Upcoming Events at Cascades Library

Cascades Library Storytimes

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Ongoing
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Terrific 2s

Tuesdays, 10:30 AM

Baby Storytime (0 to 18 months)

Tuesdays, 11:15 AM
Saturdays, 11:15 AM

Family Storytime (2 and up with a caregiver)

Tuesdays, 7:00 PM
Saturdays, 10:30 AM
Sundays, 1:15 PM

Preschool Storytime (3 to 5s)

Wednesdays, 10:30 AM
Thursdays, 11:15 AM

Musical Storytime (2 & up with a caregiver)
Wednesdays, 11:15 AM

Toddler Storytime (18 to 24 Months)

Thursdays, 10:30 AM

ESOL - English Conversation Group

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Ongoing - Tuesdays, 7:00 PM
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An informal conversation circle for non-native speakers to practice speaking English.

After Hours Teen Center

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Fridays, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
]]>Gaming, crafts, music and more! Exclusively for middle and high school students.

September 3: Sculpt With Clay
September 10: Play-Writing Workshop
September 17: Animal Shelter Crafts
September 24: (free space)
October 1: Dessert Pizza
October 8: Open Mic
October 15: Industrial Jewelry
October 22: (free space)
October 29: Trivia Challenge
November 5: Gock Puppets
November 12: Mortal Combat Tournament
November 19: Theatre Games
December 3: (free space)
December 10: Cookie Decorating
December 17: Social Games
December 24: CLOSED
December 31: CLOSED
January 7: Activity Books for Hospitalized Children
January 14: Magnetic Poetry
January 21: (free space)
January 28: Improv with Ritzya, the Drama Coach
February 4: Valentines for Nursing Home Residents
February 11: Anti-Valentine's Party
February 18: (free space)
February 25: Duct Tape Design

The schedule lists the featured activity but gaming, computers and art supplies are always available. Do you have an idea for an evening activity? Talk to the staff.

All teens attending the After Hours Teen Center must have a permission slip, signed by a parent or guardian, on file.

Art on Exhibit

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September - October 2010
]]>Oil & Watercolors by Liz Thompson

Social Networking 101

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Thursday, Sep. 2, 7:00 PM
]]>Learn the basics of Facebook and Twitter and discover the latest developments in popular social media.
For adults.

Kid's Book Club: After School Book Break

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Wednesdays, 4:00 PM (Sept. 1 - Nov. 17)
]]>Read books by the selected authors or theme for each month and make fun crafts.
For ages 6-8.

September: Tomie De Paola
October: Spooky Stories
November: Folktales Around the World

Teen Volunteer Night

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Thursday, Sep. 9, 7:00 PM
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]]>Earn volunteer credit hours by helping the library with special projects.
For ages 12-18.

Bonjour! French Bilingual storytime presented by Katayoun of Mosaique LLC

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Thursdays, Sept. 9, Oct. 7 & Nov. 4, 4:00 PM
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A French bilingual storytime with movement, songs and games.
For ages 4 -7.

Babygarten Classes

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Mondays, Sep. 13, 20, 27,Oct. 4,18 & 25, 10:30 AM
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A fun, exciting and informational program that focuses on how nursery rhymes, songs and books can enrich your children’s lives and promote later learning success. For ages 0-18 months with a parent or caregiver.

Adult Book Club

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Monday, Sep. 13, 7:00 PM
]]>The Bad Seed by William March

Pirate Day!

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Monday, Sep. 13, 4:00 PM
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]]>Dancing, music, movement, stories and fun!
For ages 3-5.

Babygarten Classes

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Tuesdays, Sep. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5,12 & 19, 2:00 PM
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Rhythm, Rhyme and Tune Time Classes: Early Literacy through Music

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Wednesdays, Sep. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13 & 20, 1:30 PM
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Sing, chant, play instruments and move creatively as we explore the sounds, rhythms and patterns that make up our language. For ages 18 months–4 years with a parent or caregiver.

Hola! Spanish Bilingual Storytime with Barbara Davila

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Thursdays, Sep. 16, Oct. 21 & Nov. 18, 4:00 PM
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A lively Spanish bilingual storytime.
For ages 2-6.

