Knitting and Crochet Crafting Time

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 ......More

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

Polish Conversation Group

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 70......More

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 Conference Room, Richard Byrd Library

Reading Buddies

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 1, Richard Byrd Meeting Room 2, Richard Byrd Library

English Conversation Group

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 ap......More

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 2, Richard Byrd Library

Novel Idea Book Club

We will be reading Absolution by Alice McDermott. Copies are available behind the circulation desk.Registration is not required, but please register if you would like to receive an email reminder.

Richard Byrd Meeting Room 1, Richard Byrd Library

Spectacular Science Fire and Ice

Join us for a spectacular show with impressive science experiments. See foggy dry ice clouds and the chemistry of fire! Learn all about the science of magic, including a disappearing water trick and fun with air pressure. Co-sponsored by the Friends of George Mason Regi......More

Join us for a spectacular show with impressive science experiments. See foggy dry ice clouds and the chemistry of fire! Learn all about the science of magic, including a disappearing water trick and fun with air pressure. Co-sponsored by the Friends of George Mason Regional Library.Invite This program is appropriate for school age children. Seats are limited.

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

Toddler Storytime

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 monthsâŻwith an adult.âŻNo registration required.

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

Technology help for beginners

We now use computers to do everything!Are you having trouble navigating a new laptop, installing smartphone apps, or figuring out how to send email attachments? Then stop by for basic technolgy help with a volunteer! Please bring the device you're struggling with and an......More

We now use computers to do everything!Are you having trouble navigating a new laptop, installing smartphone apps, or figuring out how to send email attachments? Then stop by for basic technolgy help with a volunteer! Please bring the device you're struggling with and any passwords needed to access it. Limit 30 minutes per person when others are waiting.This program is for adults, and for now registration isn't 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 Group Study Room, Richard Byrd Library

Rock and Rhyme with Mr. Jon & Friends

Join multiple Parents' Choice Award winning musician Mr. Jon & Friends for a musical comedy concert for the whole family. Mr. Jon & his silly friend George the Monkey will have you laughing and dancing along. A hilarious interactive show not to miss! Co-sponsored by the......More

Join multiple Parents' Choice Award winning musician Mr. Jon & Friends for a musical comedy concert for the whole family. Mr. Jon & his silly friend George the Monkey will have you laughing and dancing along. A hilarious interactive show not to miss! Co-sponsored by the Friends of George Mason Regional Library.Invite This program is appropriate for ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

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

English Conversation Group

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......More

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 Conference Room, Richard Byrd Meeting Room 1, Richard Byrd Library

Saturday Stories

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

Richard Byrd Library

Book Club for English Language Learners

Practice your English reading skills with our volunteers!There's no registration, just drop in. A limited number of books are available.This program is for adults only. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please......More

Practice your English reading skills with our volunteers!There's no registration, just drop in. A limited number of books are available.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 Conference Room, Richard Byrd Meeting Room 1, Richard Byrd Library

Technology help for beginners

We now use computers to do everything!Are you having trouble navigating a new laptop, installing smartphone apps, or figuring out how to send email attachments? Then stop by for basic technolgy help with a volunteer! Please bring the device you're struggling with and an......More

We now use computers to do everything!Are you having trouble navigating a new laptop, installing smartphone apps, or figuring out how to send email attachments? Then stop by for basic technolgy help with a volunteer! Please bring the device you're struggling with and any passwords needed to access it. Limit 30 minutes per person when others are waiting.This program is for adults with no signup 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 Group Study Room, Richard Byrd Library

Knitting and Crochet Crafting Time

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 ......More

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

Color Your World: Fiber Arts

Color Your World with art projects for kids! Explore art in a series of classes using painting, collage, sculpture, and fiber arts in celebration of our Summer 2025 theme. Registration is required. Ages 6 - 12.

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

Polish Conversation Group

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 70......More

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 Conference Room, Richard Byrd Library

Spanish Bilingual Storytime

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.

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

Bedtime Stories

Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and enjoy bedtime stories and music. Birth - 5 years with adult. No registration required.

Richard Byrd Meeting Room 1, Richard Byrd Library

English Conversation Group

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 ap......More

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 2, Richard Byrd Library