. During peak attendance we may ask you to park the strollers outside of the main book sale area for safety and convenience of all shoppers. Fridays in May, 10:00 English Conversation Group Practice your English conversation skills. Adults.*

Fridays in May, 1:00 Basic Computer Skills Training Learn basic computer skills with our one-on-one technology volunteers. Adults. Fridays in May, 2:00 Keeping Up With Kids – Learn About Flickr, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Skype Learn the basics with our one-onone technology volunteer about the

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social networking tools that can help you stay in touch with your kids and grandkids. Adults. Tuesday, May 10, 4:30-5:30 Paws to Read Practice reading with Fenton, a trained therapy dog. Call or sign up online for a 15-minute session. Age 6-12 with adult. Tuesday, May 10, 7:00 Calling All Guys Book discussion group for boys. The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin. Age 9-12 with adult. Wednesday, May 11, 10:30 & 11:30 Library Tales Storytime Stories, songs and fun about the library for your preschooler. Age 3-5 with adult. Wednesday, May 11, 4:30 Crafty Critters Explore the world of reptiles with Bar C Ranch including a story, live animals, and a craft to make and take home. Cosponsored by Friends of the Kings Park Library. Age 5-10. Wednesday, May 11, 7:00 Pohick Writers' Roundtable Discuss your work with other writers. Adults.* Thursdays, May 12, 26, 1:30 Gentle Yoga Chair yoga: Stretching and breathing exercises designed to relieve stress, calm the mind and increase mobility and balance. No yoga mat needed. Designed for adults 55 and over. Saturday, May 14, 11:00 Peter McCory: The One-Man Band Enjoy an interactive music show of lively, upbeat renditions of familiar songs, folk songs, novelty numbers and Peter McCory's own award-winning original music for the entire family. Cosponsored by Friends of the Kings Park Library. All ages. Events subject to change. Check the library’s website for up-to-date listings. * = No registration necessary

Saturday, May 14, 2:00 Get Your Resume Right Need to create a resume or update an old one? Join us for a resume writing seminar with a career services expert who will help you showcase your skills and accomplishments. (Session is not intended for federal job applications.) Adults. Monday, May 16, 4:30-5:30 Paws to Read Practice reading with Wylie, a trained therapy dog. Call or sign up online for a 15-minute session. Age 6-12 with adult. Monday, May 16, 7:00 Let's Hear It for the Girls All girls book discussion group. Pie by Sarah Weeks. Age 9-12. Tuesday, May 17, 1:00 Great Decisions Seminar Roundtable discussion of U. S. foreign policy. Topic: "The Kurds." Adults. Tuesday, May 17, 1:30 Afternoon Book Discussion Group Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress by Sijie Dai. Adults.* Tuesday, May 17, 4:30 LEGOs in the Library Use your imagination and make friends with our LEGO bricks free build. LEGOs provided by Friends of the Kings Park Library. Age 6-12.*

Wednesday, May 18, 4:30 My First Book Club Book club for girls and boys. The Case of the Missing Carrot Cake by Robin Newman. Grades K-2 with adult. Wednesday, May 18, 6:00 Pastel Portrait Maker Space The Pastel Portrait Club invites anyone interested to join as artists or volunteer to get your portrait painted. All skill levels welcome. Adults. Friday, May 20, 2:00 Prepare To Care: Support for Family Caregivers Caring for a loved one at home can be a challenging experience. This AARP workshop will provide you with helpful information and teach you about resources that will make this important work a little easier for yourself, and the senior you love and support. Adults.* Saturday, May 21, 10:15, 10:45, 11:15 & 11:45 Resume Review Clinic Book an appointment to review your resume with a Career Services Advisor. Adults. Saturday, May 21, 10:30 Sensory Storytime Multi-sensory storytime geared toward children with special needs featuring interactive stories, songs, music and social interaction. Age 2-4 with adult.

Tuesday, May 17, 6:30 Evening Book Discussion Group The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien. Adults.*

Saturday, May 21, 11:30 Sensory Storytime Multi-sensory storytime geared toward children with special needs featuring interactive stories, songs, music and social interaction. Age 5-9 with adult.

Wednesday, May 18, 10:30 Terrific Twos and Threes Storytime with a focus on early literacy skills. Age 2-3 with adult.