Rhythm, Rhyme and Tune Time Classes: Early Literacy through Music

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Fridays, Sep. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15 & 22, 10:30 AM
Registration required, begins Sep 3. Call 703-444-3228 or register online..
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Sing, chant, play instruments and move creatively as we explore the sounds, rhythms and patterns that make up our language. For ages 18 months–4 years with a parent or caregiver.

Strategy Gaming Group

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Sunday, Sep. 19, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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]]>An afternoon of strategic war gaming. Play Axis and Allies, Memoir 44 and more. Non-war strategy games will also be available for play. Get back to the original form of gaming fun. Meetings will occur monthly.
For ages 12-18.

123 Math for Children

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Monday, Sep. 20, 4:00 PM
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Learn math concepts through hands-on activities and literature.
For ages 8-11.

123 Science for Children

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Tuesday, Sep. 21, 4:00 PM
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Learn science concepts through hands-on activities and literature.
For ages 8-11.

SAT Essay Prep with Dr. Robert Otten of Marymount University

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Thursday, Sep. 23, 7:00 PM
]]>Get insider tips and techniques for maximizing your score on the essay section of the SAT.
For teens & their parents.

Origami Book Club

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Thursday, Sep. 23, 4:00 PM
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]]>When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead

For ages 7-11

Non Fiction Book Club

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Monday, Sep. 27, 4:00 PM
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]]>The Day-Glo Brothers: the True Story of Bob and Joe Switzer's Bright Ideas and Brand New Colors by Chris Barton.

For ages 6-8 years.

Live Music: Beau Soir Ensemble

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Wednesday, Sep. 29, 7:00 PM
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Enjoy the sounds of the flute and harp in an evening concert of classical music.

Meet the Author: Mary Rand Hess

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Thursday, Sep. 30, 4:00 PM
]]>Mary Rand Hess will talk about being an author and will read from and discuss her picture storybook about food allergies, The Day I Met the Nuts.
For ages 5 & up.

Adult Book Club

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Monday, Oct. 4, 7:00 PM
]]>The Death of Ivan Ilych by Leo Tolstoy.

One Book-One Community Book Discussion - Try Poetry 2010

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Monday, Oct. 4, 7:00 PM
]]>Bicycles: Love Poems by Nikki Giovanni

"Training Wheels" Nikki Giovanni's Poetry for Families: One Book One Community - Try Poetry 2010

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Monday, Oct. 4, 4:00 PM
]]>Celebrate poetry with a beat! We will read Nikki Giovanni's poems for children and then create some of our own.

General Foolishness with Paul Hadfield

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Tuesday, Oct. 5, 4:00 PM
]]>A zany, fast-paced Clown Theater program that brings children and adults together in a celebration of laughter, with juggling, slapstick comedy and lots of audience participation.
For all ages.

Federal Resumes: "Cracking the Code" with Corliss Jackson, MPA

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Tuesday, Oct. 5, 7:00 PM
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Learn valuable tips and techniques on how to successfully apply for Federal Government jobs.

Introduction to e-audio and electronic books

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Thursday, Oct. 7, 7:00 PM
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Learn the basics of what e-resources the Library has to offer and how to access them.
For adults.

Teen Volunteer Night

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Thursday, Oct. 14, 7:00 PM
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]]>Earn volunteer credit hours by helping the library with special projects.
For ages 12-18.

123 Math for Children

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Monday, Oct. 18, 4:00 PM
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Learn math concepts through hands-on activities and literature.
For ages 8-11.

Squirrels: Life Cycle & Habitats presented by Naturalist, Alonso Abugattas

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Monday, Oct. 18, 7:00 PM
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]]> See flying squirrels.
For ages 5 & up.

123 Science for Children

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Tuesday, Oct. 19, 4:00 PM
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Learn science concepts through hands-on activities and literature.
For ages 8-11.

Fall Lullaby Concert

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Tuesday, Oct. 19, 7:00 PM
]]>Special sleepy time stories, songs and lullaby music. Come in your PJ's.

Mother-Daughter Book Club

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Thursday, Oct. 21, 7:00 PM
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Connect over a book! This new book group will meet every other month.
Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen.
For girls aged 12-14 with a parent or mentor.

