Storytimes near Fairfax County Public Library - Sherwood Regional Library

Sherwood Meeting Room, Sherwood Regional Library

Join us for stories, songs, movement, and early literacy fun for preschoolers! For ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. Siblings are welcome, but please register only the child aged 3-5 years.

Sherwood Group Study Room, Sherwood Regional Library

Practice speaking English with a library volunteer and other students in a relaxed atmosphere. This is an in-person class. For adults. No registration required.

Sherwood Meeting Room, Sherwood Regional Library

Join us for a bi-lingual presentation and Q&A with First Shift Justice Project, which empowers workers in low-wage jobs to exercise their rights related to caregiving and parenting. By educating and supporting working parents to assert their rights before they lose their jobs or their workplace stress becomes untenable, First Shift helps them safely maintain their employment, their health and their family commitments. Adults. Registration recommended. Topics discussed will include: Job protected leave from work FMLA, and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) Knowing your rights on pregnancy accommodations Virginia's Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program which goes into effect December 2028 Únase a nosotros para una presentación bilingüe y sesión de preguntas y respuestas con First Shift Justice Project, que empodera a los trabajadores en empleos de bajos salarios para ejercer sus derechos relacionados con el cuidado y la crianza de los hijos. Al educar y apoyar a los padres trabajadores para que defiendan sus derechos antes de perder sus empleos o de que el estrés en el lugar de trabajo se vuelva insostenible, First Shift les ayuda a mantener de manera segura su empleo, su salud y sus compromisos familiares. Adultos. Se recomienda registrarse. Los temas que se discutirán incluirán: Permiso laboral protegido por el trabajo FMLA y la Ley de Equidad para Trabajadoras Embarazadas (PWFA) Conocer sus derechos sobre adaptaciones por embarazo El programa de Licencia Familiar y Médica Pagada de Virginia (PFML) que entra en vigencia en diciembre de 2028

Sherwood Meeting Room, Sherwood Regional Library

Join an epic adventure to "unearth a story" in The Land Down Under! The Didgeridoo Down Under Show is an energetic fusion of Australian music, culture, comedy, character building, and storytelling. Participants will explore the Outback and the Great Barrier Reef, unearth Aboriginal artwork and artifacts, learn about amazing creatures like kangaroos and koalas ... and much more ... all while moving and grooving to the pulsing rhythms of the didge. Co-sponsored by the Friends of George Mason Regional Library. Registration is required. Please register all children and accompanying adults. This program is appropriate for all ages. Seats are limited.

Sherwood Meeting Room, Sherwood Regional Library

Bring your cuttings, seeds, seedlings, transplants, and plant and garden supplies for a community plant swap. Please ensure that your plants and cuttings are pest-free, and avoid bringing plants deemed invasive to Virginia. A Master Gardener will be on hand to answer gardening questions.

Sherwood Group Study Room, Sherwood Regional Library

So you started a book journal, now what? Come to the book journaling meetup and try new page layouts, set reading goals, and share what you have been reading with others. All materials provided until supplies last. Registration required. For teens and adults.

Sherwood Meeting Room, Sherwood Regional Library

Scott Mathews has been studying the "37 postures of Chen Man-Ching" for more than 20 years. This style is also known as the Chen Short Form or the Yang Short Form. While this style has its roots in martial arts, the form is taught as a method of meditation and relaxation. The form emphasizes posture, relaxation, and smooth continuous motion. This is a beginner's class, appropriate for students with little or no experience in Tai Chi. Adults.

Sherwood Meeting Room, Sherwood Regional Library

Join us for an afternoon of storytelling and song featuring the world-class woodwind, brass, chorus, and string musicians of the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own." Don't miss this spirited program of mixed ensembles and wide variety of music, including a musical narration of the story of Ferdinand the Bull and a salute to America's 250th. The U.S. Army Band chamber ensembles are drawn from the elite musicians of "Pershing's Own," presenting diverse and virtuosic programs in a variety of performance settings. Based in Washington, DC, and appearing regularly throughout the DMV area, they represent the U.S. Army through artistic excellence, musical versatility, and meaningful public engagement.

