Rust Library
Saturdays, Nov. 7, 14 & 21, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Registration required. Call 703-777-0323 or register online..
A three-part series for teens and adults.
Nov. 7: Learn about digital camera functions and composition. Photograph with a Pro!
Nov. 14: Receive valuable feedback through photo critiques, plus learn tips and techniques to improve your photography skills.
Nov. 21: Learn to make pictures perfect using Photoshop Elements.
Cascades Library
Fridays, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Gaming, crafts, music and more!
All teens attending the After Hours Teen Center must have a permission slip signed by a parent or guardian on file.
Exclusively for Middle and High School students.
Sterling Library
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2:30 PM
Registration required. Call 703-430-9500 or register online..
Chill out and hang with other teens.
For ages 12-18.
Ashburn Library
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 7:00 PM
Registration required. Call 703-737-8100 or register online..
Help keep our Children’s area in order! Spend an hour a week picking up books and shelving. You must attend the orientation on Wednesday, December 2nd at 7pm. You are registering for a 2-month rotation.
For ages 12-14.
Please select your top 2 preferred times and days, and enter them in the registration form’s Special Needs box. Choose from the options below:
Mondays 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM OR 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Tuesdays, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM OR 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Wednesdays, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM OR 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM OR 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Thursdays, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM OR 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Saturdays, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM OR 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sundays, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Lovettsville Library
Saturday, Dec. 5, 2:00 PM
Registration required, begins Nov 21. Call 540-822-5824 or register online..
We supply the materials. You supply the creativity!
For ages 12-18.
Rust Library
Mondays, December 7, 14 & 21, 7:00 PM
Experiment with creating a 3-dimentional paper mandala, exploring color, shape and stability.
Cascades Library
Saturday, Dec. 12, 3:00 PM
Registration required, begins Nov 28. Call 703-444-3228 or register online..
An introduction to these Latin dance genres. For teens and adults.
Rust Library
Tuesday, Dec. 15, 7:00 PM
Registration required, begins Dec 1. Call 703-777-0323 or register online..
Teens with Asperger’s are invited to play video games while their parents meet for friendship and networking. Parents must remain in the library during the program. Facilitated by Dr. Cheryl F. Bragg. For ages 12-21.
Lovettsville Library
Thursday, Dec. 17, 7:30 PM
Registration required, begins Dec 3. Call 540-822-5824 or register online..
The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
For ages 12 -18.
Ashburn Library
Thursdays, Dec. 17, Jan. 21 & Feb. 18, 7:00PM
Accept the challenge: pick the best teen book of 2009. We’ll meet once a month to discuss books published in 2009, then in February 2010 we’ll vote for Ashburn’s Best Books for Young Adults. Books are available at the Information Desk.
For ages 12-18.
Purcellville Library
Saturday, Dec. 19, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Registration required, begins Dec 5. Call 540-338-7235 or register online..
Play a variety of Nintendo Wii games.
Lovettsville Library
Wednesday, Dec. 23, 4:30 PM
Registration required, begins Dec 9. Call 540-822-5824 or register online..
Play a variety of Nintendo Wii games. For ages 12-18.
Purcellville Library
Monday, Dec. 28, 7:00 PM
Registration required, begins Dec 14. Call 540-338-7235 or register online..
Play a variety of Nintendo Wii games.
Games on hand or bring your favorites to share. E- and T-Rated games only. Controllers are limited so feel free to bring your own.
For ages 12-18.
Ashburn Library
Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2:00 PM, Mondays, Jan. 4, 11, 25, Feb. 1, 8 & 22, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Registration required, begins Dec 15. Call 703-737-8100 or register online..
Read stories to children ages 3-6. Orientation for the January - February session is Tuesday, December 29th at 2:00 PM. Registration begins December 15.
For ages 12-18.
Purcellville Library
Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Teens are invited to come join the fun! DDR, Twister, Teen Team Legos, Ice Cream Sundaes, Movie and Pizza - Hosted by the Purcellville Library Teen Advisory Group.
For ages 12-18.
Rust Library
Mondays, Jan. 4, 11 & 25, 7:00 PM
Collage on different objects then add painted elements to make a statement.
Cascades Library
Thursday, Jan. 7 & Feb. 11, 7:00 PM
Get insider tips and techniques for maximizing your score on the essay section of the SAT.
For teens and parents.