Saturdays, May 21, 28, 2:30 Kings Park Coding Club Immerse yourself in the world of computer science by learning the Java

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language. Build programs and video games from scratch. No experience required. Bring a charged laptop. Call for software requirements. Age 10-14. Sunday, May 22, 1:30 From Seed to Sprout See how amazing seeds are and learn to sprout seeds by making your own Bean Baby using seeds from the American Horticultural Society and National Capital Area Garden Club. Age 6-adult. Monday, May 23, 7:00 Color Me Happy Experience the latest trend in relaxation. Lift your mood, relieve your stress and discover your inner Picasso through adult coloring. Materials will be provided. Registration limited. Adults. Tuesday, May 24, 7:00 Friends of the Kings Park Library Meeting Friends of the Kings Park Library Board Meeting. Adults.* Tuesday, May 24, 7:00 Pokémon Club Bring your Pokémon trading cards to trade or play the Pokémon game. Age 6-12.* Wednesday, May 25, 10:30 Small Oneders Rhymes, stories, songs and activities for you and your toddler. Age 12-23 months with adult. Wednesday, May 25, 4:30 Chess Club Learn openings, strategies, tactics and more. Players paired with others of similar skill. Cosponsored by Friends of the Pohick Regional Library. Age 8-16. Continued on next page

Wednesday, May 25, 6:30 Twilight Tales Come in your pajamas (with a blanket and your favorite stuffed animal) to listen to stories before bedtime. Age 3-6 with adult. Thursday, May 26, 7:00 Kings Park Gardening SeriesVegetable Gardening In the Spring Learn how to create and maintain a beautiful vegetable garden of your own. Is your new spring garden having trouble? Green Spring Master Gardeners will guide you through the basics, give great advice and teach you how to help your garden thrive. Adults.*

Kingstowne Library 6500 Landsdowne Centre Alexandria, VA 22315 703-339-4610 | TTY: 711 Mon. - Tues.: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Wed. & Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thurs.: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday, May 2, 10:30 Early Words Early literacy program with stories and songs. Age 12 months-23 months with adult. Mondays, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 6:30 & 7:00 Internet and MS Office One-on-One One-on-one sessions with a technology volunteer. Call for an appointment. Adults. Tuesdays in May, 12:00, 12:30 & 1:00 Internet and MS Office One-on-One One-on-one sessions with a technology volunteer. Call for an appointment. Adults. Tuesdays in May, 1:30 Genealogy One-on-One Discover your family history with a genealogy volunteer using library online resources. Call for an appointment. Adults.

Wednesdays and Thursdays in May, 10:15 & 7:00 English Conversation Conversation group for people learning English. Adults.* Wednesday, May 4, 12:15 Daytime Book Discussion Soul Mountain by Xingjian Gao. Adults.* Monday, May 9, 10:30 Terrific Twos and Threes Early literacy program with stories and songs. Age 2 and 3 years with adult. Tuesday, May 10, 7:00 Second Tuesday Book Group Still Alice by Lisa Genova. Adults.* Wednesday, May 11, 2:00 KNCAA Book Group The Fault in Our Stars by John Green. Meet next door at Kingstowne Center for Active Adults (KNCAA) Cosponsored by KNCAA. Adults.* Thursday, May 12, 6:30 Books to Movies Book Club Book discussion group for teens. Discuss a book then watch the movie. Please call the information desk for book/movie title. Age 13-18. Saturday, May 14, 10:00 a.m. – 3 p.m. Friends of the Kingstowne Library Book Sale Gems and finds for all readers. All ages.* Saturday, May 14, 12:30-1:30 Wag a Tale Need a little practice reading or just love dogs? Register to read to one of our therapy dogs. Age 5-12. Monday, May 16, 12:30 AARP Fraud and Identity Theft Join us for a discussion about how to spot and avoid identity theft and fraud to protect yourself and your family. Adults.

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Friday, May 20, 10:30 Child and Me Yoga Family union through yoga. Enrich your family time together on the yoga mat. Breathing exercises, poses, music and storytime will be used to guide you through a fun time together. Please bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Age 1-3 with adult. Friday, May 20, 3:00 eSports Gaming with friends at the library. Join fellow cyber-athletes for gaming and snacks. Please bring your own hand-held device or laptop. Age 13-18. Saturday, May 21, 2:00 Art Lab Develop your art skills with fellow artists through a variety of challenging art projects. Open to kids with all levels of art ability and interest. Age 8-12. Monday, May 23, 10:30 Rainbow Readers Early literacy program with stories and songs for children. Age 3-5 years with adult. Friday, May 27, 10:30 Baby & Me Babies learn and develop through play, socialization and the sharing of books. Have fun while your baby plays. Age 1 month-9 months with adult.

