Upcoming Events at Rust Library

Traveling Exhibition: Fighting the Fires of Hate - America and the Nazi Book Burnings

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Wednesday, Sep. 30 - Wednesday, Nov. 25
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The public burning of works by Jewish and non-Jewish authors from around the world was a visual affront to one of America’s most treasured freedoms - the right to the free expression of ideas.

Fighting the Fires of Hate - America and the Nazi Book Burnings is organized and circulated by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

Be the Photographer You Want to Be! Presented by Professional Photographer, Corey Hilz, a recognized "Lensbaby Guru."

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Saturdays, Nov. 7, 14 & 21, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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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.

Rust Library Storytimes

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Ongoing
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Terrific 2s

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 AM

Baby Storytime (0-18 months)

Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 11:15 AM

Toddler Storytime (18-24 months with a caregiver)

Wednesdays, 10:30 AM

Bilingual Storytime (2 & up with a caregiver)

Wednesdays, 7:00 PM

Preschool Storytime (3s-5s)

Wednesdays, 4:00 PM

Thursdays, 11:15 AM

Musical Storytime (18-36 months)
Fridays, December 4 & 11, 11:30 AM
Fridays, January 8 & 22, 11:30 AM

Fridays, February 5 & 12, 11:30 AM

Family Storytime (2 & up with a caregiver)

Saturdays, 11:00 AM

ESL - English Conversation Group

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Wednesdays, 10:00 AM, September - November (no meeting Nov. 11)
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An informal conversation group for non-native speakers to practice speaking English. For adults

Tech Tuesdays

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Tuesdays, 1:00 PM, September 8 - November 24
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Explore computers, e-communication, and technology with group and one-on-one training.

Babygarten

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Mondays, Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30, Dec. 7 & 14, 11:00 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.

Babygarten

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Mondays, Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30, Dec. 7 & 14, 2:30 PM
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Working Wednesdays

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Wednesdays, Nov. 18 & 25, 10:30 AM
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Build your job-searching toolkit in the new Rust Computer Lab.

Toddler One & Two

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Friday, Nov. 20, 10:15 AM
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Stories, rhymes and movement. For ages 12-24 months with a parent or caregiver.

My Musical Storytime

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Friday, Nov. 20, 11:30 AM
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Stories, music, rhymes, and movement. For ages 18-36 months with a parent or caregiver.

Me & My World: It's a Bird! It's a Plane!

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Tuesday, Nov. 24, 4:00 PM
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Learn about planes and balloons! For ages 4-6.

Paws to Read

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Rust Library
Sunday, Nov. 29, 2:00 PM
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What do you get when you bring children, dogs and books together? You get happy, confident children who love to read! Certified therapy dogs and their handlers will visit the library to read with your child.
In partnership with paws4people Foundation, Inc.

Last Sunday of month at 2pm September through February.

KnitWits Book Club

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Tuesday, Dec. 1, 7:00 PM
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
For ages 10-12.

Tech Tuesdays

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Tuesdays at 1:00 PM, December - February
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Explore computers, e-communication, and technology with group and one-on-one training.

ESL - English Conversation Group

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Rust Library
Wednesdays, 10:00 AM, December - February
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An informal conversation group for non-native speakers to practice speaking English. For adults.

Get Smart

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Wednesdays, 2:00 PM, December - February (no meetings Dec. 23 & 30)
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Learn to use the library’s electronic resources to find great information.

Your Social Security Online with David Melton, of Social Security Administration

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Thursdays, Dec. 3, 17, Jan. 7, 21, Feb. 4 & 18, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Answers to your questions about Social Security and its online services.

ESL - English Conversation Group

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Thursdays, 7:00 PM, December - February (no meeting Dec. 24 or 31)
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An informal conversation group for non-native speakers of English. For adults.

Book Club: Hank the Cowdog's Pardners' Powwow

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Thursday, Dec. 3, 4:00 PM
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Murder in the Middle Pasture by John R. Erickson.
For ages 7-9.

Artist in Residence

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Rust Library
Saturday, Dec. 5, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Linda Bowman will demonstrate her watercolor and colored pencil technique to create images of local wildlife.

