Rust Library

This series runs from Oct. 1 - Nov. 5. Learn the process for becoming a U.S. citizen. This series covers completing the application, preparing for an interview with an immigration officer, and the material on the civics test.

Local Event: Citizenship Preparation

Loudoun County

Leesburg

Virginia

Citizenship Preparation

This series runs from Oct. 1 - Nov. 5. Learn the process for becoming a U.S. citizen. This series covers completing the...

Hone your writing skills. Please bring 1-5 pages of your written work to share and be prepared to provide feedback to others. There are writing exercises and chances to network with writing peers.

Local Event: Rust Writing Group

Rust Writing Group

Hone your writing skills. Please bring 1-5 pages of your written work to share and be prepared to provide feedback to others....

Learn how to sublimate images onto different types of materials and then make your own magnet. Demonstration and instruction will be offered. Supplies provided while they last. Limit one per person.

Local Event: Makerspace: Sublimation 101

Makerspace: Sublimation 101

Learn how to sublimate images onto different types of materials and then make your own magnet. Demonstration and instruction...

Hang out and sew. Work on anything you like, start a new project or tackle some of those UFOs (unfinished projects). Get advice and make friends with other like-minded sewists.&nbsp;

Local Event: Makerspace: Open Sew Night

Makerspace: Open Sew Night

Hang out and sew. Work on anything you like, start a new project or tackle some of those UFOs (unfinished projects). Get advice...

Coffee, tea, treats, and relaxed, pleasant conversation with others. Fun, easy discussion questions are provided. Come chat for ten minutes or stay the whole hour!

Local Event: Meet Your Neighbor

Meet Your Neighbor

Coffee, tea, treats, and relaxed, pleasant conversation with others. Fun, easy discussion questions are provided. Come chat for...

Use basic crochet stitches to make a jack-o'-lantern cup cozy.

Local Event: Makerspace: Crochet Halloween Drink Cozy

Makerspace: Crochet Halloween Drink Cozy

Use basic crochet stitches to make a jack-o'-lantern cup cozy.

Receive a friendly, hands-on introduction to the serger. Build a sturdy, boxed-corner fabric box as you learn to use the machine.
Session 1: Thursday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m.-Noon: Learn about the serger and start cutting the fabric pieces for the fabric box.&nbsp;
Session 2: Thursday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m.-Noon: Fabric box construction and finishing touches.

Local Event: Makerspace: Adult Sewing Club

Makerspace: Adult Sewing Club

Receive a friendly, hands-on introduction to the serger. Build a sturdy, boxed-corner fabric box as you learn to use the...

Celebrate 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh with activities and crafts inspired by your friends from the Hundred Acre Wood. For kids up to elementary ages.

Local Event: Pooh and Pals Pooh-looza

Pooh and Pals Pooh-looza

Celebrate 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh with activities and crafts inspired by your friends from the Hundred Acre Wood. For kids...

<h3>The series runs from Oct. 1-Nov 5.&nbsp;</h3>Learn the process for becoming a U.S. citizen. This series covers completing the application, preparing for an interview with an immigration officer, and the material on the civics test.

The series runs from Oct. 1-Nov 5. Learn the process for becoming a U.S. citizen. This series covers completing the...

Learn how to create your own embroidery designs through a simple project. Watch a tutorial to see how the patch is designed and then use the embroidery machine to make your patch. For teens and adults.

Local Event: Makerspace: Embroider a Pumpkin Patch

Makerspace: Embroider a Pumpkin Patch

Learn how to create your own embroidery designs through a simple project. Watch a tutorial to see how the patch is designed and...

Fans of terrible horror rejoice with a free screening of this 1988 cult classic. (Rated PG-13, 88 minutes) There will be popcorn, door prizes, and a fun (yet gross) photo op. For teens and adults.

Local Event: B-Movie Club: Killer Klowns from Outer Space

B-Movie Club: Killer Klowns from Outer Space

Fans of terrible horror rejoice with a free screening of this 1988 cult classic. (Rated PG-13, 88 minutes) There will be...

Discuss&nbsp;<a href="https://catalog.library.loudoun.gov/?section=resource&amp;resourceid=1092669593&amp;currentIndex=0&amp;view=fullDetailsDetailsTab" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Rock Paper Scissors</a> by Alice Feeney. Books are available at the Information Desk.