Strategy Gaming Group

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Sunday, Oct. 24, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
]]>An afternoon of strategic war gaming. Play Axis and Allies, Memoir 44 and more. Non-war strategy games will also be available for play. Get back to the original form of gaming fun. Meetings will occur monthly.
For ages 12-18.

Teen "Dinner and a Movie"

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Monday, Oct. 25, 6:30 PM
]]>Take a study break and have a slice, while watching Hayao Miyazaki's anime classic Spirited Away (Not Rated, 125 minutes) one of the highest grossing films in Japan.
For ages 12-18.

Non Fiction Book Club

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Monday, Oct. 25, 4:00 PM
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]]>Zipping, Zapping Zooming Bats by Anne Earle
For ages 6-8 years old.

Spooky Stories & Halloween Fun!

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Tuesday, Oct. 26, 4:00 PM
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]]>For ages 6-11.

Civil War Ghosts in Northern Virginia and Elsewhere: Hunting History through the Paranormal with Walt Gavenda

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Wednesday, Oct. 27, 7:00 PM
]]>Explore Northern Virginia History with a spooky twist.
For adults.

Origami Book Club

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Thursday, Oct. 28, 4:00 PM
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The Witches by Roald Dahl

For ages 7-11

Move & Groove With Music

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Friday, Oct. 29, 10:30 AM
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]]>Dancing, music, movement, stories and fun!
For ages 3-5.

Tick, Tock, Time

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Monday, Nov. 1, 11:00 AM
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]]>Time to learn about time.
For ages 3-5.

Adult Book Club

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Monday, Nov. 1, 7:00 PM
]]>Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman.

Movies on the Big Screen

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Monday, Nov. 1, 2:00 PM
]]>Wall-E, Rated G, 98 minutes

Art on Exhibit

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November - December 2010
]]>Photography by Elizabeth Carr

School's Out Gaming Day

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Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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]]>Play Wii games and board games with friends on your day off!
For ages 7-11.

Cosmic Adventures: Brief Tour of the Universe presented by Greg Anderson

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Saturday, Nov. 6, 1:00 PM; 2:00 PM & 3:00 PM
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Enter the planetarium dome and see the stars and constellations, explore the phases of the moon, and planets of the solar system.
30-minute sessions at 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM & 3:00 PM.
Sessions limited to 25.

For ages 5 & up.

Babygarten Classes

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Mondays, Nov. 8, 15, 22, 29, Dec. 6 & 13, 10:30 AM
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Babygarten Classes

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Tuesdays, Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30, Dec. 7 & 14, 2:00 PM
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Rhythm, Rhyme and Tune Time Classes: Early Literacy through Music

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Wednesdays, Nov. 10, 17, 24, Dec.1, 8 & 15, 1:30 PM
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Sing, chant, play instruments and move creatively as we explore the sounds, rhythms and patterns that make up our language. For ages 18 months–4 years with a parent or caregiver.

Preparing Your Garden for Winter presented by the Loudoun County Master Gardeners

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Wednesday, Nov. 10, 7:00 PM
]]>Learn how to prepare your garden for the winter months in order to ensure a successful spring growing season.

Three Secrets of Successful Authors with Author and Publisher, David Hazard

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Cascades Library
Wednesday, Nov. 10, 7:00 PM
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Learn how to connect with a reader, attract a publisher's interest, and build a career in publishing.
For teens & adults.

Rhythm, Rhyme and Tune Time Classes: Early Literacy through Music

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Fridays, Nov. 12, 19, Dec. 3, 10 & 17, 10:30 AM
Registration required, begins Oct 29. Call 703-444-3228 or register online..
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Sing, chant, play instruments and move creatively as we explore the sounds, rhythms and patterns that make up our language. For ages 18 months–4 years with a parent or caregiver.

123 Math for Children

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Monday, Nov. 15, 4:00 PM
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Learn math concepts through hands-on activities and literature.
For ages 8-11.

123 Science for Children

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Tuesday, Nov. 16, 4:00 PM
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Learn science concepts through hands-on activities and literature.
For ages 8-11.

Every Child Ready to Read: Early Literacy Workshop for Parents

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Tuesday, Nov. 16, 7:00 PM
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]]>Learn age-specific pre-reading skills to prepare your child to learn to read.
For parents and caregivers of children from birth to 5 years old.

