Seed Library at Martha Washington Library

Free vegetable, flower, and herb seeds to start your food and flower garden! Have extra seeds of your own to donate? Drop them off and we can make them available to others!The Seed Library is located next to the Information Desk and is ongoing during normal operating ho......More

Free vegetable, flower, and herb seeds to start your food and flower garden! Have extra seeds of your own to donate? Drop them off and we can make them available to others!The Seed Library is located next to the Information Desk and is ongoing during normal operating hours.Supported by Friends of Martha Washington Library.Seed donations needed!

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Pete the Cat Morning

Play and create things inspired by Pete and friends.Family/ All ages

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Knot Just Knitting: Martha's Knitting, Crochet and Fiber Crafts Group

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. Adults and teens.

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The Three Not So Little Pigs

Join us for a fun-filled twist on a familiar story from Blue Sky Puppet Theatre. The wolf is a vegetarian and the pigs jam on rock and roll guitars. Discover an offbeat version of the classic children's tale thatâs as much fun for adults as it is for kids. Co-sponsored ......More

Join us for a fun-filled twist on a familiar story from Blue Sky Puppet Theatre. The wolf is a vegetarian and the pigs jam on rock and roll guitars. Discover an offbeat version of the classic children's tale thatâs as much fun for adults as it is for kids. Co-sponsored by the Friends of George Mason Regional Library.Invite This program is appropriate for ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

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French Conversation Group

Parlez-vous Français? Practice your French conversation skills with a native speaker. All levels welcome. Adults.

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Playdate Cafe

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

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World Music Collective Performance

Experience world music at the library! Join World Music Collective for a performance that brings music and cultural heritage together to celebrate music from all around the world.ABOUT WORLD MUSIC COLLECTIVEThe World Music Collective is a mixed instrumentation ensemble ......More

Experience world music at the library! Join World Music Collective for a performance that brings music and cultural heritage together to celebrate music from all around the world.ABOUT WORLD MUSIC COLLECTIVEThe World Music Collective is a mixed instrumentation ensemble representing diverse musical heritages with improvisation as a common theme. Each member is an internationally recognized performer, improviser, and composer based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Through music and heritage, this ensemble brings together the diverse cultures of the world.INVITEAll Ages. Registration recommended to receive event updates. Register by clicking on the "Begin Registration" button (below).

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Beginner Spanish Chat

Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Join our weekly Beginner Spanish group, where we review basic Spanish in beginner level conversation. Adults.

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Grounding Hatha Yoga

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 ......More

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.) Adults.

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Escape Room: The Mysterious Library

This summer's brand-new original escape room brings you to a mysterious library, a puzzling place of codes and conundrums. Team up with friends, family members and fellow puzzle-lovers. Do you have what it takes to untangle the clues and make your escape?How to register......More

This summer's brand-new original escape room brings you to a mysterious library, a puzzling place of codes and conundrums. Team up with friends, family members and fellow puzzle-lovers. Do you have what it takes to untangle the clues and make your escape?How to register: Sign up your team of four to eight players (just one person needs to sign up for the team). Only your group will participate in this event, so the more people you bring, the more help you'll have with the puzzles. Time is of the essence!For families/groups of adults with children in 4th grade and up.

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Outside Family Storytime

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.) Program dependent on the weather: if it is raining, program is canceled (......More

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.) Program dependent on the weather: if it is raining, program is canceled (check online calendar of events for status).Best for age birth-5 with caregiver.

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Leather Wrap Bead Bracelet!

We'll have supplies for you to make a beaded bracelet using a button, leather twine, nylon string, and beads. We'll demonstrate the process, show examples, and help you get started -- and finish your own bead design. Teens Grades 7-12

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Knot Just Knitting: Martha's Knitting, Crochet and Fiber Crafts Group

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. Adults and teens.

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Baby Rhyme Time

This lapsit story and song time is for the youngest patrons and their caregivers. Age birth - 17 months with adult. Please register children only.

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French Conversation Group

Parlez-vous Français? Practice your French conversation skills with a native speaker. All levels welcome. Adults.

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The Artist and Me - Jackson Pollock

Read a book about Jackson Pollock and his artwork, then create your own piece inspired by his style. Dress for a mess. School-age grades K-6

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Child & Me Yoga

Uses stories, songs and poses to teach caregivers and children techniques for breathing moving and relaxing.Bring a yoga mat or beach towel.Age 1-4 with adult. Register the child only please.Cosponsored by the Friends of Martha Washington Library

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Infant and Me Yoga

For infants, from 6 weeks to almost crawling. Through gentle guided movements, massage and songs, parents bond with their infant while encouraging emotional and physical development. Cosponsored by the Friends of Martha Washington Library

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Board Game Bonanza

There are tons of games in Martha Washington's board game stash: strategy games, party games, word games, kids' games, cooperative games, card games, family games - all kinds of games! Come on your own or bring friends and family. Enjoy playing some old favorites, bring......More

There are tons of games in Martha Washington's board game stash: strategy games, party games, word games, kids' games, cooperative games, card games, family games - all kinds of games! Come on your own or bring friends and family. Enjoy playing some old favorites, bring your own game, or try something new. All ages.

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