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The Cascades Library: A branch of the Loudoun County Public Library, serving the community since 1992.
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The Loudoun County Public Library, the community's information center, provides free and equal access to a full variety of library resources and innovative technologies to enhance the quality of life and meet the informational, educational and cultural interests of the entire community.

11/28/2019

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! The library is closed through Friday so our staff can spend time with family. We'll see you on Saturday. In the meantime, let's all give thanks for what really matters: Books!

11/26/2019

The library is closing at noon this Wednesday for the Holiday. That means we still have time for Storytimes. Hooray!
Preschool Storytime at 10:30 a.m. and Musical Storytime at 11:15 a.m.
https://bit.ly/35GpzMV

11/25/2019

Miss Kathleen, Miss Sally and their triceratops friend are ready for our Dino Dance Party this morning at 11:15 a.m. See you there...and be ready to dance!

11/24/2019

Please note all Loudoun County Public Library branches will close at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and reopen at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30. Check out eBooks, eAudiobooks, streaming movies and other digital offerings at library.loudoun.gov/online.

11/20/2019

I spotted a "Mr. John Favorite" on the shelf today. Great choice Mr. John!
The Youth Services staff have their own bookmarks that they have placed in some of their favorite books. Need a great chapter book to read? Try one of our Faves!

11/20/2019

How'd you do this month? Did you meet your writing goal? Come celebrate at our Dash to the Finish Line party this Sunday!

11/19/2019

This month's DIYTeen - Gratitude Cards to get ready for Thanksgiving!

11/19/2019

What did we make at Bad Art Night? We're not sure, but we had a lot of fun doing it!

11/12/2019

It is time for another fun session of Adventures in History! This month, the focus will be Medieval Times.
Dive into history through games, stories and interactive activities. Costumes encouraged. Thursday, Nov. 14 at 4 p.m. For Grades K-5

11/11/2019

The library is closed today for Veterans Day. Normal hours resume Tuesday. Until then, check out eBooks, eMagazines and more at library.loudoun.gov/online.

11/10/2019

Teens-Create Bad Art in the Teen Space at Cascades Library on 11/12 from 6-7 PM.

11/08/2019

I spy with my little eye...great books! Well, yes of course. But, I also spy bookmarks peeking out of some of those books. The Youth Services staff have their own bookmarks that they have placed in some of their favorite books. Need a great chapter book to read? Try one of our Faves!

11/06/2019

Mr. John is still so happy the NATS won the World Series. Families sang baby shark today at another fun Musical Storytime. Nicely done everyone!

11/06/2019

Loudoun County Public Library branches will be closed Monday, Nov. 11 for Veterans Day, but our digital collection is always open. Get eBooks, streaming movies and music, eMagazines, audiobooks and more at library.loudoun.gov/online.

11/01/2019

It’s a new month full of programs at the library! Keep these calendars handy to make sure you don't miss a thing. Or, check the online listings: https://bit.ly/2Q5DnJF.

10/31/2019

Happy Halloween! Thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual Halloween Dance Party and parade on Monday. We had a spooky good time.

05/15/2019

Make your own temporary tattoo stencils with our Cameo Cutter and try them out at DIYTeens on Wednesday, May 22!

05/13/2019

We are bringing back Family Build A Fort Night! This time, we are adding more early literacy activities. Stop by anytime between 6-8 p.m. to join in the building and learning fun! We will have sheets to build with or bring your own.
Family Storytime will be at 6:30. Tuesday, May 14.

05/13/2019

May is National Pet Month and we are sharing our love of pets by posting pics of our staff and their pets.
This is Miss Lisa with her handsome horse Sonny and her adorable dog Misty.
Did you know that there are more horses here in Loudoun than in any other county in Virginia? Check out this site for horse happenings in Loudoun!
https://bit.ly/2VvQzOs

05/10/2019

Reminder: The library is closed today for Staff Development Day. Normal hours resume Saturday. Until then, check out eBooks, eMagazines and more at library.loudoun.gov/online.

05/09/2019

Can't make it to the library on Friday mornings for our Library Playdate? Then join us this evening for our Family Playdate program anytime between 6 - 8 p.m.
We will have toys, games and crafts for all ages.
https://bit.ly/2YkFT2f

05/09/2019

May is National Pet Month and we wanted to share pictures of our staff and their pets.
This is the wonderful Maddy with her sweet kitty Kerrigan. That face! We found a few book cat look-a-likes that we think look a bit like Kerrigan. What do you think?

05/07/2019

All Loudoun County Public Library branches will be closed Friday, May 10 for staff development and training.

We'll reopen at 10 a.m. Saturday. Until then, access our digital offerings at library.loudoun.gov/online.

05/07/2019

Teen Tuesday is tonight at 6pm! Make your own ink tiles for you or a friend.

