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Playdate NoVA is a parent run guide to kid friendly places, events, parks, storytimes, and birthday venues across Northern Virginia.

Coverage Loudoun County, Fairfax County, Arlington County, and nearby NoVA towns parents already drive to.

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Baby storytimes in Northern Virginia

Find current baby storytimes by Fairfax, Loudoun, Arlington, and Alexandria library system, with branch, age, registration, parking, and official calendar links.

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Start with the library system closest to home, then open the exact event before leaving. Check the branch, date, time, age range, registration rule, and room capacity. Fairfax, Loudoun, Arlington, and Alexandria all publish current children's calendars, but the rules can differ by branch and program.

Move It Mondays, Dolley Madison Library, McLean, VA. Join us for free play using our gross motor toys and equipment. No registration required. For children 18 months - 5 years old. Adult Participation... Free, stroller friendly Official source
Baby Playdate, Ashburn Library, Ashburn, VA. Join us for playtime for kids and socialization for parents. Structured storytime will not be included. For ages 0-18 months with a parent. Free, stroller friendly Official source
Family Storytime, Middleburg Library, Middleburg, VA. Interactive stories and movement. For ages 5 and under with a parent. Free, stroller friendly Official source
Library Playdate, Purcellville Library, Purcellville, VA. Join us for playtime for kids and socialization for parents. Structured storytime will not be included. For ages 0-5 with a parent. Free, stroller friendly Official source