Sherwood Meeting Room, Sherwood Regional Library

Make your own super soft, fluffy playdough with only a few ingredients! Customize yours a favorite color and scent and take it to go! For toddlers and preschoolers, ages 2-5. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register each child separately (no need to register adults).

Sherwood Group Study Room, Sherwood Regional Library

Practice speaking English with a library volunteer and other students in a relaxed atmosphere. This is an in-person class. For adults. No registration required.

Sherwood Meeting Room, Sherwood Regional Library

Enjoy an engaging storytime featuring stories, activities, music, and movement for you and your toddler. Ages 18-35 months with caregiver. Registration is required due to limited space. Please register only the child aged 18-35 months and include their age (months) on the registration form. Please limit registration to the appropriate age group, and attend no more than one storytime per week per registered child.

Sherwood Group Study Room, Sherwood Regional Library

Practice speaking English with a library volunteer and other students in a relaxed atmosphere. This is an in-person class. For adults. No registration required.

Sherwood Regional Library

Meet one-on-one with a volunteer to learn new technology skills. Sessions can focus on computer basics, software assistance, social media, and more. Sign up by visiting the Information Desk at Sherwood Regional Library or by calling (703) 765-3645. Bring your own device or practice on a public computer. One session per person, per week (60 min). Pre-register. Related LibGuide: Technology at the Library by Fairfax County Public Library (Admin)

Sherwood Regional Library

Have a technology question? Get hands-on help with computer basics, software assistance, phones and tablets, social media, and more. Please bring your device, account IDs, and passwords. Offered Wednesdays from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Adults. If there is a wait for assistance we will limit time with each person.

Sherwood Meeting Room, Sherwood Regional Library

For joint release, stretching & range of motion. Sitting in chairs, students learn how to find stability, alignment and integrity for stretches & safe movement for the entire body. Adults. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Sherwood Regional Library.

Sherwood Meeting Room, Sherwood Regional Library

Welcome to our afternoon Baby Storytime for babies with caregivers! Build community through stories, music, and playtime. For ages 0-18 months with caregiver. Registration is preferred. Please register only the child aged 0-18 months and include their age (months) on the registration form.

Sherwood Conference Room 1, Sherwood Conference Room 4, Sherwood Regional Library

Join us for stories, songs, movement, and early literacy fun for preschoolers! For ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. Siblings are welcome, but please register only the child aged 3-5 years.

Sherwood Meeting Room, Sherwood Regional 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. Registration is required. Please register all children and accompanying adults. This program is appropriate for all ages. Seats are limited.

Sherwood Group Study Room, Sherwood Regional Library

Practice speaking English with a library volunteer and other students in a relaxed atmosphere. This is an in-person class. For adults. No registration required.

Sherwood Meeting Room, Sherwood Regional Library

Learn ways to improve your finances and reduce stress in this bilingual financial 101 class, presented by Rosa's Blancas! Educación Financiera 101: Construyendo una Base Financiera Sólida Esta clase introductoria está diseñada para ayudar a los participantes a desarrollar confianza y claridad en sus finanzas personales. Cubriremos los fundamentos de cómo crear un presupuesto, entender ingresos y gastos, establecer metas financieras, mejorar el crédito y desarrollar hábitos inteligentes de ahorro. Los asistentes se llevarán herramientas prácticas y estrategias claras para tomar control de sus finanzas y comenzar a construir estabilidad financiera a largo plazo. No se requiere conocimiento previo. Financial Literacy 101: Building a Strong Financial Foundation This bilingual introductory class is designed to help participants build confidence and clarity around their personal finances. We will cover the fundamentals of budgeting, understanding income and expenses, setting financial goals, improving credit, and developing smart saving habits. Attendees will leave with practical tools and actionable strategies to take control of their finances and begin building long-term financial stability. No prior financial knowledge is required. Rosas Blancas es una organización sin fines de lucro con dos grandes propuestas para ayudar a remediar la inseguridad financiera de nuestras comunidades. Rosas Blancas is a two-tiered non-profit approach to remedying our communities’ financial insecurities. For Adults.