Live Music: Alexandria Kleztet - After Hours

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Saturday, Dec. 5, 6:00 PM
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The Alexandria Kleztet plays a combination of traditional Eastern European and Jewish music with influences of jazz, classical, world beat and rock to create a unique and entertaining sound. For all ages.

Monday Art Night - Paper Go Live

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Mondays, December 7, 14 & 21, 7:00 PM
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Experiment with creating a 3-dimentional paper mandala, exploring color, shape and stability.

Henry and Mudge Book Club

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Tuesday, Dec. 8, 4:00 PM
Registration required, begins Nov 24. Call 703-777-0323 or register online..
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Henry and Mudge in the Sparkle Days by Cynthia Rylant.
For ages 5-7.

Homemade Holiday Crafts

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Rust Library
Thursday, Dec. 10, 4:00 PM
Registration required, begins Nov 28. Call 703-777-0323 or register online..
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For ages 6-8.

Polar Express Pajama Party

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Thursday, Dec. 10, 6:30 PM
Registration required, begins Nov 28. Call 703-777-0323 or register online..
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Come in your pajamas and climb aboard the Polar Express! We’ll even go to Snowflake School.
For ages 6-8.

ArtsPower's production of Laura Ingalls Wilder

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Saturday, Dec. 12, 1:00 PM
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This uplifting story of one of America’s most beloved authors comes to life in ArtsPower’s popular musical.

Adult Book Club

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Rust Library
Monday, Dec. 14, 7:00 PM & Tuesday, Dec. 15, 1:30 PM
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The Gardens of Kyoto: a novel by Kate Walbert.

Gamers' Union for Teens with Asperger's facilitated by Dr. Cheryl F Bragg

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Rust Library
Tuesday, Dec. 15, 7:00 PM
Registration required, begins Dec 1. Call 703-777-0323 or register online..
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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.

Little House on the Prairie Book Club

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Rust Library
Tuesday, Dec. 15, 4:00 PM
Registration required, begins Dec 1. Call 703-777-0323 or register online..
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On the Banks of Plum Creek by Laura Ingalls Wilder.
For ages 7-9.

3rd Thursdays in the Lab

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Rust Library
Thursdays, Dec. 17, Jan. 21 & Feb 18, 3:00 PM
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Get hands-on with websites for social networking and leisure. For adults and seniors.

Capital Mysteries Book Club

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Rust Library
Monday, Dec. 21, 4:00 PM
Registration required, begins Dec 7. Call 703-777-0323 or register online..
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Book 4: A Spy in the White House by Ron Roy.
For ages 7-9.

Me & My World: The Legend of the Poinsettia

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Tuesday, Dec. 22, 4:00 PM
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For ages 4-6.

Paws to Read

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Sunday, Dec. 27, 2:00 PM
Registration required, begins Dec 13. Call 703-777-0323 or register online..
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Last Sunday of month at 2pm September through February.

Holiday Game Break for Kids

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Monday, Dec. 28 & Tuesday Dec. 29, 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Wii and X-box for ages 11 & under.

Duct Tape Wonders

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Rust Library
Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2:00 PM
Registration required, begins Dec 15. Call 703-777-0323 or register online..
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This sturdy tape is not just for mending. Create a bookmark , a book cover, or even a wallet, using colorful duct tape. For ages 9-11.

Speed Stacking

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Monday, Jan. 4, 4:30 PM
Registration required, begins Dec 21. Call 703-777-0323 or register online..
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Stack and unstack 12 specially designed plastic cups in pre-determined sequence. For ages 10-12.

Babygarten

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Mondays, Jan. 4, 11, 25, Feb. 1, 8 & 22, 2:30 PM
Registration required, begins Dec 21. Call 703-777-0323 or register online..
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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

Monday Art Night - Collage

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Mondays, Jan. 4, 11 & 25, 7:00 PM
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Collage on different objects then add painted elements to make a statement.

Your Story: Front to Back

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Tuesdays, Jan. 5, 19, Feb. 2 & 16, 7:00 PM
Registration required, begins Dec 22. Call 703-777-0323 or register online..
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Using Thinking about Memoir by Abigail Thomas, explore how writing can take your memories past the surface, to the back of your mind -- where your memories begin.