05/06/2019

This week for Teens at Cascades Library
Tuesday 5/6 at 6 pm Teen Tuesday: Ink Tile Coasters (Teen)
Thursday 5/9 at 6 pm Family Play Date (All Ages)

05/06/2019

Check out the awesome bookends our teens are making!

05/06/2019

May is National Pet Month and we have some fun programs planned in honor of pets everywhere!
See you at the library this month for some pet-themed fun!
Also, watch our page for pictures of our staff with their pets.

05/03/2019

Are you and the kids ready to sing and dance with some live music? Mr. Jon and Friends will be here to put on a fun, energetic music show to help us relaunch our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program.
Monday, May 6 at 4 p.m.
https://bit.ly/2IYQPi7

05/03/2019

Our Library Playdate program is a great opportunity to bring the kiddos in to play and meet new friends while the adults chat and also meet new friends. We will have our meeting room set up with all kinds of fun toys to play with and explore.
Fridays, May 3 & 17 at 10 a.m.

05/01/2019

It’s a new month full of programs at the library! Keep these calendars handy to make sure you don't miss a thing. Or, check the online listings: https://bit.ly/2Q5DnJF

04/30/2019

Need a coaster? Create her own! Ink Tiles on Teen Tuesday, May 7 at 6pm.

04/28/2019

The Cascades Library has done some Spring cleaning this weekend! When you come to pick up your holds, they are now right up front. The Teen collection has a new home as well as the magazines, reference and ESL collection, book kits and Spanish collection.
As always, please ask staff for assistance if you cannot locate what you are looking for and continue to visit to see a few other changes in the future too. Very exciting!

04/24/2019

Hey teens, the 3D printed planters workshop is tonight at 6pm. See you there!

04/24/2019

Did you know? Did you hear? Our book sale is coming and we are now currently taking donations! Come on by and drop off those books you have already enjoyed, those books your kids have outgrown, those books that are ready for someone else to read.

04/21/2019

Happy Easter! The library is closed today, but our digital collection is always open. Go to library.loudoun.gov/online for eBooks, streaming music, audiobooks, and much more.

04/21/2019

It is time for our monthly Toddler Dance Party! Whoo Hoo!
Join us for a transportation themed morning of music, dancing and instruments.
Monday, April 22 at 11:15 a.m.

04/19/2019

Happy Friday! Have you seen these beautiful tulips by our outdoor book return? Enjoy these lovely signs of Spring and enjoy your weekend!

04/18/2019

Loudoun County Public Library branches are closed Sunday, April 21 for Easter.

Visit library.loudoun.gov for eBooks, streaming music and more.

04/17/2019

Hey teens, need more pots for spring? Make your own with our 3D printer! Wednesday, Apr 24 at 6pm- bring ideas. We've got everything else!

04/15/2019

We are still looking for teen artists for our art wall! If you or any friends have art you'd like on display, let us know!

04/12/2019

Happy Friday! Here are a few more lovely poems that have bloomed on our Poet-tree.
When you visit, stop by and read the others on our tree. In honor of National Poetry Month, grab a book of poetry too. We have poetry books for all ages!

04/09/2019

We are continuing to celebrate National Library Week and Food For Fines Week! Today, the staff are wearing crazy hats and socks.
When you stop by the library today, come find the people who match the hats you see in the pictures!

04/09/2019

Cascades kicked off the first day of Food For Fines in our staff tees! Let’s welcome David Suarez, the new head of Youth Services to our team!

04/05/2019

Ahhh...April. Our Poet-tree is blooming and is waiting for even more poems to bloom.
Stop by to add a poem to our tree in celebration of National Poetry Month.

04/05/2019

Maker Thursday creations. The next Maker Thursday will be on May 2, at 6 p.m. in our teen space.

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21030 Whitfield Pl
Sterling, VA
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Opening Hours

Monday	10:00 - 21:00
Tuesday	10:00 - 21:00
Wednesday	10:00 - 21:00
Thursday	10:00 - 21:00
Friday	10:00 - 17:00
Saturday	10:00 - 17:00
Sunday	13:00 - 17:00

Telephone

(703) 444-3228

Website

http://library.loudoun.gov

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Happy Halloween! Thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual Halloween Dance Party and parade on Monday. We had a spooky good time.

We had such a fun time today in Toddler Storytime! Mr. Jorge played his guitar and sang with Miss Sally. It was an extra special storytime because we also sang Happy Birthday to Miss Sally.

Local Authors Week: Day 6

DAY 6: Tomorrow is the Eat Local, Read Local Book Sale & Festival — and that means it’s the last day to win a book bundle from some of the local authors appearing at the event. Simply COMMENT on this post before 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 11 to be entered for a chance to win a bundle of books from these writers.

