Halloween Scavenger Hunt at Columbia Pike

For kids of all agesCan you find the Halloween characters hidden around the library? Locate them all and receive a sweet treat! Halloween costumes are encouraged.NO REGISTRATION. Call 703-228-5710 for more information.

Children's Area , Columbia Pike Library

Teen Take and Make: Silicone beaded keychains at Columbia Pike

Take a Craft to Make at Home!Our Take and Make bags contain supplies, materials and instructions to complete a craft. (Some crafts may require scissors or glue.)November 3: Silicone bead keychainsDecember 8: Mod Podge mugsWhere to pick up a Take and Make bag: Look for t......More

Take a Craft to Make at Home!Our Take and Make bags contain supplies, materials and instructions to complete a craft. (Some crafts may require scissors or glue.)November 3: Silicone bead keychainsDecember 8: Mod Podge mugsWhere to pick up a Take and Make bag: Look for the green cart parked in the Teen Zone. NO REGISTRATION. One craft per person, please!For more information, contact 703-228-5710.

Young Adult Room, Columbia Pike Library

English Conversation at Columbia Pike

Practice speaking English in an informal setting!Level: Beginner - Advanced. Classes meet in person on Wednesday mornings. Practice sessions are led by experienced Library volunteers. Free. Adults 18 .REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED. By registering, you will receive event upda......More

Practice speaking English in an informal setting!Level: Beginner - Advanced. Classes meet in person on Wednesday mornings. Practice sessions are led by experienced Library volunteers. Free. Adults 18 .REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED. By registering, you will receive event updates. For more information, call Columbia Pike Library at 703-228-5710.

Drew Room, Columbia Pike Library

Ready, Set, Game! at Columbia Pike

Calling All Gamers!Join us for an epic gaming experience at the library. It’s the ultimate showdown where you can challenge your friends, discover new games, and showcase your skills on our Nintendo Switch.NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Attendees may be asked to alternate pl......More

Calling All Gamers!Join us for an epic gaming experience at the library. It’s the ultimate showdown where you can challenge your friends, discover new games, and showcase your skills on our Nintendo Switch.NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Attendees may be asked to alternate playtime to ensure everyone gets to play.For more information, contact 703-228-5710.

Drew Room, Columbia Pike Library

Arlington Songwriters Group

Meet fellow musicians and discuss songwriting!Are you a new or experienced songwriter looking for inspiration and community? Arlington Songwriters Group meets once a month to discuss the craft of songwriting, to create new songs based on new concepts and prompts, and to......More

Meet fellow musicians and discuss songwriting!Are you a new or experienced songwriter looking for inspiration and community? Arlington Songwriters Group meets once a month to discuss the craft of songwriting, to create new songs based on new concepts and prompts, and to share our work in a supportive environment. Participants can be new or experienced songwriters and should have basic familiarity with one instrument. Bring a notebook and pen.REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED. By registering, you will receive event updates.Please call Columbia Pike Library at 703-228-5710 for more information.

Drew Room, Columbia Pike Library

English Conversation at Columbia Pike

Practice speaking English in an informal setting!Level: Beginner - Advanced. Classes meet in person on Wednesday mornings. Practice sessions are led by experienced Library volunteers. Free. Adults 18 .REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED. By registering, you will receive event upda......More

Practice speaking English in an informal setting!Level: Beginner - Advanced. Classes meet in person on Wednesday mornings. Practice sessions are led by experienced Library volunteers. Free. Adults 18 .REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED. By registering, you will receive event updates. For more information, call Columbia Pike Library at 703-228-5710.

Drew Room, Columbia Pike Library

Family Storytime at Columbia Pike

For families with young childrenFamily 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 childrenFamily 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.NO REGISTRATION.​For more information, contact 703-228-5710.

