Storytimes near Fairfax County Public Library - Dolley Madison Library

Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2, Dolley Madison Library

Stories and Songs Together! Join us at the Dolley Madison library for Preschool Storytime fun with songs, rhymes, and stories! Stay for playtime after! Ages 3 - 5 years

Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2, Dolley Madison Library

Connect breath and gentle movement while exploring various elements of yoga. Please bring a yoga mat, and make sure to register!

Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2, Dolley Madison Library

New student-led program! Join us for joyful sing-alongs, rhythm games & instrument play! For Kids 3 & up.

Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2, Dolley Madison Library

A chess group for beginner and intermediate players. Learn to play chess, then pair off to put your skills to work. All Ages Beginner/Intermediate

Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2, Dolley Madison Library

Play laser tag in the library after hours! This high-tech, realistic "battle" action is safe, energizing, and fun. Game coaches will set up the playing field, instruct and prepare players for the game, and referee the fun. This program is open to ages 12-18. Registration Required. Co-sponsored by the Friends of Kings Park Library. Invite This program is appropriate for teens ages 12-18. Registration is required.

Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2, Dolley Madison Library

Sensory Storytime Are traditional Storytimes overwhelming for your toddler or preschooler? In our Sensory Storytimes we work on early literacy and Pre-Kindergarten skills. These sessions are designed for children who require a calm environment, small group settings, and sensory input to access programming. It is strictly limited to 10 children. All children attending - including siblings must be registered. Adults DO NOT need to register. Please note: while this program is open to all it is tailored to meet the needs of children with sensory concerns. For that reason, programming begins before the library opens and we do our best to limit interruptions. In order to participate in the program please arrive on time. Staff will not be able to admit you to the library or the program once it begins. Registration required. Seating is strictly limited please register each child - including siblings - individually. Please do not register adults (it takes a slot away from a child).

Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2, Dolley Madison Library

Join us for a half hour of open play at our Sensory Stations! Drop In. No registration required. For children 18 months - 6 years old. Parent Particpation Required.

Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2, Dolley Madison Library

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Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2, Dolley Madison Library

Join us as we welcome Daisy and Holly, two very special therapy dogs, to Dolley Madison! Register to reserve a slot. Arrive early on the day of the program to receive a 15 minute reading time. Bring your own book or choose a library book. Ages 5 to 12. Dogs are certified and trained through PAL (People. Animals. Love.). This program will repeat on the second Saturday of every month.

Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2, Dolley Madison Library

Join us as we welcome Daisy and Raven, two very special therapy dogs, to Dolley Madison! Register to reserve a slot. Arrive early on the day of the program to receive a 15 minute reading time. Bring your own book or choose a library book. Ages 5 to 12. Dogs are certified and trained through PAL (People. Animals. Love.). This program will repeat on the second Saturday of every month.

Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2, Dolley Madison Library

Join us as we welcome Daisy and Raven, two very special therapy dogs, to Dolley Madison! Register to reserve a slot. Arrive early on the day of the program to receive a 15 minute reading time. Bring your own book or choose a library book. Ages 5 to 12. Dogs are certified and trained through PAL (People. Animals. Love.). This program will repeat on the second Saturday of every month.

Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2, Dolley Madison Library

Join us as we welcome Daisy and Raven, two very special therapy dogs, to Dolley Madison! Register to reserve a slot. Arrive early on the day of the program to receive a 15 minute reading time. Bring your own book or choose a library book. Ages 5 to 12. Dogs are certified and trained through PAL (People. Animals. Love.). This program will repeat on the second Saturday of every month.

Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2, Dolley Madison Library

Join us for free play using our gross motor toys and equipment. No registration required. For children 18 months - 5 years old. Adult Participation and Supervision Required.

Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2, Dolley Madison Library

Welcome to Storytime! 18 months to 36 months. Build an early literacy foundation with rhymes, songs and stories for your toddler! Toddler Storytime is offered in two back-to-back sessions. Stories and activites are the same in both sessions. Space is limited. Registration is Required. Playtime begins at 11am after an encore storytime.

