Storytimes near Fairfax County Public Library - Great Falls Library

Great Falls Meeting Room, Great Falls Library

Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes for the first 30 minutes and then socialize for the last 30 minutes. Ages 18 months - 3 years old with adult. Registration encouraged, but not required. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Great Falls Library!

Great Falls Conference Room, Great Falls Library

Practice speaking English in a small group led by library volunteers. Receive assistance with meeting your English learning goals and discover library resources to help you improve. Participants of all levels of fluency (beginning, intermediate, advanced) are welcome. Registration required. 6 seats available. Adults

Great Falls Meeting Room, Great Falls Library

Pick up your knitting needles, knitting looms, share projects, and socialize. Rising 6th and 7th graders welcome. Registration encouraged, not required.

Great Falls Conference Room, Great Falls Library

Learn to play American Mah Jongg. This is a two part workshop. Participants must register for both Part 1 and Part 2 in July. Please also register for Learn to Play Mah Jongg Part 2 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Registration required. Adults.

Great Falls Meeting Room, Great Falls Library

Enjoy free-play and socializing in a casual setting. Light refreshments provided. Ages 0 - 6 with adult. Registration encouraged, but not required. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Great Falls Library!

Great Falls Meeting Room, Great Falls Library

Sitting in chairs, students learn how to find stability, alignment and integrity for stretches & safe movement for the entire body. Sessions taught by a certified yoga instructor. Adults. This program is made possible by the Friends of Great Falls Library.

Great Falls Meeting Room, Great Falls Library

Decorate a Mason jar using a variety of materials such as fabric, napkins, tissue paper, and pressed flowers. Put a candle inside your completed lantern and enjoy this cozy decor around your home or outside. Registration does not guarantee your spot but ensures you will receive a reminder email 2 days before this event. All decorating supplies will be provided. Candles not provided. Seating is limited. First come, first served. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Great Falls Library. Adults only.

Great Falls Meeting Room, Great Falls Library

Experience the rich tapestry of Chinese culture with dancers from the Greater Washington Chinese Dance. They will be presenting a variety of dance styles that reflect the diversity of China. As part of the performance, the dancers will share insights into the cultural significance and historical origins of each dance. About the Performers Founded in 2022, Greater Washington Chinese Dance functions as the non-profit extension of the Xuejuan Dance Ensemble. Since its inception in 2009, the Xuejuan Dance Ensemble has welcomed and nurtured dancers of various ages and backgrounds. The establishment of this Company has enhanced the Ensemble's mission to promote cross-cultural appreciation, understanding, and connections through the art of Chinese dance. Invite This program is appropriate is suitable for all ages. Seating is available on a first- come first served basis. While registration is encouraged it is not required.

Great Falls Meeting Room, Great Falls Library

Join others and play this fun, fast-paced game. Adults.

Great Falls Conference Room, Great Falls Library

Informal conversation for advanced French speakers. Adults.

Great Falls Meeting Room, Great Falls Library

Discover what a Sugar House is. Examine artifacts from a site in Alexandria to learn how sugar was made in the 19th century. Learn how archaeologists identify and classify artifacts. Co-sponsored by the Friends of George Mason Regional Library. Invite This program is appropriate for school-age children in grades 2-3. Registration required.

Great Falls Meeting Room, Great Falls Library

Parlez-vous français? Join us for French conversation in an informal, friendly setting. New members who are conversational in French are always welcome. Adults.

Great Falls Meeting Room, Great Falls Library

Join us for a lively book discussion. This month's title is The Measure by Nikki Erlick. Copies available for pick up at the Great Falls Library. Adults.

Great Falls Library

A library tech volunteer will be available every Wednesday from 1:00-3:00 PM to help with your tech issues. Limit 30 minutes per person when others are waiting. Please bring your device and passwords if possible. Adults.

Great Falls Meeting Room, Great Falls Library

Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes for the first 30 minutes and then socialize for the last 30 minutes. Ages 18 months - 3 years old with adult. Registration encouraged, but not required. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Great Falls Library!

