The 10 Best Free Library Story Times in Fairfax County
Fairfax County has more free library story times than anyone realises, scattered across venues and buried in calendars that are a chore to search. These are our picks — the ones that run on a schedule you can plan around, for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Each links to the official listing so you can confirm the details before you go.
These are the 10 most regular — the ones that run on a predictable schedule. 2 more occasional sessions run across the same branches; each library's calendar has the full list.
City of Fairfax Regional Library, City of Fairfax Meeting Room 101A, City of Fairfax Meeting Room 101B
Summertime Family Storytime
Wednesdays · 10:30am–11:00am
Happy Summer! Read, sing, learn, and have fun at the library. This program is appropriate for toddlers and preschoolers. All ages are welcome. Registration No registration required. Space limited...
Dolley Madison Library
Toddler Storytime
Tuesdays · 10:30am–11:30am
Welcome to Storytime! 18 months to 36 months. Build an early literacy foundation with rhymes, songs and stories for your toddler! Toddler Storytime is offered in two back-to-back sessions. Stories...
Dolley Madison Library, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2
Toddler Storytime
Tuesdays · 10:00am–11:00am
Welcome to Storytime! 18 months to 36 months. Build an early literacy foundation with rhymes, songs and stories for your toddler! Toddler Storytime is offered in two back-to-back sessions. Stories...
George Mason Regional Library, George Mason Meeting Room
Toddler Storytime
Tuesdays · 10:30am–11:00am
Watch your little one grow from baby to big kid in our early literacy-enhanced storytime with stories, songs and more. Ages 18 months - 3 years with adult.
Kings Park Library, Kings Park Meeting Room
Baby Steps
Mondays · 10:30am–11:15am
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 designed with you and your baby in mind. This...
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays · 10:30am–11:15am
Join us for stories, songs, movement and activities to build early literacy skills for preschoolers. This program is designed to give children tools to grow and a place to practice! Ages: 3-5.
Kingstowne Regional Library, Meeting Room (E103)
Bouncing Babies
Tuesdays · 11:00am–11:30am
Lapsit time with songs, bouncing rhymes, a story and more. Ages 0-18 months with an adult. Registration required.
Martha Washington Library
Outside Family Storytime
Tuesdays · 10:00am–10:30am
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 through the library or walk around the outside....
Oakton Library, Oakton Meeting Room 1, Oakton Meeting Room 2
Toddler Storytime & Playdate
Wednesdays · 10:30am–11:15am
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, & playtime and make new friends! After storytime, stick around for a toddler playdate where your little ones can explore our toddler toys. For toddlers from 18...
Pohick Regional Library, Pohick Meeting Room 1, Pohick Meeting Room 2
Wonderful Ones Storytime
Tuesdays · 10:30am–11:00am
Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes with an early literacy foundation geared towards ages 12-23 months. Participation is limited to 15 one-year olds with an adult on a first come, first serve basis....
Compiled from each organisation's own public calendar. Details change — confirm before you go. Last updated: 2026-08-06.
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