01/15/2023
A decluttering expert, film historian and one-time hurricane hunter engage library audiences this week. See who else is sharing their knowledge and passion in the program schedule for Jan. 16-22: https://buff.ly/3ZCdGnW
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Drop by for books, movies, free events, discussions, research tools and more. Since our opening day on Aug. 10, 2003, the Ashburn Library has been committed to serving the needs of our community and providing free access to books, wifi, public computers, meeting rooms, and educational, fun programming for adults, teens, and children.
Operating as usual
01/14/2023
It's New Arrivals Day at LCPL!
This week we added 25 new bestsellers, 18 new movies, 135 new children's books, and 317 other new books, including 38 that are available online.
Get first dibs: http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&p=2227-241
01/13/2023
All Loudoun County Public Library branches are closed Monday, Jan. 16, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
01/12/2023
The weather might be overcast and gloomy but our new outdoor musical instrument installation is bringing lots of sunshine and joy to our visitors young and young-at-heart.
01/10/2023
Congratulations to the weekly raffle winners from our first three weeks of the Ashburn Library Winter Reading Challenge for kids. Week 1 - Michael. Week 2 - Miya. Week 3 - Lilah. Keep up the great reading everyone! Just two weeks left.
01/08/2023
Sewing, retirement planning and a brazen plot to assassinate world leaders are among the featured topics at library events this week. View the program schedule for Jan. 9-15 at https://buff.ly/3igsIz2
01/07/2023
Reminder: Our newest club, for adult fans of horror films, begins Wednesday, January 11 at 7 pm. Each month the club will discuss and dissect different horror film themes with other fans. January's theme is Found Footage.
01/07/2023
It's New Arrivals Day at LCPL!
This week we added seven new bestsellers, five new movies, three new audiobooks, 241 new children's books, and 286 other new books, including eight that are available online.
Get first dibs: http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&p=2227-240
01/06/2023
Cozy up with your next Mango Languages lesson! Try Swedish, or choose from over 70 other languages available to learn for FREE with a Loudoun County Public Library card. Start learning today!
01/05/2023
Attention Writers of Ashburn,
Make 2023 the year you:
- Start your writing project.
- Finish your writing project.
- Tell your story.
- Focus on your passion.
- Find a community of writers with which you can connect, share resources, and discuss the craft.
The Ashburn Writers Group begins January 23, 6:00-7:30 pm and will meet every 4th Monday evening of the month from 6:00-7:30 pm. To learn more go to: https://bit.ly/3IohPFJ
01/04/2023
Teens: Your best short story could earn you $200! ✍️ Our annual It's All Write short-story contest runs through March 1 for students in Grades 6-12. View rules and submission info at library.loudoun.gov/IAW.
01/03/2023
Hey preschoolers - join us every Friday morning for our Pre-K Skill Builder program. Each week practice different skills with fun activities and crafts during this drop-in program. For ages 3-5 with a caregiver; Fridays, 10 am - 12 pm.
[Note: There will be no Pre-K program on Friday, January 27, 2023 due to the Used Book Sale.]
01/01/2023
EXPLORE HISTORY: Hear tales about an early Spanish explorer and an elusive first lady. Discover details about key events in the American War of Independence and the disappearance of a U.S. cargo ship during World War II. For information about these and other offerings, check out the Weekly Program Schedule for Jan. 2-8: https://buff.ly/3IfrUES
12/31/2022
It's New Arrivals Day at LCPL!
This week we added six new bestsellers, six new movies, 164 new children's books, and 88 other new books, including 37 that are available online.
Get first dibs: http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&p=2227-239
12/30/2022
All Loudoun County Public Library branches are closed Sunday, Jan. 1, for New Year's.
12/29/2022
Thank you to all the young scientists who shared their research with the Ashburn community at our recent Homeschool Science Fair on Dec. 12. Everyone worked so hard on their projects and there were some very interesting topics explored.
Be sure to mark your calendars for our next homeschool event, the Homeschool History Fair, on Monday, Feb. 13.
12/28/2022
On your mark, get set, READ. Kick off the New Year with a resolution you’ll actually want to keep: To read more in 2023! Each hour spent reading or listening to a book counts as one mile in the great Winter Read-A-Thon. Sign up at library.loudoun.gov/WinterRead.
12/27/2022
Our Winter Reading Challenge is back for kids, birth to grade 5. Track their reading each week to get entered in the weekly prize raffles. Participate and complete a challenge to earn a free book from the Friends of the Ashburn Library winter book sale in January. The Winter Reading Challenge for kids runs through January 21. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ashburn Library-FOAL.
12/26/2022
Welcome 2023 by participating in a countdown to the new year, entering the It's All Write short story contest for teens or signing up for LCPL's Winter Read-a-Thon for adults. Find information about these and other opportunities in our Weekly Program Schedule for Dec. 26-Jan. 1: https://buff.ly/3PU9Q4X
12/25/2022
From all of us, to all of you: Merry Christmas, Loudoun! 🎁 Thank you for continuing to use the library. You are our greatest gift.
12/24/2022
It's New Arrivals Day at LCPL!