KnitWits Book Club

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Tuesday, Jan. 5, 7:00 PM
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Primrose Day by Carolyn Haywood
For ages 10-12.

Book Club: Hank the Cowdog's Pardners' Powwow

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Thursday, Jan. 7, 4:00 PM
Registration required, begins Dec 24. Call 703-777-0323 or register online..
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Faded Love by John R. Erickson
For ages 7-9.

Baby Signs with Certified Instructor, Dana Carmichael

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Rust Library
Friday, Jan. 8, 10:30 AM
Registration required, begins Dec 26. Call 703-777-0323 or register online..
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Basic Baby Sign class for ages 6-24 months with a parent or caregiver.

Every Child Ready to Read: Early Literacy Workshop for Parents

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Saturday, Jan. 9, 1:00 PM
Registration required, begins Dec 26. Call 703-777-0323 or register online..
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Learn age-specific pre-reading skills to prepare your child to learn to read. For parents and caregivers of 2-3 year olds.

Wonderful Worms with the Audubon Naturalist Society

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Monday, Jan. 11, 4:00 PM
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For ages 6-9.

Climbing Your Family Tree

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Rust Library
Mondays, Jan. 11 & 25, 10:30 AM
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Learn to use the internet in your genealogy research. In the Rust Computer Lab.

Henry and Mudge Book Club

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Tuesday, Jan. 12, 4:00 PM
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Henry and Mudge and the Snowman Plan by Cynthia Rylant. For ages 5-7.

Auditions for Fairytale Play

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Wednesday, Jan. 13, 4:30 PM
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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

Teen Reading Buddies Storytime

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Tuesdays, Jan. 19 & 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16 & 23, 4:30 PM
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Encourage your child’s love of books by pairing them with a teen reading buddy for one-on-one reading time. For ages 3-6

Gamers' Union for Teens with Asperger's facilitated by Dr. Cheryl F. Bragg

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Tuesday, Jan. 19, 7:00 PM
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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.

Teen Reading Buddy Volunteers

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Tuesdays, Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16 & 23, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Share your love of books by reading to young children. By registering you commit to a 6-week program.

Little House on the Prairie Book Club

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Tuesday, Jan. 19, 4:00 PM
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Read Laura Ingalls Wilder’s tales and join us for fun discussions and activities.
By the Shores of Silver Lake
For ages 7-9.

Exploring Wonderland

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Rust Library
Wednesday, Jan. 20, 4:00 PM
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Celebrate the author, Lewis Carrol. For ages 7-9.

Rubber Duckie's Birthday

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Thursday, Jan. 21, 4:00 PM
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He’s the one who makes bathtime so much fun! Celebrate Rubber Duckie’s birthday!
For ages 4-6.

The Coretta Scott King Award - Black History Month

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Thursdays, Jan. 21, Feb. 18 & 25, 7:00 PM
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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.

Strategies for Academic Success with Tutor, Shawn Sell

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Rust Library
Sunday, Jan. 24, 2:00 PM
Registration required, begins Jan 10. Call 703-777-0323 or register online..
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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.

Adult Book Club

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Rust Library
Monday, Jan. 25, 7:00 PM, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 1:30 PM
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One Thousand White Women: the Journals of May Dodd by Jim Fergus.

Capital Mysteries Book Club

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Rust Library
Monday, Jan. 25, 4:00 PM
Registration required, begins Jan 11. Call 703-777-0323 or register online..
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Who Broke Lincoln’s Thumb? by Ron Roy
For ages 7-9.

Me & My World: Play that Kazoo!

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Tuesday, Jan. 26, 4:00 PM
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For ages 4-6.

Brilliant Braille presented by the Maryland School for the Blind

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Rust Library
Thursday, Jan. 28, 4:00 PM
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Learn the basics of braille.
For ages 7-11.

Tai Chi with Instructor Steven LaForce

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Rust Library
Sunday, Jan. 31, 3:30 PM
Registration required, begins Jan 17. Call 703-777-0323 or register online..
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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.

Paws to Read

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Sunday, Jan. 31, 2:00 PM
Registration required, begins Jan 17. Call 703-777-0323 or register online..
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Last Sunday of month at 2pm September through February.

