Baby Lapsit Storytime at Cherrydale

For families with babies 0-12 monthsBond with your baby through songs, rhymes, and games! Stay after the program to connect with other parents and caregivers of babies.NO REGISTRATION. Space is limited. For more information, call 703-228-6330.

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Board Game Evening at Cherrydale

Enjoy a variety of modern and strategy gamesLearn new games; meet new people! Play various modern board games that are simple to learn and fun to master. Experienced players will be on hand to offer instruction. You can also bring your own games if you prefer.We meet in......More

Enjoy a variety of modern and strategy gamesLearn new games; meet new people! Play various modern board games that are simple to learn and fun to master. Experienced players will be on hand to offer instruction. You can also bring your own games if you prefer.We meet in person every first Wednesday of the month. Newcomers are always welcome! For adults 18 .NO REGISTRATION. First-come, first-served seating.​ In partnership with the Northern Virginia Board Game Group.For more information call (703) 228-6330 or email [email protected]

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Kids Club at Cherrydale: Valentine's Day

For kids in Kindergarten - Grade 5Each club meeting we explore arts, books, crafts, and building through a different fun activity. We provide the supplies, you bring your creativity and imagination! REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Space is limited, please register each child ind......More

For kids in Kindergarten - Grade 5Each club meeting we explore arts, books, crafts, and building through a different fun activity. We provide the supplies, you bring your creativity and imagination! REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Space is limited, please register each child individually.Call 703-228-6330 for more information.

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Visible Mending Circle

Come mend and connect in community.Bring your clothing or textile items and give them new life through visible mending—where repairs are seen and celebrated. Learn alongside Alison Davis-Holland and a friendly team of expert “Mend-tors” from Art on the Mend, and enjoy m......More

Come mend and connect in community.Bring your clothing or textile items and give them new life through visible mending—where repairs are seen and celebrated. Learn alongside Alison Davis-Holland and a friendly team of expert “Mend-tors” from Art on the Mend, and enjoy meeting new people along the way.We provide all mending supplies. Just bring your clean clothing or textile items with holes, stains, or worn spots, or practice on our reclaimed textiles. Although we have topics we are learning each time, feel free to bring any of your mending projects just to mend in community.● January 12 - Sweater Repair with Needle Felting & Darning - Bring your favorite sweater or any other knitted yarn items such as gloves, socks, scarves, and blankets. We will review common wear patterns and damage and provide tips and tools for mending holes and thinned areas. We will learn to darn using a microweave and seed stitch.● January 26 - Visible Mending 101 - Making a Mending Kit & Sashiko Palm Thimble - All of our circles are open to everyone, but this circle is great for people new to mending. Bring a tin or pouch and get started on assembling the basic supplies for your own mending kit. We will review which supplies you need to get started and provide you with a sashiko needle & thread, a threader, and a grip, and we will make a sashiko palm thimble.● February 2 - Open Lab - Bring any clothing or textile items and we’ll help you get started with supplies and simple advice for hands-on visible mending.● February 9 - Denim Repair - Bring your beloved jeans or other denim and we will review common wear patterns and tips and tools for mending them. We will use techniques such as Japanese sashiko stitching, patching, and embroidery mending.● February 23 - Spiral (aka Honeycomb) Mending - Bring socks or other knits with a thinned area. This is ideal for reinforcing thinned areas such as heels of your socks or elbows in sweaters before a hole appears. We will learn a blanket stitch and how to spiral it.All of our visible mending is handwork - not with sewing machines.No experience needed. Ages 14 recommended because we will be handling sharp needles.REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED. By registering, you will receive event updates. First-come, first-served seating.For more information, contact Cherrydale Library at 703-228-6330 or [email protected]

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The Book Crushers Club: The League of Littles

It's Book Crushin' Time!!Are you a 3rd, 4th or 5th grader? If so, then join forces to discuss how we CRUSHED the graphic novel... New members are always welcome.Registration is required. Space is limited.To pick up a reserved print copy for this month's book club, pleas......More

It's Book Crushin' Time!!Are you a 3rd, 4th or 5th grader? If so, then join forces to discuss how we CRUSHED the graphic novel... New members are always welcome.Registration is required. Space is limited.To pick up a reserved print copy for this month's book club, please register online, or in-person by visiting the Cherrydale Library. Books are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Patrons are encouraged to place holds on available print or digital copies.For more information, call 703-228-6330 or email: [email protected]

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Pajama Storytime at Cherrydale

For families with young childrenPajama Storytime is for children 0-5 years and an accompanying adult. This fun and interactive program combines activities such as read-aloud stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and flannel boards and introduces children to listening skil......More

For families with young childrenPajama Storytime is for children 0-5 years and an accompanying adult. This fun and interactive program combines activities such as read-aloud stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and flannel boards and introduces children to listening skills, picture books, the library, and the joy of reading. We encourage everyone to wear their pajamas!No registration required. Attendance is first-come, first-served. Call 703-228-6330 for more information.

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Baby Lapsit Storytime at Cherrydale

For families with babies 0-12 monthsBond with your baby through songs, rhymes, and games! Stay after the program to connect with other parents and caregivers of babies.NO REGISTRATION. Space is limited. For more information, call 703-228-6330.

