Ashburn Library

04/30/2020

Teen Reads: Fantasy

According to Gum Spring Library’s head teen librarian, these four epic fantasy titles need to be on your teen’s TBR list.

04/29/2020

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Are your teens looking for something to read? 📖 Tune in tomorrow to hear Deby's top fantasy picks.

According to Gum Spring Library’s head teen librarian, these four epic fantasy titles need to be on your teen’s TBR list.

04/29/2020

It’s What’s Good Wednesday!

We’re giving a shout out to the Area Agency on Aging (a division of Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services) for this new virtual chat program. If you are a caregiver or an adult 60 and older in need of support during these challenging times, you can sign up for a virtual coffee chat with an elder resources case manager through FaceTime or phone. Details: https://buff.ly/2Yf0WXd.

What’s good in your corner of the world? Any virtual services you recommend?

04/28/2020

Drawing Anime Faces (Part 2)

Deby from Gum Spring Library is back with another drawing tutorial. 👩‍🎨 Grab a pen or pencil and follow along with this step-by-step anime primer. No artistic skills necessary!

04/27/2020

We’re diving deep into our databases to highlight some of our favorite – but more obscure – online resources. This week, the light shines on our online career guidance center! It'll walk you through the job-search process from beginning to end, including tools for exploring new career possibilities. Get started: https://buff.ly/2xIeXln

04/24/2020

Can you guess these classic books from their emoji titles? 🤔

04/23/2020

Drawing Anime Faces (Part 1)

Who's up for a little art therapy? 🙋 Get a pen or pencil and follow along with this easy (and endlessly riffable) drawing tutorial, led by Gum Spring Library's head Teen Librarian.

04/22/2020

Toilet-Paper Tube Tinker Toys

Grab some of those old toilet-paper tubes and get your young builders ready for a fun boredom-busting activity with Ms. Heather from Ashburn Library. You don't need anything fancy to make all kinds of creative things!

04/22/2020

It’s What’s Good Wednesday!

We’re feeling extra grateful for the signs of spring popping up all over Loudoun. These cheerful redbuds are a reminder that, even on the gloomiest of days, growth and renewal are happening all around us. 🌸

What’s good in your corner of the world?

04/21/2020

Please note: Access to eBooks and other digital resources may be temporarily unavailable tonight.

04/21/2020

Loudoun Food-Finding Tips

Finding food for your family here in Loudoun County might seem like a challenge during the coronavirus outbreak – but it doesn’t have to!

We’re sharing our top tips for securing food assistance, ordering online groceries, and buying locally farmed eggs, meat, produce and dairy with Susan VanEpps, head of programming and community engagement for Loudoun County Public Library.

04/20/2020

We’re diving deep into our databases to highlight some of our favorite – but more obscure – online resources. First up: Early Learning by World Book. This immersive site helps young learners explore the world around them through stories, games and activities. Check it out: https://buff.ly/2KjQ8yT

04/19/2020

Shout out to Loudoun County Sheriff's Office for offering this awesome prescription delivery service 🙌 Stay safe, everyone!

Find more valuable resources – like food, housing and business assistance – on Loudoun County Government’s COVID-19 hub: loudoun.gov/Coronavirus

04/17/2020

Looking for a new dentist or auto repair shop? Search through Consumers' Checkbook for unbiased reviews on local services. It's free with your library card!

💻 https://buff.ly/3acRGFe

04/16/2020

“Humans are hyper-attuned to body language — we can ‘read’ the mood of other people in an instant. So body language can do a lot of the storytelling without using words.” – artist Own Smith, “After the Shift”

Use your library card to get instant access to this week’s New Yorker + back issues: https://buff.ly/2Vcfchg

04/16/2020

Quarantine Cooking

Transform seven pantry ingredients into a creamy tomato soup with Sterling Library adult librarian – and DIY guru – Kelly Jeon. This family pleaser costs only a few dollars and is ready to eat in ~30 minutes!