Teen Volunteer Night

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Thursday, Nov. 18, 7:00 PM
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]]>Earn volunteer credit hours by helping the library with special projects.
For ages 12-18.

SAT Essay Prep with Dr. Robert Otten of Marymount University

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Thursday, Nov. 18, 7:00 PM
]]>Get insider tips and techniques for maximizing your score on the essay section of the SAT.
For teens & their parents.

Movies on the Big Screen

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Monday, Nov. 22, 2:00 PM
]]>How to Train Your Dragon, Rated PG, 98 minutes

Origami Book Club

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Tuesday, Nov. 23, 4:00 PM
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Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin

For ages 7-11.

School's Out Gaming Day

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Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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]]>Play Wii games and board games with friends on your day off!
For ages 7-11.

Teen Movie Night

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Monday, Nov. 29, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
]]>Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, Rated PG, 149 minutes.
Celebrate C.S. Lewis' birthday by watching the film based on a Lewis classic, whilst enjoying popcorn and birthday cake.

For ages 12-18.

Non Fiction Book Club: Celebrate Native American Heritage Month!

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Monday, Nov. 29, 4:00 PM
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]]>Doctor Coyote: A Native American Aesop's Fables retold by John Bierhorst.
Let's celebrate Native American Heritage Month with Coyote stories!
For ages 6-8 years old.

Kid's Book Club: After School Book Break

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Wednesdays, 4:00 PM (No meeting: Dec.22 & 29)
]]>Read books by the selected authors or theme for each month and make fun crafts.
For ages 6-8.

December: Holiday Stories
January: Tedd Arnold
February: Robert Munsch

Bonjour! French Bilingual storytime presented by Katayoun of Mosaique LLC

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Thursdays, Dec. 2, Jan. 6 & Feb. 3, 4:00 PM
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A French bilingual storytime with movement, songs and games.
For ages 4 -7.

The Nutcracker Ballet and Holiday Jazz presented by the Ashburn Academy of Ballet and Contemporary Company

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Saturday, Dec. 4, 1:00 PM
]]>Enjoy the holiday season with the Ashburn Academy of Ballet and Contemporary Company.
For all ages.

Meet the Author: Matthew Alexander

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Sunday, Dec. 5, 2:00 PM
]]>Matthew Alexander (a pseudonym) is a former senior military interrogator and author of How to Break a Terrorist: The U.S. Interrogators Who Used Brains, Not Brutality, to Take Down the Deadliest Man in Iraq. He led an elite interrogation team in Iraq that located Abu Musab Al Zarqawi, the former Al Qaida leader.
Alexander appears frequently on television and radio as an expert on interrogations and counterterrorism.

Winter Birds presented by the Audubon Naturalist Society

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Monday, Dec. 6, 4:00 PM
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]]> Learn about winter bird behavior and how they search for food and shelter.
For ages 5-8.

Adult Book Club

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Monday, Dec. 6, 7:00 PM
]]>The Cellist of Sarajevo by Steven Galloway

Cookie Math

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Tuesday, Dec. 7, 4:00 PM
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]]>Practice Math concepts with cookies.
For ages 4-6 years.

Origami Book Club

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Thursday, Dec. 9, 4:00 PM
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The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo
A book discussion and origami folding.
For ages 7-11

Holiday Concert with the Jazz Stimulus Project - After Hours

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Saturday, Dec. 11, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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Holiday entertainment for all ages.

123 Math for Children

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Monday, Dec. 13, 4:00 PM
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]]>Learn math concepts through hands-on activities and literature.
For ages 8-11.

123 Science for Children

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Tuesday, Dec. 14, 4:00 PM
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Learn science concepts through hands-on activities and literature.
For ages 8-11.

Holiday Charm Bracelets with Shannyn Snyder

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Cascades Library
Thursday, Dec. 16, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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]]>For ages 12-18.

Mother Daughter Book Club

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Thursday, Dec. 16, 7:00 PM
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When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead.
Connect over a book! This book group meets every other month.
For girls aged 12-14 with a parent or mentor.

