The following is a list of events taking place at the Loudoun County Public Libraries.
<cal1>Special Events
<cal2>Luis Rodrigez, activist, teacher and award-winning author of "Always Running: La Vida Loca, Gang Days in L.A.," will be appearing live at the Loudoun County Public Library. On Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Waddell Theater, Northern Virginia Community College Loudoun Campus, 1000 Harry Flood Byrd Highway, Sterling. He will present a public program followed by discussion and book signing. On Sept. 21, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Road, Leesburg, Rodrigez will hold a teacher's workshop on creative writing and addressing needs of Latino students in the classroom. For more information, call 703-777-0541. For tickets to either event call 703-737-8879.
<cal1>Ashburn Farm
<cal2>Pre-School Storytimes for ages 3 to 6. Mondays at 7 p.m.: Oct. 7, Oct. 21, Nov. 4 and Nov. 18 at the Ashburn Farm Community Center, 21400 Windmill Drive, Ashburn. 703-737-8590.
<cal1>Eastern Loudoun Library
<cal2>Kallie Dakos presents "Don't Read This Book, Whatever You Do!" Poems about school. Sept. 25 at 4 p.m. For more information, call 703-777-0368.
Reader's Theater-A Chance to Act." For children 8 to 12. This program will be offered Wednesdays at 4 p.m., Sept. 11-Dec. 11. Children will read from a script and perform in a non-threatening atmosphere. Advance registration is required and is limited to 50. for more information, call the Youth Services Desk at 703-444-3228, ext. 309.
College Essay Writing Workshop. Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m. This workshop is open to all high school juniors and seniors. Robert M. Otten of Marymount University will present this program on writing a college application essay that targets a student's strengths and accomplishments. Advance registration is required. For more information or to register, call the library reference desk at 703-444-3228, ext. 5.
One-on-One Internet training at Eastern Loudoun Regional Library, Sundays from 7-8:30 p.m. and Tuesdays from 2-4 p.m., and at Purcellville Library (call 540-338-7235 for dates). Because of limited space advance registration required. For more information call a local library branch or visit www.lcpl.lib.va.us.
Homework Helpers. 7-830 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26 and Wednesday, Oct. 9. The Eastern Loudoun Regional Library reference staff will present "Homework Helpers: Library Resources for Homework Help." Advance registration is required. For more information or to register, call the reference desk at 703-444-3228, ext. 5.
The Stevens Puppets present a marionette version of "Rumplestiltskin" on Sept. 24, 4:30 p.m. For more information, call the Youth Services Desk, 703-444-3228, ext. 309.
Lapsits for 2s. Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m.
Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes. For children 18 to 24 months. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:15 a.m.
Pajama Storytime. Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
Storytime for 3s, 4s and 5s. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Terrific 3s. Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
Fabulous 4s and 5s. Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
<cal1>Rust Library
<cal2>"Database Cafe" at Rust Library, Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m. The new database instruction class teaches the usage of the library's Web-based databases to locate graphics, including images of famous people, historical events and landscapes. Database Cafe is a monthly series of programs highlighting practical uses of the library's print and electronic resources. Everyone of age 10 and up is welcome and refreshments will be offered. For more information call the reference department at 703-777-0690.
Kallie Dakos presents "Don't Read This Book, Whatever You Do!" Poems about school. Sept. 24 at 4 p.m. For more information, call 703-777-0368.
Staff Art Show. Through September featuring the work of staff artists Linda Holtslander, Nancy Rupertus, Tia Maggio, Lauren O'Connor, Pam Forbes, Holly Peterson and Nicki Lynch.
Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes will take place Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. at the Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Road, Leesburg. For children 18-24 months with adult. For more information, call 703-777-0323 or visit www.lcpl.lib.va.us.
Detection! A Club for Mystery Lovers. On Wednesday, Oct. 2 and Nov. 6 from 7-8 p.m., the Rust Library will hold its mystery club Detection! A Club for Mystery Lovers. Have you met Jigsaw Jones? Are Cam, Encyclopedia, Nancy and favorite detective characters? If your like mysteries, join us at the "scene of the crime" for book talks, puzzles, games and more. Advance registration is required. For more information or to register, call the Youth Services Department at the Rust Library at 703-771-5624.
The American Girl Club will meet at the Rust Library on Thursday afternoons this fall (Oct. 3, and Nov. 14). It is for ages six to 10, this club is a monthly gathering of American Girl fans, featuring book discussions and fun activities. Advance registration required. For more information or to register, call the Youth Services Department at the Rust Library at 703-771-5624.
Book It! On Wednesday evenings this fall — Sept. 18, Oct. 23 and Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. — the Rust Library will host its book discussion group for children ages 9-10. The reading list is as follows: Sept. 18, "Call It Courage" by Armstrong Sperry; Oct. 23, "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck; and Nov. 20, "The Westing Game," by Ellen Raskin. Advance registration is required. For more information or to register, call 703-771-5624.
Books Galore! Children ages 6-7 are invited to meet on Thursday afternoons at 4 p.m. on Sept. 19, Oct. 17 and Nov. 21 to hear about library staff's favorite books. Advance registration is required. For more information or to register, call 703-771-5624.
Fall adult book discussion group. The following books have been selected for this fall's adult book discussion group: "My Dream of You" by Nuala O'Faolain on Monday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. and Tuesday Sept. 24 at 10 a.m.; "Years of Wonder" by Geraldine Brooks on Monday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. and Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 10 a.m.; and "Wish You Well" by David Baldacci on Monday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. and Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. There will be a special book discussion group with the children's book discussion group "Book It" on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. The book being discussed is "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck. Adult program. For more information or to obtain your copy of the book(s), call or stop by Rust Library, 703-777-0690.
Marcoliva, a duo featuring violinists Marc Ramirez and Olivia Hajioff, will perform on Sunday, Sept. 22 selections from their multinational repertoire. The program will include discussions of the pieces performed. For information, call 703-777-0323. Sponsored by the Virginia Commission for the Arts.
Mother Goose Nursery Time. For children 18-24 months with an adult. Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m.
Lapsits for 2s with and adult. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
Morning Storytime for 3s, 4s, and 5s. Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
Afternoon Storytime for 3s, 4s and 5s. Thursdays at 7 p.m. Sign interpreter present.
<cal1>Sterling Library
<cal2>Fall Book Discussions. The Sterling Library will be featuring the following books for its adult book discussion group this fall: "Postmortem" by Particia Cornwell on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 10 a.m.; "Galileo's Daughter" by Dava Sobel on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m.; and Jane and the Unpleasantness of Scargrave Manor" by Stephanie Barron on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 10 a.m. For more information or to obtain a copy of the book(s), call or stop by the Sterling Library, 703-430-9500.
Database Instruction will be offered Thursday evenings at 7 p.m.: Sept. 19, Oct. 17 and Nov. 21. For more information, call 703-430-9500.
Story time for 4s and 5s will take place Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Story time for 2s and 3s will take place Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m.
Afternoon Adventures Kids Club takes place every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Sterling Library, 120 Enterprise St., Sterling. Activities include stories, songs and games. The program is for children ages 6-9. Pre-registration is required the day before each program. For more information or to pre-register call 703-430-9500 or visit the Loudoun County Library web site at www.lcpl.lib.va.us.