Purcellville Library
Saturday, Jan. 9, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Purcellville Teen Advisory Group is hosting an informal session to help with tests, so bring your books and notebooks to the library!
Purcellville Library
Monday, Jan. 11, 7:00 PM
Registration required, begins Dec 28. Call 540-338-7235 or register online..
Play a variety of Nintendo Wii games.
Games on hand or bring your favorites to share. E- and T-Rated games only. Controllers are limited so feel free to bring your own.
For ages 12-18.
Rust Library
Wednesday, Jan. 13, 4:30 PM
Registration required, begins Dec 30. Call 703-777-0323 or register online..
Register for the audition, and then have fun while you earn volunteer hours as you rehearse and perform a fairytale play for preschoolers and their families.
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 pm, January 20 - March 3
Performance: Saturday, March 6, 2:00 pm
Purcellville Library
Saturday, Jan. 16, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Registration required, begins Jan 2. Call 540-338-7235 or register online..
Play a variety of Nintendo Wii games.
Games on hand or bring your favorites to share (Rated E for Everyone). Controllers are limited so feel free to bring your own.
Rust Library
Tuesday, Jan. 19, 7:00 PM
Registration required, begins Jan 5. Call 703-777-0323 or register online..
Teens with Asperger’s are invited to play video games while their parents meet for friendship and networking. Parents must remain in the library during the program. For ages 12-21.
Rust Library
Tuesdays, Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16 & 23, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Registration required, begins Jan 5. Call 703-777-0323 or register online..
Share your love of books by reading to young children. By registering you commit to a 6-week program.
Lovettsville Library
Thursday, Jan. 21, 7:30 PM
Registration required, begins Jan 7. Call 540-822-5824 or register online..
Trouble by Gary D.Schmidt
For ages 12 -18.
Rust Library
Thursdays, Jan. 21, Feb. 18 & 25, 7:00 PM
A three-part series - come to one or all.
Jan. 21 - Explore the mission and history of this prestigious award.
Feb. 18 - Discuss Bronx Masquerade by Nikki Grimes, Coretta Scott King Award winner. Copies available in the Teen Center.
Feb. 25 - Open-mic/gallery night. Teens are invited to share their own work at this event (in the style of the book). Performers and exhibitors, please call 703-771-5998 to register.
For teens and adults.
Lovettsville Library
Saturday, Jan. 23, 2:00 PM
Registration required, begins Jan 9. Call 540-822-5824 or register online..
Craft magnets using our supplies.
For ages 12-18.
Sterling Library
Saturday, Jan. 23, 2:00 PM
Registration required, begins Jan 9. Call 703-430-9500 or register online..
Dare to eat weird foods.
For ages 12-18.
Rust Library
Sunday, Jan. 24, 2:00 PM
Registration required, begins Jan 10. Call 703-777-0323 or register online..
An afternoon of academic advice. Teens: learn strategies for effective studying and test-taking. Parents: find out how your involvement can radically improve your student’s performance.
For ages 12-18 and their parents.
Purcellville Library
Monday, Jan. 25, 7:00 PM
Registration required, begins Jan 11. Call 540-338-7235 or register online..
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton.
For ages 12-18.
Lovettsville Library
Wednesday, Jan. 27, 4:30 PM
Registration required, begins Jan 13. Call 540-822-5824 or register online..
Play a variety of Nintendo Wii games. For ages 12-18.
Rust Library
Sunday, Jan. 31, 3:30 PM
Registration required, begins Jan 17. Call 703-777-0323 or register online..
Delve into this ancient Chinese martial art form that exercises mind, body and spirit. Series of three classes - come to one or all. Meet on Sundays, Jan. 31, March 7 & 28. For ages 12-18.
Rust Library
Mondays, February 1, 8 & 22, 7:00 PM
Sculpting in clay with an animation artist.
Ashburn Library
Wednesday, Feb. 3, 7:00 PM
Registration required, begins Jan 20. Call 703-737-8100 or register online..
Help keep our Children’s Area in order! Spend an hour a week picking up books and shelving. You must attend the orientation on Wednesday, February 3rd at 7pm. You are registering for a two-month rotation.
For ages 12-14.
Please select your top 2 preferred times and days, and enter them in the registration form’s Special Needs box. Choose from the options below:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Saturday 12 PM - 1PM
Saturday 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sunday 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Lovettsville Library
Saturday, Feb. 6, 3:00 PM
Erin Hayba, a local of Lovettsville and graduate of Penn State and Harvard Universities, served in Kenya as a Peace Corps Volunteer teaching HIV/AIDS awareness at a school for deaf children. She has worked with Joseph Lekuton and will share stories of her experiences in Africa and her perspective on education’s link to poverty eradication.