Hola! Spanish Bilingual Storytime with Barbara Davila

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Cascades Library
Thursdays, Dec. 16, Jan. 20 & Feb. 17, 4:00 PM
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A lively Spanish bilingual storytime.
For ages 2-6.

Indian Classical Dance "Bharatanatyam" presented by the Students of Kalavaridhi

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Saturday, Dec. 18, 2:30 PM
]]>For all ages.

Strategy Gaming Group

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Sunday, Dec. 19, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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]]>An afternoon of strategic war gaming. Play Axis and Allies, Memoir 44 and more. Non-war strategy games will also be available for play. Get back to the original form of gaming fun. Meetings will occur monthly.
For ages 12-18.

Non Fiction Book Club

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Monday, Dec. 20, 4:00 PM
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]]>Look at books in our science collection to discover why cut apples and pears turn brown. Then try some experiments to explore this.
For ages 6-8.

Movies on the Big Screen

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Tuesday, Dec. 28, Thursday, Dec. 30 & Monday, Jan. 24, 2:00 PM
]]>Bring your pillow and blanket and enjoy these favorite holiday movies!

Tuesday, December 28: ELF Rated PG, 95 minutes
Thursday, December 30: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Rated G, 84 minutes.
Monday, January 24: Robin Hood. Rated G, 83 minutes.

Adult Book Club

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Monday, Jan. 3, 7:00 PM
]]>The End of the Affair by Graham Greene.

Lego Robotics with Mark Vanderlyn

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Saturday, Jan. 8, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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]]>Work in teams to build and program a Lego Robot. Compete against other teams to see which robot will reign supreme.
For ages 12-18.

123 Math for Children

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Monday, Jan. 10, 4:00 PM
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]]>Learn math concepts through hands-on activities and literature.
For ages 8-11.

Babygarten Classes

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Mondays, Jan. 10, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14 & 28, 10:30 AM
Registration required, begins Dec 27. Call 703-444-3228 or register online..
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Babygarten Classes

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Tuesdays, Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8 & 15, 2:00 PM
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123 Science for Children

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Tuesday, Jan. 11, 4:00 PM
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Learn science concepts through hands-on activities and literature.
For ages 8-11.

Rhythm, Rhyme and Tune Time Classes: Early Literacy through Music

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Wednesdays Jan. 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9 & 16, 1:30 PM
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Sing, chant, play instruments and move creatively as we explore the sounds, rhythms and patterns that make up our language.
For ages 18 months–4 years with a parent or caregiver.

Job Hunting & You

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Cascades Library
Thursday, Jan. 13, 7:00 PM & Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2:00 PM
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SAT Essay Prep with Dr. Robert Otten of Marymount University

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Cascades Library
Thursday, Jan. 13, 7:00 PM
]]>Get insider tips and techniques for maximizing your score on the essay section of the SAT. For ages 15-18. Parents are welcome.

The Science of Snow

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Cascades Library
Thursday, Jan. 13, 4:00 PM
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For ages 4-6 years

Rhythm, Rhyme and Tune Time Classes: Early Literacy through Music

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Cascades Library
Fridays, Jan.14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11 & 18, 10:30 AM
Registration required, begins Dec 30. Call 703-444-3228 or register online..
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Sing, chant, play instruments and move creatively as we explore the sounds, rhythms and patterns that make up our language.
For ages 18 months–4 years with a parent or caregiver.

Teen Book Club

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Cascades Library
Thursday, Jan. 20, 7:00 PM
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]]>The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness.
A Young Adult book lovers club where we discuss great teen fiction. This group meets every other month. Refreshments provided.

Teen Volunteer Night

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Cascades Library
Thursday, Jan. 20, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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]]>Earn community service hours by helping with different projects and jobs in the library.
For ages 12-18.

Strategy Gaming Group

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Cascades Library
Sunday, Jan. 23, 3:00 PM
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]]>An afternoon of strategic war gaming. Play Axis and Allies, Memoir 44 and more. Non-war strategy games will also be available for play. Get back to the original form of gaming fun. Meetings will occur monthly.
For ages 12-18.

Origami Book Club

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Cascades Library
Thursday, Jan. 27, 4:00 PM
Registration required, begins Jan 13. Call 703-444-3228 or register online..
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Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society by Adeline Yen Mah
A book discussion and origami folding.
For ages 7-11.

