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Little Lab - Hands on Science Fun for Young Children

2026-04-24 10:30:00 2026-04-24 11:30:00 America/New_York Little Lab - Hands on Science Fun for Young Children Central Library - Central Library Community Room

Friday, April 24
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-04-24 10:30:00 2026-04-24 11:30:00 America/New_York Little Lab - Hands on Science Fun for Young Children Little Lab invites young children to explore the wonders of science through simple experiments, sensory play, and hands-on discovery. Please register each child individually. Central Library - Central Library Community Room

Central Library

Central Library Community Room

Little Lab invites young children to explore the wonders of science through simple experiments, sensory play, and hands-on discovery. Please register each child individually.

March 20: Signs of Spring 

Welcome Spring! As the weather warms and nature grows busy, children will explore how plants grow and how nature builds and changes.

April 24: Simple Machines

Children explore simple machines through hands-on building and play, discovering how ramps, wheels, and levers help make work easier.

Little Lab invites young children to explore the wonders of science through simple experiments, sensory play, and hands-on discovery. Please register each child individually.
 

AGE GROUP: | Ages 3 - 6 |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM |

TAGS: | STEAM | Children |

Central Library

Phone: 703-792-8360
Fax: 703-335-2956
Branch manager
Greg Fahey

Hours
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Mon, Apr 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 23 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Apr 24 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 25 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 26 Closed

About the library

Central Library provides a full complement of library services: reference services, books and materials for children, young adults, and adults in print and digital formats; 3 catalog stations, 1 AWE Learning Station for preschool-1st grade, 2 Children's computers, and 9 Adult computers ; Wi-Fi; faxing, scanning, copying, and more.

NEW SERVICES
Central's Makerspace Studio 8601 offers dynamic programming and educational experiences, including Cricut vinyl cutters, 3D printers, sewing machines, coding toys like Spheros, Ozobots, Makey Makey, and a Whisper Room.

Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center (RELIC) is a special collection devoted to genealogy and local history with a focus on Virginia and Prince William County. RELIC is open for walk-ins, reference service, and by phone 703-792-8380, and email at relic2@pwcgov.org Monday – Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Thursday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

U.S. Passport Services are offered Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.

SPACE
Central Library now has more open space for programming and general enjoyment of the library. It offers a strategically designed layout that allows for a better flow, as well as more study and conference rooms for patrons, including:
• Redesigned Children's Area
• Community Room booking for our civic organizations
• One Quiet Study Room
• Two Small Individual Study/Conference Rooms for up to four people

COMFORT
Central's bathrooms have been renovated and expanded and made ADA Compliant.
New, inviting seating is available, both in the study rooms and open-space areas.