Treasure Hunt: Let's Seek!
Reading program for 1st and 2nd grade boys who need extra help. Small group activities with Thomas Jefferson H.S. volunteers. Saturday, October 11, 10:30 a.m. at Oakton Library. Register for all sessions. Series continues November 1, 8, 15 & 22. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Oakton Library. Register by calling 703-242-4020. Boys 6-7.

Animals of Myths & Legends
Join a naturalist from Hidden Oaks Nature Center as she shares stories about how snakes, toads, owls and spiders are associated with superstition, and especially Halloween. Saturday, October 11, 10:30 a.m. at Woodrow Wilson Library. Register by calling 703-820-8774. Age 6-12.

Busy Beavers
Explore the world of the beaver and then we'll become "busy as a beaver" making our own dam. Presented by the Riverbend Nature Center. Saturday, October 11, 11:00 a.m. at Reston Regional Library. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Reston Regional Library. Register by calling 703-689-2700. Age 5 & up.

Reston Kids Read
Youth Book Club. Call for title. Wednesday, October 15, 7:15 p.m. at Reston Regional Library. Register by calling 703-689-2700. Age 8 & up.

Snakes
Do we have poisonous snakes in Fairfax County? Meet a snake and find out. Presented by the Riverbend Nature Center. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Great Falls Library. Thursday, October 16, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Great Falls Library. Register by calling 703-757-8560. Age 6-12.

Let's Hear It For The Girls
Mother-daughter book discussion group. Thursday, October 16, 7:00 p.m. at Kings Park Library. Register by calling 703-978-5600. Age 9-11 with adult.

Strategy Games
Exercise your skillful planning and logical thinking while enjoying the company of other teens. Friday, October 17, 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. at Chantilly Regional Library. Register by calling 703-502-3883. Age 12-18.

Commerce Wow Zone Class
Financial literacy program that teaches children about the value of money by reading stories & participating in activities and games. Your child may learn financial skills. Cosponsored by Commerce Bank. Saturday, October 18, 10:30 a.m. at Woodrow Wilson Library. Register by calling 703-820-8774. Age 7 & up.

Jessie and James with Mutts Gone Nuts
Join us for a fast-paced, interactive show complete with juggling, comedy and amazing dog feats. Saturday, October 18, 11:00 a.m. at John Marshall Library. Cosponsored by the Friends of the John Marshall Library. Register by calling 703-971-0010. All ages.

Book Buddies
Book discussion group. Ask for title. Monday, October 20, 2:00 p.m. at Chantilly Regional Library. Register by calling 703-502-3883. Age 7-8.

Early Reader Book Discussion
Join us for early reader book activities. Call for titles. Monday, October 20, 3:30 p.m. at John Marshall Library. Register by calling 703-971-0010. Age 6-8 with adult.

Brain Games
Tangrams, logic puzzles and brain teasers. Monday, October 20, 4:00 p.m. at Dolley Madison Library. Register by calling 703-356-0770. Age 6-12.

Monday Movies
Join us for a movie based on a book and tell us which you liked better-the movie or the book. Blanket and snacks are welcome. Monday, October 20, 3:30 p.m. at Kings Park Library. Register by calling 703-978-5600. Age 6-18.

Easy Reader Book Discussion - Level 2
Read a book aloud and enjoy a related activity. Call for title. Monday, October 20, 3:00 p.m. at Reston Regional Library. Register by calling 703-689-2700. Age 6-7.

Through the Labyrinth
Come test your brains and bravery with ancient games and activities designed to separate the heroic from the ordinary. Activities based on the mythology found in the Percy Jackson books by Rick Riordan. Monday, October 20, 2:30 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library. Register by calling 703-644-7333. Age 6-12.

Knitting for Beginners
Learn to knit and share your skills with others. Tuesday, October 21, 4:00 p.m. at Reston Regional Library. Register by calling 703-689-2700. Age 9-12.

Mother-Daughter Book Club
Come join our book discussion! Call for title. Wednesday, October 22, 7:00 p.m. at Burke Centre Library. Register by calling 703-249-1520. Age 9-11 with adult.

Knitting for Kids
Come learn to knit, and enjoy knitting with friends. Bring your own knitting needles and yarn. Thursday, October 23, 4:30 p.m. at Herndon Fortnightly Library. Register by calling 703-437-8855. Age 8-12.

Scars and Wounds Come Alive
Scars, wounds and other stage make-up techniques are revealed in this hands-on workshop with Lois Walsh. Saturday, October 25, 3:45 p.m. at Patrick Henry Library. Register by calling 703-938-0405. Age 12-18.

Read Aloud to Lloyd, a Therapy Dog
Sign up for a 15-minute session. Sunday, October 26, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Centreville Regional Library. Register by calling 703-830-2223. Age 6-12.

Game On: Afterschool Edition
Test your prowess at our Wii Super Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament! Prizes and snacks provided. Monday, October 27, 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Patrick Henry Library. Register by calling 703-938-0405. Age 6-16.

Oakton Kids Read! Scare Me Silly!
Books to make you crawl under the covers and hide! Book discussion. Call for suggested titles. Monday, October 27, 2:30 p.m. at Oakton Library. Register by calling 703-242-4020. Age 6-12.

Stretch Your Mind - Afterschool Games and Activities
Enjoy brain teasers, games and other activities designed to stretch your mind! Monday, October 27, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. at Kingstowne Library. Age 6-12. No registration is required.

Knitting Group
Meet new friends while you learn to knit. Beginners welcome. Monday, October 27, 7:00 p.m. at Chantilly Regional Library. Register by calling 703-502-3883. Age 9-12.

Monster Mash
Halloween stories and a craft. Wednesday, October 29, 4:00 p.m. at Burke Centre Library. Register by calling 703-249-1520. Age 6-12.

Bruises and Stabbings and Scars, Oh My!
Get in the Halloween spirit and have spooktacular fun at our Stage FX workshop with Lois Walsh! Create realistic looking stab wounds, and other boo-boos. Halloween treats. Wednesday, October 29, 7:00 p.m. at Centreville Regional Library. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Centreville Regional Library. Register by calling 703-830-2223. Age 12-18.

Pokemon League Learn and play! Every Thursday* from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Patrick Henry Library. No registration is required. Age 5-18. *There will be no Pokemon League on October 9 and October 16. Chess Club Learn to play! Every Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. at Woodrow Wilson Library. Register by calling 703-820-8774. Age 6-12.

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