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Lorton Library 9520 Richmond Highway Lorton, VA 22079 703-339-7385 | TTY: 711 Mon. - Tues.: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Wed. & Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thurs.: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. One-On-One Computer/Technology Help One-hour session with a technology volunteer for help with basic computer skills, navigating the Internet and e-readers. Call for an appointment. Adults. Tuesdays and Fridays in May, 10:30 English Conversation Group Practice speaking English with others and improve your skills. Adults.* Tuesdays and Thursdays in May, 4:00 Affordable Care Assistance Meet with an expert to get help finding the plan that's right for you. Adults* Thursday, May 5, 7:00 Jammin' Book Party Explore fun stories and games. Snacks provided. Age 9-12. Wednesday, May 11, 11:00 Let's Play in the Garden Stories about gardens and gardening. Age 2-3 with adult. Thursdays, May 12, 19, 26, 6:00 Homework Help Drop-in homework help for students through 12th grade. Grades 1-12.* Saturday, May 14, 9:00-Noon Second Saturdays with Supervisor Storck Meet with your Board of Supervisors representative to discuss your concerns.

Saturday, May 14, 2:00 Lorton Junior Chess Club Practice chess and learn new moves. Age 8-12.* Monday, May 16, 11:00 Small Wonders Stories and fingerplay. Age 12-23 months with adult. Monday, May 16, 7:00 Lorton Evening Book Conversations Book Discussion. The Last Picture Show by Larry McMurtry. Adults.* Wednesday, May 18, 11:00 Grief Support This group offers a discussion about symptoms of grief, ways to cope and ways to adjust to the loss and find hope for the future. Adults.* Wednesday, May 25, 11:00 Warm Weather Stories Stories about warm weather activities. Age 3-5 with adult. Saturday, May 28, 11:00-12:00 Paws to Read Practice reading aloud to a trained therapy dog. 15-minute sessions available. Age 6-12.

Martha Washington Library 6614 Fort Hunt Rd. Alexandria, VA 22307 703-768-6700 | TTY: 711 Mon. - Tues.: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Wed. & Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thurs.: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday, May 2, 11:00 Making the Right Housing Decisions as We Age Gracefully As we age our housing needs may change. Learn about the range of over-55 housing choices and

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the importance of agency in your decision-making process. Adults. Monday, May 2, 7:00 Cliffhanger Book Club This read-aloud event is sure to leave you in suspense. Bring your library card so you can check out the book to find out what happens next. Snacks provided by the Friends of the Martha Washington Library. Age 10-12. Tuesday, May 3, 3:00 Missing Letters Author Steve Hayes will discuss his new book Missing Letters. Book sale and signing to follow. Adults. Thursday, May 5, 1:15 Mother's Day Stories Stories and activities for Mother's Day. Age 2-5 with adult. Saturday, May 7, 1:00 Mother's Day Craft Make something special for an important person in your life. All ages. Saturday, May 7, 3:30 Intro to the Hokule`a, Traditional Hawaiian Voyaging Canoe An introduction to the amazing Malama Honua Worldwide Voyage of the Hokule`a, a working replica of an ancient Hawaiian voyaging canoe. It has traveled over halfway around the world using only traditional navigation techniques and will arrive in Old Town Alexandria on May 15. Participants will learn about navigating by the stars and will create their own star compass. Presented by Melissa Mokihana Scalph, kumu hula. Adults and teens. Monday, May 9, 10:30 For Baby and Me Enjoy stories, songs and movement activities for you and your little one while building an early literacy foundation. Birth-23 months with adult. Continued on next page

Monday, May 9, 7:00 Cliffhanger Book Club Too This read-aloud event is sure to leave you in suspense. Bring your library card so you can check out the book to find out what happens next. Snacks provided by the Friends of the Martha Washington Library. Age 7-9. Tuesday, May 10, 7:00 Martha's Tuesday Evening Book Discussion Group Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Adults.* Friday, May 13, Noon – 5:00 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Martha Washington Spring Book Sale Shop for bargains at our semi-annual book sale. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Martha Washington Library. All ages.* Tuesday, May 17, 1:15 Books, Fun and More Stories and activities about the library and books. Age 3-5 with adult. Tuesday, May 17, 7:00 Mom's Book Club Calling All Moms! Enjoy conversation, relaxation and an evening with other moms. This month please bring a book of your choice and tell us why you love it. Adults. Tuesday, May 17, 7:00 Poetry Reading Neva Harrington will read from her third book of poetry Open Season. Book sale and signing to follow. Adults and teens. Thursday, May 19, 4:00 Slime Minions Come make slime and turn it into a Minion friend. Grades K-6. Thursday, May 19, 7:00 Martha's Poetry Discussion Group The poetry of Ellen Bryant Voigt. Adults.*

Saturday, May 21, 1:30 Gardening with Native Plants Learn how to use native plants to add beauty to your garden while preserving a part of our natural heritage. Presented by Green Spring Master Gardeners. Adults. Monday, May 23, 7:00 iPhone Photography 101 Make your iPhone photos stand out. Learn about camera settings and apps that will help you take better pictures. Adults. Tuesday, May 24, 7:00 Martha's Mystery Book Discussion Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng. Adults.* Wednesday, May 25, 10:30 Meow Books, stories, songs and other purrfectly fun activities about cats and kittens. Age 2-3 with adult. Saturday, May 28, 2:00 Martha's Movie Matinee This month's movie is "Open Season: Scared Silly" (rated PG). Snacks provided by the Friends of the Martha Washington Library. All ages.

