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Unlocking the power of color theory

Through hands-on experimentation, artist Kris Loya teaches about color concepts and how to apply them to art, design and even choosing paint colors for your home in this workshop at Middleburg Library.

Click here to view more free painting and art programs for adults.

Free coding workshop for Grades 4-6

Budding programmers and tech-curious kids get a chance to learn from real pros in this fun, free workshop. Scientists from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute will guide children in coding lessons with hands-on assistance in this program for Grades 4-6. RSVP by emailing mercerm@janelia.hhmi.org.

Tech on Tap returns to Old Ox Brewery

Find out how the FBI works to protect children from online predators in the next installment of our tech-centric program for adults at Old Ox Brewery. FBI Special Agent Laura Calvillo will reveal the tactics sexual predators use on social media and digital platforms, and provide strategies for keeping children safe online.

Get your garden ready for spring

A new planting season is nearly here, and the library has a number of workshops with Master Gardeners to help you get ready. Discover tips for growing great vegetables, draw inspiration from the gardens of Germany or edible landscapes, learn how to identify the invasive spotted lanternfly, or take advantage of container gardening.

History with a side of beer in Purcellville

Fort Sumter is known for its famous battle at the start of the Civil War. But the grueling, sustained campaign to control it ─ and thus Charleston ─ until the war’s closing days is often forgotten. Historian Craig Swain will detail the efforts to hold the crucial military objective during the next installment of History and Hops at Dragon Hops Brewing.

Explore Loudoun's many faith groups

Join over a dozen representatives of Loudoun’s congregations in this annual series celebrating the history, music and symbols of our faith communities. A different religion will be featured each week at Cascades and Purcellville libraries.

Annual teen short story competition now open

Submit your 2,500-word tale in the It's All Write Contest by March 1 for a chance to win $200. Prizes will be awarded in both middle- and high-school divisions. Swap ideas and polish your work at one of five teen writing workshops.

Click here for submission requirements.

Upcoming Events

Feb

Toddler StorytimeCascades Library

Feb

Toddler StorytimeRust Library

Feb

Preschool StorytimeAshburn Library

Feb

Veterans Employment ServicesRust Library

Feb

Preschool StorytimeGum Spring Library

Feb

Musical StorytimeSterling Library

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This library is a congressionally designated depository for U.S. Government documents. Public access to the government documents collection is guaranteed by public law (Title 44 United States Code).

Click here for free, digital access to the Basic Collection of Core U.S. Government Resources.

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