This week we added one new bestseller, ten new movies, two new audiobooks, 69 new children's books, and 123 other new books, including two that are available online.
Get first dibs: http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&p=2227-238
12/23/2022
Going out of town for the holidays? Don't forget to suspend your holds! 📚 You'll continue moving up the holds list while you're gone. Then, at the end of the suspension period, your hold automatically becomes active again.
(Pro tip: You can also suspend eBook holds on Libby.)
12/21/2022
All Loudoun County Public Library branches are closed from 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23, through Sunday, Dec. 25, for Christmas.
12/17/2022
The sweetest houses are made of sugar and spice. Stop by the library this weekend to see up close the entries in the 5th Annual Great Ashburn Gingerbread Competition and vote for your favorites. Great job gingerbread architects!
12/17/2022
It's New Arrivals Day at LCPL!
This week we added 28 new bestsellers, 40 new movies, eight new audiobooks, 13 new children's books, and 143 other new books, including 61 that are available online.
Get first dibs: http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&p=2227-237
12/16/2022
✨ Get ready for Hanukkah with instantly available kids eBooks on the Hoopla app! ✨
12/14/2022
See what's new this week at the Loudoun County Public Library at:
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There are 17 new bestsellers, one new movie, two new audiobooks, 23 new children's books, and 179 other new books, including 94 that are available online.
The new bestsellers this week include "Cat Kid Comic Club #4," "Legends & Lattes," and "Charm." The new movie this week is "Little Big Horn."
12/14/2022
Get the gingerbread cookies and eggnog ready, cause we’re celebrating the season with Kanopy’s newly expanded Home Viewing for the Holidays collection. To unwrap this cinematic present, just go to kanopy.com/category/24372.
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12/13/2022
Mark Your Calendars! [NOTE: Donations do not begin until January 13.]
12/11/2022
Guided opportunities to use Makerspace equipment, a virtual tour of the American Museum of Natural History and a presentation about one of the most dramatic home front episodes of World War II are part of this week’s lineup. View the program schedule for Dec. 12-18: https://buff.ly/3Y3N6Dv
12/09/2022
This time of year can be filled with joy — but also stress. Take a mental-health break with instantly available library resources like soothing music streaming via Freegal Music and on-demand yoga videos on hoopla digital, or nab a quiet moment with a feel-good eBook on the Libby App. LCPL branches are also hosting in-person yoga classes as well as free crafting and art workshops.
12/07/2022
Working on that holiday shopping list? Check ratings and reviews for thousands of products from Consumer Reports, available for FREE with an LCPL card.
🛍️ library.loudoun.gov/online#researchandlearn.
12/06/2022
We love seeing families come together on a Saturday afternoon to create together. This past Saturday (12/3), kids made mini "campfires." While these "campfires" are super cute, they won't actually warm you or offset your home's heating costs!
12/04/2022
Dabble in DIY this week at the library. Check out the project-based offerings and other events in the Weekly Program Schedule for Dec. 5-11: https://buff.ly/3B1YtSA
12/03/2022
Our monthly Common Threads club is enjoying a growing community of experienced knitters and needle-workers, along with those new to the skill. Join us again in December for a few quiet, cozy hours to just sit and stitch together. To learn more go to: https://bit.ly/3VI7VCv
12/02/2022
County has opened a survey intended for young people and their parents to provide information that will help the county develop programs and services to help youth in the community thrive. Learn more and take the survey here: https://bit.ly/3spHRzf
12/01/2022
Do you like scary movies? Can't get enough of thrills & chills? Looking for like minded people to share your horror knowledge?
Starting in January, 2023, join us for a new monthly club called "Truly Wicked Horror" where we will discuss the various genres and sub-genres of your favorite horror movies. Each session will cover five films that helped shape the face of horror.
First up: Found Footage Horror
For more details, go to: https://bit.ly/3ueIGMo
11/30/2022
Did you know: All 10 LCPL locations have notary publics on staff? ☎️ Call your branch to schedule a free appointment.
11/29/2022
Heads up: Pre-K Skill Builders at the Ashburn Library is cancelled for this Friday, Dec. 2, due to a staff retreat. Pre-K Skill Builders will be back next Friday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. with more crafting and skill-building fun.
11/27/2022
WHOOOO'S ready to check out some engaging programs? A lively children's concert, a visit with owls and a session packed with car-buying tips are among the offerings on tap. View the Nov. 28-Dec. 4 Weekly Program Schedule: https://buff.ly/3TUmgdv
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Summer vacation on the horizon? 🧳 Don't forget to pack some essentials! 📖 Perfect beach read 👂 Audiobooks 🍿 Streaming movies 🎵 Summer jams 📱 Digital magazines Get it all with a Loudoun County Public Library card: library.loudoun.gov/obr
Summer Reading Program 2022
We're on the trail to a reading adventure! 🧭 This summer, earn your way to great prizes by reading, completing fun challenges and attending events at hot spots around Loudoun County. Start your journey at library.loudoun.gov/SRP. #LCPLSRP
Big Library Read: Music is History by Questlove
Explore the influence of music on history – and history on music – one song at a time, from 1971 to the present. 🎶 Grab your library card and dive into “Music is History” by Questlove on the Libby app without waitlists or holds through April 18.