Baby Steps, Kings Park Library, Burke, VA. Are you looking for ways to help your new baby learn, grow, and socialize? Then come join us for early literacy activities, sing alongs, and rhymes... Free, stroller friendly Official source
Bouncing Babies, Pohick Regional Library, Burke, VA. Songs, rhymes, stories and activities for baby and you. Birth-11 months with adult. Limit 12 babies with parent on a first come, first serve bas... Free, stroller friendly Official source
Family Storytime, Sterling Library, Sterling, VA. Interactive stories and movement. For ages 5 and under with a parent. Free, stroller friendly Official source
Outside Family Storytime, Martha Washington Library, Alexandria, VA. Join us outside the library for stories and fun. Bring a blanket, chair or yoga mat to sit on. We will meet on the south side of the library. Come... Free, stroller friendly Official source
Baby Playdate, Purcellville Library, Purcellville, VA. Join us for playtime for babies and socialization for parents. Structured storytime will not be included. For ages 0-18 months with a parent. Free, stroller friendly Official source
Early Bird Baby Lapsit Storytime, Great Falls Library, Great Falls, VA. New times! 10:15 - 10:45 am Early Bird Storytime 10:45 - 11:15 am Play Time (for both groups) 11:15 - 11:45 am Late Worm Storytime Bond with your b... Free, stroller friendly Official source
Family Storytime, Lovettsville Library, Lovettsville, VA. Interactive stories and movement. A simple craft activity will follow. For ages 5 and under with a parent. Free, stroller friendly Official source
Library Playdate, Ashburn Library, Ashburn, VA. Join us for playtime for kids and socialization for parents. Structured storytime will not be included. For ages 0-5 with a parent. Free, stroller friendly Official source
Kofi Dennis at Central, Central Library, Arlington, VA. For families with young children Enjoy music, dance, drums and stories highlighting West African culture! NO REGISTRATION. First-come, first-served... Free, stroller friendly Official source
Spanish Bilingual Storytime, Richard Byrd Library, Springfield, VA. Bienvenido! Join us for books and songs in both English and Spanish as we learn and have fun together in this bilingual storytime presented in part... Free, stroller friendly Official source
Tots and Twos!, Kings Park Library, Burke, VA. Enjoy an early literacy Storytime geared towards toddlers, with stories, songs and fingerplays. Build an early literacy foundation while enjoying t... Free, stroller friendly Official source
Wonderful Ones Storytime, Pohick Regional Library, Burke, VA. Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes with an early literacy foundation geared towards ages 12-23 months. Participation is limited to 15 one-year olds wi... Free, stroller friendly Official source
Late Worm Baby Lapsit Storytime, Great Falls Library, Great Falls, VA. New times! 10:15 - 10:45 am Early Bird Storytime 10:45 - 11:15 am Play Time (for both groups) 11:15 - 11:45 am Late Worm Storytime Bond with your b... Free, stroller friendly Official source
Musical Storytime, Sterling Library, Sterling, VA. Music and stories featuring rhythm and rhyme. For ages 5 and under with a parent. Free, stroller friendly Official source
Musical Storytime, Gum Spring Library, Stone Ridge, VA. Music and stories featuring rhythm and rhyme. For ages 5 and under with a parent. Free, stroller friendly Official source
Musical Storytime, Brambleton Library, Brambleton, VA. Music and stories featuring rhythm and rhyme. For ages 5 and under with a parent. Free, stroller friendly Official source
Kofi Dennis at Central, Central Library, Arlington, VA. For families with young children Enjoy music, dance, drums and stories highlighting West African culture! NO REGISTRATION. First-come, first-served... Free, stroller friendly Official source
Family Storytime, Cascades Library, Potomac Falls, VA. Interactive stories and movement. For ages 5 and under with a parent. Free, stroller friendly Official source
Family Storytime, Gum Spring Library, Stone Ridge, VA. Interactive stories and movement. For ages 5 and under with a parent. Free, stroller friendly Official source
Baby Lap-Sit Storytime, Chantilly Regional Library, Chantilly, VA. Join Ms. Sailaja for a fun early literacy Baby Lap-Sit Storytime. We will share books, songs and body movement that encourages interaction between... Free, stroller friendly Official source
Baby Storytime, Sterling Library, Sterling, VA. Lap rhymes, action songs and interactive stories followed by playtime. For ages 0-18 months with a parent. Free, stroller friendly Official source
Baby Storytime, Cascades Library, Potomac Falls, VA. Lap rhymes, action songs and interactive stories followed by playtime. For ages 0-18 months with a parent. Free, stroller friendly Official source
Family Storytime, Lovettsville Library, Lovettsville, VA. Interactive stories and movement. For ages 5 and under with a parent. Free, stroller friendly Official source
Family Storytime, Rust Library, Leesburg, VA. Interactive stories and movement. For ages 5 and under with a parent. Free, stroller friendly Official source
Family Storytime, Middleburg Library, Middleburg, VA. Join us for stories, music, and fun. For ages 5 and under with a parent. Free, stroller friendly Official source
