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Thursday/Aug. 9
Thursday Theatre. Enjoy a summer movie and refreshments 2 p.m. at Lorton Library, 6520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Family. 703-339-7385.
Colonial Kids. Find out what children did in the olden days 2:30 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Age 7-10. 703-644-7333.
Friday/Aug. 10
Nature Sleuth. Solve the Case of the Empty Shell 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. Ages 6-9. $4. Call 703-451-9588 to reserve a spot.
After Dark in the Park. Learn why some animals like the night time 7-8 p.m. at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. Ages 3-8. $4. Call 703-451-9588 to reserve a spot.
Saturday/Aug. 11
Music Safari. Nai Kante Davis presents music, story and movement from Africa 2:30 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Family. 703-339-4610.
Monday/Aug. 13
Adventure Island. Come aboard for tropical activities 10:30 a.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Age 2-3 with adult. 703-339-4610.
Wildlife of the New World. 10:30 a.m. at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Live birds and reptiles through the eyes of the Jamestown settlers. Age 6 to 12. 703-339-7385.
Wildlife of the New World. 2:30 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Live birds and reptiles through the eyes of the Jamestown settlers. Age 6 to 12. 703-644-7333.
Book Discussion. "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen. 7 p.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. 703-451-8055.
Flora Fauna: Butterflies. Young naturalists head out into the woods to catch butterflies for observation and release 4-4:30 p.m. at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. $4. Ages 2-5. Reserve a spot at 703-451-9588.
Tuesday/Aug. 14
Pirates and Parrots. 10:30 a.m. at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Stories, activities and a craft. Age 2 to 5 with an adult. 703-339-7385.
Colonial Kids. 1:30 p.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Find out what kids did in the olden days. Age 7 to 12. 703-451-8055.
Wednesday/Aug. 15
Lulu's Let's Make a Circus. 10:30 a.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Performance artist Jeanne Wall does juggling, magic and unicycling. Age 3 to 6 with adult. 703-644-7333.
Byrd Explorers. 1 p.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Hidden Pond Nature Center presents a hands-on exploration of pond life. Age 6 to 12. 703-451-8055
Book Club. "White Ghost Girls" by Alice Greenway. 7:30 p.m. at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. 703-339-7385.
Bookworms. Fish or tadpole? Find out the difference between the creatures and their role in ecosystems 4-5 p.m. at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. $4. Ages 3-6. Reserve a spot at 703-451-9588.
Pet First Aid. This four-hour workshop teaches the pet owner how to manage a pet's injury or illness in the first critical moments 6-10 p.m. at Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. $45 includes class, book and certificate of completion. To reserve a spot call 703-569-5200.
Thursday/Aug. 16
Set Sail Virginia. 2 p.m. at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Experience life in the new world with games, activities and a craft. Age 6 to 12. 703-339-7385.
Arr, Pirate School. 2:30 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Wanted: Hearty young sea lo'ers wantin' to be properly learned in pirating. Lessons include crafts and games. Age 8 to 12. 703-339-4610.
Take a Hike. 7 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Bedtime stories and activities about the great outdoors. Age 3 to 6 with adult. 703-644-7333.
Saturday/Aug. 18
Rocks and Minerals. 10:30 a.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Presented by Hidden Pond Nature Center. 703-451-8055
Monday/Aug. 20
Summer Beach Fun. 7 p.m. at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. A story, activities, and a craft. Age 6 to 12. 703-339-7385.
Tuesday/Aug. 21
Let's Go On Vacation. 10:30 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Stories and activities. Age 13 to 23 months with adult. 703-339-4610.
Book Group. "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie. 7:30 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333.
Wednesday/Aug. 22
Travel Club. 1 p.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Bring lunch for a lively discussion on traveling to China. 703-451-8055.
Thursday/Aug. 23
Activity. Virginia Treasures. 2:30 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Use clues and activities to discover Virginia's past. Age 6 to 12. 703-644-7333.
Friday/Aug. 24
Summer Reading Celebration. 3 p.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Share favorite summer reads. 703-451-8055
Tuesday/Aug. 28
Shiver Me Timbers. 2 p.m. at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Pirates in Virginia Waters. Age 6 to 10. 703-339-7385.
Wednesday/Aug. 29
Byrd Explorers. 1 p.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Hidden Pond Nature Center presents spiders and their kin. Age 6 to 12. 703-451-8055.
Thursday/Aug. 30
School Days. 1 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Stories and activities about starting school. Age 4-6 with adult. 703-339-4610.