Storytimes near Fairfax County Public Library - Martha Washington Library

Martha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington Meeting Room 104B, Martha Washington Library

This lapsit story and song time is for the youngest patrons and their caregivers. Age birth - 17 months with adult. Please register children only. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-768-6700 (option 4).

Martha Washington Conference Room, Martha Washington Library

Parlez-vous Français? Practice your French conversation skills with a native speaker. All levels are welcome to join, please come to the Information Desk for a ticket! This program is for adults and is limited to the first 13 people. Tickets are given out at the Information Desk starting at 10:00am. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-768-6700 (option 4).

Martha Washington Conference Room, Martha Washington Library

Parlez-vous Français? Join our second in-person group for intermediate speakers to practice your French conversation skills with a native speaker. This program is for adults and limited to the first 10 people. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-768-6700 (option 4).

Martha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington Meeting Room 104B, Martha Washington Library

Come and chat with other caregivers while the kids play together.

Martha Washington Library

Make a beautiful glass tea light candle holder that will glow with color with when you light it. All supplies will be provided by the library, including flameless candles. Grade K and up. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-768-6700 (option 4).

Martha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington Library

Love the night sky? Want to learn needlepoint? Then join us at the Martha Washington Library for our Stitch the Stars needlepoint event! During the event you will learn some basic embroidery stitches and create constellations you can take home! No skill level required, just bring your enthusiasm! Supplies will be provided. Supplies are limited so please register. Registration opens June 27 at 12pm. This program is for adults. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-768-6700 (option 4).

Martha Washington Conference Room, Martha Washington Library

Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Join our weekly Beginner Spanish group, where we review basic Spanish in beginner level conversation. This program is for adults and limited to the first 10 people. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-768-6700 (option 4).

Martha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington Meeting Room 104B, Martha Washington Library

Monday is often when we need to reground ourselves to start the week. We will move, breathe, and ground ourselves together. Each class will also bring forth an intention from the eight limbs of yoga or beyond. And yes, there will be Shavasana to relax our bodies, minds and souls. Collectively we will help our community have a better week through the democratization of yoga. Bring your own mat and any props you might like. (And if you have extras, bring those as well in case we can introduce others to yoga.) This program is for adults. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-768-6700 (option 4).

Martha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington Meeting Room 104B, Martha Washington Library

Join our Poetry Discussion Group! Each participant reads two poems of their choosing: one selection by the month's featured poet and a second selection by a poet of the reader's choice. This month we are reading two poems from any poet of the reader's choice! This program is for adults. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-768-6700 (option 4).

Martha Washington Library

Join us outside the library for stories and fun. Bring a blanket, chair or yoga mat to sit on. We will meet on the south side of the library. Come through the library or walk around the outside. Please note that the start time is 10am. Best for age birth-5 with caregiver. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-768-6700 (option 4).

Martha Washington Conference Room, Martha Washington Library

Parlez-vous Français? Join our in-person group for advanced speakers to practice your French conversation skills with a native speaker. This program is for adults and limited to the first 10 people. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-768-6700 (option 4).

Martha Washington Conference Room, Martha Washington Library

Parlez-vous Français? Join our in-person group for intermediate speakers to practice your French conversation skills with a native speaker. This program is for adults and limited to the first 10 people. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-768-6700 (option 4).

Martha Washington Conference Room, Martha Washington Library

Join a series of lessons to learn the basics of Modern Standard Arabic! Are you traveling, going abroad for work, or an Arabic dialect speaker who wants to learn how to get started with Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)? This drop-in class will get you started with the sounds and writing of MSA so you'll be able to converse about food, pleasantries, introductions, and other basic conversations. Attendance is not required for each class, but that will help your learning! This program is for adults and is limited to the first 10 people who arrive. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-768-6700 (option 4).

Martha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington Meeting Room 104B, Martha Washington Library

Glamorize the cover of your favorite book with sparkles. Bring your own book or pick from one of our gently used ones. Grades 7-12 If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-768-6700 (option 4).

Martha Washington Conference Room, Martha Washington Library

Looking to work on fiber crafts with others? Members knit, crochet, do needlepoint and more! Bring your own project, work at your own pace and enjoy the company of fellow crafters. All levels welcome! This program is for teens and adults. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-768-6700 (option 4).

Martha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington Library

In the spirit of Martha Washington, join us for "tea," cookies and colonial-inspired crafts and games. All ages/Family If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-768-6700 (option 4).

