Hana's Suitcase

Sunday, May 16, 3:00pm

We will discuss the book Hana’s Suitcase and learn how Japanese children solved the mystery of Hana Brady, whose name was painted on an old battered suitcase from Auschwitz.


Copies of Hana’s Suitcase will be available at the Youth Services desk.

For ages 8-12.

REGISTRATION BEGINS MAY 2.

Free to Read!

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK!

APRIL 11-17

The First Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees all individuals the right to express their ideas without governmental interference, and to read and listen to the ideas of others.  This means we are FREE TO READ any books we choose!

Celebrate your freedom!

ONLINE REGISTRATION BEGINS APRIL 2.

Share a Smile Day!

"Peace begins with a smile." Mother Teresa, Nobel Peace Prize Winner

March 1, 4:00 pm

Celebrate Share a Smile Day with, what else, smiling!  We will learn about the many benefits of smiling and how "The Smile Train" is improving children’s lives around the world.


ONLINE REGISTRATION BEGINS FEBRUARY 15

Martin's Big Words

Program Date:  Friday, February 12, 3:30pm

ONLINE REGISTRATION BEGINS JANUARY 29

Learn about Martin Luther King, Jr., an American hero, who led millions of people in the non-violent fight for racial equality. Discover his "big words" that still inspire us today to make the world a better place for all people.

Sadako and the 1,000 Cranes

PROGRAM DATE: Thursday, January 7, 4:00pm

ONLINE REGISTRATION BEGINS: December 23

Sadako Sasaki was a Japanese girl living in Hiroshima when the atomic bomb was dropped. She became ill and, while in the hosptial, she began folding paper cranes. We will learn why the cranes were important to Sadako then and how they are still important for our world today.

Nobel Peace Prize

Program Date: Thursday, December 10 at 4:00 pm

ONLINE REGISTRATION BEGINS NOVEMBER 25

While the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony is taking place in Oslo, Norway, we will learn about the prize, the winners, and then create our own Ashburn Peace Prizes.

World Kindness Day!

Program Date: Friday, November 13, 3:30pm
Online Registration begins: October 30

Give to another person without expecting something in return!  Join children around the world as we celebrate kindness through stories, songs, and crafts.

Support Loudoun County's Community Holiday Coalition through an act of kindness. Bring a pair of mittens or gloves (child or adult size) to our program! This act of kindness will help someone in need.