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Loudoun County Public Library has again been recognized as one of America’s best libraries, earning a four-star ranking by Library Journal — one of just four libraries in Virginia to receive a star rating! 🤩 It’s all thanks to the customers who use our collection and services, plus our amazing staff. We’re proud to serve #Loudoun! “I would like to thank our staff for their commitment and creativity as well as the Library Board of Trustees for its steadfast leadership,” LCPL Director Chang Liu said. “But most of all, I want to thank our customers for their remarkable support. It is our honor to serve them.”
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From all of us, to all of you: Merry Christmas! 🎁 Thank you for continuing to use the library. You are our greatest gift.
Top Books of 2021
As we get ready to welcome a new year, here's a look back at Loudoun County's most-borrowed books of 2021. 🎉
Summer Reading Program 2021
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Optimize Your WiFi Setup for Online Learning
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Book Recommendations: Diverse Reads
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Teen Reads: Realistic Fiction
Drawing Tutorial: Designing a Character
Germs Are Not For Sharing
Welcome to Curbside Pickup
Resistance Training for Beginners
DIY Magazine Holder
Virtual Art Exhibit with Frank Stopa
Drawing Characters in Action
Making a Will
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How to Start a Garden
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Come on out to Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue Open House Oct 9th, 11am-3:00pm; Fun, educational, something for everybody.
“Autumn Just Around the Bend”. Shenandoah National Park, 20 x 30 canvas prints available for your walls, halls and conference rooms. Ashburn Library National Park Foundation
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Installed an exhibition of my photography today at the Ashburn Library, in northern Virginia, which took about 30 images. Feel free to stop in and view the photography, they are open most days from 9:30 to 9:00 pm. Thanks for stopping by.
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Outdoor Family Storytime at Ashburn Library is canceled Saturday, Aug. 20, while our roof is being replaced. The construction is expected to last several days and will at times be noisy, both inside and outside the building. For questions or assistance, please call 703-737-8100.
Here's an angle of the library you don't see very often! 😍 We hosted Vantage Point Drone for a fascinating demonstration last week, treating us to these birds-eye views of Ashburn Library, which recently celebrated its 19th birthday. Looking good, Ashburn!
Night Rider! 🛹 🤘
A week of Virginia libraries and schools! Excited to be visiting Loudoun County Public Library this Wednesday and Apple Pie Ridge to help them celebrate the beginning of the school year!
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A week of Virginia libraries and schools! Excited to be visiting Loudoun County Public Library this Wednesday and Apple Pie Ridge to help them celebrate the beginning of the school year!
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Come out with family and friends to Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue and enjoy a great breakfast, July 10th, 8am-12:00pm. Order tickets online at: ashburnfirerescue.org/go/pancake or at the door.
Crafts, a movie screening and curated reading recommendations are all on the horizon for Pride Month, plus a special Rainbow Storytime for families at Ashburn Library. Get the details: loudouncountypubliclibrary.evanced.info/signup
Come out for a great dinner at Texas Roadhouse on June 6th and support Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue. Receive a 10% discount by presenting this coupon on either your phone or a copy.
Come out for a great dinner at Texas Roadhouse on June 6th and support Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue. Receive a 10% discount by presenting this coupon on either your phone or a copy.
Mark your calendars for Ashburn Library’s used book sale on Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Presale will take place on Friday, June 24, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a $15 admission per person. In addition to used books, there will also be movies, comics, and more.
💥 Looks like Captain America and our Ashburn Library crew are ready to assemble for Avengers Night at Rust Library. See you Saturday in Leesburg!
BOOK SALE ALERTS!! 📚🛍 Stock up on used books, movies and more at rock-bottom prices:
• Purcellville Library, Saturday, May 21, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Rust Library, Saturday, June 4, and Sunday, June 5 (hours TBA)
• Lovettsville Library, Friday, June 17, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Saturday, June 18, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Ashburn Library, Saturday, June 25, and Sunday, June 26, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (Presale: Friday, June 24, 5-8 p.m.; $15 admission per person)
• Purcellville Library, Saturday, May 21, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Rust Library, Saturday, June 4, and Sunday, June 5 (hours TBA)
• Lovettsville Library, Friday, June 17, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Saturday, June 18, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Ashburn Library, Saturday, June 25, and Sunday, June 26, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (Presale: Friday, June 24, 5-8 p.m.; $15 admission per person)
There's still time to sign up for Firehouse Chicken Dinner Sat May 7th Noon-6:00pm See flyer for details and how to sign up. (Must pre-order)
There is still time to reserve your Firehouse Grilled Chicken Dinner. May 7th, Noon to 6:00pm, Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue: 1/2 chicken, baked beans, cole slaw, roll, dessert & drink. (Don't miss out for a chance to win the "Golden Ticket). Reservations required: https://ashburnfirerescue.org/go/chicken
Come and support Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue with a delicious pancake breakfast May 15th, 8:00-11:30a.m. Purchase tickets online at: ashburnfirerescue.org/go/pancakes or at the door.