Ashburn Library

04/02/2018

A Love Letter to the Library Hold System

Do you love stopping in at the library to see your next read waiting for you on the hold shelf? This writer has penned a comical love letter to holds.

Holds allow materials to be sent between branches and readers can reserve a spot in line for popular titles. Place a hold on any print material directly from the catalog: https://bit.ly/2FCKvIJ

https://bit.ly/2IpSRUr

One reader's love letter to the public library hold system that has provided her so many great pieces of literature over the years.

03/26/2018

Loudoun County Public Library > News & Events > Rhyme On!

Rhyme On! Adult Poetry Writing Contest 2018
Take part in our 5th annual poetry writing contest in honor of National Poetry Month.
Entries will be accepted from April 1-May 15.
Prizes will be awarded to the winners. For ages 18 and older.
Submission Guidelines: library.loudoun.gov/rhymeon
Submit Your Entry: [email protected]
Winners will be announced on Monday, June 4: library.loudoun.gov/rhymeon

Loudoun County Public Library

03/21/2018

All Loudoun County Public Library branches are scheduled to open Wednesday, March 21. Please check back for updates throughout the day.

03/20/2018

Due to uncertain weather conditions, Duck, Duck, Moose Storytime with local author Joy Heyer has been canceled for this evening. It will be rescheduled for next Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. We apologize for the inconvenience.

As of now, we will still have regular Family Storytime at 6:30 p.m. tonight, but please check back for updates as conditions may change.

03/14/2018

Obituary: Stephen Hawking

Renowned ambassador for science, Stephen Hawking, has passed away. His popular books made science accessible to millions, request one of his works from the catalog: http://bit.ly/2FCKvIJ

Despite a crippling illness, Stephen Hawking became one of the most respected scientists of his age.

03/03/2018

Dolly Parton donates 100 millionth book, announces partnership with Library of Congress

Storytime at the Library of Congress, what a fun treat for summer! A great option for something different the last Friday of each summer month. Wonder if they'll do them in the fancy reading room?!

For details and streaming options if you don't want to mess with Metro, the LoC's got you covered: https://www.loc.gov/item/prn-18-020/library-of-congress-and-imagination-library-announce-story-time-events-for-young-readers/2018-02-27/

After presenting her 100 millionth Imagination Library book to the Library of Congress, Dolly Parton announced a collaboration between the two groups.

02/28/2018

Perspective | ‘A Wrinkle in Time’: Let’s hope the movie is better than the book

Love it or hate it, A Wrinkle in Time is in the spotlight ahead of the March 9 premier for the movie adaptation.

http://wapo.st/2CpuO8W

Artistically, the beloved science fantasy novel is a mess.