Oakton Library 10304 Lynnhaven Place Oakton, VA 22124 703-242-4020 | TTY: 711 Mon. - Tues.: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Wed. & Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thurs.: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Mondays, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 10:30 English Conversation English practice for non-native speakers. Adults.* Tuesdays in May, 12:30 Canasta Group Enjoy socializing while you play Canasta with this weekly group meeting. Adults.*

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Tuesdays in May, 1:30, 6:00, 7:00 Thursdays in May, 1:30 English Conversation One-on-One English practice for a non-native speaker with a library volunteer. Call for appointment. Adults. Tuesday, May 3, 7:00 Walking Washington D.C. Author Barbara Saffir shares hidden gems of Washington D. C. neighborhoods, highlighting history, architecture, eateries, art and fun. Copies of her book will be available for purchase. Adults. Wednesday, May 4, 10:30 DUPLO! Read! Build! Play! DUPLO play storytime to help develop and reinforce early literacy skills. Have fun with your little one while building early literacy foundations for reading success. Age 18-36 months with adult. Wednesdays, May 11, 18, 25, 10:30 eBook/eReader Help Learn about free library eBooks and eAudiobooks and how to access them with your PC or mobile device. Adults.* Friday, May 6, 10:30 Exploring the Inner Artist Unleash creativity and foster confidence through the art making process while exploring different art media. Age 3-5 with adult. Saturdays in May, 10:00 Plant Clinic Fairfax County Master Gardeners' Plant Clinic. Adults.* Saturdays, May 7, 14, 21, 3:00 GIVE Tutoring A student-run organization that aims to provide free tutoring programs to children in our local communities. School age.

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Monday, May 9, 4:30 Brain Games Play chess and other fun strategy games such as Blokus, Battleship and Rush Hour. Age 6 and up.* Tuesday, May 10, 7:00 Money Matters Monthly group discussion focuses on personal finance and investing. For April and May, select from these books: Misbehaving by Richard Thaler, The One Page Financial Plan by Carl Richards, The Safe Investor by Timothy McCarthy. Adults.* Wednesday, May 11, 10:30 & 11:30 Small Wonders Short stories for you and your child. Age 13-23 months with adult. Wednesday, May 11, 1:00 Mystery Book Club Join in the monthly unraveling of a whodunit or thriller. The May selection is Winter's Child by Margaret Maron. Adults.*

Saturday, May 14, 1:00 Maximizing Social Security Financial Advisor Albert Wu will explain strategies to increase your Social Security benefit. He will also discuss when to apply for Social Security and other factors to consider before you make your decision. Adults. Tuesday, May 17, 10:30 Rock-a-Bye Baby Join us for an early literacy-enhanced storytime, featuring rhymes, stories and songs. Birth-12 months with adult.

Saturday, May 21, 1:00 Preserving Your Family Archives Give your grandchildren the gift of memories. Photos, movies and documents tell your familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story. Learn about the best archival practices to preserve them for future generations. Adults.

Tuesday, May 17, 2:30 Job Club Come together as a group to discuss and learn skills that will help you obtain employment and succeed in the workplace such as career exploration, resume writing, job search tools and preparing for an interview. Adults, age 17 and older. Wednesday, May 18, 10:30 Toddler Tales Stories and activities for you and your toddler. Age 2-3 with adult.

Monday, May 23, 4:30 LEGOs in the Library Have fun and make new friends. Hundreds of LEGOs await you and your creativity. Age 5-12.* Tuesday, May 24, 12:00 Homeschool Literature Group: High School Consider new points of view as you discuss challenging books with other self-motivated high school-aged home school students. School age.*

Thursday, May 19, 7:00 Oakton Book Discussion Group Join Oakton's book discussion group. The May selection is Flora by Gail Godwin Adults.* Thursday, May 19, 7:00 Race, Reparations, and Reconciliation After the Genome In her new book, The Social Life of DNA: Race, Reparations, and Reconciliation After the Genome, author Alondra Nelson explores how new technology surrounding DNA has revealed challenging insights into slavery, citizenship and reparations. Adults. Friday, May 20, 4:30 Exploring the Inner Artist Unleash creativity and foster confidence through the art making process while exploring different art media. Age 6-12.

