Upcoming Events at Sterling Library

Sterling Library Storytimes

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Ongoing
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Toddler Storytime (18-24 months)

Wednesdays, 11:00 AM

Pajama Family Storytime (2 & up)
Thursdays, 7:30 PM

Preschool Storytime (3 to 5s)

Fridays, 11:00 AM

ESL - English Conversation Group

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Sterling Library
Wednesdays, 7:00 PM, December - February
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An informal conversation group for non-native speakers to practice speaking English.

Rhythm Rhyme & Tune Time: Early Literacy through Music

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Sterling Library
Tuesdays, Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2 & 9, 10:30 AM
Registration required. Call 703-430-9500 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.

Babygarten

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Sterling Library
Thursdays, Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4 & 11, 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.

Storytime & Craft: Crunch, Munch, and Slurp

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Sterling Library
Monday, Feb. 8, 11:00 AM
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Special monthly storytime and craft.
For ages 3-7.

Adult Book Club

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Sterling Library
Thursday, Feb. 11, 10:00 AM
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Isaac’s Storm by Erik Larson

Pokemon Card Trading

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Sterling Library
Thursday, Feb. 11, 4:00 PM
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Bring your cards to trade.
For ages 5-12.

Be My Valentine!

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Sterling Library
Saturday, Feb. 13, 11:00 AM
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Stories, songs, games, crafts and sweets to treat yourself and your valentine.
For ages 5-11.

Mad Scientists Club: Food Science

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Sterling Library
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 4:00 PM
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Investigate science concepts through fun experiments and books.
For ages 9-12.

Understanding Money and Credit with CCCS of Greater Washington

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Sterling Library
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 7:00 PM
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Learn how to feel more confident about your ability to live within your means, handle emergencies, reduce debt and save for the future.

For adults.

Galileo Kids: Explore Habitats

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Sterling Library
Thursday, Feb. 18, 4:00 PM
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What is a habitat? We’ll use games, books and activities to discover how its different parts work together and why that is important.
For ages 6-8.

Black History Month - KanKouran West African Dance & Drum

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Sterling Library
Saturday, Feb. 20, 11:00 AM
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Dancing and drumming like you’ve never seen before!

Library Winter Olympics

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Sterling Library
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 4:00 PM
Registration required, begins Feb 10. Call 703-430-9500 or register online..
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Compete in an array of library sporting events that test your stamina, skills and strength.
For ages 6-11.

Celebrate Black History Month: Anansi Live!

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Sterling Library
Saturday, Feb. 27, 2:00 PM
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Anansi stories brought to life by Sterling’s Teen Advisory Group.
For all ages.

International Film Festival - Communities Thrive @ Your Library

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Sterling Library
Tuesday, Mar. 2, Thursday, Mar. 18, Tuesday, Apr. 13 & Thursday, May 6, 7:00 PM
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Viewing and facilitated discussion of selections from the 2009 Human Rights Watch International Traveling Film Festival.

March 2: Afghan Star

March 18: Youth Producing Change

April 13: The Reckoning-The Battle for the International Criminal Court

May 6: Burma VJ - Reporting from a Closed Country

Dr. Seuss Birthday Bash -Try Poetry 2010

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Sterling Library
Tuesday, Mar. 2, 4:00 PM
Registration required, begins Feb 16. Call 703-430-9500 or register online..
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Have a SeussTactular time.
For ages 5-11.

Babygarten

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Sterling Library
Tuesdays, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, & Apr. 6, 10:30 AM
Registration required, begins Feb 16. Call 703-430-9500 or register online..
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Rhythm Rhyme & Tune Time: Early Literacy through Music

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Sterling Library
Tuesdays, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, & Apr. 6, 1:00 PM
Registration required, begins Feb 16. Call 703-430-9500 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.

Mother Goose Science: Explore Air and Wind

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Sterling Library
Wednesday, Mar. 3, 1:00 PM
Registration required, begins Feb 17. Call 703-430-9500 or register online..
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For ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver.

ESL - English Conversation Group

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Sterling Library
Wednesdays, March - May, 7:30 PM
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An informal conversation group for non-native speakers to practice speaking English.

Live Music: Eric Byrd Trio - Spring Music Series

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Sterling Library
Saturday, Mar. 6, 3:00 PM
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True ambassadors of jazz, the Eric Byrd Trio glorifies traditional jazz while adding an energetic and modern approach to standards and original compositions. They have performed internationally and at numerous festivals throughout the United States.

Teen Wii Games - Teen Tech Week

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Sterling Library
Wednesday, Mar. 10, 4:00 PM
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Play a variety of Nintendo Wii games.
For ages 12-18.