Monday Art Night - The Animator Sculpts

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Mondays, February 1, 8 & 22, 7:00 PM
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Sculpting in clay with an animation artist.

Non-Fiction Book Club

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Monday, Feb. 1, 7:00 PM
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Epitaph for a Peach: Four Seasons on My Family Farm by David M. Masumoto.

Speed Stacking

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Tuesday, Feb. 2, 4:30 PM
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Stack and unstack 12 specially designed plastic cups in pre-determined sequence. For ages 10-12

KnitWits Book Club

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Rust Library
Tuesday, Feb. 2, 7:00 PM
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Time’s Up by Annie Bryant.
For ages 10-12.

Book Club: Hank the Cowdog's Pardners' Powwow

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Thursday, Feb. 4, 4:00 PM
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Let Sleeping Dogs Lie by John R. Erickson. For ages 7-9.

Black History Month - Meet the Author

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Thursday, Feb. 4, 7:00 PM
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Author, Deborah Lee, Ph.D, will discuss her new book, Honoring Their Paths: African American Contributions Along the Journey Through Hallowed Ground.

Books for sale and signing.

Black History Month - The Underground Railroad in Loudoun County

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Sunday, Feb. 7, 2:00 PM
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Discover the "Underground Railroad" in Loudoun County with Eugene Scheel, a historian and mapmaker based in Waterford, Virginia.

VITA Online Tax Assistance

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Mondays, Feb. 8, 22, Fridays, Feb. 12 & 26, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) offers free tax help to citizens wishing to file their tax returns electronically.

Feathered Friends with the Audubon Naturalist Society

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Monday, Feb. 8, 4:00 PM
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Explore the amazing behaviors and adaptations of birds. For ages 6-9.

An Afternoon for African Folktales - Black History Month

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Monday, Feb. 8, 4:00 PM
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African stories, poems and drumming with audience participation.
For ages 7 & up.

Henry and Mudge Book Club

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Rust Library
Tuesday, Feb. 9, 4:00 PM
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Henry and Mudge and the Happy Cat by Cynthia Rylant.
For ages 5-7

Hearts and Valentines

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Rust Library
Thursday, Feb. 11, 4:00 PM
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For ages 6-8.

Blood Drive at the Library with Inova Bloodmobile

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Rust Library
Thursday, Feb. 11, 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Give blood at the library! For an appointment call 1-866-BLOODSAVES (1-866-256-6372). Walk-ins are also welcome.

Black History Month - Prom Night in Mississippi

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Thursday, Feb. 11, 7:00 PM
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Viewing of the 2008 documentary film Prom Night in Mississippi, directed by Paul Saltzman.

Black History Month - Lesole's Dance Project

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Rust Library
Saturday, Feb. 13, 2:00 PM
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Dance your way to the tip of the African continent and experience three exciting cultures!

Poetry and Short Story Group with Shannyn Snyder - Try Poetry 2010

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Rust Library
Saturday, Feb. 13, 3:30 PM
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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.

Little House on the Prairie Book Club

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Rust Library
Tuesday, Feb. 16, 4:00 PM
Registration required, begins Feb 2. Call 703-777-0323 or register online..
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Read Laura Ingalls Wilder’s tales and join us for fun discussions and activities. Celebrate Laura’s birthday!
February: The Long Winter.
For ages 7-9.

Gamers' Union for Teens with Asperger's facilitated by Dr. Cheryl F. Bragg

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Rust Library
Tuesday, Feb. 16, 7:00 PM
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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.

The Year of the Tiger

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Thursday, Feb. 18, 4:00 PM
Registration required, begins Feb 4. Call 703-777-0323 or register online..
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Celebrate Chinese New Year with stories, games and crafts.
For ages 5-7.

Coretta Scott King Award: Bronx Masquerade Discussion: Black History Month

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Thursday, Feb. 18, 7:00 PM
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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.

Baby Signs with Certified Instructor, Dana Carmichael

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Rust Library
Friday, Feb. 19, 10:30 AM
Registration required, begins Feb 5. Call 703-777-0323 or register online..
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For ages 6-24 months with a parent or caregiver.

