Storytimes near Fairfax County Public Library - Lorton Library

Lorton Meeting Room, Lorton Library

Storytime for Ages Birth-18 months Join us for rhymes, songs, stories and activities for you and your baby. Build a early literacy foundation while enjoying time together. Registration Registration required for baby only. Siblings welcome. *Late arrivals are not guaranteed admission.

Lorton Meeting Room, Lorton Library

Board Meeting for Grades 7-12 Join the Teen Advisory Board at the Lorton Library and help out with library programming and projects. Work together with staff, share program ideas, assist with library projects and contribute to making a better library experience for kids and young adults while earning volunteer hours. Registration Registration not required.

Lorton Meeting Room, Lorton Library

Adult English language learners practice writing in English. This class is for beginners with some knowledge of the English language. Adults.

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Do you have questions about plants or gardening ? Come to the Lorton Library Saturdays 10:00 am - 1:00 pm May through September* for tips and information from the Fairfax County Master Gardeners. Bring your questions, gardening issues, and plant samples. Adults. *We will not have Plant Clinic on Saturdays July 4, July 25, or August 1.

Lorton Meeting Room, Lorton Library

Learn About Birds at the Library Did you know that there are birds of prey living and hunting right in your own backyard? You may have seen them in the sky, roosting in trees or diving into the grass. This is your chance to meet them up close! The Secret Garden hawks, owls and tiny falcon will give you a peek into the personal lives of these exciting birds. You’ll learn about what they hunt, where they nest and how they are raising their young through the spring and summer. We’ll share some of the challenges they face and how to help them thrive. You might even get to take a selfie with your favorite bird of prey! About Secret Garden Birds and Bees Secret Garden Birds and Bees is an all volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working with wildlife rehabilitators, falconers, naturalists, biologists and beekeepers to share our love of nature and wildlife with our communities. Photo: Kvosir (eastern screech owl), courtesy of Secret Garden Birds and Bees INVITE Registration requested to receive event updates. This is an in-person event at Lorton Library. Register by clicking on the "Begin Registration" button (below).

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Get personalized help with your technology questions during a one-on-one session with a volunteer tutor. They can guide you through basic technology tasks, including Windows, iOS, Android, Google tools, setting up email, attaching documents, navigating websites and more. You may bring your own device (phone, laptop, or tablet) or use one of the library's computers. Please bring any passwords for the devices or accounts you want to work on. Registration required for a one hour session. Adults.

Lorton Meeting Room, Lorton Library

Storytime for Ages 3-5 years Join us for stories, songs, movement and early literacy fun! Registration Registration required for all Preschool Children (Ages 3-5 years) attending. *Late arrivals are not guaranteed admission.

Lorton Meeting Room, Lorton Library

Ages 3-11 Get creative with a Summer Craft related to America's 250th Celebration. Create a Feather Quill Pencil to take home with you and use. No Registration Required. Drop in between 2:30pm-3:30pm and get creative with some fun Summer Crafts!

Lorton Meeting Room, Lorton Library

Learn to paint with watercolors, focusing on color, shape and shadow. Accomplished artist Anne Heising is back to teach watercolor techniques. Beginners welcome. All supplies provided. Registration required. Adults.

Lorton Meeting Room, Lorton Library

Join us for Toddler Storytime! We’ll share engaging stories, upbeat movement songs, and hands on crafts that help build early literacy skills. After storytime, stay for a toddler playdate where little ones can play with toys and meet new friends. For ages 18 months to 3. We can’t wait to see you there!

Lorton Meeting Room, Lorton Library

Escape Room for Teens (Rising Grades 7-12) Do you have what it takes to escape from the Museum of Natural History? Solve different puzzles and use different clues to help you escape before time runs out. Registration Registration required for all teens (Rising Grades 7-12) attending. Other time slot available is at 3pm. *Late arrivals are not guaranteed admission.

Lorton Meeting Room, Lorton Library

Escape Room for Teens (Rising Grades 7-12) Do you have what it takes to escape from the Museum of Natural History? Solve different puzzles and use different clues to help you escape before time runs out. Registration Registration required for all teens (Rising Grades 7-12) attending. Other time slot available is at 2pm. *Late arrivals are not guaranteed admission.

Lorton Meeting Room, Lorton Library

Practice speaking English in a group setting with a library volunteer. This class is for students with a beginning level of English knowledge or higher. Adults.

Lorton Meeting Room, Lorton Library

Storytime for Ages Birth-18 months Join us for rhymes, songs, stories and activities for you and your baby. Build a early literacy foundation while enjoying time together. Registration Registration required for baby only. Siblings welcome. *Late arrivals are not guaranteed admission.

