Books, books, and more books

School is now back in full swing. The kids are learning, the teachers are teaching and the parents are back into a routine, right?

There is no better time of year than now to buy books. Even though the kids are busy learning at school, they still need to be reading at home. Maybe they need a special book to read for an upcoming book report, or for a specific project. Libraries are wonderful, but it is sooo nice to have the book you need right on your bookshelf at home.

Right now, there are tons of used book sales coming up; this weekend and in the next few weeks. Take your kids to these sales and help support your local libraries and communities. Click here to check out the listing and don't ever stop reading!!

There is also the National Book Festival going on this weekend in DC.

The 10th annual National Book Festival, organized and sponsored by the Library of Congress, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., between 3rd and 7th streets from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama are honorary chairs for the event. The festival, a celebration of the joy of reading for all ages, is free and open to the public. For more information regarding the Festival, please click here.

A Fun Filled Weekend

If you've ever wished you could clone yourself, this weekend would be a good reason. There is not enough time in the day to enjoy all the fun activities that are scheduled. Why does that always happen that everything gets planned for the same date??

For starters, how could you miss the International Children's Festival at Wolf Trap in McLean?

Then, the Dr. Seuss Anniversary and the Parks in Annandale. Not to mention RunnyMede Park's Nature Fest in Herndon. And the Thomas and Friends Playdate at participating ToysRUS.

Then there's the amazing AwakeningFest on Saturday in Leesburg. And of course the Maryland Renaissance Fair is also now in full swing in Crownsville, MD (thru the end of October).

Check out the full schedule here and we hope you love whichever event(s) you decide to attend!

Storytime!

By request, Children's Events has added a listing of local storytimes.

These include libraries, local book stores and other facilities.

If you know of other storytimes that are not listed, please let us know about them.

Happy reading!

Drive Thru Flu Clinic

Get your flu shot without having to leave your car.

On September 11 & 12, 2010. from 9am - 3pm, NOVA Urgent Care Center is offering drive-thru vaccines for $20 per Vaccine - Cash only.

They are located at 21785 Filigree Court, Ashburn, VA 20147

For more information, visit their website at http://www.novaurgentcare.com/.