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Tuesday, May 24, 12:00 Homeschool Literature Group: Middle School Join this fantastic youth group for friendship and discussions of classic literature and Newbery Award Winning Books. Teens.* Tuesday, May 24, 7:00 Pajama Party Storytime Enjoy bedtime stories and songs for you and your child. Age 4-7 with adult. Wednesday, May 25, 10:30 Playdate CafĂŠ Toys and Playspace for children. Coffee and Conversation for grownups. Birth-5 with adult.*

Patrick Henry Library 101 Maple Ave. East Vienna, VA 22180 703-938-0405 | TTY: 711 Mon. - Tues.: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Wed. & Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thurs.: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Book a Librarian Book a librarian for 30 minutes to address research, reader’s advisory or other library question. Adults. Library eBook Training Call to schedule an appointment with staff on using library eBooks. Adults.

One-on-One Computer Tutoring Work with a volunteer tutor to learn about using the Internet, setting up an email account and using basic software. Call for appointment. Adults. One-to-One English Conversation Practice English conversation skills with a library volunteer. Call to register. Adults.

Tuesday, May 3, 4:30 Chill with Will: Boy's Book Club Share snacks, activities and a chat about cool books with librarian Will. May's title will be The Puzzling World of Winston Breen by Eric Berlin. School age. Fridays in May, 10:00 English Conversation Group Practice your English conversation skills in a group. Adults.* Fridays in May, 3:00 Pokemon League Learn and play. Age 5-18.* Monday, May 9, 4:00-5:00 Woof and Paws-Read to a Dog Need a little reading help? Sign up to read with a reading therapy dog. Age 6-12. Wednesday, May 11, 10:30 Small Wonders Join us for an early literacy-enhanced storytime featuring stories, rhymes, songs and activities for you and your child. Age 12-23 months with caregiver. Thursday, May 12, 7:00 Goodnight, Sleep Tight Come in your pajamas and join us for stories and songs. All ages.*

Monday, May 2, 11:30 Rock-a-Bye Baby Join us for an early literacy-enhanced storytime featuring rhymes, stories and songs. Birth-12 months with adult.

Saturday, May 14, 10:15 Zinio – Free Magazines on Your Mobile Device Learn how to set up a Zinio account and access many consumer and business magazines online through your public library. Bring your tablet or smartphone, app store login and library card with you. Adults and teens.

Tuesday, May 3, 10:30 Treasured Threes-Fives Join us for stories and songs. Age 3-5 with adult.

Monday, May 16, 10:00 Vienna VIP Support for individuals with vision impairments. Adults.*

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Monday, May 16, 7:00 "Not Just for Teens" Adult Book Club Are you an adult who loves YA lit? If so, join us for discussion, fun and dessert. Adults. Tuesday, May 17, 10:30 Toddlin' Twos Join us for stories and songs. Age 2 with adult. Thursday, May 19, 1:00 Classic Books Discussion Group Join writer/scholar Amanda Holmes Duffy for a discussion of Swann's Way by Marcel Proust. Adults and teens.* Thursday, May 19, 4:00-5:00 Woof and Paws-Read to a Dog Need a little reading help? Sign up to read with a reading therapy dog. Age 6-12. Saturday, May 21, 10:30 Tiny Houses – Big Dreams Robin Hayes of the Virginia-based company Build-Tiny.com will give a general introduction to the features, benefits and special issues of tiny houses including design, construction, placement and living. Adults. Monday, May 23, 10:30 Small Wonders Join us for an early literacy-enhanced storytime featuring stories, rhymes, songs and activities for you and your child. Age 12-23 months with caregiver. Wednesday, May 25, 11:00 DUPLO! Read! Build! Play! DUPLO play storytime to help develop and reinforce early literacy skills. Have fun with your little one while building early literacy foundations for reading success. Age 18-36 months with adult. Thursday, May 26, 1:00 Patrick Henry Book Club Notorious RBG by Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhnik. Adults.

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Saturdays in May, 11:00 One-to-one Technology Help Need help with eBooks, smartphones or tablets? Gather up your devices and login info and come to a Saturday session with a technology volunteer. Call 703-689-2700 to confirm availability. Adults

Pohick Regional Library Closed for renovation.