Local Event: Book Club - Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney

Book Club - Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney

Discuss Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney. Books are available at the Information Desk.

Meet bi-monthly to talk about a cooking theme and share recipes.
Do you love to chat about food and drinks? Meet up with other enthusiasts and share recipes, cookbooks, restaurants, websites, memoirs or anything else food-related! The theme for October is beverages.

Local Event: Cookbook Club: Beverages

Cookbook Club: Beverages

Meet bi-monthly to talk about a cooking theme and share recipes.
Do you love to chat about food and drinks? Meet up with other...

Coffee, tea, treats, and relaxed, pleasant conversation with others. Fun, easy discussion questions are provided. Come chat for ten minutes or stay the whole hour! For adults.

Discuss Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston. Books are available at the Information Desk one month before the book club.

Local Event: Classics Book Club: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston

Classics Book Club: Their Eyes Were Watching...

Discuss Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston. Books are available at the Information Desk one month before the...

Classics Book Club: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston

Katie Kalil

Washington Metropolitan Area

Patch AM Team

Lansdowne

Loudoun

Belmont

Michelle Witte

Ashburn

Hamilton

Broadlands

Countryside

Purcellville

Brambleton

Loudoun Valley Estates

Dulles Town Center

Douglass Community Center

Recovery Fest is Loudoun County’s annual event celebrating and supporting recovery from addiction to drugs and alcohol. This free, family-friendly event brings the community together to celebrate recovery, reduce stigma, raise awareness, and connect individuals and families with resources and support available throughout Loudoun County.

COMMUNITY WALK (10AM-11AM)
The day begins with a Community Walk in support of recovery and individuals and families affected by addiction. The first 100 participants will receive a free Recovery Fest baseball hat.
FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES (11AM-3PM)
• Free food trucks
• Live music
• Kids’ Zone and children's activities
• Games
• Raffles throughout the day
• Community resource fair featuring local organizations &amp; services
The event is for everyone—not only people in recovery. Individuals and families affected by addiction, friends and supporters, students and families, and anyone who wants to learn more about recovery or simply enjoy a fun community event are encouraged to attend.
Loudoun Recovery Fest is presented in partnership by Serenity House, Loudoun County and Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services (MHSADS).

Local Event: Loudoun Recovery Fest 2026

Loudoun Recovery Fest 2026

Recovery Fest is Loudoun County’s annual event celebrating and supporting recovery from addiction to drugs and alcohol. This...

Chapman DeMary Trail

Bring your family and friends to the 14th annual Hail to the Trail event at the Chapman DeMary Trail on September 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. This event is free and fun for all. Participate in hands-on activities, learn about native plants and wildlife, make a pinecone birdfeeder, get native plant seeds for your garden, help plant trees as part of the Town’s annual Arbor Day Celebration, celebrate the Town’s Tree City USA designation, and more.
Here is a list of activities and participating organizations for this year’s Hail to the Trail:
<ul><li>Barlett Tree Experts – get a free tee seedling</li><li>Imagine Well Being – explore nature with your five senses</li><li>Keep Loudoun Beautiful – play a game about how long items take to decompose</li><li>Loudoun Beekeepers Association – find the queen bee in the observation hive and check out beekeeping tools and supplies</li><li>Loudoun County Building and Development – count tree rings and match leaves</li><li>Loudoun County Health Department/Loudoun Targets Lyme – learn about tick prevention and how to remove a tick</li><li>Loudoun County Master Gardeners – identify seeds and fruits of plants found at the Chapman DeMary Trail</li><li>Loudoun Soil and Water Conservation District – check out a display of wildlife bones</li><li>Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy – jump like a frog and examine animal scat, tracks, and animal skulls</li><li>Parks and Recreation Advisory Board - play a nature memory game to win a prize and get a nature scavenger hunt sheet</li><li>Purcellville Arts Council - make pinecone birdfeeders to place along the trail and to take home</li><li>Purcellville Library—create a nature bookmark with dried flowers and leaves</li><li>Sweet Run State Park (Department of Conservation and Recreation) – use animal track stamps to make your own nature bookmark and examine animal skulls, furs, scat, and more</li><li>Town of Purcellville Water Division - take a water taste test to see if you can tell which is bottled water and which is Town water</li><li>Tree and Environment Sustainability Committee – play a nature trivia game to test your knowledge and win a prize; decorate a packet and fill it with native flower seeds for your garden</li><li>Virginia Master Naturalists, Banshee Reeks Chapter – identify plaster casts of native wildlife, learn about the life cycle of beetles, frogs, and butterflies; identify furs</li><li>Go on a nature trivia walk and get all of the answers to win a prize</li><li>Help us plant trees</li><li>Participate in the Town's annual Arbor Day Celebration and Tree City USA recognition</li><li>Enjoy live music by Willie White</li><li>Get a free slice of pizza</li><li>Help us recognize scouts and volunteers for their environmental projects in the Town of Purcellville</li><li>Get your face painted</li><li>Complete the Hail to the Trail passport to win a prize</li></ul>























