September 2014 by Fairfax County Public Library

Free Events September 2014

with Carl Zimmer and Sam Kean

Thursday, Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m. The Alden at the McLean Community Center 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean Va. Frequent NPR guests Carl Zimmer, New York Times columnist and author, and author Sam Kean, discuss topics in popular science and read from their works. Books available for sale and signing. Cosponsored by Fall for the Book and the McLean Community Center. No registration required.

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Book Clubs • Book Sales • Computer and eBook clinics • Children’s events

Chris Grabenstein Friday, Sept. 12, 4:30 p.m. Burke Centre Library Meet Chris Grabenstein, author of books for kids including Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, I Funny and the Haunted Mystery series. Books available for sale and signing. Age 8 to adult.*

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Louis Bayard Saturday, Sept. 13, 2 p.m. Richard Byrd Library Meet Louis Bayard, author of Roosevelt’s Beast and historical mysteries including The School of Night. Books available for sale and signing. Adults.*

Lydia Denworth Saturday, Sept. 13, 2 p.m. Oakton Library Lydia Denworth, author of I Can Hear You Whisper: An Intimate Journey through the Science of Sound and Language, shares the story of her son’s hearing loss and cochlear implant at age two. Books available for sale and signing. Adults.*

Pamela Bauer Mueller Sunday, Sept. 14, 2 p.m. Reston Regional Library Meet Pamela Bauer Mueller, author of historical novels including Lady Unveiled: Catharine Greene Miller 1755-1814. Books available for sale and signing. Adults.*

Christina Baker Kline Sunday, Sept. 14, 5 p.m. Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center 3740 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax Meet Christina Baker Kline, author of Orphan Train. Books available for sale and signing. Cosponsored by the Fairfax Library Foundation. Adults.*

Linda J. Holmes Tuesday, Sept. 16, 7 p.m. Sherwood Regional Library Meet Linda J. Holmes, author of A Joyous Revolt: Toni Cade Bambara, Writer and Activist. Books available for sale and signing. Cosponsored by the Harambee Readers.* Timothy Gay Tuesday, Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m. George Mason Regional Library Meet Timothy Gay, author of Savage Will: The Daring Escape of Americans Trapped Behind Nazi Lines. Books available for sale and signing. Adults.*

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Winston Groom Thursday, Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m. Pohick Regional Library Meet Winston Groom, author of the classic Forrest Gump as well as history books including The Aviators: Eddie Rickenbacker, Jimmy Doolittle, Charles Lindbergh and the Epic Age of Flight. Books available for sale and signing. Adults and teens.*

Kathryn Erskine and L.M. Elliott Monday, Sept. 15, 3 p.m. Robinson Secondary School 5035 Sideburn Road, Fairfax Meet teen and children’s writers Kathryn Erskine, author of Seeing Red, and L.M. Elliott, author of Across a War-Tossed Sea. Books available for sale and signing. Cosponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools. Age 10 to adult.*

An Evening with Richard Russo Wednesday, Sept. 17, 7:30 p.m. Harris Theatre, GMU 4400 University Drive, Fairfax Meet Richard Russo, Pulitzer Prizewinning author of Empire Falls, Elsewhere and others. Books available for sale and signing. Cosponsored by the Fairfax Library Foundation. Adults.*

* No registration necessary. All events cosponsored by Fall for the Book.

Burke Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Road Burke, VA 22015 703-249-1520 | 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. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 10:30 Read! Build! Play! Let’s read a story, build with DUPLOs® and play with friends! Age 3-5 with adult. Friday, Sept. 5, 10:30 Small Wonders Develop your child’s early literacy skills with stories, rhymes and play! Age 1-2 with adult. Saturday, Sept. 6, 10:30 Teen Advisory Board Meeting TAB is a group of young adult volunteers who meet twice a month to plan and implement projects that will benefit the library and the community. To apply, please contact nancy.klein@ fairfaxcounty.gov. Age 13-18. Saturday, Sept. 6, 11:00 Teen Book Club At this initial meeting we will select fiction and memoir titles and chose a name for the club. Bring friends, your library card and some snacks to share. Age 13-18. Monday, Sept. 8, 4:00 Magic Tree House Club Let’s read the seventh story in the series Sunset of the Sabertooth by Mary Pope Osborne and discuss. Print copies are available at the library service desk. Age 6-8. Mondays, Sept. 8, 15, 29, 7:00 English Conversation Group Practice English with others and improve your skills. Adults.*

Tuesday, Sept. 9, 7:00 Korean Cooking Korean cookbook author Jae-ok Chang demonstrates the creation of a delicious Korean dish, followed by a taste test. Adults. Wednesday, Sept. 10, 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. Contact Jennifer.Kanarek@jccnv.org for more information. 6 months-5 years with adult. Friday, Sept. 12, 10:30 Classic Tales Come and join us for Classic Tales of The Three Pigs. Stories, songs and activities. Age 3-5 with adult. Friday, Sept. 12, 1:00 Ancestors: One-on-One Practice Research your family tree with a genealogy tutor. Sign up for a onehour session. Adults. Friday, Sept. 12, 4:30 Meet Author Chris Grabenstein Meet Chris Grabenstein, author of books for kids including Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, I Funny and the Haunted Mystery series. Books available for sale and signing. Cosponsored by Fall for the Book. Age 8-adult.* Wednesday, Sept. 17, 3:00 - 6:00 Fall Book Sale: Member Preview Come to this special members-only preview of the annual fall book sale hosted by the Friends of the Burke Centre Library. New members may join at the door.

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Thursday, Sept. 18, 1:00 - 9:00 Friday, Sept. 19, 10:00 - 6:00 Saturday, Sept. 20, 10:00 - 5:00 Fall Book Sale Peruse and shop a selection of gently used books for sale by The Friends of The Burke Centre Library. All ages. Tuesday, Sept. 23, 1:30 Short Book Conversations Join our lively discussion of We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson. Adults. Tuesdays, Sept. 23 & 30, 5:00 Teen Volunteer Recruitment Event Information on volunteer opportunities for teens in Fairfax County. Wednesday, Sept. 24, 10:30 My Gym: Babies Develop your child’s large motor skills with physical exercise designed for babies. 12-23 months with adult. Wednesday, Sept. 24, 11:30 My Gym: Toddlers Develop your child’s large motor skills with physical exercise designed for toddlers. Age 2 years with adult. Thursday, Sept. 25, 2:30 My Gym: Preschool Develop your child’s large motor skills with physical exercise designed for preschoolers. Age 3-5 with adult. Thursday, Sept. 25, 4:00 My Gym: School Age Develop large motor skills, learn basic gymnastics and have fun! Presented by local My Gym instructor. Age 6-12. Continued on next page

Friday, Sept. 26, 10:30 S. T. E. M. Storytime Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (S. T. E. M.). Each month we will focus on one of the STEM subjects with stories, songs and activities for preschoolers. Age 4-5 with adult. Saturday, Sept. 27, 12:00 Korean History and Culture Experience the fascinating country of Korea. All ages.

Saturday, Sept. 6, 2:00 Jitterbug and Lindy Hop, America’s Own Folk Dance In celebration of the library’s 75th anniversary, learn about the history of swing from the 1920s until today. Gottaswing dancers will demonstrate some of the popular dance steps of the era and participants will have a chance to learn the Charleston. Cosponsored by the Friends of Centreville Regional Library. Age 16 & up.