Local Authors Week: Day 5

DAY 5: There are only two days left! We’re getting in the spirit for the Eat Local, Read Local Book Sale & Festival with one week of book giveaways! Each day leading up to the festival, we’ll highlight several of the local authors appearing at Cascades Library on Saturday. Simply COMMENT on this post before 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 10 to be entered for a chance to win a bundle of books from these authors.

Local Authors Week: Day 4

DAY 4: We’re getting in the spirit for the Eat Local, Read Local Book Sale & Festival with one week of book giveaways! Each day leading up to the festival, we’ll highlight several of the local authors appearing at Cascades Library on Saturday, Oct. 12. Simply COMMENT on this post before 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 9 to be entered for a chance to win a bundle of books from these authors!

Local Authors Week: Day 3

DAY 3: We’re getting in the spirit for the Eat Local, Read Local Book Sale & Festival with one week of book giveaways! Each day leading up to the festival, we’ll highlight several of the local authors appearing at Cascades Library on Saturday, Oct. 12. Simply COMMENT on this post before 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 8 to be entered for a chance to win a bundle of books from these authors!

Local Authors Week: Day 2

DAY 2: We’re getting in the spirit for the Eat Local, Read Local Book Sale & Festival with one week of book giveaways! Each day leading up to the festival, we’ll highlight several of the local authors appearing at Cascades Library on Saturday, Oct. 12. Simply COMMENT on this post before 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 7 to be entered for a chance to win a bundle of books from these authors!

Local Authors Week: Day 1

DAY 1: We’re getting in the spirit for the Eat Local, Read Local Book Sale & Festival with one week of book giveaways! Each day leading up to the festival, we’ll highlight several of the local authors appearing at Cascades Library on Saturday, Oct. 12. Simply COMMENT on this post before 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 6 to be entered for a chance to win a bundle of books from these authors!

Exploration Station

Have you stopped by to see our new Exploration Sation? We have our bear friend covered in chia seeds and we are waiting for them to sprout. We will post progress pics at the Exploration Station and on our page. Here is how it all started!

We all had fun at this month's Family Playdate. In addition to board games, coloring and other activities, we featured the Finch Robots. Families entered commands into the program and the robot responded! Our next Family Playdate will be on February 14 and will feature Little Bits.

Two Year's Eve

Happy New Year! All of us here at Cascades Library are looking forward to making 2019 a great year with all of YOU. Many of our families rang in the new year with us at our Two Year's Eve program. So much fun.

This is your library

Loudoun County Public Library is your place to meet, create, learn and inspire. How will 𝙮𝙤𝙪 make the most of your library? Visit library.loudoun.gov to search the catalog, reserve a meeting room, check out eBooks and eAudiobooks, learn a new language, take Lynda courses, stream music, and much more.

Teens got talent!

Meet some of our local authors from Cascades Library's Eat Local, Read Local!

Eat Local, Read Local Week: Day 7

Tomorrow is the Eat Local, Read Local Book Sale & Festival — and that means it’s the last day to win a book bundle from some of the local authors appearing at the event. Simply COMMENT on this post before 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 28 to be entered for a chance to win a bundle of books from these writers: Tara Campbell: https://tinyurl.com/y76pa68d Eric Lotke: https://tinyurl.com/ycb6xplx Candace Meredith: https://tinyurl.com/yddz4vsx Jessica S. Abele: https://tinyurl.com/y7dcn6ht Emmanual Gratzimi: https://tinyurl.com/ybobnulj

Eat Local, Read Local Week: Day 6

There are only two days left! We’re getting in the spirit for the Eat Local, Read Local Book Sale & Festival with one week of book giveaways! Each day leading up to the festival, we’ll highlight several of the local authors appearing at Cascades Library on Saturday. Simply COMMENT on this post before 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 27 to be entered for a chance to win a bundle of books from these authors. Today we highlight writers specializing in cozy and romantic mysteries: Mary Behre: https://bit.ly/2NzCmMl J.T. Bock: https://amzn.to/2Q1aVb0 K. Kidd: https://bit.ly/2MZAAik Libby Klein: https://bit.ly/2O4adww Kathryn O’Sullivan: https://bit.ly/2IbYYfZ

Eat Local, Read Local Week: Day 5

We’re getting in the spirit for the Eat Local, Read Local Book Sale & Festival with one week of book giveaways! Each day leading up to the festival, we’ll highlight several of the local authors appearing at Cascades Library on Saturday, Sept. 29. Simply COMMENT on this post before 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 26 to be entered for a chance to win a bundle of books from these authors! Today we highlight historical fiction writers: Roger Bradbury: https://amzn.to/2O3vJl7 Clint Goodwin: https://bit.ly/2xC7QaO Cameron MacKenzie: https://bit.ly/2zrA49s

