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Adults and 50-Plus

You may be surprised to discover the variety of activities offered at the library. Visit us for reading recommendations, technology assistance, special events, research help, retirement planning resources and more. Last Updated: Sep 25, 2024 11:07 AM

Virtual & In-Person Events

The library offers a variety of programs for adults, both in-person at library locations and online. Registration is requested for programs. Invitations to join programs will be emailed 1-2 days before the program starts.


ELL conversation group

Ongoing Events:

English Conversation—Online ELL Programs
Practice your English conversation skills. 

Online Book Discussions
Join one of our many live, interactive discussions! 

Chair & Mat Yoga Class
This gentle class uses both the yoga mat and a chair and is designed for relaxation. Fall session starts Wednesday October 9 at 12:00 p.m. 

Tai-Chi with Sally Harnett-Bartro
Participants will practice gentle movements with each posture flowing into the next, ensuring that your body is in gentle motion. Fall session begins Monday, October 7, at 11 a.m. 

Stand-alone events:

Is there Life After Life?
Join Vera Breton to explore if physical death is the end of our existence, or the start of an extraordinary journey that will carry us for all eternity in a different kind of existence? Virtual Event. Wednesday, October 16, 1:15 p.m. Register.

Sitting Meditation
Join Gerry Gorman for short meditation sittings and learn how to build your practice. Virtual Event. Tuesday, October 22, 1 p.m. Register.

Quilling Workshop
Learn the fundamentals of paper quilling, discover techniques for crafting eye-catching designs, and learn how to craft custom greeting cards. In-person Event, at City of Fairfax Regional Library. Friday, October 25, 2 p.m. Register.

Fabric Origami
Quilting artist Linda Cooper will guide us to creates three-dimensional flowers and various origami shapes from triangles and circles. In-person Event, at Kings Park Library. Monday, October 28, 2 p.m. Register.

Wicked Fairfax County: Meet Author Cindy Bennett
Join author Cindy Bennett as she recounts the wicked and wild side of Fairfax County. She will share stories from her book, e.g. the Bunny man, Ebola, Cold War spies, etc. Virtual Event. Wednesday, October 30, 1 p.m. Register.

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