Lorton Meeting Room, Lorton Library

Adult English language learners practice writing in English. This class is for beginners with some knowledge of the English language. Adults.

Lorton Meeting Room, Lorton Library

Lorton Library and the Lorton Senior Center Matinee: A Star is Born A Star is Born starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga. In this new take on the tragic love story, seasoned musician Jack Maine discovers—and falls in love with—struggling artist Ally. As Ally’s career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons. This movie is rated R for several distinct mature elements. Feel free to bring a sack lunch or snack to enjoy during the movie. Adults. Registration required.

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Do you have questions about plants or gardening ? Come to the Lorton Library Saturdays 10:00 am - 1:00 pm May through September* for tips and information from the Fairfax County Master Gardeners. Bring your questions, gardening issues, and plant samples. Adults. *We will not have Plant Clinic on Saturdays July 4, July 25, or August 1.

Lorton Library

Get personalized help with your technology questions during a one-on-one session with a volunteer tutor. They can guide you through basic technology tasks, including Windows, iOS, Android, Google tools, setting up email, attaching documents, navigating websites and more. You may bring your own device (phone, laptop, or tablet) or use one of the library's computers. Please bring any passwords for the devices or accounts you want to work on. Registration required for a one hour session. Adults.

Lorton Meeting Room, Lorton Library

Storytime for Ages 3-5 years Join us for stories, songs, movement and early literacy fun! Registration Registration required for all Preschool Children (Ages 3-5 years) attending. *Late arrivals are not guaranteed admission.

Lorton Meeting Room, Lorton Library

Ages 3-11 Get creative with a Summer Craft to use as a Fidget. Create a Flextangle to take home with you. No Registration Required. Drop in between 2:30pm-3:30pm and get creative with some fun Summer Crafts!

Lorton Meeting Room, Lorton Library

Discuss The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb with the Lorton Library Evening Book Discussion Group. Participants may join the discussion in person at the Lorton Library or online via MS Teams. A Teams meeting link will be emailed to participants the day of the program.

Lorton Meeting Room, Lorton Library

Join us for Toddler Storytime! We’ll share engaging stories, upbeat movement songs, and hands on crafts that help build early literacy skills. After storytime, stay for a toddler playdate where little ones can play with toys and meet new friends. For ages 18 months to 3. We can’t wait to see you there!

Lorton Meeting Room, Lorton Library

Practice speaking English in a group setting with a library volunteer. This class is for students with a beginning level of English knowledge or higher. Adults.

Lorton Meeting Room, Lorton Library

Rising Grades 2-6 First, learn how volcanoes form and what causes them to erupt. Then, conduct a scientific experiment that will cause a volcano to erupt. Registration Registration required for all children attending.

Lorton Meeting Room, Lorton Library

Storytime for Ages Birth-18 months Join us for rhymes, songs, stories and activities for you and your baby. Build a early literacy foundation while enjoying time together. Registration Registration required for baby only. Siblings welcome. *Late arrivals are not guaranteed admission.

Lorton Library

Get personalized help with your technology questions during a one-on-one session with a volunteer tutor. They can guide you through basic technology tasks, including Windows, iOS, Android, Google tools, setting up email, attaching documents, navigating websites and more. You may bring your own device (phone, laptop, or tablet) or use one of the library's computers. Please bring any passwords for the devices or accounts you want to work on. Registration required for a one hour session. Adults.

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Storytime for Ages 3-5 years Join us for stories, songs, movement and early literacy fun! This event will be held in the Children's Area under the tree. Registration Registration required for all Preschool Children (Ages 3-5 years) attending. *Late arrivals are not guaranteed admission.

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Storytime for Ages 18-36 months Interactive Storytime with books, songs and movement for toddlers. This event will be held in the Children's Area under the tree. Registration Registration required for all Toddler Children (Ages 18-36 months) attending. *Late arrivals are not guaranteed admission.

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Storytime for Ages Birth-18 months Join us for rhymes, songs, stories and activities for you and your baby. Build a early literacy foundation while enjoying time together. This event will be held in the Children's Area under the tree. Registration Registration required for baby only. Siblings welcome. *Late arrivals are not guaranteed admission.

Lorton Conference Room, Lorton Library

Knit or crochet with a library volunteer and other members of the community. Meet other crafters, check out knitting and crocheting resources, share your work, learn new skills, start a project or bring your work-in-progress. Some project help will be available from a volunteer. A limited amount of supplies are available on a first come, first served basis. This program runs from 1:00pm-3:00pm, come when you can and leave when you need to. This program is for older teens and adults, no signup is needed.