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Fantober

Read With Me If You Want To Live.

Gear up for Fantober at the Fort Belvoir Family and MWR Library! Join us for a month-long celebration of fandoms and science fiction with themed programs and a giveaway.
 

Fantober Giveaway

Participate in the programs below for the chance to win a *LEGO® Transformers Bumblebee Set or a Kid's Coding Robot! Family groups or individuals will earn 1 entry per program attended. The more you participate, the more entries into the giveaway you earn!
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Sci-Fi Painted Pumpkin Contest

Drop-off: October 1 - 23
Voting: October 26 - 30
 
Submit a pumpkin painted as an alien, robot, spaceship or any other sci-fi scene.

Weekly Scavenger Hunt

Every week in October!
 
Pick up a card from the front desk and find all the objects hidden throughout the Library. 
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Fall Plant and Seed Swap

Drop-off: October 5 - 9
Pick-up: October 9
 
Drop off a plant or seeds and take home something new to nurture!

Robot Storytimes

October 6 - 8 | 10:30 a.m.
 
Enjoy robot-themed stories, songs and activities. 
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Cookbook Book Club

October 9 | 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
 
Cook a delicious recipe from a fandom-themed cookbook. 

Cardboard Build-It: Robots!

October 13 | 4 - 6 p.m.
 
Create a one-of-a-kind robot out of cardboard. All supplies provided.
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Teen Activity Night: Sci-Fi Costume Party

October 16 | 4 - 6 p.m.
 
Teens in grades 7 - 12 show off your science-fiction themed costumes.

LEGO®: Robot Battles

October 30 | 2 - 4 p.m.
 
Build your best robot out of *LEGO® bricks in the ultimate robot showdown.
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Oct 20 5 pm - 7 pm
Dungeons and Dragons Adventure League

Dungeons and Dragons Adventure League

Join the party and get ready for adventure!

Oct 20 5:30 pm

Army MWR Library Virtual Author Series

Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders—right from the comfort of home. Register to watch live events, or catch up on past event recordings on-demand. Learn More.

Army MWR Library Virtual Author Series
Army MWR Library Virtual Author Series

Army MWR Library Virtual Author Series

Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders—right from the comfort of home. Register to watch live events, or catch up on past event recordings on-demand. Learn More.

Stitching in the Stacks

Stitching in the Stacks

Get tangled up in creativity at the Library!

Oct 27 5 pm - 7 pm
LEGO®: Robot Battles

LEGO®: Robot Battles

Build your best robot out of *LEGO® bricks during Fantober.

Oct 30 2 pm - 4 pm
Dinosaur Stuffie Sleepover

Dinosaur Stuffie Sleepover

Send your cuddly dinos to the Library for a sleepover!

Nov 2 11 am - 7 pm
Dinosaur Storytime

Dinosaur Storytime

Get ready to wiggle, giggle and explore with the Library during Dinovember.

Nov 3 10:30 am
Library Online Resources

Library Online Resources

Discover Army MWR Library’s Online Resources! Download ebooks and audiobooks, learn a new language and more by accessing over 45 helpful online resources.

Library Online Resources

Discover Army MWR Library’s Online Resources! Download ebooks and audiobooks, learn a new language and more by accessing over 45 helpful online resources.

Library Online Resources
Dinosaur Craft

Dinosaur Craft

Create your own pterodactyl during Dinovember at the Library!

Nov 3 2 pm - 4 pm
Dungeons and Dragons Adventure League

Dungeons and Dragons Adventure League

Join the party and get ready for adventure!

Nov 3 5:30 pm
Dinosaur Storytime

Dinosaur Storytime

Get ready to wiggle, giggle and explore with the Library during Dinovember.

Nov 4 10:30 am
Cookbook Book Club

Cookbook Book Club

Combine the joys of literature and cuisine as you make new friends and expand your culinary skills!

Nov 13 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Teen Activity Night

An evening of friends, books, games and general awesomeness - just for teens!

Nov 20 4 pm - 6 pm
Teen Activity Night
Teen Activity Night

Teen Activity Night

An evening of friends, books, games and general awesomeness - just for teens!

Nov 20 4 pm - 6 pm
Gingerbread House Contest

Gingerbread House Contest

Grab the gumdrops and unleash your frosting flair in our sugar-fueled showdown!

Nov 23 2026, 11 am - Dec 18 2026, 6 pm 11 am - 6 pm
Cookbook Book Club

Cookbook Book Club

Combine the joys of literature and cuisine as you make new friends and expand your culinary skills!

Dec 11 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Teen Activity Night

Teen Activity Night

An evening of friends, books, games and general awesomeness - just for teens!

Dec 18 4 pm - 6 pm
Teen Activity Night

Teen Activity Night

An evening of friends, books, games and general awesomeness - just for teens!

Dec 18 4 pm - 6 pm