For teens and adults.
Sterling Library
Saturday, Feb. 6, 2:00 PM
Viewing of the 2008 documentary film Prom Night in Mississippi, directed by Paul Saltzman.
Purcellville Library
Monday, Feb. 8, 7:00 PM
Registration required, begins Jan 25. Call 540-338-7235 or register online..
Play a variety of Nintendo Wii games.
Games on hand or bring your favorites to share. E- and T-Rated games only. Controllers are limited so feel free to bring your own.
For ages 12-18.
Rust Library
Thursday, Feb. 11, 7:00 PM
Viewing of the 2008 documentary film Prom Night in Mississippi, directed by Paul Saltzman.
Purcellville Library
Saturday, Feb. 13, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Registration required, begins Jan 30. Call 540-338-7235 or register online..
Play a variety of Nintendo Wii games.
Games on hand or bring your favorites to share (Rated E for Everyone). Controllers are limited so feel free to bring your own.
Rust Library
Saturday, Feb. 13, 3:30 PM
Registration required, begins Jan 30. Call 703-777-0323 or register online..
Share ideas and get tips on writing poetry and short stories. Meet fellow writers and poets on the 2nd Saturday of each month, February through May. For ages 12-18.
Ashburn Library
Saturday, Feb. 13, 1:00 PM
Registration required, begins Jan 30. Call 703-737-8100 or register online..
Share ideas and get tips on writing poetry and short stories. Meet fellow writers and poets once a month, February through May.
For ages 12-18.
Lovettsville Library
Saturday, Feb. 13, 2:00 PM
Registration required, begins Jan 30. Call 540-822-5824 or register online..
Craft a mini album using our supplies.
Rust Library
Tuesday, Feb. 16, 7:00 PM
Registration required, begins Feb 2. Call 703-777-0323 or register online..
Teens with Asperger’s are invited to play video games while their parents meet for friendship and networking. Parents must remain in the library during the program. For ages 12-21.
Lovettsville Library
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 4:30 PM
Registration required, begins Feb 3. Call 540-822-5824 or register online..
Play a variety of Nintendo Wii games. For ages 12-18.
Rust Library
Thursday, Feb. 18, 7:00 PM
Discuss Bronx Masquerade by Nikki Grimes, the 2003 Author Award Winner of the Coretta Scott King Award. Copies available at the teen center desk. For teens and adults.
Feb. 25 - Open-mic/gallery night. Teens are invited to share their own work at this event (in the style of the book). Performers and exhibitors should call 703-771-5998 to register.
Lovettsville Library
Thursday, Feb. 18, 7:30 PM
Registration required, begins Feb 4. Call 540-822-5824 or register online..
Thirteen Reasons Why: a novel by Jay Asher
For ages 12 -18.
Ashburn Library
Sunday, Feb. 21, 3:30 PM
Registration required, begins Feb 7. Call 703-737-8100 or register online..
Explore this ancient Chinese martial art that exercises the body, mind and spirit.
For ages 12-18.
Rust Library
Thursday, Feb. 25, 7:00 PM
Teens who have read the Bronx Masquerade by Nikki Grimes are invited to share their own work in an open-mic/gallery night, in the style of the book. Performers/exhibitors should call 703-771-5998 to sign up. For teens and adults.
Cascades Library
Thursday, Feb. 25, 7:00 PM
Viewing of the 2008 documentary film Prom Night in Mississippi, directed by Paul Saltzman.
Ashburn Library
Thursday, Feb. 25, 4:30 PM
Registration required, begins Feb 11. Call 703-737-8100 or register online..
Read stories to children ages 3-6 on Mondays, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM. Orientation for the March-April session is Thursday, February 25th at 4:30 PM. Registration begins February 11.
For ages 12-18.
Purcellville Library
Saturday, Feb. 27, 2:00 PM
Viewing of the 2008 documentary film Prom Night in Mississippi, directed by Paul Saltzman.
Rust Library
Monday, Mar. 1, 7:00 PM
Known for his dynamic and engaging style, Lee Sandstead’s great passion for art will inspire you to integrate art into your life!
