Rejoice this spring 2026

Renaissance April

A month of merriment awaits

Immerse yourself in times of yore with over 30 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.


Ashburn Library

Paint Your Own Mona Lisa
Wednesday, April 1, 2-4 p.m.

D&D: Renaissance Edition
Saturday, April 4, 1-4 p.m.


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

Movie Night: "A Knight's Tale"
Wednesday, April 1, 6-8:30 p.m.

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

DIY Masquerade Masks
Thursday, April 2, 6-7 p.m.

Ye Grande Renaissance Celebration
Saturday, April 11, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

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

Rust Library

DIY Masquerade Masks
Tuesday, March 31, 7-8 p.m.

Live Mystery: Murder at the Masquerade
Saturday, April 11, 2-3:30 p.m.


Sterling Library

Live Mystery: Murder at the Masquerade
Friday, April 10, 7-8:30 p.m.

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
Vanish Farmwoods Brewery
42245 Black Hops Lane, Leesburg
Thursday, April 9, 7-8:30 p.m.

Renaissance Trivia
Ridgetop Coffee and Tea
21631 Ridgetop Circle, Sterling
Saturday, April 11, 2-3:30 p.m.

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