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Knitting and Yarn Crafters at Cherrydale

Calling all yarn crafters! Work on your project(s) with other yarn craft lovers to share your enthusiasm and to learn from each other.Join us on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month to connect with other yarn crafters of all skill levels. Beginners welcome!Bri......More

Calling all yarn crafters! Work on your project(s) with other yarn craft lovers to share your enthusiasm and to learn from each other.Join us on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month to connect with other yarn crafters of all skill levels. Beginners welcome!Bring your knitting, crochet or any portable yarn project or practice with the library's tools. Feel free to bring a covered mug of tea, coffee or any non-alcoholic beverage. Walk-ins welcome!This program is led by an experienced volunteer.Free. Adults 19 .REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED. By registering, you will receive event updates.For more information please contact 703-228-6630 or email [email protected]

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Pajama Storytime at Cherrydale

For families with young childrenPajama Storytime is for children 0-5 years and an accompanying adult. This fun and interactive program combines activities such as read-aloud stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and flannel boards and introduces children to listening skil......More

For families with young childrenPajama Storytime is for children 0-5 years and an accompanying adult. This fun and interactive program combines activities such as read-aloud stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and flannel boards and introduces children to listening skills, picture books, the library, and the joy of reading. We encourage everyone to wear their pajamas!No registration required. Attendance is first-come, first-served. Call 703-228-6330 for more information.

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Baby Lapsit Storytime at Cherrydale

For families with babies 0-12 monthsBond with your baby through songs, rhymes, and games! Stay after the program to connect with other parents and caregivers of babies.NO REGISTRATION. Space is limited. For more information, call 703-228-6330.

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Great Decisions Discussion Group

Prepare To Discuss the World!We invite you to join Cherrydale Library's Great Decisions Discussion Group, which meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month, unless otherwise noted. Great Decisions is America's largest civic discussion program on world affair......More

Prepare To Discuss the World!We invite you to join Cherrydale Library's Great Decisions Discussion Group, which meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month, unless otherwise noted. Great Decisions is America's largest civic discussion program on world affairs and foreign policy issues facing the country. The Foreign Policy Association selects critical foreign policy issues and participants are asked to read the topic in advance of each meeting. Copies of the Briefing Book are available at the library's service desk to check out. You must register for the program to reserve your Briefing Book. This discussion group is facilitated by an experienced volunteer. Dates and topics include:Wed., Feb 18: Debating America's Global Role: America First versus Liberal Internationalism by G. John IkenberryTrump’s return has marked a break from 80 years of U.S. foreign policy leadership, embracing an “America First” approach. This chapter explores the risks of isolation and diminished influence in relation to Trump 2.0 foreign policy.Wed., Mar. 18: The End of an Era: Trump Tariffs in Historical Perspective by Michael MastandunoTrump’s aggressive trade and tariff policies have shaken global economic norms. What’s the rationale behind this radical shift in economic policy, and what are the implications for multilateral trade and geopolitics?Wed., Apr. 15: U.S.-China Relations in the New Trump Era By Oriana Skylar MastroRelations with China remain tense, with tariffs, military modernization, and pressure on Taiwan. Does Trump have a coherent China policy, and will his tariffs on Rare Earth minerals be effective? What are America’s strategic options?REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Space and materials are limited.For more information, please call 703-228-6330.

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Visible Mending Circle

Come mend and connect in community.Bring your clothing or textile items and give them new life through visible mending—where repairs are seen and celebrated. Learn alongside Alison Davis-Holland and a friendly team of expert “Mend-tors” from Art on the Mend, and enjoy m......More

Come mend and connect in community.Bring your clothing or textile items and give them new life through visible mending—where repairs are seen and celebrated. Learn alongside Alison Davis-Holland and a friendly team of expert “Mend-tors” from Art on the Mend, and enjoy meeting new people along the way.We provide all mending supplies. Just bring your clean clothing or textile items with holes, stains, or worn spots, or practice on our reclaimed textiles. Although we have topics we are learning each time, feel free to bring any of your mending projects just to mend in community.● January 12 - Sweater Repair with Needle Felting & Darning - Bring your favorite sweater or any other knitted yarn items such as gloves, socks, scarves, and blankets. We will review common wear patterns and damage and provide tips and tools for mending holes and thinned areas. We will learn to darn using a microweave and seed stitch.● January 26 - Visible Mending 101 - Making a Mending Kit & Sashiko Palm Thimble - All of our circles are open to everyone, but this circle is great for people new to mending. Bring a tin or pouch and get started on assembling the basic supplies for your own mending kit. We will review which supplies you need to get started and provide you with a sashiko needle & thread, a threader, and a grip, and we will make a sashiko palm thimble.● February 2 - Open Lab - Bring any clothing or textile items and we’ll help you get started with supplies and simple advice for hands-on visible mending.● February 9 - Denim Repair - Bring your beloved jeans or other denim and we will review common wear patterns and tips and tools for mending them. We will use techniques such as Japanese sashiko stitching, patching, and embroidery mending.● February 23 - Spiral (aka Honeycomb) Mending - Bring socks or other knits with a thinned area. This is ideal for reinforcing thinned areas such as heels of your socks or elbows in sweaters before a hole appears. We will learn a blanket stitch and how to spiral it.All of our visible mending is handwork - not with sewing machines.No experience needed. Ages 14 recommended because we will be handling sharp needles.REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED. By registering, you will receive event updates. First-come, first-served seating.For more information, contact Cherrydale Library at 703-228-6330 or [email protected]

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Pajama Storytime at Cherrydale

For families with young childrenPajama Storytime is for children 0-5 years and an accompanying adult. This fun and interactive program combines activities such as read-aloud stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and flannel boards and introduces children to listening skil......More

For families with young childrenPajama Storytime is for children 0-5 years and an accompanying adult. This fun and interactive program combines activities such as read-aloud stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and flannel boards and introduces children to listening skills, picture books, the library, and the joy of reading. We encourage everyone to wear their pajamas!No registration required. Attendance is first-come, first-served. Call 703-228-6330 for more information.

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