NOVA with Trent / The Kingstowne edition

Programs & culture
in Kingstowne.

Library activities, active-adult resources and nearby public recreation programs.

Sources checked 2026-10-19. Check the official links for current hours and availability.
Nearby John Marshall Library in Rose Hill, September 2018.
Nearby John Marshall Library in Rose Hill, September 2018. Ser Amantio di Nicolao / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · License. Wikimedia resized display copy; display cropping may vary. Source license retained.
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Kingstowne

Kingstowne Regional Library

7130 Silver Lake Boulevard, Kingstowne, VA 22315

Go for

Use the new regional branch for programs, reading and reservable meeting or study rooms. It is now on the second floor of the Franconia Governmental Center.

Before you go

The current address is 7130 Silver Lake Boulevard. The branch calendar supplies individual ages and registration details; older recommendations may still point to the former storefront.

Sources checked 2026-10-19.

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Kingstowne

John Marshall Library, nearby

6209 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria, VA 22310

Go for

The Rose Hill branch offers programs, public computers and help with reading or technology questions. It is a useful alternative when a particular session fits better than Kingstowne’s calendar.

Before you go

Use 6209 Rose Hill Drive for this separate branch. Meeting rooms require reservations and each event sets its own participation conditions.

Sources checked 2026-10-19.

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Kingstowne

Family skate and dance nights

6601 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22310

Go for

Franconia Rec Center’s themed events combine a DJ with family skating and dancing. This is a specific indoor social activity beyond restaurant dining.

Before you go

Bring your own skates. The October 24 Halloween page currently says registration is unavailable; contact the center before planning attendance rather than assuming walk-in space.

Sources checked 2026-10-22.

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Kingstowne

Center for Active Adults

7130 Silver Lake Boulevard, Alexandria, VA 22315

Go for

Use the county center as a starting point for age-focused community activities and social connection. It now shares the Silver Lake Boulevard governmental-center address.

Before you go

Call 703-339-7676 about the current activity calendar and participation requirements. Its weekday operation is separate from the library’s longer opening schedule.

Sources checked 2026-10-19.

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Kingstowne

Franconia Museum programs

7130 Silver Lake Boulevard, Suite 103, Alexandria, VA 22315

Go for

Volunteer-led lectures, story swaps and exhibits connect residents with the wider Franconia area’s history. Programs can be a good introduction before exploring the museum’s archive.

Before you go

Use the museum’s current announcement and venue for each activity. The museum has moved to Suite 103 at the governmental center; older listings may retain its former location.

Sources checked 2026-10-19.

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