Reston Regional Library 11925 Bowman Towne Dr. Reston, VA 20190 703-689-2700 | TTY: 711 Sun.: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Mon. - Thurs.: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday, May 2, 10:30 Baby Steps Storytime An interactive storytime for you and your child. Age 12-23 months with adult. Tuesday, May 3, 10:30 Storytime for Threes to Fives An early literacy program with stories and activities. Age 3-5 with adult. Tuesdays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 6:30 ESL: Grammar & Vocabulary for Advanced Students Join Paul in this 12-week course that meets on Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. The course teaches the basic rules of English grammar and contains vocabulary building exercises. Regular attendance is required. Tuesdays in May, 7:00 Spanchats Join our ongoing Spanish conversation group. All levels from beginner to fluent are welcome. Adults.*

Wednesday, May 4, 7:00 Meditation for a Healthy Lifestyle In this fast-paced world, inner peace can seem elusive. You are invited to join Gerry Gorman long-time meditator, for an engaging workshop teaching you practical strategies to reduce stress and create a more healthy and positive lifestyle. Adults. Thursday, May 5, 10:30 Toddler Storytime Join us for fun stories, songs and finger plays. Age 2 with adult. Thursday, May 5, 7:00 Millennials Book Club Interested in discussing great books and connecting with other Millennials who love to read? If so, we have a book discussion group just for you. May's title is to be determined. Check out a library copy or pick up a copy of your own. Adults from early 20s to early 30s. Friday, May 6, 2:00 VIP Reston Support group for visually impaired persons. Adults.* Saturday, May 7, 11:00 Kids Flicks Are you a fan of Merida, skilled archer and headstrong daughter of King Fergus and Queen Elinor? Please join us for our May Kids Flicks showing of Walt Disney's "Brave" (rated PG). All ages.

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Monday, May 9, 10:30 Baby Lapsit Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs and stories and build early literacy foundation for your child while enjoying time together. Birth-11 months old with adult. Tuesday, May 10, 7:00-8:00 Read to the Dog Read aloud to a trained therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose a book from the Library. Call or sign up online for a fifteen minute session. Age 5-11. Wednesday, May 11, 10:30 Wednesday Morning Book Club The title for this month's discussion is Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift. Adults.

Wednesday, May 11, 7:00 Ask the Cardiologist: Your HeartKeep It Pumping Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States, killing nearly one million people annually. Join a cardiologist from Reston Hospital Center and learn how you can improve and protect your cardiovascular health. Bring your questions. Light refreshments. Adults. Continued on next page

Thursday, May 12, 7:00 Reston Regional Library Teen Advisory Board Meeting Teens are taking over the library with their fun projects. Join us.

Friday, May 13, 2:00 Great Decisions Series Come watch the film and participate in the roundtable discussion on current events and U. S. foreign policy options. The topic for May is "The Future of Kurdistan." Discussion materials will be available at the information desk two weeks before the event. Light refreshments will be served.

Sunday, May 15, 2:00 Classic Movie Matinee: "The Theory of Everything" The extraordinary love story of renowned astrophysicist Stephen Hawking and his wife Jane. After receiving a devastating diagnosis of ALS at 21 years of age, with Jane fighting tirelessly by his side, Hawking embarks on his most ambitious work, studying the very thing he now has precious little of – time. Multiple awards including Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Actress. Rated PG-13. Adults.*

Monday, May 16, 10:30 Sensory Friendly Storytime This multi-sensory storytime is geared toward children on the autism spectrum or children who are sensitive to sensory overload. Birth-5 with adult.

Thursday, May 26, 7:00 Dollars and Sense Monthly group discussion focuses on business leaders and markets. We will be discussing The Safe Investor by Tim McCarthy. The event is free and open to the public. Adults.

Free ESL Weekly Groups at Reston Regional Library ONE-TO-ONE ENGLISH CONVERSATION Multiple one-on-one practice sessions with a volunteer are available each week. Sign up begins every Monday at 1 p.m. at the information desk or by phone. BEGINNERS With Sandra, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. With Ivan, Fridays, 10-11 a.m. INTERMEDIATE With Richard C., Mondays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. With Juanita, Mondays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. With Richard C., Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. With Susan, Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m. With Sharoni, Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m. ADVANCED With Richard C., Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m.