Put Your Debt on a Diet with CCCS of Greater Washington

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Rust Library
Saturday, Feb. 20, 1:00 PM
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Learn the Fast Track Approach to pay down debt and step-down budgeting. For Adults.

E.Ethelbert Miller - Try Poetry! Black History Month

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Sunday, Feb. 21, 2:00 PM
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Hear legendary poet, Ethelbert Miller. He is the author of many books and anthologies and the recipient of numerous awards recognizing his work as a literary activist.

Adult Book Club

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Monday, Feb. 22, 7:00 PM, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1:30 PM
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Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton.

Capital Mysteries Book Club

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Monday, Feb. 22, 4:00 PM
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Fireworks at the FBI by Ron Roy
For ages 7-9.

Me & My World: George Washington's Teeth

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Tuesday, Feb. 23, 4:00 PM
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For ages 4-6.

Inventions: What's the Big Idea?

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Rust Library
Thursday, Feb. 25, 4:00 PM
Registration required, begins Feb 11. Call 703-777-0323 or register online..
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What will they think of next? Learn about inventors and inventions and see if you have an idea for the next big thing!
For ages 8-11.

Coretta Scott King Award: Loudoun Masquerade Open-Mic and Gallery Night - Black History Month

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Rust Library
Thursday, Feb. 25, 7:00 PM
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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.

Black History Month - One Noble Journey: A Box Marked Freedom

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Rust Library
Sunday, Feb. 28, 2:00 PM
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A one-man play based on the miraculous true lives of three slaves who overcome seemingly insurmountable odds to gain a life free of Southern Shackles.

Paws to Read

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Rust Library
Sunday, Feb. 28, 2:00 PM
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Last Sunday of month at 2pm September through February.

Pigs Might Fly

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Rust Library
Monday, Mar. 1, 4:00 PM
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Swell swine books by Dick King-Smith.
For ages 8-10.

Babygarten

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Rust Library
Mondays, Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & Apr. 5, 11:00 AM
Registration required, begins Feb 16. Call 703-777-0323 or register online..
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VITA Online Tax Assistance

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Rust Library
Mondays, Mar. 1 - Apr. 12, 2:00 PM & Fridays, Mar. 5 - Apr. 9, 2:00 PM
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The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) offers free tax help to citizens wishing to file their tax returns electronically.

Art Historian Lee Sandstead

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Rust Library
Monday, Mar. 1, 7:00 PM
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Known for his dynamic and engaging style, Lee Sandstead’s great passion for art will inspire you to integrate art into your life!

Tech Tuesdays

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Rust Library
Tuesdays, 1:00 PM, March 2 - May 25
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Explore computers, e-communication, and technology with group and one-on-one training.

Shakespeare Alive!

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Rust Library
Tuesday, Mar. 2, 1:00 PM
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Performance and workshop by the Maryland Shakespeare Festival.

Happy 105th Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

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Rust Library
Tuesday, Mar. 2, 4:00 PM
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If You’re a Poet, Do Your Big Feet Show It?
For ages 4-6.

ESL - English Conversation Group

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Rust Library
Wednesdays, March - May, 10:30 AM
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An informal conversation group for non-native speakers to practice speaking English. For adults

Get Smart

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Rust Library
Wednesdays, 2:00 PM, March - May
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Learn to use the library’s electronic resources to find great information.

ESL - English Conversation Group

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Rust Library
Thursdays, March - May, 7:00 PM
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An informal conversation group for non-native speakers to practice speaking English. For adults

Teen Play for Kids

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Rust Library
Saturday, Mar. 6, 3:00 PM
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Enjoy a performance by teens for young children. For ages 3-6.

Family Campfire Sing-Along

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Rust Library
Saturday, Mar. 6, 11:45 AM
Registration required, begins Feb 20. Call 703-777-0323 or register online..
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Share some familiar campfire songs, rhymes and fun!
A family program for ages 4 & up.

Tai Chi with Instructor Steven LaForce

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Rust Library
Sunday, Mar. 7, 3:30 PM
Registration required, begins Feb 21. Call 703-777-0323 or register online..
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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.