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. September Basic Internet and Microsoft Office Tutoring Call for an appointment with a technology volunteer. Adults. Thursday, Sept. 4, 11:00 Small Wonders Stories and activities. 13-23 months with adult.

Thursday, Sept. 11, 7:00 Civil War Lecture “Sheridan at Opequon Creek, Sept. 1864,” by author and historian Scott Patchen. Cosponsored by the Bull Run Civil War Round Table. Adults plus school age & up.* Monday, Sept. 15, 11:00 Saturday, Sept. 20, 10:30 Thriving Three to Fives Stories and activities. Age 3-5 with adult.

Monday, Sept. 29, 4:00 39 Clues Book Club We will read and do activities pertaining to the 39 Clues books. The 39 Clues series follows Amy Cahill and her brother Dan as they travel the world to hunt for clues. The first adventure is The Maze of Bones by Rick Riordan.

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Thursdays, Sept. 11 & 25, 11:00 Time for Tots Stories and activities. Age 2-3 with adult.

Saturdays, Sept. 6 & 20, 3:30 Practice Your English Conversation Group English conversation practice opportunity for adult learners of English. Volunteer-led program. Mondays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29, 7:00 ESL Book Club Adults learning English meet to discuss a book chosen by the group. Ask for title. Adults.* Wednesday, Sept. 10, 7:00 Monday, Sept. 22, 7:00 Starlight Storytime Stories and fun for the whole family. Pajamas and stuffed friends welcome! Age 4-8.

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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.

Monday, Sept. 15, 4:00 Afternoon Adventures: Animal Adaptations Animals compete for food, shelter, territory, mates and more with members of their own and other species. Hands-on activities will help children explore different animal adaptations and discover some of their own. Learn whether the featured animal is a carnivore, herbivore or omnivore. Sponsored by the Friends of Centreville Regional Library. Age 6-12. Monday, Sept. 22, 1:00 Sully Book Club Crossing to Safety by Wallace Stegner. Adults.* Wednesday, Sept. 24, 7:00 A Novel Society And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini. Adults.*

Events subject to change. Check the library’s website for up-to-date listings. * = No registration necessary

Chantilly Regional Library 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. September 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. September Book-a-Librarian Reserve a free 30-minute session with a professional librarian for personalized research help. Call branch to request an appointment.

Tuesdays in Sept., 1:30 Storytime for Three to Fives Early literacy program with stories and activities. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Tuesday, Sept. 2, 4:00 TBC Teen Book Club A book discussion group for teens. Ask for title. Grades 7-9. Wednesdays, Sept. 3 & 17, 10:30 & 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. 18-35 months with adult. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 7:00 Mystery Book Club Mystery book discussion group. Ask for title. Adults.*

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

Thursday, Sept. 4, 5:00 Saturday, Sept. 13, 2:00 Wednesday, Sept. 24, 1:00 eBook Help Get your eBook questions answered. No prior experience required. Please bring your tablet or eReader and library card. Adults.

Tuesdays in Sept., 10:30 English Conversation Group Practice your English with other students. Adults.

Thursdays in Sept., 7:00 English Conversation Group Practice your English with other students. Adults.

Tuesdays in Sept., 10:30 & 11:30 Thursdays, Sept. 4 & 18, 10:30 & 11:30 Toddlin’ Twos Early literacy storytime with stories, songs and activities. Age 2 with caregiver.

Friday, Sept. 5, 11:00 Sunday, Sept. 21, 1:00 PJ Library Book Buddies All book lovers are welcome to join us for stories and fun that relate to Jewish culture, traditions and holidays. Enjoy movement, crafts and stories. Contact Jennifer.DeAngelis@jccnv.org of the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia for more information. Age 2-5 with caregiver. Siblings welcome.

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Saturdays in Sept., 10:30 Master Gardeners A neighborhood plant clinic. Master Gardeners provide horticultural tips, information, techniques and advice to home gardeners. Adults.* Saturdays, Sept. 6 & 20, 11:00 ESL Book Club Adults learning English meet to discuss a book chosen by the group. Ask for title. Adults.* Saturday, Sept. 6, 3:00 Paws for Reading Read aloud for a 15-minute session with one of our therapy dogs. Bring your own book or choose a book from the library. Age 5-12. Sunday, Sept. 7, 2:00 Writers of Chantilly: Grandparents Day The Writers of Chantilly and aspiring young writers from local schools host an author reading to celebrate National Grandparents Day. Members of the Writers of Chantilly will read their own original stories, essays and poems around the theme of unfinished business. Student contest winners will read their winning entries. Bring your family and support local writers of all ages. Mondays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:30 Wednesdays, Sept. 10, 17, 24, 3:00 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. Continued on next page

Mondays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29, 11:30 Wednesdays, Sept. 10, 17, 24, 4:00 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. Mondays, Sept. 8 & 22, 6:45 Writers of Chantilly Share your work, and give and receive feedback in a supportive setting. Adults.* Tuesday, Sept. 9, 4:00 Magic and Mayhem A sci-fi/fantasy book discussion group for girls and boys. Ask for title. Grades 6-8. Wednesdays, Sept. 10 & 24, 10:30 & 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 with adult. Wednesday, Sept. 10, 7:30 Chantilly Book Discussion Group Ask for title. Adults.* Fridays, Sept. 12 & 26, 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, Sept. 13, 12:30 Lego® Mania K-2 Come show off your Lego® building skills! Grades K-2. Saturday, Sept. 20, 10:30 Civil War Wig-Wag in Fairfax Learn a secret method of communicating via flags that was used in Fairfax County during the Civil War. Presented by History Is a Hoot. Cosponsored by the John & Erie Hopkins Educational Charitable Trust through the Fairfax Library Foundation. Age 6-12. Tuesday, Sept. 23, 6:30 Teen Volunteer Information Night Do you need to earn community service hours for school? If so, Volunteer Fairfax can help! This presentation will show teens how to find agencies in need of volunteers and explore upcoming volunteer opportunities including VolunteerFest. Hear from teens involved in the Volunteer Fairfax Youth Advisory Board and get connected with the Youth Service Learning Directory to make volunteering a reality with impact for this school year and beyond! Age 12-18. Saturday, Sept. 27, 10:30 Peaceful Paws Children on the autism spectrum or with other developmental challenges meet and read to a trained therapy dog. Dakota, a gentle giant Bernese mountain dog, is an ideal reading buddy for children with special needs. Bring your own book or choose one from the library; however, reading is not required. Parents and siblings are welcome to join. Call or sign up online for a 15-minute session. All ages.

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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. September One-on-One English Conversation Practice Practice speaking English with a volunteer partner. Call for an appointment. Adults. September Personalized Internet/Microsoft Office Tutoring Learn how to use the Web or increase your skills. Call for appointment. Age 13 & up. Tuesdays in Sept., 11:00 Thursdays in Sept., 11:00 Mondays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29, 11:00 Library Tech Help Get your library-related electronic resource questions answered. Includes help with eBooks and compatible devices. Adults.*

Tuesdays, Sept. 2, 9, 23, 30, 7:00 Wednesdays in Sept., 10:30 English Conversation Group Practice speaking English with others and improve your skills. Adults.*

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Wednesdays in Sept., 7:00 Fridays in Sept., 2:00 Saturdays in Sept., 2:00 Genealogy Help Desk Bring your family history stumpers to the experts. Accomplished genealogists and library staff will be on hand to assist you. Ask at the Virginia Room desk or call 703-2936227, option 6. Adults.