Children's Area , Columbia Pike Library

Monthly Meditation

Need a way to wind down at the end of a long day?Join us the second Thursday of the month for a relaxing meditation session led by Pushpa Krishnaswamy of Yoga Abhyaasaa!Deep meditation helps calm the mind and relaxes the body. Meditation is a vacation away from one's ow......More

Need a way to wind down at the end of a long day?Join us the second Thursday of the month for a relaxing meditation session led by Pushpa Krishnaswamy of Yoga Abhyaasaa!Deep meditation helps calm the mind and relaxes the body. Meditation is a vacation away from one's own stress. Meditating for 20 minutes every day helps us to withdraw from our external activities and spend time with ourselves. It is quality me-time. These sessions will include:20 minutes of movement to relax the body.20 minutes of meditation.15 minutes of yoga knowledge with a Q&A session.Instructor: Pushpa Krishnaswamy (She/Her) of YogaAbhyaasaa Traditional Yoga for Holistic Well-being. Pushpa has been teaching yoga for over 9 years. She has been practicing yoga, breathing techniques and meditation for 17 years.REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Space is limited. If you are registered but are unable to attend, we ask that you cancel your registration using the link found in the registration email.For more information please contact Columbia Pike Library at 703-228-5710

2nd Floor , Columbia Pike Library

Take and Make Turkey Crafts at Columbia Pike Library

Take a Craft to Make at Home!Our Take and Make bags contain supplies, materials and instructions to complete a craft. (Some crafts may require scissors or glue.)Where to pick up a Take and Make bag: Look for the green cart in the children's area.NO REGISTRATION. First-c......More

Take a Craft to Make at Home!Our Take and Make bags contain supplies, materials and instructions to complete a craft. (Some crafts may require scissors or glue.)Where to pick up a Take and Make bag: Look for the green cart in the children's area.NO REGISTRATION. First-come, first served. One craft kit per child, please.For more information, contact 703-228-5710.

Children's Area , Columbia Pike Library

Crafty Kids at Columbia Pike: Corn Crafts

At Crafty Kids, children can make a different craft out of materials provided by the library.Series schedule:November 18 - Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with corn stamp crafts and learn about corn's place in Native beliefsDecember 9 - Cookie decoratingNO REGI......More

At Crafty Kids, children can make a different craft out of materials provided by the library.Series schedule:November 18 - Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with corn stamp crafts and learn about corn's place in Native beliefsDecember 9 - Cookie decoratingNO REGISTRATION.For more information, contact 703-228-5710.This program is part of the Library’s recognition of Native American Heritage Month.

Drew Room, Columbia Pike Library

English Conversation at Columbia Pike

Practice speaking English in an informal setting!Level: Beginner - Advanced. Classes meet in person on Wednesday mornings. Practice sessions are led by experienced Library volunteers. Free. Adults 18 .REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED. By registering, you will receive event upda......More

Practice speaking English in an informal setting!Level: Beginner - Advanced. Classes meet in person on Wednesday mornings. Practice sessions are led by experienced Library volunteers. Free. Adults 18 .REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED. By registering, you will receive event updates. For more information, call Columbia Pike Library at 703-228-5710.

Drew Room, Columbia Pike Library

Family Storytime at Columbia Pike

For families with young childrenFamily 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 childrenFamily 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.NO REGISTRATION.​For more information, contact 703-228-5710.

Children's Area , Columbia Pike Library

Reading on the Pike: "Station Eleven"

Come check out the Pike and chat about the latest great books!This bookclub meets in person on the third Wednesday of each month. Newcomers are always welcome!We are reading: Nov. 19: "Station Eleven" by Emily St. John MandelDec. 17: "The Code Breaker" by Walter Isaacso......More

Come check out the Pike and chat about the latest great books!This bookclub meets in person on the third Wednesday of each month. Newcomers are always welcome!We are reading: Nov. 19: "Station Eleven" by Emily St. John MandelDec. 17: "The Code Breaker" by Walter IsaacsonREGISTRATION RECOMMENDED.For more information, please call 703-228-5710.

Drew Room, Columbia Pike Library

Hiawatha in History, Legend and Poetry

Join George Mason University’s Mason Speaker Series for a talk on a famous literary Native American hero!Most of us know about Hiawatha from Longfellow’s long poem, The Song of Hiawatha. But there was a historic Hiawatha as well as Iroquois legends embellishing this per......More

Join George Mason University’s Mason Speaker Series for a talk on a famous literary Native American hero!Most of us know about Hiawatha from Longfellow’s long poem, The Song of Hiawatha. But there was a historic Hiawatha as well as Iroquois legends embellishing this person’s legacy. How did Longfellow come to pick Hiawatha for his poem? Join us to learn this and more!REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED: First-come, first-served seating. By registering, you will receive event updates.For more information, call Columbia Pike Library at 703-228-5710

2nd Floor , Columbia Pike Library