Library Playdate, Purcellville Library, Purcellville, VA. Join us for playtime for kids and socialization for parents. Structured storytime will not be included. For ages 0-5 with a parent. Free, stroller friendly Official source
Library Playdate, Ashburn Library, Ashburn, VA. Join us for playtime for kids and socialization for parents. Structured storytime will not be included. For ages 0-5 with a parent. Free, stroller friendly Official source
Musical Storytime, Brambleton Library, Brambleton, VA. Music and stories featuring rhythm and rhyme. For ages 5 and under with a parent. Free, stroller friendly Official source
Baby & Me Storytime at Herndon Library, Herndon Fortnightly Library, Herndon, VA. Lapsit for babies in arms with songs, bouncing rhymes, a story and more. Babies will remain in parent's arm during the program. Ages birth to 18... Free, stroller friendly Official source
Baby Lapsit Storytime, Thomas Jefferson Library, Falls Church, VA. Bond with your baby through songs, movement, and storytelling! Baby Lapsit Storytime is designed for the youngest learners - bounce along to fun so... Free, stroller friendly Official source
Baby Lapsit Storytime, Burke Centre Library, Burke, VA. Connect with your baby through songs, lapsit bounces, and stories. Build an early literacy foundation while enjoying time together in your lap, fol... Free, stroller friendly Official source
Baby Storytime, Centreville Regional Library, Centreville, VA. Join us for Baby Storytime! We will share songs, rhymes, giggles and favorite books while building an early literacy foundation. Diverse representa... Free, stroller friendly Official source
Tales for Twos, Pohick Regional Library, Burke, VA. Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes with an early literacy foundation geared towards two-year olds. Participation is limited to 15 two-year olds with a... Free, stroller friendly Official source
Family Storytime, Sterling Library, Sterling, VA. Interactive stories and movement. For ages 5 and under with a parent. Free, stroller friendly Official source
Baby Storytime, Gum Spring Library, Stone Ridge, VA. Lap rhymes, action songs and interactive stories followed by playtime. For ages 0-18 months with a parent. Free, stroller friendly Official source
Baby Storytime, Rust Library, Leesburg, VA. Lap rhymes, action songs and interactive stories followed by playtime. For ages 0-18 months with a parent. Free, stroller friendly Official source
Library Playdate, Ashburn Library, Ashburn, VA. Join us for playtime for kids and socialization for parents. Structured storytime will not be included. For ages 0-5 with a parent. Free, stroller friendly Official source
Family Storytime, Brambleton Library, Brambleton, VA. Interactive stories and movement. For ages 5 and under with a parent. Free, stroller friendly Official source
Library Playdate, Ashburn Library, Ashburn, VA. Join us for playtime for kids and socialization for parents. Structured storytime will not be included. For ages 0-5 with a parent. Free, stroller friendly Official source
Little Wiggles Storytime, Chantilly Regional Library, Chantilly, VA. Have fun with stories, songs, fingerplays, lap bounces, books and social time for children from birth to 20 months! Free, stroller friendly Official source
Musical Storytime, Rust Library, Leesburg, VA. Music and stories featuring rhythm and rhyme. For ages 5 and under with a parent. Free, stroller friendly Official source
Baby & Me Storytime, Richard Byrd Library, Springfield, VA. Join us for songs, stories, rhymes, and activities for you and your baby ages birth to 17 months. Build an early literacy foundation while enjoying... Free, stroller friendly Official source
Baby Rhyme Time, Martha Washington Library, Alexandria, VA. This lapsit story and song time is for the youngest patrons and their parents. Age birth - 17 months with adult. Please register children only.... Free, stroller friendly Official source
Baby and Me Storytime, Lorton Library, Lorton, VA. Storytime for Ages Birth-18 months Join us for rhymes, songs, stories and activities for you and your baby. Build a early literacy foundation while... Free, stroller friendly Official source
Bilingual (Spanish-English) Storytime, City of Fairfax Regional Library, Fairfax, VA. Hola amigos! Hi Friends! Do you enjoy singing and dancing to silly songs and listening to stories in Spanish and English? Ages 0 to 5 ¿Te en... Free, stroller friendly Official source
Bouncin' Babies Storytime, George Mason Regional Library, Annandale, VA. Bond with your baby while you enjoy short stories, songs and lapsit activities in this interactive storytime. Ages For children birth - 18 months w... Free, stroller friendly Official source
Sensory Storytime, Kings Park Library, Burke, VA. Join us for this inclusive storytime experience with stories, songs, and sensory-focused activities. This storytime is designed to be a welcoming s... Free, stroller friendly Official source
Spanish Storytime, Reston Regional Library, Reston, VA. Estan listos por un cuento? Ven a la biblioteca y disfrutan cuentos y canciones y juegos en español! Este programa es por los niños d... Free, stroller friendly Official source