Saturday, Sept. 13 City of Fairfax Library Friends Fall Children’s Book Sale Join the Friends of the City of Fairfax Regional Library for the Fall Children’s Book Sale. Choose gently used books for children, for yourself or as gifts. All ages.*

Wednesday, Sept. 24, 7:00 Student Volunteer Training Session Students receive training from library staff and sign up for volunteer hours. Please bring completed application. Grades 7-12.

Thursday, Sept. 4, 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.

Saturdays in Sept., 10:00 Neighborhood Plant Clinic Master Gardeners provide horticultural tips, information, techniques and advice to home gardeners. Adults.* Saturdays, Sept. 6 & 27, 2:30 Microsoft Excel Introduction to creating spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel. Adults. Monday, Sept. 8, 10:30 PJ Library Book Buddies Enjoy Jewish storybooks from the PJ Library and make a craft. Cosponsored by JCC of Northern Virginia. 6 months-5 years with adult. Thursday, Sept. 11, 10:30 Mother Goose Storytime Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplay and lay a foundation of early literacy skills for your baby. Birth-23 months with adult.

Monday, Sept. 22, 4:30 Tuesday, Sept. 23, 4:30 Friday, Sept. 25, 4:30 Saturday, Sept. 27, 10:30 Tales to Tails Need practice reading? Read aloud to a friendly, trained therapy dog. Age 6-12.

Thursday, Sept. 25, 10:30 Preschool Storytime Build your child’s early literacy skills while enjoying stories, songs and activities. Age 3-5 with adult.

Tuesday, Sept. 16, 7:30 Evening Book Discussion The House Girl by Tara Conklin. Adults. Thursday, Sept. 18, 1:00 Afternoon Reading Group My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor. Adults.* Friday, Sept. 19 Saturday, Sept. 20 Sunday, Sept. 21 City of Fairfax Library Friends Fall Book Sale Join the Friends of the City of Fairfax Regional Library for the Fall Book Sale. Choose gently used books for yourself or as gifts. All ages.

Thursday, Sept. 25, 7:00 Magazines with Zinio Learn to use the library’s Zinio digital magazine collection where you can read (and keep) digital editions of your favorite magazines. Adults.* Monday, Sept. 29, 10:30 & 11:30 Music and Movin’ with Miss Susan Celebrate nursery rhymes through puppets, song, instrument play and more! Cosponsored by Friends of the City of Fairfax Regional Library. 6 months-5 years with adult. Tuesday, Sept. 30, 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.

Mondays, Sept. 22 & 29, 4:30 Crazy 8’s Math Club Join us for crazy and fun activities that build your math skills! Cosponsored by Bedtime Math. Grade K-2.

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Dolley Madison Library 1244 Oak Ridge Ave. McLean, VA 22101 703-356-0770 | 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 in Sept., 11:00 Improve Your English Skills Get focused help with reading, writing, speaking and listening. Adults. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 10:30 Treasured Three to Fives Join us for an exciting storytime featuring stories, rhymes and songs. Age 3-5 with adult. Wednesdays in Sept., 1:00 Monday, Sept. 8, 7:00 English Conversation Group Practice your English in a conversational setting. Adults. Monday, Sept. 8, 10:30 Bouncing Babies Join us for an early literacy enhanced storytime featuring rhymes, stories and songs. Birth-12 months with adult. Monday, Sept. 8, 7:00 Meet the Author Meet local author, Peggy Hanson, who will discuss her books Deadline Yemen and Deadline Istanbul. Her background as a Peace Corps volunteer and long-time expat brings texture to this new mystery series. Copies will be available for sale and signing. Adults. Tuesday, Sept. 9, 7:00 Book Discussion Group Ask for book title at the circulation desk. Adults.*

Wednesday, Sept. 10, 10:30 Toddling Twos and Threes Join us for an exciting storytime featuring stories, rhymes and songs. Age 2-3 with adult.

Tuesdays, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 30, 2:00 Thursdays, Sept. 11 & 18, 2:00 English Conversation Group Practice and improve your English. Adults.*

Mondays, Sept. 22 & 29, 10:30 Tiny Tots Join us for an exciting storytime featuring stories, rhymes and songs. 13-23 months with adult.

Thursdays, Sept. 4 & 11, 10:30 Small Wonders Storytime for you and your baby with short stories, songs and fingerplay. 6-23 months.

Wednesday, Sept. 24, 10:30 Fall Color Magic Discover the wonders of fall! Presented by Riverbend Park. Cosponsored by the Friends of Dolley Madison Library. Age 2-5 with adult.

Wednesday, Sept. 10, 7:00 Library Board of Trustees A maximum of 10 people may speak during the public comment period. To sign up to speak, call 703-324-8324. Adults.*

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. September Internet Tutoring Learn how to enhance your Internet search skills working one-on-one with a tutor. Please call ahead for availability of tutor. Adults. Tuesdays, Sept. 2 & 9, 10:30 Toddler Storytime A storytime program that models activities that encourage print motivation and print awareness for your toddler. Age 2-3.

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Tuesday, Sept. 16, 7:30 Meet Author Timothy Gay Meet Timothy Gay, author of Savage Will: The Daring Escape of Americans Trapped Behind Nazi Lines and Assignment to Hell: The War Against Nazi Germany with correspondents Walter Cronkite, Andy Rooney, A. J. Liebling, Homer Bigard and Hal Boyle. Books available for sale and signing. Cosponsored by Fall for the Book. Adults.*

Wednesday, Sept. 17, 1:30 Preschool Storytime Letter knowledge and phonological awareness are two early literacy skills encouraged with this storytime program through stories, songs and other activities. Age 3-5.

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Wednesday, Sept. 17, 7:00 Wildlife Gardening Learn planting tips for attracting birds, butterflies and other desirable wildlife to your garden. This Green Spring Gardens Master Gardeners program is cosponsored by the Friends of the George Mason Regional Library. Adults. Thursday, Sept. 18, 2:00 George Mason Book Discussion Group Join us for a discussion of Life after Life: A Novel by Kate Atkinson. Thursday, Sept. 25, 5:00 - 9:00 Friday, Sept. 26, 10:00 - 6:00 Saturday, Sept. 27, 10:00 - 5:00 Sunday, Sept. 28, 12:00 - 5:00 Semi-Annual Book Sale Books for all ages, plus CDs, videos, recorded books and rare books. Cosponsored by the Friends of the George Mason Regional Library. All ages.*

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. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 10:30 Babies and Books Storytime Join us for stories, songs and activities. Birth-2 years with adult. Wednesdays in Sept., 2:00 ESL Conversation Group Practice English in this casual conversation group. Wednesdays in Sept., 4:30 Pokémon League Come play Pokémon with your friends! Age 5-15.

Thursdays in Sept., 4:30 Reading Buddies Grab a book, grab a buddy! Beginning readers and teens practice reading together.

Monday, Sept. 15, 10:00 Wednesday, Sept. 24, 10:00 Senior Meet-Up Group Great Falls Senior Center morning coffee social.

Fridays in Sept., 10:00 Playdate Cafe Toys and play space for children, coffee and conversation for grownups.*

Wednesday, Sept. 17, 10:30 Morning Book Group Call branch for title.

Fridays in Sept., 1:00 Drop-In Chess and Backgammon All skill levels welcome.*

Thursday, Sept. 18, 7:30 Evening Book Group Call branch for title. Monday, Sept. 22, 5:30 Kids Book Club The Book of Three by Lloyd Alexander. Age 8 & up.

