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

Still Life Drawing

Richard Byrd's regular drawing program!Practicing or developing art skills has been shown to improve mental health, reduce mood disturbances, stimulate mental function, and alleviate pain. You don't need to do it all the time or even finish projects either, there are be......More

Richard Byrd's regular drawing program!Practicing or developing art skills has been shown to improve mental health, reduce mood disturbances, stimulate mental function, and alleviate pain. You don't need to do it all the time or even finish projects either, there are benefits to simply making it a hobby. A great way to practice art as therapy or just for fun is at your local library, and all materials are provided for the first 10 people who arrive. All skill levels are welcome whether you're a beginner or an accomplished artist. 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: Painting

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. *It is recommended you wear an old shirt in case you get so......More

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. *It is recommended you wear an old shirt in case you get some paint on it!* All other supplies are provided.

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

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

Preschool STEAM

Introduction to STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) topics: a fun, hands-on program designed to encouage tinkering, learning and imagination! Ages 3 - 5 with adult. No registration required.

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

Baby & Me Storytime

Join us for songs, stories, rhymes, and activities for you and your baby agesâŻbirth to 17 months. Build an early literacy foundation while enjoying time together in the library. No 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

LEGO in the Library!

Design your own awesome LEGO creations! All LEGOs are provided and stay at the library. No registration but space may be limited. Ages 5 - 12 with one adult.

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 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 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

Beyond the Beat - Hip Hop Songwriting Workshop with Dumi Right

Dumi Right will engage participants with interactive exercises and activities to unlock their creativity, boost confidence and promote quick and innovative thinking. Participants will learn about creative writing using Hip Hop, rhymes, poetry and ultimately songs made o......More

Dumi Right will engage participants with interactive exercises and activities to unlock their creativity, boost confidence and promote quick and innovative thinking. Participants will learn about creative writing using Hip Hop, rhymes, poetry and ultimately songs made over beats.Dumi Right is an award winning songwriter and performance artist and cultural ambassador. He currently leads a Hip Hop Ensemble in the music department at George Washington University. He is a credited songwriter on a 2019 Latin Grammy Award winning album in addition to Washington Area Music awards and nominations, and a winning performance at the SXSW Music Festival Pitch & Flow Contest.Teens and adults

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

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 The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris. 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