Storytimes near Fairfax County Public Library - Richard Byrd Library

Richard Byrd Meeting Room 1, Richard Byrd Meeting Room 2, Richard Byrd Library

Join us for songs, stories, rhymes, and activities for you and your baby ages birth to 17 months. Build an early literacy foundation while enjoying time together in the library. No registration required.

Richard Byrd Conference Room, Richard Byrd Library

We will discuss Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear. This event for adults meets in-person in our Conference Room.

Richard Byrd Library

There's nothing better on a Friday morning than a classic movie and a fresh cup of coffee in our meeting room! Movies and coffee are provided by the Friends of the Richard Byrd Library. Kiss Me Kate, 1953 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 703-451-8055 (option 4).

Richard Byrd Meeting Room 1, Richard Byrd Library

Want to practice your growing English language skills? Come for our free Saturday morning conversation group to practice your English with other intermediate speakers and our volunteers! There's no registration, just drop in. Limit of 12 people. This program is for adults only. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-451-8055 (option 4).

Richard Byrd Library

Join us in the children's area for a storytime designed for families with children ages birth to five. No registration required.

Richard Byrd Conference Room, Richard Byrd Library

Open crafting time at the library! Knit or crochet with our library volunteers and other members of the community in a dedicated room. Meet other crafters, check out a book from our 746s, and learn new patterns. This program is for adults, and no signup is needed. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-451-8055 (option 4).

Richard Byrd Conference Room, Richard Byrd Library

Richard Byrd's regular drawing program! Practicing or developing art skills has been shown to improve mental health, reduce mood disturbances, stimulate mental function, and alleviate pain. You don't need to do it all the time or even finish projects either, there are benefits to simply making it a hobby. A great way to practice art as therapy or just for fun is at your local library, and all materials are provided for the first 10 people who arrive. All skill levels are welcome whether you're a beginner or an accomplished artist. This program is for adults, and no signup is needed. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-451-8055 (option 4).

Richard Byrd Conference Room, Richard Byrd Library

Practice and improve your Polish with a native speaker. There's no registration, just drop in and join us. 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 703-451-8055 (option 4).

Richard Byrd Lobby, Richard Byrd Library

Need gardening help? Stop by for horticultural tips, information and advice from the Fairfax County Master Gardeners. In person on Tuesdays from May through September. Adults.

Richard Byrd Meeting Room 1, Richard Byrd Meeting Room 2, Richard Byrd Library

Improve reading, writing, and comprehension skills with paired reading with a teen buddy along with other fun literacy activities. No registration required. Ages 6 - 10.

Richard Byrd Meeting Room 2, Richard Byrd Library

Do you need practice learning English language skills? Come for our free Tuesday evening conversation group to practice your English with other beginners and a volunteer! There's no registration, just drop in. 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 703-451-8055 (option 4).

Richard Byrd Meeting Room 1, Richard Byrd Meeting Room 2, Richard Byrd Library

Introduction to STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) topics: a fun, hands-on program designed to encouage tinkering, learning and imagination! Ages 3 - 5 with adult. No registration required.

Richard Byrd Meeting Room 1, Richard Byrd Meeting Room 2, Richard Byrd Library

Explore your creativity by making prints with gelli blocks. Gelli printing is a type of mono printing, allowing you to experiment with design and texture. Paper and paint will be provided. Please be aware that the paint is NOT washable and dress accordingly. Adults & Teens.

Richard Byrd Meeting Room 1, Richard Byrd Meeting Room 2, Richard Byrd Library

Go on a musical journey to Latin America with Cantaré, performing songs in Spanish and Portuguese. In this highly interactive performance, audiences of all ages are invited to participate by playing instruments, singing and dancing. Co-sponsored by the Friends of George Mason Regional Library. Invite This program is appropriate for all ages. Seats are limited.

