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/OCT. 7
<cal2>Teddy Bear Time. Bedtime stories and activities for ages 2-5 with an adult. Begins at 7 p.m., at John Marshall, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. To register, call 703-971-0010.
Mother Goose Time. Classic stories, songs and fun for ages 3-5 with an adult. Begins at 10:30 a.m., at Kingstowne, 6500 Landsdowne Centre. To register, call 703-339-4610.
Daytime Discussion Group. For adults. Housekeeping by Marilynn Robinson at 12:15 p.m., at Kingstowne, 6500 Landsdowne Centre. To register, call 703-339-4610.
<cal1>SATURDAY/OCT. 9
<cal2>Celebrate Italy! Programs, crafts, and information about Italy for all ages at 12 p.m., at Kingstowne, 6500 Landsdowne Centre. To register, call 703-339-4610.
Flu Vaccinations. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Sherwood Regional, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. Shots $20 or Medicare Part B; must be 18 or older. Pneumonia shots $25; must be 65 or older. For details, call 877-895-5284.
<cal1>TUESDAY/OCT. 12
<cal2>Bilingual Story Time. Halloween/Dia de Muertos. Stories in English and Spanish about Halloween and its related Mexican holiday for ages 3-5 with an adult at 10:30 a.m., at Martha Washington, 6614 Fort Hunt Drive. To register, call 703-768-6700.
Tuesday Evening Book Group. For adults. Rose by Martin Cruz Smith at 7 p.m., at Martha Washington, 6614 Fort Hunt Road.
<cal1>WEDNESDAY/OCT. 13
<cal2>Here Comes Teddy! Bring your favorite bear for stories. Ages 2-5 with an adult at 10:30 a.m., at John Marshall, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. To register, call 703-971-0010.
Planes, Trains & Automobiles. Traveling stories and activities for ages 3-5 with an adult at 1 p.m., at Kingstowne, 6500 Landsdowne Centre. To register, call 703-339-4610.
Rising Words, Rising Images. For ages 6-10. Sukey and the Mermaid by Robert D. San Souci followed by related crafts at 11 a.m., at Sherwood Regional, 2501 Sherwood Hill Lane. To register, call 703-765-3645.
<cal1>THURSDAY/OCT. 14
<cal2>Introduction to Microsoft Word For adults. 7 p.m., at Sherwood Regional, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. Must already know how to use the mouse and keyboard. To register, call 703-765-3645.
<cal1>SATURDAY/OCT. 16
<cal2>Under the Sea. Learn about the diversity of ocean life at 2 p.m., at John Marshall, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. For all ages. To register, call 703-971-0010.
<cal1>MONDAY/OCT. 18
<cal2>School's Out Fun. Stories and activities for ages 6-12 at 1:30 p.m., at John Marshall, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. To register, call 703-971-0010.
Monday Morning Book Discussion. For Adults. Faster: The Acceleration of Just About Everything by James Gleik at 10:30 a.m., at Martha Washington, 6614 Fort Hunt Road.
Black Authors Book Discussion. For adults. The Dew Breaker by Edwidge Danticat at 10:30 a.m., at Sherwood Regional, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. To register, call 703-765-3645.
<cal1>TUESDAY/OCT. 19
<cal2>Genealogy on the Internet. Adults research family history on the Web at 7:30 p.m., at Kingstowne, 6500 Landsdowne Centre. To register, call 703-339-4610.
Value Line Online. For adults. Learn how to access the same information as some Value Line publications that have been terminated at 7 p.m., at Sherwood Regional, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. To register, call 703-765-3645.
<cal1>WEDNESDAY/OCT. 20
<cal2>Small One-ders. Very short stories, finger plays and activities for ages 13-23 months with an adult. Begins at 10:30 a.m., at John Marshall, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. To register, call 703-971-0010.
Book Discussion Group. For adults at 7:15 p.m., at John Marshall, 6209 Rose Hill Drive.
Ancient Cultures. Try some hands-on activities from the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans and others at 4 p.m., at Kingstowne, 6500 Landsdowne Centre. For ages 6-12. To register, call 703-339-4610.
Natural Wonders: Squirrels and Chipmunks. Stories and a craft for ages 3-5 with an adult at 10:30 a.m., at Martha Washington, 6614 Fort Hunt Road. To register, call 703-768-6700.
In the Pumpkin Patch. Fall stories, activities and a craft for ages 3-6 with an adult at 1:30 p.m., at Sherwood Regional, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. To register, call 703-765-3645.
<cal1>THURSDAY/OCT. 21
<cal2>Poetry Group. For adults. Poems by Li Po at 7 p.m., at Martha Washington, 6614 Fort Hunt Road.
<cal1>SATURDAY/OCT. 23
<cal2>VolunteerFest. Adults, families, community groups and corporate teams are invited to volunteer at a library branch as a part of the national "Make a Difference Day." To participate, call 703-246-3460.
Virginia Search and Rescue Dog Association. Meet handlers and their dogs for discussion and demonstration for all ages at 12 p.m., at Martha Washington, 6614 Fort Hunt Road. To register, call 703-768-6700.
<cal1>MONDAY/OCT. 25
<cal2>Inova Blood Drive. 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Kingstowne, 6500 Landsdowne Centre. Free cholesterol screening with blood donation. Photo identification required. For an appointment, call 703-698-3885.
Mystery Group. For adults. Well-Schooled in Murder by Elizabeth George at 7 p.m., at Martha Washington, 6614 Fort Hunt Road.
<cal1>TUESDAY/OCT. 26
<cal2>Introduction to Microsoft Excel. For adults. 7 p.m., at Sherwood Regional, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. Students must already know how to use the mouse and keyboard. To register, call 703-765-3645.
<cal1>THURSDAY/OCT. 28
<cal2>It's Pumpkin Time! Halloween stories and activities for ages 2-5 with an adult at 1 p.m., at Kingstowne, 6500 Landsdowne Centre. To register, call 703-339-4610.
Books & Music. Seasonal stories with movement, rhyming and singing for ages 3-5 with an adult at 10:30 a.m., at Sherwood Regional, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. To register, call 703-765-3645.
Scary Stories to Tell at Midnight. Share creepy stories, songs and activities for ages 6-12 at 7 p.m., at Sherwood Regional, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. Bring a flashlight. To register, call 703-765-3645.