Great Falls Conference Room, Great Falls Library

Practice speaking English in a small group led by library volunteers. Receive assistance with meeting your English learning goals and discover library resources to help you improve. Participants of all levels of fluency (beginning, intermediate, advanced) are welcome. Registration required. 6 seats available. Adults

Great Falls Meeting Room, Great Falls Library

Pick up your knitting needles, knitting looms, share projects, and socialize. Rising 6th and 7th graders welcome. Registration encouraged, not required.

Great Falls Conference Room, Great Falls Library

Learn to play American Mah Jongg. This is a two part workshop. Participants must register for both Part 1 and Part 2 in July. Please also register for Learn to Play Mah Jongg Part 1 on Friday, July 10, 2026. Registration required. Adults.

Great Falls Meeting Room, Great Falls Library

Enjoy free-play and socializing in a casual setting. Light refreshments provided. Ages 0 - 6 with adult. Registration encouraged, but not required. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Great Falls Library!

Great Falls Meeting Room, Great Falls Library

Sitting in chairs, students learn how to find stability, alignment and integrity for stretches & safe movement for the entire body. Sessions taught by a certified yoga instructor. Adults. This program is made possible by the Friends of Great Falls Library.

Great Falls Meeting Room, Great Falls Library

Calling all LEGO lovers! Join other kids who love building as much as you. The library provides the LEGO bricks - you provide the imagination! All materials must stay at the library, so bring a camera to capture your creations. Please leave your LEGO bricks at home. We don't want you to lose your favorite pieces. Ages 4-18. Caregivers are required to stay with children 7 and younger. Children between 8-11 must have a caregiver in the library. Space is limited to 20 participants. First come, first served. Note: registration does not guarantee your spot, it will ensure you receive updates and changes to the event and you will receive a reminder email before the event.

Great Falls Meeting Room, Great Falls Library

Join others and play this fun, fast-paced game. Adults.

Great Falls Conference Room, Great Falls Library

Informal conversation for advanced French speakers. Adults.

Great Falls Meeting Room, Great Falls Library

Discover a new author and join a lively discussion group! Books are selected each month by the group members. Copies available at the library's circulation desk. Adults.

Great Falls Meeting Room, Great Falls Library

New times! 10:15 - 10:45 am Early Bird Storytime 10:45 - 11:15 am Play Time (for both groups) 11:15 - 11:45 am Late Worm Storytime Bond with your baby through songs, movement, and storytelling! Baby Lapsit Storytime is designed for the youngest learners - bounce along to fun songs, stories, and fingerplays all while building an early literacy foundation. Ages 0-18 months with adult. Sponsored by the Friends of the Great Falls Library! Registration required.

Great Falls Meeting Room, Great Falls Library

New times! 10:15 - 10:45 am Early Bird Storytime 10:45 - 11:15 am Play Time (for both groups) 11:15 - 11:45 am Late Worm Storytime Bond with your baby through songs, movement, and storytelling! Baby Lapsit Storytime is designed for the youngest learners - bounce along to fun songs, stories, and fingerplays all while building an early literacy foundation. Ages 0-18 months with adult. Sponsored by the Friends of the Great Falls Library! Registration required.

Great Falls Meeting Room, Great Falls Library

Parlez-vous français? Join us for French conversation in an informal, friendly setting. New members who are conversational in French are always welcome. Adults.

Great Falls Meeting Room, Great Falls Library

Discuss Pokémon: Scarlet & Violet, vol 1 by Hidenori Kusaka (suggested reading age: 8-12 years old) and watch the movie Detective Pikachu (all ages with adult). You don’t have to have already read the book to join us. Light refreshments will be provided! Cosponsored by the Friends of the Great Falls Library! Registration encouraged, but not required.

Great Falls Library

A library tech volunteer will be available every Wednesday from 1:00-3:00 PM to help with your tech issues. Limit 30 minutes per person when others are waiting. Please bring your device and passwords if possible. Adults.

Great Falls Meeting Room, Great Falls Library

Cool off on a hot day with a screening of Hoppers! Light refreshments provided. Suggested ages 8 and up. Registration encouraged, not required. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Great Falls Library.