04/15/2020

Because books make everything better ❤️ 📚

Do you have any "comfort books?" Please share!

04/14/2020

Attention: High school seniors! 📢 The deadline for Friends of the Ashburn Library-FOAL's 2020 scholarship has been extended to April 30. Apply now!

04/11/2020

Decisions, decisions... This is a tough one! ❤️📚

Courtesy of Ouachita Parish Public Library

04/10/2020

Now there's an idea... 🐰📚

04/09/2020

Wishing peace and good health to all this Passover season.

Grab your library card and head over to hoopla digital for these eBooks and many more 📚 https://buff.ly/2VehgEt

04/09/2020

How to Sew a Face Mask

Go from fabric to functional face mask in minutes! The Makerspace staff from Rust Library in Leesburg break down the process in this easy-to-follow tutorial.

04/08/2020

Looking for a job? 💼 Here's a great opportunity from the Loudoun Workforce Resource Center!

Available positions include IT, retail, accounting/bookkeeping, office support, health care, security, WMATA and more. Registration required: loudounworkforce.eventbrite.com

04/08/2020

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Tune in tomorrow for a tutorial! 😷

Go from fabric to functional face mask in minutes! The Makerspace staff from Rust Library in Leesburg break down the process in this easy-to-follow tutorial.

04/07/2020

We’re still here, and we’d still love to help you find your next favorite book.

☎️ https://buff.ly/3aSTHHQ

04/06/2020

Work, kids, quarantine – there’s a lot to juggle these days. With your library card, you’re just a click away from thousands of Lynda.com courses to help you go from coping and surviving to actually thriving. Get started: https://buff.ly/2ywxrFh

04/05/2020

FUN FACT: Listening to a book uses the same parts of your brain as reading a book.

Find great eAudiobooks for teens on Hoopla 📚 https://buff.ly/3aGffHq

04/04/2020

No travel? No problem. ❤️📚 With books, you can go anywhere.

04/03/2020

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"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.'" ― Fred Rogers

Explore our "Look for the Helpers" eBook collection ❤️
https://buff.ly/2URjHwq

04/03/2020

Loudoun County Government recently rolled out two digital tools we think everyone should know about.

1️⃣ Interactive maps: All in one place, you can search the county for food assistance sites, restaurants and businesses with takeout or delivery options, and groceries or pharmacies with designated shopping hours for vulnerable individuals. https://buff.ly/39F5AzJ

2️⃣ Jobs search: Loudoun County Economic Development has unveiled a jobs portal that aggregates and filters all positions currently open in Loudoun. The portal pulls in and de-duplicates listings from more than 10,000 public job boards, providing the comprehensive tool for finding a job in our area. https://buff.ly/2UTqhCE

04/02/2020

"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone" is now available for unlimited access through our OverDrive for Libraries digital collection! ⚡️ Download the Libby app to borrow the eBook or audiobook with no waitlists or holds!

Available for all:
Ravenclaws
Slytherins
Gryffindors
Hufflepuffs

04/01/2020

CALLING ALL POETS: Our annual Rhyme On contest is now open! ✍️ We're seeking submissions for Best Love Poem, Best Poem About Loudoun, Funniest Poem and Free Verse. Go to library.loudoun.gov/RhymeOn for details.

04/01/2020

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What matters to you? Schools? Transportation? Hospitals? Data from the 2020 Census helps inform planning efforts for all these important community assets. Make sure our area receives the resources it needs by filling out the census today. Go to my2020census.gov.

03/31/2020

We know things change quickly, but you can always stay up-to-date on the library with our COVID-19 page: library.loudoun.gov/covid19 ❤️📚

03/30/2020

Questions? We have answers! 📞 Call our library hotline at 703-777-0323 and staff will be happy to:

✅ Help with access to online resources
✅ Troubleshoot account issues
✅ Connect you with COVID-19 information
✅ Recommend eBooks, digital audiobooks, streaming movies and databases