Richard Byrd Meeting Room 1, Richard Byrd Meeting Room 2, Richard Byrd Library

¡No hay nada mejor en una mañana de viernes que disfrutar de una película y una taza de café o té recién preparado en nuestra sala de reuniones! Las películas y el café son cortesía de los Amigos de la Biblioteca Richard Byrd. Todas las películas de Café y Cine se proyectarán en español. Este programa es para adultos. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre la edad recomendada para una función, su contenido o las adaptaciones disponibles, por favor, llame a la sucursal al 703-451-8055 (opción 4). Este mes: Cantinflas (2014) There's nothing better on a Friday morning than a movie and a fresh cup of coffee or tea in our meeting room! Movies and coffee are provided by the Friends of the Richard Byrd Library. All Café y cine movies will be shown in Spanish. 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 703-451-8055 (option 4). This month: Cantinflas (2014)

Richard Byrd Meeting Room 1, Richard Byrd Library

Want to practice your growing English language skills? Come for our free Saturday morning conversation group to practice your English with other intermediate speakers and our volunteers! There's no registration, just drop in. Limit of 12 people. This program is for adults only. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-451-8055 (option 4).

Richard Byrd Library

Join us in the children's area for a storytime designed for families with children ages birth to five. No registration required.

Richard Byrd Conference Room, Richard Byrd Library

Open crafting time at the library! Knit or crochet with our library volunteers and other members of the community in a dedicated room. Meet other crafters, check out a book from our 746s, and learn new patterns. This program is for adults, and no signup is needed. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-451-8055 (option 4).

Richard Byrd Meeting Room 1, Richard Byrd Meeting Room 2, Richard Byrd Library

Grab your popcorn and have a dino-tastic time at Richard Byrd. We will be watching Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008). This movie is rated PG.

Richard Byrd Conference Room, Richard Byrd Library

Practice and improve your Polish with a native speaker. There's no registration, just drop in and join us. 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 703-451-8055 (option 4).

Richard Byrd Lobby, Richard Byrd Library

Need gardening help? Stop by for horticultural tips, information and advice from the Fairfax County Master Gardeners. In person on Tuesdays from May through September. Adults.

Richard Byrd Meeting Room 1, Richard Byrd Meeting Room 2, Richard Byrd Library

Bienvenido! Join us for books and songs in both English and Spanish as we learn and have fun together in this bilingual storytime presented in partnership with Fairfax County WIC program. Children ages 0-5 with adult. ¡Bienvenidos! Acompáñennos con libros y canciones en inglés y español mientras aprendemos y nos divertimos juntos. Esta sesión de cuentacuentos bilingüe es presentada en colaboración con el programa WIC del Condado de Fairfax. Para bebés y niños de hasta 5 años, con un adulto.

Richard Byrd Meeting Room 2, Richard Byrd Library

Do you need practice learning English language skills? Come for our free Tuesday evening conversation group to practice your English with other beginners and a volunteer! There's no registration, just drop in. 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 703-451-8055 (option 4).

Richard Byrd Meeting Room 1, Richard Byrd Meeting Room 2, Richard Byrd Library

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities for active tots and twos. Have fun together while building an early literacy foundation. Ages 18 - 35 months with an adult. No registration required.

Richard Byrd Meeting Room 1, Richard Byrd Meeting Room 2, Richard Byrd Library

Design your own awesome LEGO creations! All LEGOs are provided and stay at the library. No registration but space may be limited. Ages 5 - 12 with an adult.

Richard Byrd Meeting Room 1, Richard Byrd Library

Want to practice your growing English language skills? Come for our free Saturday morning conversation group to practice your English with other intermediate speakers and our volunteers! There's no registration, just drop in. Limit of 12 people. This program is for adults only. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-451-8055 (option 4).

Richard Byrd Library

Join us in the children's area for a storytime designed for families with children ages birth to five. No registration required.

Richard Byrd Conference Room, Richard Byrd Library

Open crafting time at the library! Knit or crochet with our library volunteers and other members of the community in a dedicated room. Meet other crafters, check out a book from our 746s, and learn new patterns. This program is for adults, and no signup is needed. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-451-8055 (option 4).

Richard Byrd Meeting Room 1, Richard Byrd Meeting Room 2, Richard Byrd 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: Scarlett (barred owl), courtesy of Secret Garden Birds and Bees INVITE Registration requested to receive event updates. This is an in-person event at Richard Byrd Library. Register by clicking on the "Begin Registration" button (below).

Richard Byrd Meeting Room 1, Richard Byrd Meeting Room 2, Richard Byrd Library

Create dinosaur themed crafts with our summer reading theme of Unearth a Story! Materials provided but bring your imagination. Ages 5 - 12.