All programs are drop in; no registration or tickets required unless noted.

Special Events

Dia de los Ninos/Dia de los Libros

Stories in Spanish and English and a craft.
Cuentos en Espanol e Ingles y artesanias.

Saturday, May 5, 11:00 a.m.
Ages 3 and up with a caregiver.
Para de 3 anos 0 mayores y su acompanante.

Fire! Fire! A Storyhour for Preschoolers

Chinn Park Regional Library will hold a special story hour with stories and songs about firefighters and fire safety and a special visit by the firefighters with their fire vehicles.

Wednesday, May 16, 10:30 a.m.

Ages 3–7 with a caregiver.

No tickets or registration is required.

Crafty Critters and Insect Exploration

Children can create an insect inspired craft. The Prince William County Gypsy Moth and Mosquito Control Branch will be on hand to display and explain some of the scientific wonders of the insect world.

Thursday, May 31, 11:00 a.m.

Ages 3 and up.

A free, drop-in program. No registration required.

Reading with Rover

PAL (People Animals Love) provides early readers and kids who just love to read the opportunity to read to registered therapy dogs in a relaxed atmosphere. Bring your own book or use one of ours.

Wednesday, May 2, 4:00 p.m.

Ages 6–10.
Registration, in person or by phone, begins August 31. Each reader signs up for a specific 10 minute time period.

Second Saturday Storyhour & Craft: Plenty of Pets

Ages 2–6 with a caregiver.

Saturday, May 12, 10:30 a.m.

Beginning with Books

Stories, songs, and fingerplays.

Mondays, May 7 & 21, 10:30 a.m.

Babies 12–24 months with a caregiver.
Registration, in person or by phone, begins one week before program. No siblings, please.

Bedtime Storyhour

Stories, songs, and activities.
Mondays, 7:15 p.m.

Ages 3–7 with a caregiver.

May 7: Mommy & Me
May 14: Bikes and Trike
May 21: May Bugs

Saturdays with Sophie

Early readers and kids who just love to read can read to a registered therapy dog in a relaxed atmosphere. Bring your own book or use one of ours.

Saturday, May 12, 2:00 p.m.

Ages 6–10.

Registration, in person or by phone, begins October 29. Each reader signs up for a specific 10 minute time period.

Tuesday Tales

Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.

Ages 2–6 with a caregiver.

May 1: May Days
May 8: Mommy Mine
May 15: May Bugs

Wednesday Wonders

Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m..

Ages 2–6 with a caregiver.

May 2: Mainly Mother Goose
May 9: Mommy and Me!
May 16: Fire! Fire! With a visit from our local
Fire Department

Family Craft Night: Bee Your Own Best

Bring your mom or dad and make a fantastic family craft. Each child may make one craft.

Thursday, May 10, 7:00 p.m.

For families.
Drop in; no registration required.

Friday Flicks

Quality movies based on books.
Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

Ages 2–7 with a caregiver.

May 4: May with Maisy
May 11: Movies About Moms
May 18: Mercer Mayer Mayhem
May 25: MayBugs

Lunch Bunch

Pack a lunch and picnic in the library while listening to terrific tales.

Monday, 12:00 noon

May 14: Spring Things

Ages 2-6 with a caregiver.

Signing Storyhour

Join Vanessa Smith, a certified signing
instructor, for an interactive storyhour
featuring a story, sign language and a
craft.

Monday, May 3, 10:30 a.m.
Ages 2 and up with a caregiver.
No tickets or registration is required.