Herndon Fortnightly Library Saturday, Sept. 6, 10:30 Saturday Storytime Join us for stories, songs and activities. Age 2 & up with adult. Saturday, Sept. 6, 2:00 Tuesday, Sept. 16, 4:30 LEGO® Club Drop in and play with LEGOs®! Age 3 & up.* Mondays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29, 1:00 Spanish Conversation Group Practice Spanish as a foreign language in this casual conversation group. Wednesday, Sept. 10, 10:00 Seniors Meet-Up Great Falls Senior Center morning coffee social. Thursday, Sept. 11, 11:00 Thursday, Sept. 25, 7:00 Great Falls Writers Group Support group for writers.

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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. September 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. September Learn to Use Library eBooks and eAudioBooks One-on-one instruction on accessing library eBooks and eAudioBooks. Call branch to schedule an appointment. Adults. Continued on next page

Wednesday, Sept. 3, 11:00 Wonderful Ones All of Me: Fun stories about fingers, toes to bellybuttons. 12-23 months with adult. Monday, Sept. 8, 11:00 Terrific Twos Let’s Move! Books and songs that will get you and your little one up and moving. Age 2 with adult. Monday, Sept. 8, 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 three members each month. Adults. Wednesday, Sept. 10, 11:00 Preschool Storytime Back-to-school stories, songs and rhymes for a September of new beginnings. Age 3-5 with adult. Wednesday, Sept. 17, 11:00 Wonderful Ones Honk, Honk, Beep, Beep! Noisy cars, buses and more — stories, songs and rhymes galore. 12-23 months with adult. Thursday, Sept. 18, 7:00 Volunteering 101 Get information about the youth volunteer program at Herndon Library. Volunteers assist staff and earn service hours. Volunteers apply at the program. Attendance is mandatory but doesn’t guarantee selection. Must be 12 or older. Monday, Sept. 22, 11:00 Terrific Twos Vehicles Vroom! Trains, planes, trucks and more with books, rhymes and songs. Age 2 with adult.

Wednesday, Sept. 24, 11:00 Young Science Explorers All aboard for a S. T. E. A. M. (science, technology, engineering, art and math) storytime where we’ll explore the Science of Sound. Includes hands-on, interactive activities. Age 3-5 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. Thursdays in Sept., 2:00 English Conversation. Practice your English in a relaxed setting. Adults. Saturday, Sept. 6, 12:30 - 1:30 Read to the Dog Need a little practice reading out loud or do you just love dogs? Register to read to Bonnie, one of our reading therapy dogs. Age 5 & up. Saturdays in Sept., 1:00 eBook Workshop Get your eBook questions answered. Bring your eBook reader and your library card. No experience necessary. Adults.* Monday, Sept. 8, 10:30 Wednesday, Sept. 24, 10:30 Fun for 2’s & 3’s Stories and activities. Age 2-3 with adult. Wednesday, Sept. 10, 10:30 Toddler Time Come for an early literacy storytime. Birth-23 months with adult.

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Mondays, Sept. 15 & 29, 10:30 A to Zoo Stories and activities. Age 3-5 with adult. Thursday, Sept. 18, 7:15 Book Discussion Group Call branch for title. Adults. Saturday, Sept. 20, 10:30 Chesapeake Critters Students become familiar with live blue crabs, oysters, mud crabs and killifish. Students examine graphs of important fisheries. Come experience the value of the Chesapeake Bay. Grades 3-5.

Saturday, Sept. 20, 12:30 - 1:30 Read to the Dog Need a little practice reading out loud or do you just love dogs? Register to read to Tamu, our reading therapy dog. Age 5 & up.

Kings Park Library 9000 Burke Lake Rd. Burke, VA 22015 703-978-5600 | 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. Wednesdays, Sept. 3 & 17, 4:00 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.*

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Fridays in Sept., 10:00 English Conversation Group Practice your English conversation skills. Adults.* Fridays, Sept. 5 & 12, 1:00 Basic Computer Skills Training Learn basic computer skills with our oneon-one technology volunteers. Adults. Fridays, Sept. 5 & 12, 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 social networking tools that can help you stay in touch with your kids and grandkids. Adults. Saturdays in Sept., 10:00 Master Gardeners – Plant Clinic Masters Gardeners from the Fairfax County Cooperative Extension will host plant clinics each Saturday morning through the summer to answer your gardening questions. Adults.*

Thursday, Sept. 11, 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 older. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2:30 A Bailar Salsa, cha cha cha and more — fun Latin dance and music for the whole family with Cantaré, Latin American music. Cosponsored by the Fairfax Library Foundation. All ages.

Monday, Sept. 15, 4:00 - 5:00 Paws to Read Practice reading with Grace, a trained therapy dog. Call or sign up online for a 15-minute session. Age 6-12 with adult. Monday, Sept. 15, 7:00 Let’s Hear It for the Girls! All-girl book discussion group. A Dog Called Homeless by Sarah Lean. Age 9-12 with adult female. Tuesday, Sept. 16, 10:30 Small Oneders Rhymes, stories, songs and activities for you and your toddler. 12-23 months with adult. Tuesday, Sept. 16, 1:30 Afternoon Book Discussion Group My Name Is Mary Sutter by Robin Oliveira. Adults.* Continued on next page

Monday, Sept. 8, 10:30 Terrific Tales from Latin America Stories, songs and fun from Latin America for preschoolers. Age 3-5 with adult. Tuesday, Sept. 9, 7:00 Calling All Guys Book discussion group for boys. The Great Brain by John D. Fitzgerald. Age 8-12 with adult.

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Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2:00 Great Decisions Seminar Roundtable discussion of U.S. foreign policy. Topic: China’s foreign policy. Adults. Tuesday, Sept. 16, 6:30 Evening Book Discussion Group The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt’s Darkest Hour by Candace Millard. Adults.* Thursday, Sept. 18, 7:00 Presidential Picture Stories Dennis Brack discusses his book and his experiences as a White House photographer. Book sale to follow. Saturday, Sept. 20, 3:00 Take Control of Your Blood Sugar! This program will teach you how to manage your blood sugar and make healthy dietary changes to help lose weight, feel more energized and head off diabetes. Tuesday, Sept. 23, 6:30 Kings Park Library Friends Meeting Friends meeting. Adults.* Wednesday, Sept. 24, 10:30 Terrific Twos and Threes Storytime with a focus on early literacy skills. Age 2-3 with adult. Saturday, Sept. 27, All Day Korean Culture Event Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project presents “The Hidden Treasures of Korean Art and Modern Korea,” featuring two documentary films, a traditional wedding and a Korean buffet.

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. September Genealogy One-on-One Tutorial One-on-one sessions with a genealogy volunteer using library online resources. Call for an appointment. Adults. September One-on-One Internet/ Computer Training One-on-one sessions with a technology volunteer. Call for an appointment. Tuesday, Sept. 2, 7:00 Sweet Dreams Stories and songs for children and their families. All ages. Wednesdays in Sept., 10:15 English Conversation Conversation group for people learning English. Adults.* Wednesday, Sept. 3, 12:15 Daytime Book Discussion The Yiddish Policemen’s Union by Michael Chabon. Adults.*

Monday, Sept. 8, 10:30 Early Words Early literacy program with stories and songs. 12-23 months with adult. Tuesday, Sept. 9, 7:00 Second Tuesday Book Group Call branch for title or visit the group’s blog at secondtuesdaybookgroup. blogspot.com. Adults.* Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2:00 KNCAA Book Group The Ugly American by E. Burdick and W. Lederer. Meet next door at Kingstowne Center for Active Adults (KNCAA). Cosponsored by KNCAA. Adults.* Friday, Sept. 12, 10:30 & 11:15 Wee Got the Beat Join other parents and kids for socialization through music. Activities are designed to foster learning, social skills and creativity. Sponsored by the Friends of the Kingstowne Library. Only register children. Please register for only one event (10:30 or 11:15). 6 months-5 years with parent. Saturday, Sept. 13, 10:00 - 3:00 Friends of the Kingstowne Library Book Sale Gems and finds for all readers. All ages.*

Thursdays in Sept., 7:00 English Conversation Conversation group for people learning English. Adults.*

Saturday, Sept. 13 & 20, 10:30 - 11:30 Wag a Tale Need a little practice reading or just love dogs? Register to read to one of our therapy dogs. Age 5-12.

Saturdays, Sept. 6 & 27, 10:30 - 11:30 Wag a Tale Need a little practice reading or just love dogs? Register to read to Chester, our reading therapy dog. Age 5-12.

Monday, Sept. 15, 10:30 Terrific Twos and Threes Early literacy storytime with stories and songs. Age 2-3 with adult.

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Tuesday, Sept. 16, 7:00 A Bailar Salsa, cha cha cha and more — fun Latin dance and music for the whole family with Cantaré, Latin American music. Cosponsored by the Fairfax Library Foundation. All ages. Friday, Sept. 19, 10:30 Child and Me Yoga Family union through yoga. 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. Tuesday, Sept. 23, 7:30 75th Anniversary Book Club Join writer/scholar Amanda Holmes Duffy for a discussion of The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck, the bestselling novel of 1939 — the year the Fairfax County Public Library system first opened its doors. Adults and teens.*

Saturday, Sept. 27, 2:00 Uno, Dos, Tres, Con Andres! Sing and move with music and dance from Latin America. Presented by Andres Salguero. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Kingstowne Library. Register each person attending. Monday, Sept. 29, 10:30 Rainbow Readers Early Literacy storytime with stories and songs. Age 3-5 with adult.

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. Tuesdays in Sept., 10:30 & 5:15 English Conversation Group Practice your English conversation skills. Adults.* Thursdays, Sept. 4, 18, 25, 6:00 Homework Help Drop-in homework help for students up to 8th grade.*

Saturday, Sept. 6, 11:00 - 12:00 Paws to Read Practice reading aloud to a trained therapy dog. Fifteen-minute sessions available. Age 6-12. Saturday, Sept. 6, 2:00 Lorton Junior Chess Club Practice chess and learn new moves. Age 8-12.* Wednesday, Sept. 10, 11:00 Soft and Fluffy Stories and activities about soft things. Age 2-3 with adult. Thursday, Sept. 11, 7:00 Jammin’ Book Party Meet local children’s author Melissa Mahle and discuss great stories. Snacks provided. Age 9-12.

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Monday, Sept. 15, 11:00 Small Wonders Rhymes and fingerplay. 12-23 months with adult. Monday, Sept. 15, 7:00 Lorton Evening Book Conversations Book discussion. Call library for title. Adults.* Wednesday, Sept. 24, 11:00 Wheels on the School Bus Stories and activities about shapes. Age 3-5 with adult.

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. Tuesdays in Sept., 8:00 One-on-One Internet/ Computer Training One-hour session with a technology volunteer for help with basic computer skills and navigating the Internet. Call for an appointment. Adults. Thursdays in Sept., 6:00 One-on-One Internet/ Computer Training Thirty-minute session with a technology volunteer for help with basic computer skills and navigating the Internet. Call for an appointment. Adults. Mondays, Sept. 8 & 22, 4:30 - 5:30 Read to The Dog Read to a trained therapy dog. Register for a 15-minute reading session. Age 6-12. Continued on next page

Saturday, Sept. 13, 2:00 Take Control of Your Blood Sugar Presented by Anita Capizzi, a registered nurse, certified health coach and pre-diabetes educator with National Integrated Health Associates in Washington, DC. She is the founder of RealFoodRealHealth, LLC, a northern Virginia-based company specializing in the reversal of prediabetes through nutrition and lifestyle changes. Adults. Monday, Sept. 15, 7:00 Cliffhanger Book Club This read-aloud event is guaranteed to leave you in suspense. Bring your library card so you can find out what happens next! Light refreshments provided by the Friends of the Martha Washington Library. Age 9-11. Thursday, Sept. 18, 7:00 Martha’s Poetry Discussion Group The Poetry of Music Lyrics. Adults.* Tuesday, Sept. 23, 7:00 Mystery Book Discussion Group The Accident by Linwood Barclay. Adults.* Thursday, Sept. 25, 7:00 Martha’s Family Movie Call or visit for film title. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Martha Washington Library. All ages.

Monday, Sept. 29, 10:30 For Baby and Me Stories, activities and songs to share with your little one. 13-23 months with adult.

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. Tuesdays in Sept., 1:30 English Conversation One-on-One English practice for a non-native speaker with a library volunteer. Call for appointment. Adults. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 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. 18-36 months with adult. Thursday, Sept. 4, 7:00 Starlight Storytime Bring your favorite cuddly friend! Wear your pajamas and be ready for a not-so-sleepy good time!

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Tuesday, Sept. 9, 7:00 Martha’s Tuesday Evening Book Discussion The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver. Adults.*

Saturday, Sept. 27, 3:00 American Homeland Security Join us for a discussion on homeland security presented by Kyle Brady, a full-time professional in homeland security and graduate student in Pennsylvania State University’s Homeland Security program. Adults.

Friday, Sept. 5, 7:30 Mystery of the Hope Diamond Dr. Jeffrey Post, curator of the Mineral Collection at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, discusses the history and scientific importance of the famed Hope Diamond. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Oakton Library. Doors open at 7:00 for refreshments. Adults and teens. Mondays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:30 English Conversation English practice for non-native speakers. Adults. Wednesdays, Sept. 10 & 24, 10:30 Toddler Tales Stories and activities for you and your toddler. Age 2-3 with adult. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2:00 Meet Author Lydia Denworth Lydia Denworth, author of I Can Hear You Whisper: An Intimate Journey through the Science of Sound and Language, shares the story of her son’s hearing loss and cochlear implant at age 2. Books available for sale and signing. Cosponsored by Fall for the Book. Adults.* Photo by Leslie Hassler

Monday, Sept. 8, 7:00 Colors Color Your World: stories, songs and fun activities about all the colors of the rainbow. Age 1-5 with adult.