Adult Book Club

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Sterling Library
Thursday, Mar. 11, 10:00 AM
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Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery

Live Music: Too Human - Spring Music Series

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Sterling Library
Saturday, Mar. 13, 2:00 PM
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Ellen and Roger’s music has a jazzy-bluesy feel with a lot of heart. They give a fresh interpretation to classic songs and jazz standards from the American Songbook.

Read, Listen & Do Storytime: Spring Fever

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Sterling Library
Monday, Mar. 15, 11:00 AM
Registration required, begins Mar 1. Call 703-430-9500 or register online..
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Special monthly storytime.
For ages 3-7.

Galileo Kids: Explore Air and Wind

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Sterling Library
Wednesday, Mar. 17, 4:00 PM
Registration required, begins Mar 3. Call 703-430-9500 or register online..
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Science series for ages 6-8.

American President: FDR

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Sterling Library
Saturdays, Mar. 20, 27, Apr. 3 & 10, 10:15 AM
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Explore the public and private life of a determined man who steered this country through two monumental crises: the Depression and World War II. Four-part series, based on the PBS film, facilitated by historian, Harry Butowsky, PhD.

Teen Time: Clue Tournament

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Sterling Library
Wednesday, Mar. 31, 2:00 PM
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An afternoon of mystery and murder. Prizes awarded.
For ages 12-18.

Mother Goose Science: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

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Sterling Library
Wednesday, Apr. 7, 1:00 PM
Registration required, begins Mar 24. Call 703-430-9500 or register online..
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For ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver.

Adult Book Club

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Sterling Library
Thursday, Apr. 8, 10:00 AM
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The Weight of Heaven: a novel by Thrity Umrigar

Celebrate Poetry during National Library Week - Try Poetry 2010

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Sterling Library
Monday, Apr. 12 - Saturday, Apr. 17
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Stop by the Youth Services Desk anytime this week and make a name poem that expresses who you are.
For all ages.

Mad Scientists Club: Flight

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Sterling Library
Wednesday, Apr. 14, 4:00 PM
Registration required, begins Mar 31. Call 703-430-9500 or register online..
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Investigate science concepts through fun experiments and books.
For ages 9-12.

Read, Listen & Do Storytime : Splish Splash, Who's in the Bath?

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Sterling Library
Monday, Apr. 19, 11:00 AM
Registration required, begins Apr 5. Call 703-430-9500 or register online..
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Special monthly storytime.
For ages 3-7.

Galileo Kids: Plop, Fizz, Bang! Kitchen Science

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Sterling Library
Wednesday, Apr. 21, 4:00 PM
Registration required, begins Apr 7. Call 703-430-9500 or register online..
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Science series for ages 6-8.

Earth Day CanCan Carnival

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Sterling Library
Thursday, Apr. 22, 4:00 PM
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Bring your clean, empty soda cans, we’ll stack them, wack them, spin them and then recycle them.
For ages 5-11.

Babygarten

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Sterling Library
Tuesdays, Apr. 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, & Jun. 1, 10:30 AM
Registration required, begins Apr 13. Call 703-430-9500 or register online..
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Rhythm Rhyme & Tune Time: Early Literacy through Music

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Sterling Library
Tuesdays, Apr. 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, & Jun. 1, 1:00 PM
Registration required, begins Apr 13. Call 703-430-9500 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.

Mother Goose Science: Explore Colors!

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Sterling Library
Wednesday, May 5, 1:00 PM
Registration required, begins Apr 21. Call 703-430-9500 or register online..
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For ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver.

Celebrate Children's Book Week: Cast Your Vote!

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Sterling Library
Monday, May 10 - Saturday, May 15
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Read and cast your vote for the Children’s Choice Book Awards during May 10-15.
For all ages.

Adult Book Club

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Sterling Library
Thursday, May 13, 10:00 AM
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Last Night at the Lobster by Stuart O’Nan

Read, Listen & Do Storytime: Rainbow Connection

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Sterling Library
Monday, May 17, 11:00 AM
Registration required, begins May 3. Call 703-430-9500 or register online..
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Special monthly storytime.
For ages 3-7.

Galileo Kids: Explore Building and Balance

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Sterling Library
Wednesday, May 19, 4:00 PM
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Science series for ages 6-8.

ArtsPower's production of Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Class Clown

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Sterling Library
Saturday, May 22, 1:00 PM
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James Preller’s best-selling mystery series for young readers comes to life in ArtsPower’s exciting, new musical about Theodore "Jigsaw" Jones, who claims to be the very first detective in the whole school.

Hip-Hop Poetry with Carolyn Malachi

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Sterling Library
Saturday, Jun. 5, 2:00 PM
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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.