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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.
Friday/May 11
Jamestown Confidential. Learn about how Virginia’s plants and animals got their names 4-5:30 p.m. at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. $4. 703-451-9588.
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.
Wednesday/May 16
Solar System. Explore the planets 4 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Ages 6-12. 703-339-4610.
Knee Issues. Learn about osteoarthritis, joint replacement and other knew issues 7 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Cosponsored by Inova. Adults. 703-339-4610.
Book Club. "Return of the Native" by Thomas Hardy, 7:30 p.m. at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Adults. 703-339-7385.
Wetland Wednesday. Explore Peeper Swamp 4-5:30 p.m. at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. Dress for a mess. $4. Ages 8-12. 703-451-9588.
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.
Bee Healthy. Puppet show by Fairfax County Health Department 10:30 a.m. at Pohick Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Birth through 5 with adult. 703-644-7333.
Friday/May 18
Jamestown Confidential. Learn about Virginia animals in 1607 and 2007 4-5:30 p.m. at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. Ages 8 and up. $4. 703-451-9588.
Nature Night Hike. Search for Lake Accotink "nightlife" 8:30-10 p.m. at the park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. Ages 7 and up. $5/adults, $3/under 16. 703-569-0285.
Saturday/May 19
Exploring Genealogy Resources. Learn about genealogy 11 a.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Adults. 703-339-4610.
Insider Travel Tips. Use the Internet to get the best deal on vacations 1 p.m. at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Adults. 703-339-7385.
Turtles. Hidden Pond Nature Center reveals fact about turtles 10:30 a.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. All ages. 703-451-8055.
Nature Night Hike. Search for Lake Accotink "nightlife" 8:30-10 p.m. at the park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. Ages 7 and up. $5/adults, $3/under 16. 703-569-0285.
Canoe Trip. Learn to paddle 2-3:30 p.m. at Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. Canoe, life jacket provided. Under 16 with adult. $10. 703-569-0285.
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.
Monday/May 21
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.
First Page. Group for writers meets 7 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Adults. 703-339-4610.
Tuesday/May 22
Teaching Forum. "Defining the Unmet Needs of Children in Northern Virginia" hosted by Mason Project on Immigration and Voices for Virginia's Children is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at George Mason University, Route 123 and Braddock Road in Fairfax. See www.vakids.org.
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. "The Malevolent Comedy" by Edward Marston, 7:30 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Adults. 703-339-4610.
In Our Garden. 10:30 a.m. at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Ages 2-5 with adults. 703-339-7385.
Senior Solutions. Workshop on Medicaid, IRA laws, nursing home spend-down and more 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Adults. 703-451-8055.
Friends’ Annual Meeting. Peggy Trees, eBay power seller, discusses online business 7 p.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Adults. 703-451-8055.
Wednesday/May 23
Peer Review. For those seriously pursuing the path to publication, 7 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Adults. 703-339-4610.
Teen Advisory Board. Teens make library decisions 7 p.m. at Pohick Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Ages 12-18. 703-644-7333.
Travel Club. Bring lunch and discuss travels 1 p.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Adults. 703-451-8055.