The Chapman DeMary Trail, a 10-acre area which is the last stand of old-growth forest in the Town, is open to the public for environmental exploration, education, and recreation. Trail projects encourage environmental stewardship and have engaged students, scouts, and members of the community in learning about and protecting this habitat. The trail runs along the South Fork Catoctin Creek which is part of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. The Town of Purcellville holds the conservation easement for this privately-owned property. The entrance and parking for the Chapman DeMary Trail is behind the building at 205 East Hirst Road in Purcellville.
Hail to the Trail is hosted by the Purcellville Tree and Environment Sustainability Committee, a standing committee of the Town of Purcellville that focuses on environmental programs, sustainability, enhancement of the tree canopy, and continuation of the Town's Tree City USA designation. Get more information at <a href="https://www.PurcellvilleVa.gov/Hail-to-the-Trail" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.PurcellvilleVa.gov/Hail-to-the-Trail</a> and follow Hail to the Trail on Facebook.

Local Event: Hail to the Trail!

Hail to the Trail!

Bring your family and friends to the 14th annual Hail to the Trail event at the Chapman DeMary Trail on September 27 from 1 to...

Waterford Foundation

October 2-4, 2026&nbsp; &nbsp;Come experience an autumn celebration of Americana at the Waterford Fair, recognized as one of the Sunshine Artist 200 Best of 2026. This three-day event features juried heritage crafts, historic homes tours, live music, and family-friendly activities, with local food, wine, and beer available for purchase. One Ticket. Three Days. Endless Memories&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=26489&amp;type=tickets&amp;show=custom&amp;custom=61104|61105|61106" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Tickets Here</a>

Local Event: 82nd Waterford Fair

82nd Waterford Fair

October 2-4, 2026   Come experience an autumn celebration of Americana at the Waterford Fair, recognized as one of the Sunshine...

The Tower Club Tysons

Join Marian Homes, Inc. for our 2026 Casino Night Gala on Saturday, October 10, at the beautiful Tower Club in Tysons Corner! Enjoy an exciting evening of casino games, delicious food, silent auctions, fellowship, and fun—all while supporting affordable housing for adults with intellectual disabilities. This year, we’re celebrating 30 years of Marian Homes and investing in the future of our homes through our Home Refurbishment Initiative. Don’t miss this special night! Get your tickets today at <a href="https://donorbox.org/events/939860/steps/choose_tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Purchase Gala Tickets</a>.

Local Event: Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala

Fairfax County

Fairfax Station

Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala

Join Marian Homes, Inc. for our 2026 Casino Night Gala on Saturday, October 10, at the beautiful Tower Club in Tysons Corner!...

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Meet Your Neighbor

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2:00 PM

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Makerspace: Crochet Halloween Drink Cozy

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21

6:00 PM

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Makerspace: Adult Sewing Club

OCT

22

10:00 AM

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Pooh and Pals Pooh-looza

OCT

22

4:00 PM

Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Rd NW, Leesburg, VA

Citizenship Preparation

OCT

22

7:00 PM

Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Rd NW, Leesburg, VA

Makerspace: Embroider a Pumpkin Patch

OCT

24

2:00 PM

Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Rd NW, Leesburg, VA

B-Movie Club: Killer Klowns from Outer Space

OCT

26

6:00 PM

Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Rd NW, Leesburg, VA

Book Club - Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney

OCT

28

7:00 PM

Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Rd NW, Leesburg, VA

Cookbook Club: Beverages

OCT

29

11:00 AM

Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Rd NW, Leesburg, VA

Citizenship Preparation

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29

7:00 PM

Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Rd NW, Leesburg, VA

Meet Your Neighbor

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2:00 PM

Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Rd NW, Leesburg, VA

Classics Book Club: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston