Preschool Storytime

Join us for stories, songs, movement and activities to build early literacy skills for preschoolers. This program is designed to give children tools to grow and a place to practice!Ages: 3-5. No registration required. Tickets will be passed out at the information desk 2......More

Join us for stories, songs, movement and activities to build early literacy skills for preschoolers. This program is designed to give children tools to grow and a place to practice!Ages: 3-5. No registration required. Tickets will be passed out at the information desk 20 minutes before the program.Our programs are popular and may fill to capacity quickly! Thank you for arriving early.

Kings Park Meeting Room, Kings Park Library

Chair Yoga

Enjoy gentle stretches and rhythmic moves with a certified yoga instructor. While sitting in chairs, attendees will learn how to find stability, alignment and integrity for stretches, and safe movement for the entire body. No equipment is required, but you may choose to......More

Enjoy gentle stretches and rhythmic moves with a certified yoga instructor. While sitting in chairs, attendees will learn how to find stability, alignment and integrity for stretches, and safe movement for the entire body. No equipment is required, but you may choose to bring a yoga strap and yoga block to enhance your experience. The yoga program is accessible for all bodies, and intended for adults and older adults. This free class is made possible by The Friends of Kings Park Library. Classes will be taught by an instructor from Breathe Body & Mind, a boutique yoga and fitness studio in West Springfield, VA, which offers various types of yoga classes as well as personal training and Pilates, barre, strength and balance classes and more.

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Baby Steps

Are you looking for ways to help your new baby learn, grow, and socialize? Then come join us for early literacy activities, sing alongs, and rhymes designed with you and your baby in mind. This program encourages parent participation and child engagement.Ages: Birth to ......More

Are you looking for ways to help your new baby learn, grow, and socialize? Then come join us for early literacy activities, sing alongs, and rhymes designed with you and your baby in mind. This program encourages parent participation and child engagement.Ages: Birth to 18 months with adult. No registration required. Tickets will be passed out at the information desk 20 minutes before the program.Will begin promptly at 10:35am.

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Musical Petting Zoo with Bach 2 Rock

Learn about musical instruments in a fun, engaging experience that encourages excitement for music-making. Children are invited to an instrument petting zoo, where they can see, touch, and try various musical instruments (e.g., guitar, bass, hand drums, maracas, shakers......More

Learn about musical instruments in a fun, engaging experience that encourages excitement for music-making. Children are invited to an instrument petting zoo, where they can see, touch, and try various musical instruments (e.g., guitar, bass, hand drums, maracas, shakers, keyboard, rhythm/percussion instruments.) In partnership with Bach 2 Rock.This program is appropriate for school-aged children. Seats are limited.

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One-on-One English Conversation Session

Meet with a volunteer at Kings Park Library to practice your English. Basic English language skills are preferable. Adults.Registration limit is once a week. Prefer learning in a group setting? Check out our English Conversation Group.

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Tots and Twos!

Enjoy an early literacy Storytime geared towards toddlers, with stories, songs and fingerplays. Build an early literacy foundation while enjoying time together in your lap.Ages 18-36 months with caregiver. No registration required. Tickets will be passed out at the info......More

Enjoy an early literacy Storytime geared towards toddlers, with stories, songs and fingerplays. Build an early literacy foundation while enjoying time together in your lap.Ages 18-36 months with caregiver. No registration required. Tickets will be passed out at the information desk 20 minutes before the program.

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One-on-One English Conversation Session

Meet with a volunteer at Kings Park Library to practice your English. Basic English language skills are preferable. Adults.Registration limit is once a week. Prefer learning in a group setting? Check out our English Conversation Group.

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Amusement Park Engineers with Snapology

Ever wondered how amusement park rides work? In this workshop, kids will become ride engineers, building their own attractions while learning the physics and engineering behind the thrills!Ages 7-12Registration Required

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Craft and Chat

Craft and Chat sessions invite attendees to enjoy a self-led craft while connecting with other community members. Crafts rotate monthly, supplies provided while they last.Open to Adult, 18 . Registration required.

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Art Lab: A Maker Cart Event

Practice your skills in this art lab where we experiment with different methods of creating!Ages 7-13 with adult.Space limited to 20 participants.

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English Conversation Group

Practice your English conversation skills in a friendly and encouraging group. Adults.

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French Conversation Group

Practice your French language conversation skills with a fluent French speaker. Basic knowledge of French required. Adults.

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Teen Craft & Chill

Have Snacks.Make Stuff.Do Crafts.Have Fun.A teen program of making stuff for your friends with your friends.

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One-on-One English Conversation Session

Meet with a volunteer at Kings Park Library to practice your English. Basic English language skills are preferable. Adults.Registration limit is once a week. Prefer learning in a group setting? Check out our English Conversation Group.

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Plant Clinic

Calling all home gardeners! Drop-in for horticultural tips, information, techniques and advice from the Fairfax County Master Gardeners. Adults.