Martha Washington Conference Room, Martha Washington Library

Parlez-vous Français? Practice your French conversation skills with a native speaker. All levels are welcome to join, please come to the Information Desk for a ticket! This program is for adults and is limited to the first 13 people. Tickets are given out at the Information Desk starting at 10:00am. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-768-6700 (option 4).

Martha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington Meeting Room 104B, Martha Washington Library

This lapsit story and song time is for the youngest patrons and their caregivers. Age birth - 17 months with adult. Please register children only. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-768-6700 (option 4).

Martha Washington Conference Room, Martha Washington Library

Parlez-vous Français? Join our second in-person group for intermediate speakers to practice your French conversation skills with a native speaker. This program is for adults and limited to the first 10 people. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-768-6700 (option 4).

Martha Washington Conference Room, Martha Washington Library

Read more in 2026 with our Friday Book Group! This book group exclusively for adults and older adults will meet in our Conference Room. We'll discuss popular fiction titles, and books for next month will be available for the first 10 participants. This month's title is James by Percival Everett, and copies of the next month's title will be available during the meeting. This program is for adults, no registration needed. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-768-6700 (option 4).

Martha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington Meeting Room 104B, Martha Washington Library

Come and chat with other caregivers while the kids play together.

Martha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington Meeting Room 104B, Martha Washington Library

Practice your art skills and meet other adults! Join our regular art practice program where you can engage your skills (no matter what your level) and others interested in art. Paint, paper, brushes, pencils, etc for are all provided, just bring your creativity! The goal is fun with others, so all levels are welcome. This program is for adults, please register to get an email reminder. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-768-6700 (option 4).

Martha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington 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.

Martha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington Library

Experience Music at the Library Join us for a special musical concert from Symphony Orchestra of Northern Virginia! Experience wind chamber music in a passionate performance that is sure to inspire joy this summer. About Symphony Orchestra of Northern Virginia Symphony Orchestra of Northern Virginia (SONOVA) share the joy of live symphonic music through immersive, story-driven performances that modernize the concert experience and welcome audiences of all ages. SONOVA began as a small, government-funded orchestra in Arlington County, Virginia. Over the years, SONOVA has been invited to perform throughout the Mid-Atlantic region with arts organizations as wide ranging as renaissance choirs, tap dance companies, symphonic choirs, and Broadway artists. Learn more about the Symphony Orchestra of Northern Virginia. INVITE Registration requested to receive event updates. This is an in-person event at Martha Washington Library. Register by clicking on the "Begin Registration" button (below).

Martha Washington Conference Room, Martha Washington Library

Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Join our weekly Beginner Spanish group, where we review basic Spanish in beginner level conversation. This program is for adults and limited to the first 10 people. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-768-6700 (option 4).

Martha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington Meeting Room 104B, Martha Washington Library

Monday is often when we need to reground ourselves to start the week. We will move, breathe, and ground ourselves together. Each class will also bring forth an intention from the eight limbs of yoga or beyond. And yes, there will be Shavasana to relax our bodies, minds and souls. Collectively we will help our community have a better week through the democratization of yoga. Bring your own mat and any props you might like. (And if you have extras, bring those as well in case we can introduce others to yoga.) This program is for adults. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-768-6700 (option 4).

Martha Washington Library

Join us outside the library for stories and fun. Bring a blanket, chair or yoga mat to sit on. We will meet on the south side of the library. Come through the library or walk around the outside. Please note that the start time is 10am. Best for age birth-5 with caregiver. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-768-6700 (option 4).

Martha Washington Conference Room, Martha Washington Library

Parlez-vous Français? Join our in-person group for advanced speakers to practice your French conversation skills with a native speaker. This program is for adults and limited to the first 10 people. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-768-6700 (option 4).

Martha Washington Conference Room, Martha Washington Library

Parlez-vous Français? Join our in-person group for intermediate speakers to practice your French conversation skills with a native speaker. This program is for adults and limited to the first 10 people. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-768-6700 (option 4).

Martha Washington Conference Room, Martha Washington Library

Join a series of lessons to learn the basics of Modern Standard Arabic! Are you traveling, going abroad for work, or an Arabic dialect speaker who wants to learn how to get started with Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)? This drop-in class will get you started with the sounds and writing of MSA so you'll be able to converse about food, pleasantries, introductions, and other basic conversations. Attendance is not required for each class, but that will help your learning! This program is for adults and is limited to the first 10 people who arrive. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-768-6700 (option 4).