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.
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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.
04/04/2019
Don't forget Maker Thursday tonight at 6pm for grades 4 and up!
04/02/2019
Maker Thursday for Tweens and Teens is this Thursday, April 4 at 6pm. See you there!
04/02/2019
Well, at least someone enjoys their allergies...
What's your favorite part of Spring?
04/02/2019
Drum roll please..... the winner of our Literary March Madness competition here at Cascades is...Dog Man!
One of our voters predicted the outcome when they filled out their ballot. Thank you to everyone who voted and made this month long event such a success.
04/01/2019
When you stop by today, come by the Children's Department for a brownie...I mean a brown E!
Happy April Fool's Day!
Lots more silliness to enjoy here at the library today.
04/01/2019
We’re not fooling when we say April is full of great programs! Keep these calendars handy to make sure you don't miss a thing. Or, check the online listings: https://bit.ly/2Q5DnJF.
03/31/2019
Are you ready for some April Fool's Day shenanigans? Stop by the Children's Department any time on Monday for some fun jokes and tricks.
Here is one to get you started!
03/29/2019
Our rock garden needs some new rocks for Spring.
Show off your creative side and paint rocks with us.
For all ages.
Saturday, March 30. Any time between 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
03/27/2019
DIYTeen is tonight at 6pm! Make a vinyl sticker for your phone or laptop with our Cameo Cutter.
03/27/2019
This is it folks!!! The final 2 books in our Literary March Madness competition. We are so happy to have had so many votes these past few weeks. When the library closes on Sunday, voting will be over and we will have one book standing...the winner!
What book will win? Wings of Fire or Dog Man?
03/26/2019
Success! The seeds are thriving and continue to sprout.
We had a great time experimenting and learning about seeds growing at our Exploration Station.
We will now say farewell to bear and hello to something new to learn about and explore.
03/26/2019
We have a challenge for our school-aged kids....a LEGO challenge!
Kids will be tasked with creating some kind of creature with our LEGO pieces. We will have a sharing session at the end so we all get to see and hear about every creature made.
https://bit.ly/2Fvaq6Y
03/25/2019
This week for Teens at Cascades
3/26 7:00 pm Tai Chi Series (Adults and Teens)
3/27 6:00 pm DIY Teens: Cameo Cutter (Teens)
3/29 7:00 pm After Hours Teen Center: Leprechaun Houses (Teens)
03/24/2019
It is time to break out those dance moves! Join us at our March Toddler Dance Party and enjoy music and movement to help those little ones improve their fine motor skills, coordination and to have fun.
Monday, March 25 at 11:15 a.m.
03/23/2019
Staff were tickled when we saw how our patrons cleaned up our meeting room on Thursday. Chairs stacked by color! Thank you for cleaning up and thank you for making our day!
03/22/2019
Look! Look! Can you see? We have sprouts!
The "greenhouse" trick using a plastic bag worked. Stop by and take a look at our lucky friend next time you are visiting. We will leave the bear on display for a bit longer.
03/20/2019
Make a sticker for your laptop, tablet, or phone at our DIYTeen Cameo Cutter Night! Wednesday, March 27 at 6pm.
03/20/2019
Join us for a fun, upbeat Music Together demo class from Mindful Music LLC. For ages 0-5 with a parent or caregiver.
Friday, March 22 at 10:30 a.m.
https://bit.ly/2ueEoFD
03/19/2019
We are down to the final 4 in our Literary March Madness competition! Dog Man vs. Frog and Toad AND Wings of Fire vs. Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Who will win?
Come place your vote!
03/19/2019
Chia friend update: The first attempt at sprouting seeds was not successful. But, that's okay! We are trying again. We put some new, fresh seeds on the bear and will try a tip that was in the kit. We will place a plastic bag over him after 2 days to create a bit of a greenhouse for the seeds to sprout. Fingers crossed!
03/18/2019
This week for Teens at Cascades
3/19 7:00 pm Tai Chi Series (Adults and Teens)
3/20 6:30 pm Teen Volunteer Night: Special Projects (Teens)
3/21 7:00 pm Voices of Faith (Adults and Teens)
3/22 7:00 pm After Hours Teen Center: Glow in the Dark Mini Golf (Teens)
03/14/2019
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03/14/2019
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!
03/13/2019
Spring is on the way! Our new Exploration Station is all about seeds and plants growing. We hope to see our bear friend sprout seeds in the next few weeks and become all green. Watch for updates here on our page and see progress pictures at the Exploration Station.
03/12/2019
After about 460 votes in week #1, it is now week #2 for our Literary March Madness competition. Here are the brackets for this week. Who will win in these match ups?
Come vote for your favorites!
03/12/2019
Make lucky charm jewelry tonight at DIYTeens at 6pm!
03/11/2019
This week for teens at Cascades
3/12 6:00 pm DIY Teens: Lucky Charms (Teens)
3/12 7:00 pm Tai Chi Series (Adults and Teens)
3/14 6:00 pm Family Play Date featuring Spheros (Children, Teens, and Adults)
3/14 7:00 pm Voices of Faith (Adults and Teens)
3/15 7:00 pm After Hours Teen Center: DJ Matt Ocean (Teens_
03/08/2019
Straight from Cascades Teen Area, here are some pictures of tonight's maker Thursday activity. Thank you to the attendees! We had a great time making paper circuit pictures.