Sherwood Meeting Room, Sherwood Regional Library

You may know the name, but do you know the story? More than a historic site, Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House was transformed from a plantation to an antislavery community, twenty years before the Civil War. You are invited to a special presentation sharing the details of Woodlawn’s newest exhibition: “Friends Gather Here: A Legacy of Two Communities at Woodlawn”. We’ll dive into the history of the Quaker families who settled here in the mid-19th century and the established free Black community they joined. Together, they demonstrated the power of equality and free labor in a time of deep national division. Come learn how this history continues to shape our community identity today. Adults. Registration is not required but will allow visitors to receive email reminders for the event and assist organizers with planning.

Sherwood Meeting Room, Sherwood Regional Library

Scott Mathews has been studying the "37 postures of Chen Man-Ching" for more than 20 years. This style is also known as the Chen Short Form or the Yang Short Form. While this style has its roots in martial arts, the form is taught as a method of meditation and relaxation. The form emphasizes posture, relaxation, and smooth continuous motion. This is a beginner's class, appropriate for students with little or no experience in Tai Chi. Adults.

Sherwood Meeting Room, Sherwood Regional Library

This July, FCPL is commemorating American independence as part of our year-long America 250 celebration. AG Book Club will read Molly Saves the Day: A Summer Story about Molly McIntire, an American girl whose father is serving as an Army doctor in World War II. We will chat about the book and make our own Molly-inspired craft. Participants are encouraged but not required to read Molly Saves the Day: A Summer Story. Library staff will have copies of the book reserved for book club which can be picked up at the Information Desk. Ages 6-12. Registration required. Please register each child attending. Please do not register accompanying adults.

Sherwood Meeting Room, Sherwood Regional Library

Launch to the moon in this sensory program celebrating the anniversary of the first successful moon mission. For ages 0-5 years. Registration required.

Sherwood Meeting Room, Sherwood Regional Library

Decorate a small mirror with seashells, glitter, paint, and more for the perfect summer decoration! For tweens, ages 8 to 13 years old. Registration Required.

Sherwood Regional Library

CANCELLED Practice speaking English with a library volunteer and other students in a relaxed atmosphere. This is an in-person class. For adults. No registration required.

Sherwood Meeting Room, Sherwood Regional Library

Enjoy an engaging storytime featuring stories, activities, music, and movement for you and your toddler. Ages 18-35 months with caregiver. Registration is required due to limited space. Please register only the child aged 18-35 months and include their age (months) on the registration form. Please limit registration to the appropriate age group, and attend no more than one storytime per week per registered child.

Sherwood TechLab, Sherwood Regional Library

Learn the basics of 3D printing and how to submit a 3D printing request to Fairfax County Public Library. Please note: No experience necessary. Adults and teens aged 16 and up welcome. Registration is not required. Register to receive a reminder email. A valid Fairfax County Public Library card is required to submit a 3D print request. Apply for a library card online or in-person at any library branch.

Sherwood Regional Library

Meet one-on-one with a volunteer to learn new technology skills. Sessions can focus on computer basics, software assistance, social media, and more. Sign up by visiting the Information Desk at Sherwood Regional Library or by calling (703) 765-3645. Bring your own device or practice on a public computer. One session per person, per week (60 min). Pre-register. Related LibGuide: Technology at the Library by Fairfax County Public Library (Admin)

Sherwood Group Study Room, Sherwood Regional Library

Practice speaking English with a library volunteer and other students in a relaxed atmosphere. This is an in-person class. For adults. No registration required.