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

Rhythm Rhyme & Tune Time: Early Literacy through Music

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Sterling Library
Tuesdays, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1 & 8, 10:00 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, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, 10 & 17, 10:00 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.

Teen Time: Wii Games

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Sterling Library
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2:30 PM
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Chill out and hang with other teens.
For ages 12-18.

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.

Mother Goose Science: Explore Seasons

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Sterling Library
Thursday, Dec. 3, 1:00 PM
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Using books, songs, games, and activities learn what causes seasons, how the seasons are different and what clothing is appropriate for each season.
For ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver.

Winter Coffeehouse

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Sterling Library
Saturday, Dec. 5, 2:00 PM
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An afternoon of live family-friendly music, holiday sing-alongs, and a magic show for kids. Refreshments will be sold by the Sterling Library Advisory Board. Presented by the Sterling Library Teen Advisory Group.
For all ages.

Mad Scientists Club: Amazing Magnets

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Sterling Library
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 4:00 PM
Registration required, begins Nov 25. Call 703-430-9500 or register online..
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Investigate science concepts through fun experiments and books.
For ages 9-12.

Pokemon Card Trading

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Sterling Library
Thursdays, Dec. 10, Jan. 14 & Feb. 11, 4:00 PM
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Bring your cards to trade.
For ages 5-12.

Adult Book Club

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Sterling Library
Thursday, Dec. 10, 10:00 AM
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A Lost Lady by Willa Cather

Storytime & Craft: Jingle Jollies

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Sterling Library
Monday, Dec. 14, 11:00 AM
Registration required, begins Nov 30. Call 703-430-9500 or register online..
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Special monthly storytime and craft.
For ages 3-7.

Happy Holidays

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Sterling Library
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 4:00 PM
Registration required, begins Dec 2. Call 703-430-9500 or register online..
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Celebrate the holidays with books and activities.
For ages 6-12.

Galileo Kids: Explore Magnets

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Sterling Library
Thursday, Dec. 17, 4:00 PM
Registration required, begins Dec 3. Call 703-430-9500 or register online..
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Experiment and play with magnets to discover how magnets work, what is attracted to magnets, and how other substances and distance affect the magnet’s force.
For kids 6-8.

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, begins Dec 22. 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
Registration required, begins Dec 24. Call 703-430-9500 or register online..
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Mother Goose Science: Sequences

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Sterling Library
Thursday, Jan. 7, 1:00 PM
Registration required, begins Dec 24. Call 703-430-9500 or register online..
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Join us in winter-related games and activities to facilitate understanding of sequence of events.
For ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver.

TR: The Story of Theodore Roosevelt - Viewing & Discussion Series led by historian, Harry Butowsky PhD

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Sterling Library
Saturdays, January 9, 16, 23 & 30, 10:00 AM
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Dr. Harry Butowsky, historian, will examine the man who embodied the confidence and exuberance of America at the turn of the century as portrayed in TR, the PBS four-part documentary series produced by David Grubin a 7-time Emmy Award winner.

Storytime & Craft: Winter Wonderland

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Sterling Library
Monday, Jan. 11, 11:00 AM
Registration required, begins Dec 28. Call 703-430-9500 or register online..
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Special monthly storytime and craft.
For ages 3-7.

Adult Book Club

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Sterling Library
Thursday, Jan. 14, 10:00 AM
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Kabul Beauty School by Deborah Rodriguez

Tom Lilly

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Sterling Library
Saturday, Jan. 16, 2:00 PM
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Meet Beowulf the Wonderbunny! Magic and fun for all ages!

Galileo Kids: Explore Weather!

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Sterling Library
Thursday, Jan. 21, 4:00 PM
Registration required, begins Jan 7. Call 703-430-9500 or register online..
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Science club for kids 6-8.

Teen Time: Fear Factor

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Sterling Library
Saturday, Jan. 23, 2:00 PM
Registration required, begins Jan 9. Call 703-430-9500 or register online..
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Dare to eat weird foods.
For ages 12-18.

Mother Goose Science: Habitats

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Sterling Library
Thursday, Feb. 4, 1:00 PM
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Explore four different habitats and some of the animals that live in each.
For ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver.

Black History Month - Prom Night in Mississippi

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Sterling Library
Saturday, Feb. 6, 2:00 PM
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Viewing of the 2008 documentary film Prom Night in Mississippi, directed by Paul Saltzman.

Storytime & Craft: Crunch, Munch, and Slurp

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Sterling Library
Monday, Feb. 8, 11:00 AM
Registration required, begins Jan 25. Call 703-430-9500 or register online..
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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

Be My Valentine!

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Sterling Library
Saturday, Feb. 13, 11:00 AM
Registration required, begins Jan 30. Call 703-430-9500 or register online..
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Stories, songs, games, crafts and sweets to treat yourself and your valentine.
For ages 5-11.

Understanding Money and Credit with CCCS of Greater Washington

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Sterling Library
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 7:00 PM
Registration required, begins Feb 3. Call 703-430-9500 or register online..
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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.

Mad Scientists Club: Food Science

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Sterling Library
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 4:00 PM
Registration required, begins Feb 3. Call 703-430-9500 or register online..
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Investigate science concepts through fun experiments and books.
For ages 9-12.

Galileo Kids: Explore Habitats

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Sterling Library
Thursday, Feb. 18, 4:00 PM
Registration required, begins Feb 4. Call 703-430-9500 or register online..
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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
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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

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Sterling Library
Thursdays, Mar. 4, 18, Apr. 15 & 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 4: Afghan Star
(March 11, 7:00 PM at Rust)

March 18: Youth Producing Change
(March 25, 7:00 PM at Rust)

April 15: The Reckoning-The Battle for the International Criminal Court
(April 29: 7:00 PM at Rust)

May 6: Burma VJ - Reporting from a Closed Country
(May 20, 7:00 PM at Rust)

Spring Music Series

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Sterling Library
Saturday, Mar. 6, 3:00 PM
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The Eric Byrd Trio - Jazz

Spring Music Series

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Sterling Library
Saturday, Mar. 13, 2:00 PM
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Too Human

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.