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Steve Loya in front of his splotch paintings.

Artist-in-Residence: Steve Loya

Catch the Artist in Action June 1-August 31
2026-06-08 00:00:00 2026-06-08 23:59:00 America/New_York Artist-in-Residence: Steve Loya Using watercolors, markers, pens, and other supplies, artist and educator Steve Loya makes mythical beasts called Splotch Monsters, inspired by the natural world, human emotions, and imagination. Sterling Library -

Monday, June 08
All day

Add to Calendar 2026-06-08 00:00:00 2026-06-08 23:59:00 America/New_York Artist-in-Residence: Steve Loya Using watercolors, markers, pens, and other supplies, artist and educator Steve Loya makes mythical beasts called Splotch Monsters, inspired by the natural world, human emotions, and imagination. Sterling Library -

Using watercolors, markers, pens, and other supplies, artist and educator Steve Loya makes mythical beasts called Splotch Monsters, inspired by the natural world, human emotions, and imagination.

Learn more about Loya's creative process and make and take your own Splotch Monster. Watch him at work in the makerspace from June 1 through August 31.  Check with makerspace staff for hours.

See more of his art here.

He will also be presenting three programs at Sterling Library:

Watercolor Workshop: Splotch Monster Basics on Sunday, June 14, 10 a.m. 

Watercolor Workshop: Splotch Monster Lettering on Sunday, July 12, 10 a.m.

Watercolor Workshop: Splotch Monster Dragons on Sunday, Aug. 16, 10 a.m. 

Please visit and subscribe to our YouTube Channel - Loudoun County Public Library Online Programs - for more programs.

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | High School | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Make/Create |

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Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Family Storytime
Wed, May 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Teen Sewing for a Cause: Mastectomy Pillow
Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Conversational Spanish
Wed, May 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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ESOL: English Practice - Beginner - Special Program: Identity Theft and Fraud
Wed, May 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Thu, May 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C
Toddler Storytime
Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Adult Book Club: Around the World - The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi
Thu, May 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C
ESOL: Digital Literacy
Thu, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Makerspace: Adult Sewing Club
Thu, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Teen Friday: Candy Sushi
Fri, May 29, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Volunteer Expo: Assemble Hygiene Kits
Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 4:00pm
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Sat, May 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Sat, May 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Sat, May 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Sun, May 31, All day
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Sun, May 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Teen Volunteer Orientation
Sun, May 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Family Storytime
Mon, Jun 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
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World Cup Celebration
Mon, Jun 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Sterling Writing Group
Mon, Jun 01, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Makerspace: Sublimate a World Cup Flag and Patch
Mon, Jun 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Teen Volunteer Orientation
Mon, Jun 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Musical Storytime
Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Tue, Jun 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Teen Tuesday: Beaded Bracelets
Tue, Jun 02, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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Tue, Jun 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Baby Storytime
Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Wed, Jun 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Thu, Jun 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Thu, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Fri, Jun 05, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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Fri, Jun 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Sat, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Coloring Cafe - World Cup
Sun, Jun 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Sun, Jun 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A + B
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Sun, Jun 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Mon, Jun 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Little Artists
Mon, Jun 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Tue, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Tue, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Wed, Jun 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Thu, Jun 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Teen Friday: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Fri, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Drop-In Mahjong
Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Watercolor Workshop: Splotch Monster Basics - with Artist-in-Residence Steve Loya
Sun, Jun 14, 10:00am - 11:30am
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ESOL: English Practice - Beginner
Sun, Jun 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Sun, Jun 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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How to Sign Up for a Library Card and Make a Button
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How to Make A Zine - Make Your Own Mini Magazine
Mon, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Adult Silent Book Club - A unique gathering designed for caregivers
Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 11:30am
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How to Prepare for Election Season - with Loudoun County Elections and Voter Registration
Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Tue, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
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How to Get a Virginia250 Passport
Tue, Jun 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
How to Paper Quill
Tue, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Teen Tuesday: Watermelon Pizza
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How to Get a U.S. Passport
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How to Crochet Flower Earrings
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How to Ballroom Dance
Sat, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Sat, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Sat, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
How to Make a Sourdough Starter
Sun, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Sun, Jun 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Artist-in-Residence: Steve Loya - Catch the Artist in Action June 1-August 31
Mon, Jun 22, All day
Family Storytime
Mon, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Crafting on the Spectrum
Mon, Jun 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Musical Storytime
Tue, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Teen Tuesday: Make a Desktop Soccer Game
Tue, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Tue, Jun 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Tue, Jun 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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LCPL Poetry Contest Awards Ceremony
Tue, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Baby Storytime
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Family Storytime
Wed, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Common Threads
Wed, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Teen Sewing Club: Visor Hat
Wed, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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ESOL: English Practice - Beginner - Special Program: Travel Training
Wed, Jun 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Adult Book Club: Around the World - The Shadow King by Maaza Mengiste
Thu, Jun 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Makerspace: Adult Sewing Club
Thu, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Dino-Hunter Safari - Presented by David Engel
Thu, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Fri, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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