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Wednesday, Sept. 17, 10:30 Small Wonders Short stories for you and your child. 13-23 months with adult. Wednesday, Sept. 17, 1:00 Mystery Book Club Join in the monthly unraveling of a whodunit or thriller. The September title is How the Light Gets In by Louise Penny. Adults. Thursday, Sept. 18, 7:00 Oakton Book Discussion Group Come and join Oakton’s book discussion group. We will discuss The Woman Upstairs by Claire Messud. Adults.*

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. September 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. Fridays in Sept., 10:00 English Conversation Group Practice your English conversation skills in a group. Adults.* Fridays in Sept., 3:00 Pokémon League Learn and play. Age 5-18.*

Mondays, Sept. 8 & 22, 10:30 Tuesday, Sept. 16, 10:30 Rock-a-Bye Baby Join us for an early literacy enhanced storytime, featuring rhymes, stories and songs. Birth-12 months with adult. Monday, Sept. 8, 7:00 Goodnight, Sleep Tight Come in your pajamas and join us for stories and songs. All ages.* Tuesdays, Sept. 9 & 23, 10:30 Treasured Threes to Fives Join us for stories and songs. Age 3-5 with adult. Wednesdays, Sept. 10 & 24, 10:30 Monday, Sept. 15, 10:30 Small Wonders Join us for an early literacy enhanced storytime featuring stories, rhymes, songs and activities for you and your child. 12-23 months with caregiver. Saturday, Sept. 13, 10:00 Blood Pressure Testing by Vienna Vol. Fire Dept. Fire department staff will use the entry arcade area to offer free blood pressure screenings. Saturday, Sept. 13, 10:00 Vienna Farmers Market Storytime Join us for stories and songs at the Vienna Farmers Market. Look for us on the grass near the playground at Faith Baptist Church. Weather permitting. All ages with adult. Monday, Sept. 15, 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.

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Thursday, Sept. 18, 1:00 Classic Books Discussion Group Join writer/ scholar Amanda Holmes Duffy for a discussion of A House for Mr. Biswas by V.S. Naipaul. Adults and teens.* Thursday, Sept. 18, 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. Call the library for more information. Adults. Monday, Sept. 22, 4:00 American Girl Book Club – Meet Felicity Do you love the American Girl series? Join us to read and discuss Meet Felicity. Please read the book prior to attending; dolls are welcome but not required. Snack and craft included. Age 6-9. Tuesday, Sept. 23, 7:30 Local Author Anna WhistonDonaldson. Anna Whiston-Donaldson is a local blogger (An Inch of Gray) whose 12-year-old son was tragically killed when he was swept away in a freak neighborhood flood in Vienna in 2011. Her book, Rare Bird: A Memoir of Loss and Love, comes out this month. Join the author to learn about her story and the book that came out of her experience. Books available for sale and signing. Adults. Thursday, Sept. 25, 1:00 Patrick Henry Book Club How It All Began by Penelope Lively. Adults. Continued on next page

Wednesdays in Sept., 7:00 Pohick English Conversation Group Practice English with others and improve your skills. Adults.* Wednesday, Sept. 3, 7:00 Pohick Writers’ Roundtable Discuss your work with other writers. Adults.*

Thursday, Sept. 25, 7:00 Teen Advisory Board Ask not what your library can do you for you, but what you can do for your library. Give your input on what you want the library to offer you. Participants must be willing to meet once a month. Grades 7 & up.

Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Rd. Burke, VA 22015 703-644-7333 | 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. September eBook Basic Training Help with downloading library eBooks. Bring your device and its account ID and password. Call to schedule a session. Adults. Tuesdays in Sept., 10:00 - 1:00 Sundays in Sept., 1:00 - 4:00 Neighborhood Plant Clinic The Fairfax County Master Gardeners Association gives tips and advice. Adults.*

Thursdays in Sept., 10:00 - 12:00 Walk-In eBook & Computer Clinic Help with downloading library eBooks. Bring your device and its account ID and password. Help with basic computer skills. Adults.* Saturday, Sept. 6, 1:00 - 2:00 Read to the Dog Read aloud to a trained therapy dog. Call or sign up online for a 15-minute session. Age 6-12. Saturday, Sept. 6, 2:00 Adult Summer Reading Program Finishers Party Adult SRP end-of-summer celebration. Enjoy light refreshments compliments of the Friends of Pohick Library. Adults.*

Wednesday, Sept. 10, 10:30 Stories for Three to Fives: Jesters and Jousters Stories, songs and activities for our youngest lords and ladies. Age 3-5 years with adult.

Thursday, Sept. 11, 7:30 Meet Author Winston Groom Meet Winston Groom, author of the classic Forrest Gump as well as history books including The Aviators: Eddie Rickenbacker, Jimmy Doolittle, Charles Lindbergh and the Epic Age of Flight. Books available for sale and signing. Cosponsored by Fall for the Book. Adults and teens.* Saturday, Sept. 13, 10:30 Legos® @ the Library Thousands of Legos® await you and your creativity. Come with friends or make new ones while you create. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Pohick Regional Library. Age 5-10.

Monday, Sept. 8, 10:30 Tales for Twos: Count with Me 1, 2, 3 Join us for stories, rhymes and songs about counting and counting things. 24-36 months with adult. Tuesday, Sept. 9, 1:00 Pohick Daytime Book Discussion Group Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity by Katherine Boo. Adults.*

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Monday, Sept. 15, 4:00 Chess Club Learn openings, strategy, tactics and more. Players are paired with others of similar skill. Drop in anytime. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Pohick Regional Library. Age 8-16.*

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Tuesday, Sept. 16, 10:30 Small Oneders Join in with stories and activities for you and your toddler together. 12-23 months with adult. Tuesday, Sept. 16, 7:00 Pohick Evening Book Discussion Group The Space Between Us by Thrity Umrigar. Adults.* Thursday, Sept. 18, 10:30 Tales for Twos: Apples, Apples, Everywhere Join us for stories, songs and activities about apples. 24-35 months with adult. Saturday, Sept. 20, 10:30 Arduinos 101 Learn how this popular microcontroller electronics platform works. Program includes hands-on demonstrations. Cosponsored by Friends of Pohick Library. Age 10-adult. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2:30 Civil War Wig-Wag in Fairfax Learn a secret method of communicating via flags that was used in Fairfax County during the Civil War. Presented by History Is a Hoot. Cosponsored by the John & Erie Hopkins Educational Charitable Trust through the Fairfax Library Foundation. Age 6-12.

Friday, Sept. 26, 10:30 Fun Flicks Watch movies based on children’s books. Call for titles. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Pohick Regional Library. All ages. Saturday, Sept. 27, 1:00 Harley Mania! The Fairfax Harley Owners Group will display their motorcycles and discuss safety and riding tips. All ages.* Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Monday, Sept. 29, 7:00 Bedtime Stories: No Jumping on the Bed! Stories, songs and activities that won’t lull you to sleep. Come in your jammies, if you’d like. Age 3-6 with adult. Tuesday, Sept. 30, 7:00 Zinio: eMagazines at Your Local Library Learn how to use Zinio to access free digital magazines. Age 13-adult.*

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Monday, Sept. 22, 7:00 Pohick Prose Society Teens talk about books. Call for title. Age 13-18.* Tuesday, Sept. 23, 10:30 Book Club Kids: The Apple Pie Tree Join us for apple activities and fun centered on the book The Apple Pie Tree by Zoe Hall. Children should be familiar with the story before coming. Age 3-6 with adult.

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. September One-to-One English Conversation Practice your English conversation skills with a volunteer. Adult. Tuesdays in Sept., 10:00 ESL for Beginners Join Elayne’s Tuesday conversational group. Adults. September One-to-one English Conversation Practice your conversation skills with a volunteer. Call to register Mondays after 1:00 p.m. Adults. Tuesdays in Sept., 10:30 ESL for Advanced Students Join Bob’s Tuesday conversational group. Adults. Tuesdays, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 30, 1:00 ESL “Speak and Write” for Intermediate Students Join Sandy’s Tuesday class. Adults. Wednesdays in Sept., 11:00 ESL for Intermediate Students Join Richard’s Wednesday conversational group. Adults.