American Sign Language with Kalen Beck of the Northern Virginia Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

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Cascades Library
Monday, Jan. 31, 7:00 PM
]]>A simple lesson in American Sign Language and the history and development of this language.

Non Fiction Book Club

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Cascades Library
Monday, Jan. 31, 4:00 PM
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]]>Take the body by numbers challenge! How many pints of blood are in your body? About the same as the amount of oil in a V-8 Engine? True or False?
Look at books in our science collection to discover the answer.
For ages 6-8.

ESOL Course with Loudoun Literacy Council

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Cascades Library
Tuesday, Feb. 1,
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Join fellow ESOL learners in a 14 week course beginning February. Visit the Reference Desk for times and days.

AARP Tax Assistance with IRS-Certified Counselors

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Cascades Library
Tuesdays, Feb. 1 - Feb. 22, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Wednesdays, Feb. 2 - Feb. 23, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM & Thursdays, Feb. 3 - Feb. 24, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Assistance with the preparation of federal and state tax returns. Membership in AARP not required.

Folktales From Africa: Celebrating Black History Month in Family Storytime

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Cascades Library
Saturday, Feb. 5, 10:30 AM
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For ages 2 & up with a parent or caregiver.

Adult Book Club

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Cascades Library
Monday, Feb. 7, 7:00 PM
]]>Little Bee by Chris Cleeve.

Every Child Ready to Read: Early Literacy Workshop for Parents

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Cascades Library
Tuesday, Feb. 8, 7:00 PM
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]]>Learn age-specific pre-reading skills to prepare your child to learn to read.
For parents and caregivers of ages 0-5 years.

What's the BIG Idea?

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Cascades Library
Thursday, Feb. 10, 4:00 PM
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]]>Basic math and science come alive through reading and hands-on activities.
Theme: Collecting and Sorting.
For ages 4-6.

Crazy Valentine Cupcake Decorating with Shannyn Snyder

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Cascades Library
Thursday, Feb. 10, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Something sweet on Valentine's Day.
For ages 12-18.

Non Fiction Book Club

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Cascades Library
Monday, Feb. 14, 4:00 PM
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]]>Beans to Chocolate by Inez Snyder.
Learn some facts about chocolates, followed by experiments and activities.
For ages 6-8.

Teen Volunteer Night

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Cascades Library
Thursday, Feb. 17, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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]]>Earn community service hours by helping with different projects and job in the library.
For ages 12-18.

123 Science for Children

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Cascades Library
Tuesday, Feb. 22, 4:00 PM
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Learn science concepts through hands-on activities and literature.
For ages 8-11.

Origami Book Club

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Cascades Library
Thursday, Feb. 24, 4:00 PM
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The Willoughbys by Lois Lowry
A book discussion and origami folding.
For ages 7-11.

Mother Daughter Book Club

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Cascades Library
Thursday, Feb. 24, 7:00 PM
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My Life in Pink and Green by Lisa Greenwald.
Connect over a book! This book group meets every other month, so no time crunch excuses!
For girls aged 12-14 with a parent or mentor.

Teddy Bear Sleepover

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Cascades Library
Friday, Feb. 25, 10:30 AM
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]]>Bring your teddy bear to storytime then let your bear sleep over at the library during the night with his other teddy friends. You will receive a commemorative picture.|
For ages 3-5.

Strategy Gaming Group

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Cascades Library
Sunday, Feb. 27, 3:00 PM
Registration required, begins Feb 13. Call 703-444-3228 or register online..
]]>An afternoon of strategic war gaming. Play Axis and Allies, Memoir 44 and more. Non-war strategy games will also be available for play. Try out the original form of gaming fun. Meetings will occur monthly.
For ages 12-18.

123 Math for Children

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Cascades Library
Monday, Feb. 28, 4:00 PM
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Learn math concepts through hands-on activities and literature.
For ages 8-11.

African Folktales with Bright Star Touring Theatre

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Cascades Library
Monday, Mar. 21, 4:00 PM
]]>These exciting tales bring to life, with colorful costumes, the African landscape and a variety of clever animals. Celebrate world cultures and the art of African storytelling.
For all ages.