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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.
Monday/Dec. 17
First Page. A group for aspiring writers, novices and experts of all genres meets at Kingstowne Library at 7 p.m., 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Adults. No registration necessary. 703-339-4610
Tuesday/Dec. 18
Starry, Starry Night. Kingstowne Library presents a children’s story time, 10:30 a.m. at the branch, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Age 13-23 months with adult. Call 703-339-4610 to register.
Wednesday/Dec. 19
Writer’s Peer Review Group. 7 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Adults. 703-339-4610.
Book Club. "After This" by Alice McDermott is discussed at 7:30 p.m. at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. New members are welcome. Adults. No registration necessary. 703-339-7385.
Thursday/Dec. 20
It’s Froggy. Lorton Library presents a special guest, Froggy, to share stories, activities and a craft, 10:30 a.m. at the branch, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. 703-339-7385.
Friday/Dec. 21
Ponderings. Explore evergreens 4-5:30 p.m. at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. Campfire with s'mores. $4. Ages 6-10. 703-451-9588.
Wednesday/Dec. 26
Inova Blood Drive. 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. A photo ID is required and appointments are preferred. 866-256-6372.
Thursday/Dec. 27
Here Comes Froggy. 10:15 a.m., 1:30 p.m. The Jonathan London character, Froggy, appears at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke for stories and activities. Bringing a camera is suggested. Age 3-5 with adult. To register, call 703-644-7333.
Hey, Snowman. Kingstowne Library sponsors storytelling, 1:00 p.m. at the library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Age 3-5 with adult. Call 703-339-4610 to register.
Ponderings. Help Hidden Pond staff feed the animals 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. $1. Ages 6-10. 703-451-9588.
Friday/Dec. 28
Reptile Talk. Hands-on learning about reptiles 11 a.m.-12 p.m. or 3-4 p.m. at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. $4. Ages 6-10. 703-451-9588.
Saturday/Dec. 29
Meet Froggy. Richard Byrd Library invites children to share stories and activities about Froggy, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., at 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. The library suggests bringing a camera. To register, call 703-339-7385.
Monday/Dec. 31
Monday Movie Matinee. Pohick Regional Library invites children age 6-12 for a movie and popcorn 2:30 p.m. at 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. For information on the title and to register, call 703-644-7333.