All Locations
March 2010
Bring your gently used prom dresses and accessories to your local library throughout March. Your donations will go to Prom Wishes, an annual event organized by the Junior Woman’s Club of Loudoun, who are committed to outfitting teens for the prom, free of charge! Loudoun County Public Library is proud to partner with JWCL in support of this program.
Rust Library
Tuesday, Mar. 2, 1:00 PM
Performance and workshop by the Maryland Shakespeare Festival.
Ashburn Library
Tuesdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 4:30 PM
Registration required, begins Feb 16. Call 703-737-8100 or register online..
Teens make books come alive by reading to children and leading them in hands-on learning activities.
For ages 14 - 18.
Cascades Library
Thursday, Mar. 4, 7:00 PM
Registration required, begins Feb 18. Call 703-444-3228 or register online..
Earn volunteer credit hours for school and help the library with special projects.
Sterling Library
Thursdays, Mar. 4, 18, Apr. 15 & May 6, 7:00 PM
Viewing and facilitated discussion of selections from the 2009 Human Rights Watch International Traveling Film Festival.
March 4: Afghan Star
(March 11, 7:00 PM at Rust)
March 18: Youth Producing Change
(March 25, 7:00 PM at Rust)
April 15: The Reckoning-The Battle for the International Criminal Court
(April 29: 7:00 PM at Rust)
May 6: Burma VJ - Reporting from a Closed Country
(May 20, 7:00 PM at Rust)
Cascades Library
Sunday, Mar. 7, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Registration required, begins Feb 21. Call 703-444-3228 or register online..
Teen Tech Week is March 7-13. Come help us kick off the week by attending this exciting program. Work in teams to build and program a Lego robot. Compete against other teams to see which robot will ultimately reign supreme!
For ages 12-18.
Rust Library
Sunday, Mar. 7, 3:30 PM
Registration required, begins Feb 21. Call 703-777-0323 or register online..
Delve into this ancient Chinese martial art form that exercises mind, body and spirit. Register for the meeting on Sunday, March 28 too. For ages 12-18.
Rust Library
Thursday, Mar. 11, 7:00 P.M.
Registration required, begins Feb 25. Call 703-777-0323 or register online..
Learn all about video game design from a professional with 14 years experience. For ages 12-18.
Cascades Library
Thursday, Mar. 11, 7:00 PM
Registration required, begins Feb 25. Call 703-444-3228 or register online..
Learn all about video game design from an expert with 14 years of experience.
For ages 12-18.
Rust Library
Thursdays, Mar. 11, 25, Apr. 29 & May 20, 7:00 PM
Viewing and facilitated discussion of selections from the 2009 Human Rights Watch International Traveling Film Festival.
March 11: Afghan Star
( March 4, 7:00 PM at Sterling)
March 25: Youth Producing Change
( March 18, 7:00 PM at Sterling)
April 29: The Reckoning-The Battle for the International Criminal Court
( April 15, 7:00 PM at Sterling)
May 20: Burma VJ - Reporting from a Closed Country
(May 6, 7:00 PM at Sterling)
Lovettsville Library
Saturday, Mar. 13, 3:00 PM
Registration required, begins Feb 27. Call 540-822-5824 or register online..
We supply the materials. You bring your creativity and a do-it-yourself attitude.
For ages 12-18.
Rust Library
Saturday, Mar. 13, 3:30 PM
Registration required, begins Feb 27. Call 703-777-0323 or register online..
Share ideas and get tips on writing poetry and short stories. Meet fellow writers and poets on the 2nd Saturday of each month, February through May. For ages 12-18.
Ashburn Library
Saturday, Mar. 13, 1:00 PM
Registration required, begins Feb 27. Call 703-737-8100 or register online..
Share ideas and get tips on writing poetry and short stories. Meet fellow writers and poets once a month, February through May.
Lovettsville Library
Thursday, Mar. 18, 7:30 PM
Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta
For ages 12-18.
Ashburn Library
Mondays, Mar. 22, Apr. 19 & May 24, 7:00 PM
Come play popular titles with friends and family. Meet new people and play new games. Door prizes!
For all ages.
Rust Library
Tuesday, Mar. 23, 4:00 PM
Author discussion and presentation including topics such as the origin of an idea, how to write a novel, tackle specific issues and research. Sherri is currently working on her fifth book and has been recognized with numerous awards.
Lovettsville Library
Wednesday, Mar. 31, 4:30 PM
Play a variety of Nintendo Wii games.