Baby Storytime, Brambleton Library, Brambleton, VA. Thirty minutes of rhymes, action songs and interactive stories followed by 30 minutes of playtime. For ages 0-18 months with a parent. Free, stroller friendly Official source
Family Storytime: Sensory Sensitive, Rust Library, Leesburg, VA. A gentler storytime with stories, songs, and movement tailored to support sensory needs. For ages 5 and under with a parent. Free, stroller friendly Official source
Musical Storytime, Cascades Library, Potomac Falls, VA. Music and stories featuring rhythm and rhyme. For ages 5 and under with a parent. Free, stroller friendly Official source
Musical Storytime, Gum Spring Library, Stone Ridge, VA. Music and stories featuring rhythm and rhyme. For ages 5 and under with a parent. Free, stroller friendly Official source
Playdate Cafe, Thomas Jefferson Library, Falls Church, VA. Playdate cafe is our regular weekly time for kids and adults to enjoy free-play and socialize in an informal setting - blocks, cars, puppets, music... Free, stroller friendly Official source
Infant and Me Yoga, Martha Washington Library, Alexandria, VA. For infants, from 6 weeks to almost crawling. Through gentle guided movements, massage and songs, parents bond with their infant while encouraging... Free, stroller friendly Official source
*** CANCELED Bright Beats Inclusive Music Program, Dolley Madison Library, McLean, VA. Bright Beats will return next month! Free, stroller friendly Official source
Family Storytime, Ashburn Library, Ashburn, VA. Interactive stories and movement. For ages 5 and under with a parent. Free, stroller friendly Official source
Family Storytime, Brambleton Library, Brambleton, VA. Interactive stories and movement. For ages 5 and under with a parent. Free, stroller friendly Official source
Family Storytime, Rust Library, Leesburg, VA. Interactive stories and movement. For ages 5 and under with a parent. Free, stroller friendly Official source
Family Storytime, Gum Spring Library, Stone Ridge, VA. Interactive stories and movement. For ages 5 and under with a parent. Free, stroller friendly Official source
Family Storytime, Cascades Library, Potomac Falls, VA. Interactive stories and movement. For ages 5 and under with a parent. Free, stroller friendly Official source
Saturday Play Day at Central, Central Library, Arlington, VA. For families with children 12-36 months Join us for a brief storytime in the Children's Area, followed by time to explore play stations in the Quin... Free, stroller friendly Official source
Saturday Storytime, Pohick Regional Library, Burke, VA. Join us for stories, songs & rhymes. All ages with an adult. Join us on Saturday mornings for storytimes, playdates and more! Free, stroller friendly Official source
Baby Storytime, Ashburn Library, Ashburn, VA. Lap rhymes, action songs and interactive stories followed by playtime. For ages 0-18 months with a parent. Free, stroller friendly Official source
Move It Mondays, Dolley Madison Library, McLean, VA. Join us for free play using our gross motor toys and equipment. No registration required. For children 18 months - 5 years old. Adult Participation... Free, stroller friendly Official source
Baby Storytime, Ashburn Library, Ashburn, VA. Lap rhymes, action songs and interactive stories. For ages 0-18 months with a parent. Free, stroller friendly Official source
Family Storytime, Middleburg Library, Middleburg, VA. Interactive stories and movement. For ages 5 and under with a parent. Free, stroller friendly Official source
Bouncing Babies, Pohick Regional Library, Burke, VA. Songs, rhymes, stories and activities for baby and you. Birth-11 months with adult. Limit 12 babies with parent on a first come, first serve bas... Free, stroller friendly Official source
Family Storytime, Sterling Library, Sterling, VA. Interactive stories and movement. For ages 5 and under with a parent. Free, stroller friendly Official source
Bookcraft: Ice Cream Face, Dolley Madison Library, McLean, VA. Happy Summer! Join us for an Ice Cream Face Storytime and related craft. 18 months - 6 years require adult participation. Free, stroller friendly Official source

Fairfax County branches

Use the Fairfax library family guide to compare City of Fairfax, Chantilly, Centreville, and Oakton. The official Fairfax County calendar supplies current baby and lapsit programs, while the City of Fairfax Regional Library page keeps covered parking, bathroom, and general branch details together.

Loudoun County branches

Use the Loudoun library family guide to compare Ashburn, Brambleton, Cascades, Gum Spring, Rust, and Sterling before choosing a branch. The official Loudoun calendar supplies the changing event details. The Ashburn baby storytime page keeps current infant events local, while the toddler storytime page separates programs for ages 1 to 3.

Arlington branches

Use the Arlington Public Library events page, then choose Babies and Preschool. Central Library has a garage with free two hour patron parking, while parking and room setup differ at neighborhood branches.

Alexandria branches

Use the Alexandria Library storytime calendar for Beatley Central, Barrett, Burke, and Duncan branches. Open the exact event because baby, toddler, and family storytimes use different age ranges and some sessions require a ticket or registration.