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Own Your Space: Self-Defense for Confidence and Safety

It isn't just about fightingâit's about owning your space and standing strong. In this series, you will learn how to spot red flags, use your voice and body to stay safe, and practice real self-defense moves in a supportive and upbeat setting. Come ready to move and hav......More

It isn't just about fightingâit's about owning your space and standing strong. In this series, you will learn how to spot red flags, use your voice and body to stay safe, and practice real self-defense moves in a supportive and upbeat setting. Come ready to move and have fun while building real-life skills!Led by the Black Wing Collective.This is a teen program for ages 12-18. Registration is required

Kings Park Meeting Room, Kings Park Library

One-on-One English Conversation Session

Meet with a volunteer at Kings Park Library to practice your English. Basic English language skills are preferable. Adults.Registration limit is once a week. Prefer learning in a group setting? Check out our English Conversation Group.

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Death CafĂŠ

Death CafĂŠs are an opportunity to demystify the death experience. We offer an open, safe environment for discussing thoughts and feelings about all manner of death and dying. At a Death CafĂŠ people drink tea and discuss death. Our aim is to increase awareness of death......More

Death CafĂŠs are an opportunity to demystify the death experience. We offer an open, safe environment for discussing thoughts and feelings about all manner of death and dying. At a Death CafĂŠ people drink tea and discuss death. Our aim is to increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their (finite) lives. This Death CafĂŠ will be hosted by Hannah, a librarian who has been hosting Death CafĂŠ's since 2018. Please note: Death CafĂŠs are not meant to act as support groups or grief counseling.

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Preschool Storytime

Join us for stories, songs, movement and activities to build early literacy skills for preschoolers. This program is designed to give children tools to grow and a place to practice!Ages: 3-5. No registration required. Tickets will be passed out at the information desk 2......More

Join us for stories, songs, movement and activities to build early literacy skills for preschoolers. This program is designed to give children tools to grow and a place to practice!Ages: 3-5. No registration required. Tickets will be passed out at the information desk 20 minutes before the program.Our programs are popular and may fill to capacity quickly! Thank you for arriving early.

Kings Park Meeting Room, Kings Park Library

Chair Yoga

Enjoy gentle stretches and rhythmic moves with a certified yoga instructor. While sitting in chairs, attendees will learn how to find stability, alignment and integrity for stretches, and safe movement for the entire body. No equipment is required, but you may choose to......More

Enjoy gentle stretches and rhythmic moves with a certified yoga instructor. While sitting in chairs, attendees will learn how to find stability, alignment and integrity for stretches, and safe movement for the entire body. No equipment is required, but you may choose to bring a yoga strap and yoga block to enhance your experience. The yoga program is accessible for all bodies, and intended for adults and older adults. This free class is made possible by The Friends of Kings Park Library. Classes will be taught by an instructor from Breathe Body & Mind, a boutique yoga and fitness studio in West Springfield, VA, which offers various types of yoga classes as well as personal training and Pilates, barre, strength and balance classes and more.

Kings Park Meeting Room, Kings Park Library

Introduction to One Small Step Conversations: A Civics Lab Event

Introduction to One Small Step Conversations: A Civics Lab EventKings Park Library is working with StoryCorps' One Small Step in an effort to bring community members together for meaningful conversations. One Small Step seeks to provide opportunities to engage construct......More

Introduction to One Small Step Conversations: A Civics Lab EventKings Park Library is working with StoryCorps' One Small Step in an effort to bring community members together for meaningful conversations. One Small Step seeks to provide opportunities to engage constructively across differences to seek common ground.In this Civics Lab program, participants will engage in an Introduction to One Small Step Conversations with an overview of the program and guided practice with One Small Step conversations. Put these skills into practice at future Civics Lab events.About Civics LabIn a "no off years" state like Virginia, the importance of civic engagement and literacy is amplified. Look for Civics Lab programming, updated monthly, at Kings Park Library and other participating FCPL locations. Check out these upcoming Civics Lab programs at Kings Park:Exploring Assumptions: A Civics Lab Program

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Baby Steps

Are you looking for ways to help your new baby learn, grow, and socialize? Then come join us for early literacy activities, sing alongs, and rhymes designed with you and your baby in mind. This program encourages parent participation and child engagement.Ages: Birth to ......More

Are you looking for ways to help your new baby learn, grow, and socialize? Then come join us for early literacy activities, sing alongs, and rhymes designed with you and your baby in mind. This program encourages parent participation and child engagement.Ages: Birth to 18 months with adult. No registration required. Tickets will be passed out at the information desk 20 minutes before the program.Will begin promptly at 10:35am.

Kings Park Meeting Room, Kings Park Library

Tangled Tuesdays : Drop-In Knitting and Crochet

Knit and crochet with a friendly group of strangers on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at Kings Park Library.Maybe you're a fiber enthusiast wanting to find your people, or a newbie trying to get started. All skill levels are welcome to this drop-in fiber craft nig......More

Knit and crochet with a friendly group of strangers on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at Kings Park Library.Maybe you're a fiber enthusiast wanting to find your people, or a newbie trying to get started. All skill levels are welcome to this drop-in fiber craft night. Bring that project you've been meaning to finish, or use provided supplies to start something new. Are you stuck on a stitch, or having trouble with a pattern? Our friendly volunteer can help you troubleshoot your problem and give advice.Wool you join us?Adults.

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