CONVERSATION & PRONUNCIATION With Richard C., Mondays, 1-2 p.m. VOCABULARY BUILDING With Sharoni, Mondays, 2-3 p.m. DIALOGS & GRAMMAR With Judy, Tuesdays, 11:15-12:30 p.m. SPEAK & WRITE With Sandy, Tuesdays, 1-2:30 p.m. PRONUNCIATION & SPEAKING With Sandy, Thursdays, 1-2:30 p.m. LET’S TALK With Martha, Fridays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

**The library will be closed on Monday, May 30, for Memorial Day.

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Richard Byrd Library 7250 Commerce Street Springfield, VA 22150 703-451-8055 | TTY: 711 Mon. - Tues.: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Wed. & Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thurs.: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. eBooks Learn how to browse the collection, check out books and download to PC, Mac and eBook readers. Call the library to schedule a one-on-one appointment in person or through FaceTime. Adults. Tuesdays in May, 7:00 English Conversation Group Practice and improve your English. Adults.* Wednesday, May 4, 10:30 I Can Do It Join us for stories and activities celebrating what preschoolers can do on their own. Age 3-5 with adult. Thursdays, May 5, 19, 7:00 Springfield Writers' Group Share your work and give and receive feedback in a supportive setting. Adults.*

Monday, May 16, 4:30 Hidden Pond Monday: Pond Life Presented by the staff of Hidden Pond Nature Center. Cosponsored by the Friends of Richard Byrd Library. Age 6-12. Tuesday, May 17, 10:30 Mother Goose Time Join us for stories and songs. Birth-13 months with adult. Tuesday, May 17, 7:00 Classics Book Club Title to be announced. Adults.* Wednesday, May 18, 10:30 Time for Twos Join us for a storytime focusing on early literacy skills just for twos. Age 2 with adult. Saturday, May 21, 2:30 From Seed to Sprout See how amazing seeds are and learn to sprout seeds by making your own Bean Baby using seeds from the American Horticultural Society and Springfield Acres Garden Club. Age 6-12. Monday, May 23, 7:00 Pohick Prose Society Teens discuss books. Please call for title. Age 13-18.

Wednesday, May 11, 10:30 Fun with Ones Enjoy books, songs and rhymes in a special storytime just for ones. Age 1223 months with adult.

Tuesday, May 24, 10:30 Preschool Storytime Enjoy stories, songs and activities. Age 3-5 with adult.

Thursday, May 12, 1:30 Afternoon Book Club Do you enjoy reading and appreciate the company of other book lovers? Join our afternoon book club, make new friends and chat about books. This month’s title: West with the Night by Beryl Markam. Adults.*

Tuesday, May 24, 7:00 Bedtime Storytime Come in your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal and enjoy bedtime stories and music. Birth-5 with adult.

Sherwood Regional Library 2501 Sherwood Hall Ln. Alexandria, VA 22306 703-765-3645 | TTY: 711 Sun.: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Mon. - Thurs.: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Basic Personalized Computer Tutoring One-hour sessions with a technology volunteer. Call for appointment. Adults. Monday, May 2, 4:30 The Flashlight Readers The Moffats by Eleanor Estes. Last meeting for this school year. Copies available at the checkout desk. Age 8-12. Tuesday, May 3, 6:45 Sherwood Poetry Read-Around Share your favorite poems in a small group setting. Adults.* Thursdays and Fridays in May, 10:30 Thursdays in May, 7:00 English Conversation Conversation group for people learning English. Adults. Thursday, May 5, 10:30 Terrific Twos and Threes Stories, fingerplays and songs. Age 2-3 with adult. Saturday, May 7, 10:30 Mother's Day Movie Enjoy a morning or afternoon movie with a very special mom: "The Blind Side" (rated PG-13). Families welcome, please be aware of movie rating. Movie will be shown at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. All ages.* Continued on next page

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Monday, May 9, 7:30 Books and Ideas Book Discussion. Falling Leaves by Adeline Yen Mah. Adults.* Tuesday, May 10, 10:30 Bouncing Babies Join us for an early literacy-enhanced storytime featuring rhymes, stories and songs. Birth-12 months with adult. Wednesday, May 11, 10:30 Rising Words, Rising Images Book discussion. The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams. Age 13-18. Saturday, May 14, 10:30 Apps for iPad and iPhone Learn how to find, assess and download apps for your device. Please bring your iPad or iPhone with you. Adults.

Thomas Jefferson Library 7415 Arlington Boulevard Falls Church, VA 22042 703-573-1060 | TTY: 711 Mon. - Tues.: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Wed. & Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thurs.: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. eBook Office Hours Call for an appointment and get your eBook questions answered. Bring your eBook reader and library card. Adults. One-on-One English Conversation Practice Practice your English with a volunteer partner. Call for an appointment. Limit one appointment per person per week. Adults. Mondays, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 3:30 Paws to Read Mondays with Jam-Jam Practice reading with our trained therapy dog. Age 5 and up.*

Saturday, May 14, 2:00 Mind Aerobics Brain on autopilot? Mental stimulation helps keep your brain fit. Engage your brain with a selection of mind games and brain teasers. Adults and teens. Tuesday, May 17, 7:00 Harambee Readers Book Discussion. Ruby by Cynthia Bond. Adults.* Thursday, May 19, 10:30 Preschool Story Time Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays. Age 3-5 with adult. Tuesday, May 24, 10:30 Small Wonders Stories, fingerplays and songs. Age 1223 months with adult.