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Wednesdays in Sept., 6:30 ESL for Intermediate Students Join Marilyn’s Wednesday conversational group. Adults. Thursdays in Sept., 10:00 ESL for Advanced Students Join Richard’s Thursday conversational group. Adults. Thursday, Sept. 4, 10:30 Storytime for Threes to Fives Early literacy program with stories and activities. Age 3-5 with adult. Thursdays in Sept., 1:00 ESL Pronunciation & Speaking for Intermediate Students Join Sandy’s Thursday class. Adults. Fridays in Sept., 10:00 ESL for Beginners Join Elayne’s Friday conversational group. Adults.

Monday, Sept. 8, 10:30 Rock ’N’ Roll Join us for a fun, high-energy and stimulating music and movement program to develop motor skills. Presented by Bach to Rock America’s Music School. Cosponsored by the Friends of Reston Regional Library. No younger or older siblings permitted. 6-18 months with adult. Mondays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29, 11:00 ESL for Intermediate Students Join Richard’s Monday conversational group. Adults.

Mondays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:00 ESL for Intermediate Students Join Sharoni’s Monday conversational group. Adults.

Sunday, Sept. 14, 2:00 Meet Author Pamela Bauer Mueller Meet Pamela Bauer Mueller, author of historical novels including Lady Unveiled: Catharine Greene Miller 1755-1814. Books available for sale and signing. Cosponsored by Fall for the Book. Adults.*

Mondays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29, 4:30 ESL for Intermediate Students Join Juanita’s Monday conversational group. Adults. Tuesday, Sept. 9, 10:30 Toddler Storytime Join us for stories, songs and fingerplay. Age 2 with adult.

Fridays in Sept., 11:00 Let’s Talk – ESL for Intermediate Students Join Richard’s Friday conversational group. Adults. Friday, Sept. 5, 2:00 VIP Reston Support group for visually impaired persons. Adults.*

Thursday, Sept. 11, 10:30 Baby Steps Storytime Interactive storytime for you and your child. 12-23 months with adult.

Tuesday, Sept. 9, 7:00 Storytime and Rhyme Storytelling, music and movement with Wolf Trap teaching artist Kofi Dennis. Cosponsored by the Friends of the George Mason Regional Library. All ages. Wednesday, Sept. 10, 10:30 Wednesday Book Club The title for this month’s discussion is Our Man in Havana by Graham Greene. Adults.

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Mondays, Sept. 15, 22, 29, 3:00 ESL: U.S. Citizenship Exam for Intermediate Students Join Molly in this 12-week course that teaches speaking and writing skills on the basis of selected topics of U.S. history and government. Regular attendance is required! Adults. Tuesday, Sept. 16, 10:30 Baby Lapsit Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs and stories. Build an early literacy foundation for your child while enjoying time together. Birth-11 months with adult. Tuesday, Sept. 16, 7:00 Director’s Choice Book Club Sam Clay, director of Fairfax County Library, leads a monthly book discussion. The title this month is The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce.

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Thursday, Sept. 18, 7:00 Calling All Poets An open mic evening for all poetry lovers. Share your own work or that of a favorite poet. Wednesday, Sept. 24, 5:00 -9:00 Reston Friends Semi-Annual Book Sale – Friends Night The book sale is open to members of the Friends of the Reston Regional Library. Join tonight! Thursday, Sept. 25, 10:00 - 9:00 Friday, Sept. 26, 10:00 - 6:00 Saturday, Sept. 27, 10:00 - 5:00 Sunday, Sept. 28, 1:00 - 5:00 Reston Friends Semi-Annual Book Sale Come and browse through thousands of books in like-new condition, representing all subject categories. Visit “Charly’s Corner” to find special treasures of all kinds. NOTE: NO children’s books are offered at this sale. Separate children and teen sales are held in March and August.

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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. September eBooks Learn how to browse the collection, check out books, and download to PC, Mac and eBook readers. Call the library to schedule an appointment. Adults.

Tuesdays in Sept., 7:00 English Conversation Group Practice and improve your English. Adults.* Thursdays, Sept. 4 & 18, 7:00 Springfield Writers’ Group Share your work, and give and receive feedback in a supportive setting. Adults.* Tuesday, Sept. 9, 7:00 Bedtime Storytime Come in your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal and enjoy bedtime stories and music. Birth-5 years with adult.

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Wednesday, Sept. 10, 10:30 Fun with Ones Enjoy books, songs and rhymes in a special storytime just for ones. Age 1 with adult. Thursday, Sept. 11, 1:00 Afternoon Book Club Do you enjoy reading and appreciate

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the company of other book lovers? Join our afternoon book club, make new friends and chat about books. Adults.*

Saturday, Sept. 13, 2:00 Meet Author Louis Bayard Meet Louis Bayard, author of Roosevelt’s Beast and historical mysteries including The School of Night. Books available for sale and signing. Cosponsored by Fall for the Book. Adults.* Monday, Sept. 15, 4:30 Hidden Pond Monday: Frogs Presented by the staff of Hidden Pond Nature Center. Cosponsored by the Friends of Richard Byrd Library. Age 6-12. Tuesday, Sept. 16, 7:00 Classics Book Club Title to be announced. Adults.* Wednesday, Sept. 17, 10:30 A Is for Apple Join us for fun stories and activities. Age 3-5 with adult. Wednesday, Sept. 24, 10:30 Time for Twos Join us for a storytime focusing on early literacy skills just for twos. Age 2 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. September Basic Personalized Computer Tutoring One-hour sessions with a technology volunteer. Call for appointment. Adults. Tuesday, Sept. 2, All Day Adult Summer Reading Program Don’t let the kids have all the fun! Join our Adult Summer Reading Program. Read three books to earn a coupon for the Friends book sale and be entered into a grand-prize drawing. Cosponsored by the Friends of Sherwood Regional Library. Adults.* Tuesday, Sept. 2, 6:45 Sherwood Poetry Read-Around Share your favorite poems — your own, or a work by your favorite poet — in a small group setting. Peter Lattu, formerly of Olssen’s Books, will facilitate. Adults.* Thursdays in Sept., 10:30 & 7:00 Fridays in Sept., 10:30 Saturdays in Sept., 10:30 English Conversation Conversation group for people learning English. Adults.* Thursday, Sept. 4, 10:30 Terrific Twos and Threes Stories, fingerplay and songs. Age 2-3 with adult.

Monday, Sept. 8, 7:30 Books and Ideas Book Discussion. The Caine Mutiny by Herman Wouk. Adults.*

Tuesday, Sept. 9, 10:30 Small Wonders Stories, fingerplay and songs. 12-23 months with adult. Wednesday, Sept. 10, 10:30 Rising Words, Rising Images Book discussion. 1984 by George Orwell. Age 12-17.

Thursday, Sept. 18, 7:30 Bad Art Come and create the most garish, the wackiest or the worst art and win a prize. Watch out, Velvet Elvis! Adults. Fridays, Sept. 19 & 26, 10:30 Just Stories Join us for stories for everyone! All ages. Thursday, Sept. 25, 10:30 Preschool Storytime Join us for stories, songs and fingerplay. Age 3-5 with adult.

Wednesday, Sept. 10, 7:00 Understanding the Blogosphere Learn the what, when, why and how of blogs. Class will not cover how to construct a blog. Adults. Thursday, Sept. 11, 7:30 Presidential Picture Stories: Behind the Cameras at the White House Dennis Brack, White House news photographer, has over 50 years’ experience photographing the presidents. He will share the behindthe-scenes stories of many famous news photographers and their iconic photographs.

