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Thursday/Dec. 6
Book Discussion. Kingstowne Library hosts a discussion of August Wilson’s "The Piano Lesson," 12:15 at 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Adults. 703-339-4610.
Tiny Tots. 10:15 a.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Activities for ages 13-17 months with adult. To register, call 703-644-7333.
Small Wonders. Pohick Regional Library entertains 18 to 23-month-olds with short stories, finger-plays and other activities 11:15 a.m., at 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333 to register.
What’s New in Picture Books. Richard Byrd Library presents new books for preschoolers 7 p.m. at 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Childcare certification available. 703-451-8055.
Friday/Dec. 7
Lunch Bunnies. At 12 p.m., Kingstowne Library supplies fun, while guests bring their lunch to the library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Birth to age 5, with adult. Call 703-339-4610.
Ponderings. Take a twilight hike 4-5:30 p.m. at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. Ages 6-10. $4. 703-451-9588.
Saturday/Dec. 8
Christmas around the World. Richard Byrd Library presents holiday traditions around the world from 11 to 1 p.m. at the library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Stories in Spanish and English. 703-451-8055.
Walk with a Naturalist. Explore the winter forest 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. $4. 703-451-9588.
Holiday Happening. Shopping, winter walk and holiday craft 2-3 p.m. at Huntley Meadows Park, 3701 Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria. 703-768-2525.
Monday/Dec. 10
Gingerbread Tales. Kingstowne Library provides cold weather stories and fun, 10:30 a.m. at the branch, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Call 703-339-4610 to register.
Snow Party. 4 p.m., at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Age 6-11. To register, call 703-339-7385.
Ones at a Time. Richard Byrd Library presents short stories and activities at 10:30 a.m. at the library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Age 13-23 months with adult. To register, call 703-451-8055.
Book Discussion. 7 p.m. at the Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Adults. No registration needed. 703-451-8055.
Nature Quest. See how animals prepare for winter 10-11 a.m. at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. Ages 3-6. $4. 703-451-9588.
Young Explorers. Fashion a few holiday crafts 3:15-4:30 p.m. at Huntley Meadows Park, 3701 Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria. Ages 6-8. 703-768-2525.
Tuesday/Dec. 11
Book Discussion. "Portuguese Irregular Verbs" by Alexander McCall Smith, 1 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Adults. 703-644-7333.
Time for Twos: Gingerbread Tales. 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Age 24-35 months with adult. 703-644-7333.
Wednesday/Dec. 12
Nature Detectives. Make a holiday ornament 10-10:45 a.m. at Huntley Meadows Visitor Center, 3701 Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria. Ages 6-8. 703-768-2525.
Thursday/Dec. 13
Nature Detectives. Make a holiday ornament 10-10:45 a.m. at Huntley Meadows Visitor Center, 3701 Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria. Ages 6-8. 703-768-2525.
Friday/Dec. 14
Starlight, Starbright. 10:30 a.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Age 2-5 with adult. To register, call 703-451-8055.
Saturday/Dec. 15
Evergreens. Learn about native evergreens at Richard Byrd Library 10:30 a.m. at 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Presented by Hidden Pond Nature Center. All ages. Call 703-451-8055 to register.