For ages 12-18.
Cascades Library
Thursday, Apr. 1, 7:00 PM
Registration required, begins Mar 18. Call 703-444-3228 or register online..
Earn volunteer credit hours for school and help the library with special projects.
Ashburn Library
Thursday, Apr. 8, 7:00 PM
Registration required, begins Mar 25. Call 703-737-8100 or register online..
Help keep our Children’s Area in order! Spend an hour a week picking up books and shelving. You must attend the orientation on Thursday, April 8th at 7:00 PM. You are registering for a two-month rotation.
For ages 12-14.
Please select your top 2 preferred times and days, and enter them in the registration form’s Special Needs box. Choose from the options below:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Saturday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Saturday 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sunday 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Lovettsville Library
Saturday, Apr. 10, 3:00 PM
Registration required, begins Mar 27. Call 540-822-5824 or register online..
We supply the materials. You bring your creativity and a do-it-yourself attitude.
For ages 12-18.
Rust Library
Sunday, Apr. 11, 11:00 AM
Historian Eugene Scheel will explore the history from the 1750’s to the present using personal experiences woven together with historical events.
Lovettsville Library
Thursday, Apr. 15, 7:30 PM
The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks: a novel by E. Lockhart
For ages 12-18.
Ashburn Library
Saturday, Apr. 17, 1:00 PM
Registration required, begins Apr 3. Call 703-737-8100 or register online..
Share ideas and get tips on writing poetry and short stories. Meet fellow writers and poets once a month, February through May.
Cascades Library
Wednesday, Apr. 21, 7:00 PM
Registration required, begins Apr 7. Call 703-444-3228 or register online..
Do you experience anxiety on a regular basis? Do you experience performance anxiety in sports, school or work? Come to this powerful seminar and learn simple but effective ways to overcome your anxiety.
Cascades Library
Saturday, Apr. 24, 2:00 PM
Registration required, begins Apr 10. Call 703-444-3228 or register online..
Turn paperclips and beads into stunning creations.
For ages 12-18.
Ashburn Library
Tuesday, Apr. 27, 4:30 PM
Registration required, begins Apr 13. Call 703-737-8100 or register online..
Read stories to children ages 3-6 on Mondays, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM. Orientation for the May-June session is Tuesday, April 27th at 4:30 PM. Registration begins April 13.
For ages 12-18.
Lovettsville Library
Wednesday, Apr. 28, 4:30 PM
Play a variety of Nintendo Wii games. For ages 12-18.
Cascades Library
Thursday, Apr. 29, 7:00 PM
Get insider tips and techniques for maximizing your score on the SAT.
For teens and their parents.
Ashburn Library
Saturday, May 1, 1:00 PM
Registration required, begins Apr 17. Call 703-737-8100 or register online..
Share ideas and get tips on writing poetry and short stories. Meet fellow writers and poets once a month, February through May.
Ashburn Library
Sundays, May 2 & 9, 2:00 PM
Can you dance, sing, tell jokes? Come by the Information Desk to sign up your act between Thursday, April 1st and Saturday, May 1st.
Dress Rehearsal: Sunday, May 2nd at 2:00 PM
Performance: Sunday May 9th at 2:00 PM
For all ages.
Cascades Library
Sundays, May 2 & 16, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Registration required, begins Apr 18. Call 703-444-3228 or register online..
An introduction to these Latin dance genres. For teens and adults.
Cascades Library
Thursday, May 6, 7:00 PM
Registration required, begins Apr 22. Call 703-444-3228 or register online..
Earn volunteer credit hours for school and help the library with special projects.
Lovettsville Library
Saturday, May 8, 3:00 PM
Registration required, begins Apr 24. Call 540-822-5824 or register online..
We supply the materials. You bring your creativity and a do-it-yourself attitude.
For ages 12-18.
Rust Library
Saturday, May 15, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Performance and workshop.
Lovettsville Library
Thursday, May 20, 7:30 PM
Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson
For ages 12-18.
Lovettsville Library
Wednesday, May 26, 4:30 PM
Play a variety of Nintendo Wii games. For ages 12-18.
Sterling Library
Saturday, Jun. 5, 2:00 PM
A messenger with poignant lyrics and a potent voice that arrests the senses and tugs at the heart, Carolyn Malachi has created her own modern infectious gumbo of jazz, hip hop and spoken word poetry. For all ages.