Dolley Madison Library

Welcome to Storytime! 18 months to 36 months. Build an early literacy foundation with rhymes, songs and stories for your toddler! Toddler Storytime is offered in two back-to-back sessions. Stories and activites are the same in both sessions. Space is limited. Registration is Required. Stay for playtime after!

Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2, Dolley Madison Library

Practice conversational English in a group setting. Adults

Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2, Dolley Madison Library

Join us for rhymes, songs, stories and activities for you and your baby. Build an early literacy foundation while enjoying time together in your lap, with time for adults and babies to play or socialize afterward. Due to the age and short attention span of our audience, we do our best to limit interruptions, so staff will not be able to admit you to the program once it begins. Registration Required. Birth - 18 months.

Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2, Dolley Madison Library

Learn about recycling! Come and help the Fairfax Solid Waste team sort a pile of waste* so that materials are discarded properly. Participants will be provided with garbage pickers to help them separate different types of recyclable items and place them in the correct locations for further processing. Participants will learn about the ways they can reduce the amount of waste that gets incinerated or landfilled and instead gets reused or recycled. *waste will be clean and safe to handle

Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2, Dolley Madison Library

Stories and Songs Together! Join us at the Dolley Madison library for Preschool Storytime fun with songs, rhymes, and stories! Stay for playtime after! Ages 3 - 5 years

Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2, Dolley Madison Library

With reduced U.S. support for NATO and Ukraine, Europe faces strategic uncertainty. The Trump administration has signaled an intention to reduce its security role in Europe. What are America’s stakes in NATO and Europe’s strategic dilemmas, and how might Europe respond? Join us for a discussion of the article "Ukraine and the Future of European Security" by Thomas Wright. Electronic copies will be sent to registrants. Hard copies of the article will also be available at the Information Desk at the Dolley Madison Library. A short film on the topic will precede the discussion. For Adults.

Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2, Dolley Madison Library

Class will begin with stretching, strengthening, and safe movement while seated in a chair, and will progress to standing postures while using the chair for support.

Dolley Madison Conference Room, Dolley Madison Library

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Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2, Dolley Madison Library

Welcome to Chinese Culture Club! Join us on the last Saturday of the month to explore Chinese history, art, music, and culture through a variety of activities. All activities will be facilitated in both English and Chinese Mandarin. All Chinese language levels are welcome! Registration Required. Please register on the children attending the program. Adults do not need to register. School Age, Teen, Adult

Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2, Dolley Madison Library

Join us for free play using our gross motor toys and equipment. No registration required. For children 18 months - 5 years old. Adult Participation and Supervision Required.

Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2, Dolley Madison Library

Are you ready to delve into the world of comics? Join the Comic Bookaneers! Our book for July is The Cartoonists Club by Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud. Read it ahead of time, then join us day of for a discussion! Books Available at the Checkout Desk. Ages 9-17

Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2, Dolley Madison Library

Welcome to Storytime! 18 months to 36 months. Build an early literacy foundation with rhymes, songs and stories for your toddler! Toddler Storytime is offered in two back-to-back sessions. Stories and activites are the same in both sessions. Space is limited. Registration is Required. Playtime begins at 11am after an encore storytime.

Dolley Madison Library

Welcome to Storytime! 18 months to 36 months. Build an early literacy foundation with rhymes, songs and stories for your toddler! Toddler Storytime is offered in two back-to-back sessions. Stories and activites are the same in both sessions. Space is limited. Registration is Required. Stay for playtime after!

Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2, Dolley Madison Library

Practice conversational English in a group setting. Adults

Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2, Dolley Madison Library

Paper Stitching Moon Phases a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Join us for a relaxing paper‑stitching workshop where we’ll create a beautiful set of moon phases using simple embroidery techniques on paper. Participants will learn basic stitching methods, explore the art of combining thread and illustration, and leave with a unique, hand‑crafted celestial artwork. Perfect for beginners and creative explorers alike!

Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2, Dolley Madison Library

Join us for rhymes, songs, stories and activities for you and your baby. Build an early literacy foundation while enjoying time together in your lap, with time for adults and babies to play or socialize afterward. Due to the age and short attention span of our audience, we do our best to limit interruptions, so staff will not be able to admit you to the program once it begins. Registration Required. Birth - 18 months.