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Thursday/May 3
Book Talk. "Saturday" by Ian McEwan 12:15 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Adults. 703-339-4610.
Tiny Tots. 10:15 a.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Age 13-17 months with adult. 703-978-5600.
Small Wonders. 11:15 a.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Age 18-25 months with adult. 703-978-5600.
Picnic in the Park. 10:30 a.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Age 2-5 with adult. 703-451-8055.
What’s New in Picture Books. Learn about new books to use with preschoolers 7 p.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Childcare certification available. Adults. 703-451-8055.
Friday/May 4
Dr. Science. Learn about trees 4-5:30 p.m. at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. Ages 9-12. $4. To register call 703-451-9588.
Saturday/May 5
Iraqi Cooking. Author Kay Karim demonstrates Iraqi cooking 2 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Free. 703-644-7333.
Electric Workshop. Learn basic electronics 2 p.m. at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Age 10 and up. 703-339-7385.
El Día de los Niños. Carousel Puppets present multicultural folktales 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. 703-451-8055.
Nature Walk. See signs of spring in the Pohick Stream Valley 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. Call 703-451-9588.
Sunday/May 6
Canoeing. Learn how not to tip the canoe and other canoeing skills 2-3:30 p.m. at Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Drive, Springfield. Ages 8 and up, under 16 must come with adult. $10. Call 703-569-0285 for information.
Monday/May 7
Plant Clinic. The Fairfax County Masters Gardeners Association gives advice 6:30-9 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Adults. 703-978-5600.
Your New Dog. Learn to be a responsible pet owner 7-9 p.m. at the South Run RECenter, 7550 Reservation Drive, Springfield. Ages 13 and up. $26. 703-866-0566.
Tuesday/May 8
I Love You, Mom. Stories, activities and a craft 10:30 a.m. at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Age 2-5 with adult. 703-339-7385.
Plant Clinic. The Fairfax County Masters Gardeners Association gives advice 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Adults. 703-978-5600.
Book Talk. "Lost in the City" by Edward P. Jones 1 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Adults. 703-978-5600.
Wednesday/May 9
History Talk. Charles Mauro, historian, writer and movie producer, discusses his book "The Civil War in Fairfax County: Civilians and Soldiers" 7:30-9 p.m. at the Fairfax Station Rail Road Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station. Free, but donations appreciated. Call 703-425-9225 for more information.
Bubble Bath before Bed. 7 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Age 3-6 with adult. 703-978-5600.
Community Resources. Fairfax Area Agency on Aging representative reveals resources 11 a.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Adults. 703-451-8055.
Wetland Wednesday. Learn about wetlands 4-5:30 p.m. at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. Ages 8-12. $4. To register call 703-451-9588.
So You Want a Dog. Prepare for pet ownership 7-9 p.m. at the South Run RECenter, 7550 Reservation Drive, Springfield. Ages 9 and up. $26. 703-866-0566.
Thursday/May 10
Ones at a Time. 10:30 a.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Age 13-23 months with adult. 703-451-8055.
Monday/May 14
Mother’s Day Hooray. 10:30 a.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Age 2-3 with adult. 703-339-4610
Mysteries and Detectives. Solve a mystery 7 p.m. at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Age 6-12. 703-339-7385.
Plant Clinic. The Fairfax County Masters Gardeners Association gives advice 6:30-9 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Adults. 703-978-5600.
Book Talk. "Waiting’ by Ha Jin 7 p.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Adults. 703-451-8055.
Tuesday/May 15
May’s Blooming. 10:30 a.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Age 13-23 months with adult. 703-339-4610.
Plant Clinic. The Fairfax County Masters Gardeners Association gives advice 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Adults. 703-978-5600.
Book Talk. "Range of Motion" by Elizabeth Berg 7:30 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Adults. 703-978-5600.
Tell It Again. Stories in Spanish and English 7:30 p.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Age 6-9 with adult. 703-451-8055.
Thursday/May 17
Award Ceremony. The Fairfax County Human Rights Commission hosts the 29th annual Human Rights Awards at 6:30 p.m. at Greenspring Village, 7410 Spring Village Drive, Springfield. The awards recognize accomplishments in eliminating discrimination. $50. Call Human Rights Commission at 703-324-2953, TTY 703-324-2900 by May 6 for reservations.
Sunday/May 20
Vegetarian Cooking. Sample over 30 of the latest trans-fat free, mostly organic natural convenience foods at "Fast Food, Convenience Food" 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at 9302 Hallston Court, Fairfax Station. Class includes recipes, food samples, and manufacturers' coupons. $45/person, $80/two people. Pre-registration required. Call 703-643-2713 for availability.