Explore Electronics with the Teen Advisory Board

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Rust Library
Monday, Mar. 8, 7:00 PM
Registration required, begins Feb 22. Call 703-777-0323 or register online..
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Explore electronics with hands-on experiments presented by the Rust Library Teen Advisory Board. We’ll use snap-kits and a circuit board to experiment with radio, alarms, flashing lights and more. For ages 9-11.

KnitWits Book Club

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Rust Library
Monday, Mar. 8, 4:00 PM
Registration required, begins Feb 22. Call 703-777-0323 or register online..
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Betrayal at Cross Creek by Kathleen Ernst.
A knitting book club for ages 10-12.

Henry and Mudge Book Club

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Rust Library
Tuesday, Mar. 9, 4:00 PM
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Henry and Mudge Take the Big Test by Cynthia Rylant
For ages 5-7.

International Film Festival

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Rust Library
Thursdays, Mar. 11, 25, Apr. 29 & May 20, 7:00 PM
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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)

Mother Goose Science - Recognizing same and different

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Rust Library
Thursday, Mar. 11, 4:00 PM
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It’s all about math and science. For ages 5-7.

Video Game Design with Pablo Buitrago

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Rust Library
Thursday, Mar. 11, 7:00 P.M.
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Learn all about video game design from a professional with 14 years experience. For ages 12-18.

Rhythm, Rhyme and Tune Time: Early Literacy through Music

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Rust Library
Fridays, Mar. 12, 19, 26, Apr. 2 & 9, 11:30 AM
Registration required, begins Feb 26. Call 703-777-0323 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.

Sign Me a Story with Fred Michael Beam

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Rust Library
Saturday, Mar. 13, 2:00 PM
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A joyous and uplifting celebration with Fred Michael Beam!

Poetry and Short Story Group with Shannyn Snyder - Try Poetry 2010

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Rust Library
Saturday, Mar. 13, 3:30 PM
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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.

Meet the Author - Batt Burns

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Rust Library
Thursday, Mar. 18, 7:00 PM
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Enjoy the ancient art of seanachie with master storyteller, Batt Burns. Laced with Irish wit and humor, he brings alive colorful characters from the Hills of Kerry. Followed by book signing.

Meet the Author - Sherri Smith

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Rust Library
Tuesday, Mar. 23, 4:00 PM
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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.

The History of Jewish peoples in Loudoun County and the Virginia Piedmont

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Rust Library
Sunday, Apr. 11, 11:00 AM
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Historian Eugene Scheel will explore the history from the 1750’s to the present using personal experiences woven together with historical events.

Spring Music Series

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Rust Library
Sunday, Apr. 11, 2:00 PM
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Park View High School Multicultural Performance Group, CulTree, will perform music from many cultures including Latin, Middle-Eastern, European, as well as pop and rock songs in folk arrangements.

Rainbow Puppets

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Rust Library
Monday, Apr. 12, 7:00 PM
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Celebrate National Library Week!

Life Is So Good

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Rust Library
Saturday, Apr. 17, 2:00 PM
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Original stage adaptation of one man’s extraordinary journey through the 20th Century and how he learned to read at the age of 98. EbzB Productions and Mike Wiley Productions.

Afternoon with Authors

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Rust Library
Sunday, Apr. 18, 2:00 PM
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Conversation with Thrity Umrigar and Masha Hamilton.

Thrity Umrigar is a journalist, author and critic.

ArtsPower's production of From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

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Rust Library
Saturday, May 1, 1:00 PM
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ArtsPower’s touching and humorous musical, based on E.L. Konigsburg’s Newberry Medal-winning novel, portrays the run-away adventures of Claudia Kincaid and her brother Jamie as they stumble upon an intriguing mystery at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Poetry Alive!

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Rust Library
Saturday, May 15, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Performance and workshop.

Loudoun County Youth Guitar Orchestra

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Rust Library
Saturday, May 22, 2:00 PM
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Auditioned Middle School and High School guitar students will perform arrangements of classical music in an orchestra setting.

Hip-Hop Poetry with Carolyn Malachi

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Rust Library
Saturday, Jun. 5, 11:00 AM
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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.

Klasinc & Loncar Guitar Duo

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Rust Library
Saturday, Jun. 12, 2:00 PM
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A Croatian husband and wife team of concert artists and guitar pedagogues who have performed around the world and received numerous awards.