KIDS and FAMILIES
Crafts and Activities
*Funded by The Friends of the Library
Registration required for all in-person programs
Montclair Art Wall: Montclair All Ages March 1–May 31 Enjoy exhibits by local artists. March–April “Let’s Go Fly a Kite” by Bob Lauder May–June “Floral Brilliance” by Cynthia L. Schoeppel
STEAM Club: Haymarket Gainesville Ages 8–12 First Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m. March 2, April 6, May 4 Join us for STEAM Club! Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Expect activities, experiments, and crafts. Registration required.
STEAM–Water Clock: Nokesville Grades K–5 March 7–11 Learn to engineer your own alarm clock with simple household items. Supply kits may be picked up at Nokesville Library from March 7–11 while supplies last. Registration not required.
STEM Activity: Potomac Grades K–5 Tuesday, March 15, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 10:30 a.m. Come to Potomac Library for a STEM Activity! Registration required.
STEAM–Earth Day Rain Gauge: Nokesville Grades K–5 April 18–23 Celebrate Earth Day by making a simple rain gauge using recycled materials. Supply kits will be available for pickup at Nokesville from April 18 – 23 while supplies last. Registration not required.
STEAM–BEE a Pollinator: Nokesville Grades K–5 May 9–13 Learn how bees use flowers to pollinate! Pick up a kit from Nokesville Library from May 9–13 while supplies last. Registration not required.
Building Buddies–Celebrating DiverseABILITIES @ the Library: Haymarket Gainesville All Ages First Mondays, 5:00 p.m. March 7, April 4, and May 2 Meet in the Community Room for this inclusive program. We are building friendships, networks, and fun for our diverse, special needs communities. We will play games, talk, and read. Everyone is welcome! Contact Ncolebank@pwcgov.org if you have questions or need more information. Registration required.
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Leprechaun’s Pot of Gold Necklace Craft: Independent Hill Ages 3–6 March 7–12 This St. Patrick’s Day, will you be lucky enough to find the leprechaun’s Pot of Gold? Perhaps, but you are sure to find a kit to make a Pot of Gold Necklace to wear on St. Patrick’s Day. Kits are available March 7–12, while supplies last. Registration not required.
*Family Movie Night: Chinn Park All Ages/Families Second Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. April 12, May 10 Come relax at Chinn Park for Family Movie Night. We will play an eclectic mix of movie genres for you to sit, relax, and enjoy some refreshments. Funded by the Friends of the Library.
Different Dream Parenting: Virtual All Ages/Families Second and Fourth Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. March 8, 22 April 12, 26 May 10 Meet us in the WebEx Online Room for this inclusive parental support program where we are building friendships, networks, and fun throughout our diverse, special needs communities. We will be discussing practical guides to raising a child with special needs. Come any time and come as you are. We will be here to help you with your journey!
Crafts and Creations: Montclair Grades K–5 Select Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. March 8, April 12, May 10 Join us as we create a different craft every meeting. Supplies provided. Registration required.
Explore Your Library
Crafts and Creations: Central All Ages/Families Select Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m. March 9, April 6, May 4 Crafts and Creations is back! Join us for a monthly art project to take home and keep. Registration required.
Dungeons & Dragons for Kids: Virtual Ages 6–12 Second Mondays, Fourth Tuesdays 4:30 p.m. March 14, 22 April 11, 26 Do you want to explore the worlds of Dungeons & Dragons but never had a chance? Are you not able to join a full campaign? Gear up your inner adventurer with our Dungeons & Dragons for Kids program! Every month, we’ll be running a one-shot with a new adventure. Registration required.
Pi Day!: Dumfries Grades K–5 March 14–19 Check out Dumfries Library’s collection of books about pi and take home a paper plate kit designed to help your children understand fractions and ratios in circles. Did you know Albert Einstein was also born on Pi Day? Visit his display as well!
Spring Take-and-Make Crafts: Dumfries Grades K–5 Second Mondays March 14, April 11, May 9 Pick up a craft kit to make at home.
Spring 2022