03/07/2019
Maker Thursday for Teens is TONIGHT at 6pm! Create light up art using paper circuits!
03/05/2019
It's madness!!! March Madness that is. Which children's book will claim the title of LCPL's favorite? Stop by the Children's Department to vote or keep an eye on our page to vote there.
03/05/2019
DIYTeens next week on Tuesday, March 12 at 6pm. This month is Lucky Charm Jewelry!
03/03/2019
All Loudoun County Public Library branches are closed Sunday, March 3 due to inclement weather. Visit library.loudoun.gov for digital resources.
03/01/2019
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.
03/01/2019
Please pardon our dust...as we renovate our Children's Department restroom. We will soon have a new and sparkly restroom for our youngest customers.
In the meantime, we have seen many children use the paper used to protect the carpet as an airplane runway as well as a rolling river. Keep those imaginations coming!
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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.
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Teens got talent!
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!
Thank you to all the friends and families who joined us for our Halloween Dance Party and trick-or-treating! We enjoyed seeing you and dancing with you!
We all used our senses today during our Spooky Senses program. The kids got to guess spooky sounds, grab bugs from spider webs and so much more. We ended with an erupting pumpkin!
Tomorrow is Eat Local, Read Local Festival & Book Sale – and that means it’s the last day to win a book from one of the local authors appearing at Cascades Library. 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 Children’s writers: Sandra Kovacs Stein Author Page: https://goo.gl/E1YZgh Emily McDermott: https://goo.gl/bqt7qL Penelope Aaron: https://goo.gl/1aC5Sr Carol A. Cole: https://goo.gl/JBZ9BY
Eat Local, Read Local Week: Day 5
There are only two days left! We’re getting in the spirit for Eat Local, Read Local Festival & Book Sale with one week of book giveaways! Each day leading up to the festival, we’ll highlight three of the local authors appearing at Cascades Library on Saturday. Simply COMMENT on this post before 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 5 to be entered for a chance to win a bundle of books from these authors: Sharon E. Rainey: https://goo.gl/8opkqw Shawn Reilly Simmons: https://goo.gl/9RgskV Sarah Norkus: https://goo.gl/9nEBeH
Eat Local, Read Local Week: Day 4
We’re getting in the spirit for Eat Local, Read Local Festival & Book Sale with one week of book giveaways! Each day leading up to the festival, we’ll highlight three of the local authors appearing at Cascades Library on Saturday. Simply COMMENT on this post before 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 4 to be entered for a chance to win a bundle of books from these Young Adult authors: Kristy Feltenberger Gillespie: https://goo.gl/aU6w3a L.G. McFerren: https://goo.gl/i2A6ww Nancy Noyes Silcox: https://goo.gl/a6Db1F
Eat Local, Read Local Week: Day 3
We’re getting in the spirit for Eat Local, Read Local Festival & Book Sale with one week of book giveaways! Each day leading up to the festival, we’ll highlight three of the local authors appearing at Cascades Library on Saturday. Simply COMMENT on this post before 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 3 to be entered for a chance to win a bundle of books from these authors. Today’s theme: Romance writers! Diana Quincy: https://goo.gl/3sefYx Emily Duvall: https://goo.gl/snP77W Linda Budzinski - Author: https://goo.gl/bXm44q
Eat Local, Read Local Week: Day 2
We’re getting in the spirit for Eat Local, Read Local Festival & Book Sale with one week of book giveaways! Each day leading up to the festival, we’ll highlight three of the local authors appearing at Cascades Library on Saturday. Simply COMMENT on this post before 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 2 to be entered for a chance to win a bundle of books from these Children’s authors! Ann Marie Stephens: https://goo.gl/1Lb7Zk Erich S. H. Rose: https://goo.gl/UGTwbf charnorareid.com: https://goo.gl/KsoQFA
Thank you to all the wonderful families who came to dance with us at our End Of The Summer Dance Party. In honor of the eclipse, we danced in the dark with glow sticks!
Just look how our neighborhood has grown! All the participation in our community art project continues to amaze us! If you haven't already, please come visit us and add your art work to our project. For all ages.
Thank you to all the families who came out this morning to join us for our Toddler Dance Party! We danced, sang, read and popped bubbles!
Happy National Library Week! We have a Tremendous Thursday planned for everyone. Toddler Storytime @ 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime @ 11:15 a.m. Author Kevin Sherry @ 1 p.m. Family Playdate @ 6 p.m.
It is time for the Juvenile collection to get new shelving today! Staff worked all morning putting back Adult Fiction and taking off Juvenile Non-Fiction. Whew!
And so it begins! We are all very excited to see such quick progress on our shelving project this morning. By 11:30 a.m. books were being placed back on the shelves! Continue to check in every day to see the progress! A friendly reminder that the main library is closed through Friday. But you can come pick up your holds in our lobby.
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