Tuesdays in May, 4:45 Kids' Chess Club Learn to play chess. All skill levels welcome. Age 7-14.* Tuesdays in May, 6:30 Thursdays in May, 4:30 Practice Your English Conversation group for people learning English. Adults.* Wednesday, May 4, 10:30 Time for Twos Early literacy storytime with songs, stories and activities. Age 2-3 with adult. Monday, May 9, 5:00 Really Big Numbers Based on the book by Richard Evan Schwartz. Students explore the sheer magnitude of numbers. How many ways can you color a checkerboard? How big is a googol? Just how far up

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do numbers go? Grades 2-6. Tuesday, May 10, 7:00 Writers' Group Writers share work for mutual tips. Wednesday, May 11, 10:30 Preschool Storytime Songs, stories and activities to build a strong literacy foundation for preschoolers. Age 3-5 with adult. Saturday, May 14, 10:30 Preschool Dance Party Join us for stories, music and movement to your favorite preschool tunes. Age 2-6 with adult. Saturday, May 14, 3:30 Paws to Read Saturdays with Dakota Practice reading with Dakota, our trained therapy dog. Age 5 and up.* Monday, May 16, 10:30 Music and Movin' with Miss Susan Join Miss Susan for a celebration of music & movement. Cosponsored by the Friends of George Mason Library. Age 9 months-5 years with adult. Wednesday, May 18, 10:30 Small Wonders Rhymes, stories, songs, and activities for you and your baby. Build an early literacy foundation for your child while enjoying time together. Age 1223 months with adult. Thursday, May 19, 1:30 Book Discussion Group October Sky by Homer Hickam. Adults. Wednesday, May 25, 10:30 Bouncing Babies An early literacy-enhanced storytime featuring rhymes, stories and songs. Birth-12 months with caregiver.

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Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library (Temporary Site) 7700 Leesburg Pike, Suite 134 Falls Church, VA 22043 703-790-8088 | TTY: 711 Mon. - Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat.: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 6:30 Mystery Book Discussion Group This event will be held at St Paul's Lutheran Church, 7426 Idylwood Road, Falls Church. Please join our mystery book club. The May pick is A Conspiracy of Paper by David Liss. Adults. Tuesday, May 31, 7:00 Booktalk for Book Lovers This event will be held at St Paul's Lutheran Church, 7426 Idylwood Road, Falls Church. Join us for a discussion of Sycamore Row by John Grisham. Adults.

Woodrow Wilson Library 6101 Knollwood Dr. Falls Church, VA 22041 703-820-8774 | TTY: 711 Mon. - Tues.: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Wed. & Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thurs.: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in May, 7:00 One-on-One Computer Tutoring One-on-one sessions with a technology volunteer. Tutor can provide computer help in English, Spanish or French on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Call the library for an appointment 703-820-8774. Adults.

Wednesday, May 18, 10:30 Fairy Tales and Fables Storytime Stories and activities about fairy tales and fables. Age 3-5 years with adult.

Wednesday, May 4, 10:30 Mother Goose and Nursery Rhymes Storytime Stories and activities about Mother Goose and nursery rhymes. Age 2-3 years with adult. Wednesdays in May, 1:00 English Conversation Group Practice and improve your English. Adults.*

Wednesdays in May, 4:00 Chess Club Beginners and advanced players are invited to play Chess every Wednesday. Age 7-15.* Saturdays in May 7, 1:00 One-on-One Computer Tutoring One-on-one sessions with a technology volunteer. Call the library for an appointment (703-820-8774). Adults.

Thursday, May 26, 6:30 Movie Night at the Library This month's movie is "Big Hero 6” (rated PG). All ages.

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Tuesday, May 10, 7:00-8:00 Read to the Dog Bring your own book or choose a book from the library to read to Chester, a trained therapy dog. Age 4-16 with adult. Saturday, May 14, 1:30 Herb Gardening Green Spring Master Gardeners will provide gardening tips for planting an aromatic and tasty herb garden. Adults.

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Book Sales

Money raised during Friends-sponsored used book sales supports the library.**

• Centreville Regional Library May 1

• George Mason Regional Library May 1

• Great Falls Library

• Kings Park Library May 5-7

• Kingstowne Library May 14

• Martha Washington Library

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*Check listings for times. **See www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library for ongoing book sales.

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