Rejoice this spring 2026

Renaissance April

A month of merriment awaits

Immerse yourself in times of yore with 45 Renaissance-themed programs happening throughout the month of April.

From festivals and crafts to live mysteries and trivia, there is something for everyone.

For every gathering you attend, receive a raffle ticket towards the grand-prize drawing. Five gift basket winners will be selected at month’s end.

We heartily hope to see you there. All branches. For adults.

This program is generously patronized by the Loudoun Library Foundation.

FEATURED PROGRAMS

Search our event calendar by keyword "Renaissance April" to view the full list of programs happening at each branch.

All events in the series count towards the grand-prize drawing, so be sure to pick up a raffle ticket at each one!


Ashburn Library

Scavenger Hunt: Renaissance Art
April 16-30


Brambleton Library

Renaissance Trivia Night
Thursday, April 16, 6:30-8 p.m.

DIY Renaissance Diamond Letters
Wednesday, April 29, 6:30-8 p.m.


Cascades Library

English Renaissance Architecture
Saturday, April 18, 2-3:30 p.m.

DIY Mock Stained-Glass Window
Thursday, April 23, 5:30-7 p.m.


Gum Spring Library

Spring Crafternight
Wednesday, April 15, 6:30-8 p.m.

Movie Party: "Romeo + Juliet"
Sunday, April 26, 2-4 p.m.

Lovettsville Library

Poetry Cafe: From the Harlem Renaissance to You
Tuesday, April 28, 6-7:30 p.m.


Middleburg Library

Make a Renaissance Mask: Part One
Saturday, April 18, 2-3:30 p.m.

Make a Renaissance Mask: Part Two
Saturday, May 2, 2-3:30 p.m.


Purcellville Library

Creative Soul: Apothecary Tins
Monday, April 20, 6:30-8 p.m.

Rust Library

Live Music: Grant Gustafson
Tuesday, April 28, 7-8:30 p.m.


Sterling Library

Movie and Craft: "The Princess Bride"
Sunday, April 19, 2-4 p.m.

Mini Renaissance Faire
Saturday, April 25, 1-4 p.m.


In the community

Shakespeare Trivia Night
Birch Tree Books
11 W Market St, Fl 1, Leesburg
Friday, April 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m.


Online

The Book of the Knight of the Tower
Thursday, April 23, 7 p.m.

PRIZE BASKETS

Five winners will be selected in the grand-prize drawing. Each gift basket includes:

  • $25 gift card to Birch Tree Bookstore
  • $25 gift card to Vanish Brewery
  • $25 gift card to Ridgetop Coffee and Tea
  • Citadels board game
  • The Shakespeare Puzzle Book
  • Laser-engraved marble castle tower magnet (made by our Makerspace staff)
  • Renaissance art-themed sticky notes

Renaissance April prizes