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. Tuesdays in Sept., 6:30 Thursdays in Sept., 4:30 Mondays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29, 3:30 Practice Your English English conversation group for people learning English. Adults.

Tuesday, Sept. 16, 7:00 Harambee Readers Book discussion. Call for title. Adults.*

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Wednesday, Sept. 3, 10:30 Time for Twos Early literacy storytime with songs, stories and activities. Age 2-3 with adult.

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Thursdays in Sept., 3:00 One-on-One Computer Tutoring Adults.

Tuesdays, Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30, 4:00 Kids’ Chess Club Learn to play chess. Note new time and new age group. Age 7-14.

Saturdays in Sept., 1:00 eBook Office Hours Get your eBook questions answered. Bring your eBook reader and library card. Adults.

Tuesday, Sept. 9, 7:00 Writers’ Group Sharing work for mutual tips. Adults.

Mondays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29, 3:30 Paws to Read Mondays with Jam-Jam Get some reading practice with Jam-Jam, our trained therapy dog. Age 5 & up.* Monday, Sept. 8, 7:00 Short Book Group Don’t have time for a book group? Each month we will read a book under 250 pages. This month’s title is Breakfast at Tiffany’s by Truman Capote. Adults.*

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Wednesday, Sept. 10, 10:30 Preschool Storytime Songs, stories and activities to build a strong literacy foundation for preschoolers. Age 3-5 with adult. Saturday, Sept. 13, 10:30 A Bailar Salsa, cha cha cha and more — fun Latin dance and music for the whole family with Cantaré, Latin American music. Cosponsored by the Fairfax Library Foundation. All ages.

Saturday, Sept. 13, 3:30 Paws to Read Saturdays with Dakota Get some reading practice with Dakota, our trained therapy dog. Age 5 & up.* Wednesday, Sept. 17, 10:30 Small Oneders Rhymes, stories, songs and activities for you and your baby. Build an early literacy foundation for your child while enjoying time together. 12-23 months with adult. Thursday, Sept. 18, 1:30 Book Discussion Group Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. Adults.

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Explore the world one language at a time. Now available through the library website and apps, Mango Languages uses real-life situations and actual conversations to more effectively teach a new language. Over 50 popular languages are at your fingertips. log on to: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/dbsremote or scan here to begin your language adventure:

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Thursday, Sept. 18, 7:00 Immigration and Naturalization Information Session Learn about the process of becoming a U.S. citizen, including the naturalization test, and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship at this free information session. After the presentation, a USCIS representative will answer your questions.

Tuesdays in Sept., 5:30 Wednesdays in Sept., 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 2:45, 3:30 Thursdays in Sept., 5:00 Mondays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29, 1:00 One-on-One English Conversation Practice Practice speaking English with a volunteer partner. Call for appointment. Limit one appointment per person per week. Adults.

Saturday, Sept. 13, 1:00 Faces of Tysons: Hawaiian The Hawaii State Society of Washington, DC, Ukulele Hui will spread their aloha spirit with songs and dances of Hawaii. Watch the hula dancers describe the songs with their graceful hands. You will also get a chance to learn a simple dance or two. Seating is limited. Registration is highly recommended. All ages.

Tuesdays in Sept., 6:30 English Conversation Group Practice speaking English with other students. Volunteer led. Adults.*

Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library 7584 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22043 703-790-8088 | 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. September Personalized eBook/eReader Instruction Call for an appointment with a trained staff member to learn more about your eReader and downloading eBooks. Adults. Tuesdays in Sept., 2:00 & 2:45 Personalized Internet Training A 45-minute one-on-one Internet training session with a technology volunteer. Call for appointment. Adults.

Saturdays in Sept., 10:00 Plant Clinic hosted by the Master Gardeners Masters Gardeners from the Fairfax County Cooperative Extension will host plant clinics each Saturday morning through the summer to answer your gardening questions. Adults.* Mondays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29, 1:00 Personalized Internet Training A one-hour one-on-one Internet training session with a technology volunteer. Call for appointment. Adults. Tuesdays, Sept. 9 & 23, 10:30 Tuesday Storytime Join us for stories, songs and activities. 18-24 months with caregiver. Thursday, Sept. 11, 7:00 Road to Retirement Whether you are just out of college and entering the workforce, or nearing the date you can retire, come find out from the experts what you need to know about being ready for retirement. Adults.

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Tuesday, Sept. 16, 6:30 Mystery Book Discussion Please join the mystery book discussion group. Ask at the information desk for title. Adults.* Wednesday, Sept. 17, 7:00 Model Investment Club of Northern Virginia Learn more about investing following an investment club model. This group will meet on the third Wednesday all year. New visitors welcome. Adults.* Saturday, Sept. 20, 1:00 Finding Wholesale Happiness in a Retail World Author, public speaker and media personality Jeff Yeager (“The Ultimate Cheapskate”) delivers practical and even life-changing advice about money, happiness and our consumer culture — and he uses a Costcosize laugh track in doing so. Books available for sale and signing. Seating is limited. Registration is highly recommended. Adults.

Events subject to change. Check the library’s website for up-to-date listings. * = No registration necessary

Thursday, Sept. 25, 10:30 Small Wonders Join us for stories, songs and activities. Birth-1 year.

Thursday, Sept. 25, 7:00 Everyone loves a good villain! From the back pages of history, vivid, entertaining portraits of littleknown scoundrels whose misdeeds range from the simply inept to the truly horrifying. Author and former National Geographic editor Paul Martin serves up concise, colorful biographies of 30 of America’s most outrageous characters from his book Villains, Scoundrels, and Rogues: Incredible True Tales of Mischief and Mayhem. Books are available for sale and signing. Teens and adults.

Saturday, Sept. 27, 10:30 Legos® in the Library Come join the fun and make some Lego® creations! Age 5-12.

Tuesday, Sept. 30, 7:00 Book Talk for Book Lovers Book discussion. Please ask for title at the information desk. Adults.*

Woodrow Wilson Library 6066 Leesburg Pike, Main Level 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. While in their temporary library location, Woodrow Wilson Library will not be scheduling events.

New at the library! National Geographic Kids will take children on fun, amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology and space. Just visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/dbsremote or scan below.

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75th Anniversary Events

Photo by Dane Penland

Mystery of the Hope Diamond Friday, Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m. Oakton Library Dr. Jeffrey Post, Curator of the Mineral Collection at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, discusses the history and scientific importance of the famed Hope Diamond. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Oakton Library. Refreshments. Adults and teens. Doors open at 7 p.m. Sign up online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library or at a library branch.

Jitterbug and Lindy Hop, America’s Own Folk Dance Saturday, Sept. 6, 2 p.m. Centreville Regional Library In Celebration of the library’s 75th anniversary, learn about the history of swing from the 1920s until today. Gottaswing dancers will demonstrate some of the popular dance steps of the era and participants will have a chance to learn the Charleston. Cosponsored by the Friends of Centreville Regional Library. Age 16 and up. Sign up online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library or at a library branch.

75th Anniversary Book Club Tuesday, Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m. Kingstowne Library Join writer/scholar Amanda Holmes Duffy for a discussion of The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck, the bestselling novel in 1939 – when Fairfax County Public Library first opened its doors. Adults and teens. No registration required.

A Fairfax County, Va., publication September 2014 To receive this information in alternative formats call 703-324-8380 or TTY 703-324-8365. Printed on recycled paper

Editorial Staff: Mary Mulrenan Ted Kavich Bobbie Conners

Graphics Staff: Angela Byrne Gwen Jones