These are the events scheduled by Fairfax County Libraries in Alexandria. For a complete list of library events, visit http://www.co.fairfax.va.us/library/.
<cal1>THURSDAY/NOV. 18
<cal2>Families Forever. Stories, finger plays, songs and a craft for ages 2 to 5 with an adult. 10:30 a.m., at Martha Washington, 6614 Fort Hunt Road. To register, call 703-768-6700.
Poetry Group. For adults. Discuss poems by Rumi, at 7 p.m., at Martha Washington, 6614 Fort Hunt Road. No registration necessary.
Books & Music. Seasonal stories with movement, rhyming and singing for ages 2 to 5 with an adult. 10:30 p.m., at Sherwood Regional, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. To register, call 703-765-3645.
Library Lullabies. Bring your favorite stuffed animal, listen to bedtime stories and sing songs. For ages 1 to 5 with an adult, at 7 p.m., at Sherwood Regional, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. To register, call 703-765-3645.
<cal1>SATURDAY/NOV. 20
<cal2>Black Author's Book Discussion Group. For adults. Discuss "Rock My Soul: Black People and Self-Esteem," by Bell Hooks. 10:30 a.m., at Sherwood Regional, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. To register, call 703-765-3645.
<cal1>TUESDAY/NOV. 23
<cal2>Turkey Tales. Thanksgiving stories and activities for age 2 to 5 with an adult. 1 p.m., at Kingstowne, 6500 Landsdowne Centre. To register, call 703-339-610.
<cal1>MONDAY/NOV. 29
<cal2>Mystery Group. For adults. Discuss "The Feast of Stephen: An Ellis Portal Mystery," by Rosemary Aubert, at 7 p.m., at Martha Washington, 6614 Fort Hunt Road. No registration necessary.
<cal1>TUESDAY/NOV. 30
<cal2>Book Discussion Group. For adults. Discuss "The Professor and the Madman," by Simon Winchester, at 7:30 p.m., at Kingstowne, 6500 Landsdowne Centre. To register, call 703-339-610.