Eat Local, Read Local Week: Day 4

We’re getting in the spirit for the Eat Local, Read Local Book Sale & Festival with one week of book giveaways! Each day leading up to the festival, we’ll highlight several of the local authors appearing at Cascades Library on Saturday, Sept. 29. Simply COMMENT on this post before 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 25 to be entered for a chance to win a bundle of books from these authors! Today we highlight writers specializing in mysteries, crime and thrillers: Britt Alan: https://bit.ly/2xKquN1 E.A. Aymar: https://bit.ly/2IaYLKa John DeDakis: https://bit.ly/2li3Kyz PJ Smith: https://bit.ly/2xzh8V8 Tj O’Connor: https://bit.ly/2ONUqPm

Eat Local, Read Local Week: Day 3

We’re getting in the spirit for the Eat Local, Read Local Book Sale & Festival with one week of book giveaways! Each day leading up to the festival, we’ll highlight several of the local authors appearing at Cascades Library on Saturday, Sept. 29. Simply COMMENT on this post before 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 24 to be entered for a chance to win a bundle of books from these authors! Today we highlight young-adult writers: Kristy Gillespie: https://bit.ly/2zmnqIN Leigh Goff: https://bit.ly/2MSacXK T.E. Dickason: https://bit.ly/2Dlh2FS Diane Lunsford: https://amzn.to/2QQ4c5a Julie Moffett: https://bit.ly/2xFgQuU

Eat Local, Read Local Week: Day 2

We’re getting in the spirit for the Eat Local, Read Local Book Sale & Festival with one week of book giveaways! Each day leading up to the festival, we’ll highlight several of the local authors appearing at Cascades Library on Saturday, Sept. 29. Simply COMMENT on this post before 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 23 to be entered for a chance to win a bundle of books from these authors! Today we highlight romance writers: Solara Gordon: https://bit.ly/2DmqsRi Nicole Elizabeth Kelleher: https://amzn.to/2QVaZdU Natalia Reis: https://bit.ly/2zmMkYM K.S. Ruff: https://bit.ly/2QQ405W

Eat Local, Real Local Week: Day 1

We’re getting in the spirit for the Eat Local, Read Local Book Sale & Festival with one week of book giveaways! Each day leading up to the festival, we’ll highlight several of the local authors appearing at Cascades Library on Saturday, Sept. 29. Simply COMMENT on this post before 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 22 to be entered for a chance to win a bundle of books from these authors! Today we highlight children’s book writers: Penelope Aaron: https://bit.ly/2pvEuWV Steven Clark Cunningham: https://bit.ly/2OK3DIA Blanche Dudley: https://bit.ly/2NZY8s1 Dean Lombardo: https://bit.ly/2zn0MA3 Ann McCallum: https://bit.ly/2I6VHi3 Joan Waites: https://bit.ly/2psoPrv

Ms. Kathleen shaking the 'chute in 1-2-3 Sing and Dance with Me!

1-2-3 Sing and Dance with me will continue through August at 10:30 am on Mondays for ages 0-36 months! We don't always do the parachute but we always have fun! For more information about storytimes at Cascades and other libraries check our website here: https://library.loudoun.gov/storytimes

Miss Maura and Miss Christine are excited about our Reptiles Alive show today at 2:30 p.m.. Who will get to hold the BIG snake....

The After Hours Teen Center is open every Friday 7-10pm throughout the summer. Tomorrow night is DJ night! Free pizza.

The Friends of the Cascades Library Book Sale is open for business! Come visit! 📚

Look who came to dance with us at Musical Storytime! Pete the Cat will be back at 2 p.m. today along with a story, songs and a craft!

A good time was had today by grownups, kids and stuffed friends at our Stuffed Animal Sleepover. We sang songs, read stories, made a craft and played with the parachute! Pictures of our stuffed animal friends to come!

Sensory bottles are so fun and interesting. We have one that allows the kids to explore magnetism. Stop by the Children's Desk to play with it next time you visit!

It is Feel Good Friday again and time to share some more quotes from our Gratitude Graffiti Wall. We are grateful for all of our wonderful patrons. Thank you! I am thankful for...

It is Feel Good Friday again and time to share some more quotes from our Gratitude Graffiti Wall. Next time you visit, take a look at all the lovely comments and add one too! I am thankful for...

Thank you to the families that joined us for our birthday themed dance party today. Lots of happy kids were enjoying stories, songs and music!

It is Feel Good Friday again and time to share some more quotes from our Gratitude Graffiti Wall. Next time you visit, take a look at all the lovely comments and add one too! I am thankful for...

It is Feel Good Friday and we hope that these notes from our Gratitude Graffiti Wall will put a smile on your face. They put a smile on ours! I am thankful for...

Here is another video from our Halloween Dance Party. Check out the moves of our friend in the green and blue sweater! Nice to see you all. Thanks again for coming!