Ashburn Library

05/16/2019

ESOL Book Club.
Thursday, May 23, 10 am.
For advanced learners who would like to practice their English reading and conversational skills.
This month's book is Animal Farm by George Orwell.
"In this political fable, the animals of Manor Farm revolt against their human rulers to establish the democratic Animal Farm. But as the society evolves, leaders become rulers and totalitarianism is re-established."
Pick up books at the front desk. For adults.

05/16/2019

On Saturday, May 11 Ashburn Library hosted a very special Storytime Salute with active members of the United State Military. The children loved meeting and hearing stories from these real life heroes. We thank all the service members for sharing their time with us AND for their service to our country. We salute you!

05/15/2019

May is National Pet Month and we'd like to introduce you to our furry (and non furry) friends. Feel free to share a photo of your special pet with us in the comments.

05/13/2019

The Ashburn Library still has plenty of slots available for our Teen Volunteer program for the Summer, especially during Session 2 [July 6 - August 5]. If interested, teens just need to stop by in person to register. We hope you will join us this summer!

05/12/2019

Teen Spa Day.
Saturday, May 18, 2pm.
You've finished your school exams, now have fun by making bath bombs and body scrubs.

05/11/2019

Buying a Home &
Selling a Home.
Saturday, May 18, 11-12pm, and 1-2pm, respectively.
Realtor and lawyer Bruce McBarnette discusses both buying and selling a home in the Loudoun County area in these two programs. Presentations are perfect for both new home buyers just starting out, and then older home owners looking to move. Come enjoy both or either one of these two real estate educational programs. For adults.

05/10/2019

Reminder: The library is closed today for Staff Development Day. Normal hours resume Saturday. Until then, check out eBooks, eMagazines and more at library.loudoun.gov/online.

05/09/2019

Cracking the Code To Your Federal Job Search.
Thursday, May 16, 7pm.
Learn how to apply for a Federal Job. Topics include: understanding the Federal job road map; qualifying for jobs; reviewing vacancy announcements; understanding how HR staff score your applications; and writing your resume. Led by Corliss Jackson, MPA, former GS-15 HR Manager with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). For Grade 9 - adult.

05/09/2019

Thank you to everyone who came out last night to make these gorgeous earrings for Mother’s Day. Stay tuned for more programs like this.

05/08/2019

Thanks to all of YOU the Ashburn Library has already collected 75.38 lbs. towards our 500 lb. goal of plastic bags! Each time you drop off your plastic bags, during the month of May, you will be entered for a chance to win a reusable tote.

05/07/2019

All Loudoun County Public Library branches will be closed Friday, May 10 for staff development and training.

We'll reopen at 10 a.m. Saturday. Until then, access our digital offerings at library.loudoun.gov/online.

05/05/2019

Strategy Gaming.
Sunday, May 12, 1 pm.
Come play games! For adults.

05/02/2019

Mother's Day Jewelry Basics.
Wednesday, May 8, 7 pm.
Create a one-of-a-kind gift. Supplies and instruction provided. For Grades 9 - adult.

05/02/2019

Thank you to local author Maria Gianferrari for sharing her heartwarming story about pet adoption at our Operation Rescue Dog event Wednesday night. We adored the three furry friends Rainy, Holly, Marcos, and Joyce, with New Love Animal Rescue, brought for us to meet. Kids loved getting to "adopt" their own rescue puppies. And thank you to all the families that donated dog supplies for NLAR. It was an evening at the library where the cuteness levels were off the chart! 🐶

05/01/2019

We have new and exciting displays for the month of May. This month we are highlighting "Travel Around the World" and "May the Fourth Be With You." Stop in and see us soon.

05/01/2019

It’s a new month full of programs at the library! Keep these calendars handy to make sure you don't miss a thing. Or, check the online listings: https://bit.ly/2NQKh4h

04/26/2019

"A rainy day is a special gift to readers" - Amy Miles, author

04/25/2019

Block by Block Literary Applique Quilt.
Thursday, May 2, 7 pm.
Each Month for the next 12 months, learn how to hand applique a modern minimalist literary-themed quilt block to create a unique book lovers quilt! Come every month or just once. All sewing levels welcome. Supplies provided. For Grades 9 - adult.

04/24/2019

DIY Teens: Crystal Jewelry Tray
On Wednesday, May 1, 5:00 PM at Ashburn Library

Choose from sparkly colorful crystals to make this glittering tray for your favorite jewelry.
For High School and Middle School students.

04/23/2019

Ashburn Adult Book Club -
Tuesday, May 7, 7 pm.
Musicophilia: tales of music and the brain by Oliver Sacks.

"Oliver Sacks explores the place music occupies in the brain and how it affects the human condition. In Musicophilia, he shows us a variety of what he calls "musical misalignments." Among them: a man struck by lightning who suddenly desires to become a pianist at the age of forty-two; an entire group of children with Williams syndrome, who are hypermusical from birth; people with "amusia," to whom a symphony sounds like the clattering of pots and pans; and a man whose memory spans only seven seconds - "
Come share in the discussion.

04/23/2019

Look at what the Easter Bunny left us yesterday morning. We love it!!! Thank you for keeping us busy. We hope you had a wonderful spring break and read something good :).

04/23/2019

Loudoun Co. libraries waive over $15,000 in overdue fees for food

This is a wonderful article highlighting our recent Food For Fines program.

Part of “Food for Fines” amnesty program

04/23/2019

We are gearing up for our Teen DIY Balloon Rocket Car program on Wednesday, April 24 at 5:00 p.m.
Join us in designing, building, and racing your own car. All materials are provided.

04/21/2019

Happy Easter! The library is closed today, but our digital collection is always open. Go to library.loudoun.gov/online for eBooks, streaming music, audiobooks, and much more.

04/20/2019

Zero Waste Kitchen
Saturday, April 27, 2pm
Learn techniques and create tools to alleviate waste in the kitchen.
For elementary school through adult.

04/20/2019

We loved meeting Otto the Auto on Friday at the Ashburn Library. Otto taught us the importance of looking all ways before crossing the street, to always buckle our seat belts, and to always wear our bicycle helmets. Thank you to the AAA Mid-Atlantic for introducing us to our new friend Otto.

04/19/2019

We want to thank you for making Food For Fines a HUGE success. All of our Loudoun County Libraries collected a total of 15,375 pounds of food. It's almost twice as much as last year. We couldn't have done it without your generosity. Thank you again.

04/19/2019

At our recent Homeschool Maker Monday - String Art program we really enjoyed getting artistic with construction tools. Using wood, nails, embroidery floss, and hammers, kids and their parents made everything from simple geometric shapes to Minecraft grass blocks.

04/18/2019

Loudoun County Public Library branches are closed Sunday, April 21 for Easter.

Visit library.loudoun.gov for eBooks, streaming music and more.

04/18/2019

We got a spiffy new sign today -- time to celebrate! 🥳 #itsthelittlethings

04/18/2019

ESOL Book Club.
Thursday, April 25, 10 am.
For advanced learners who would like to practice their English reading and conversational skills.
This month's book is Nation by Terry Pratchett
"A vicious storm has ripped away everything that Mau knows, and he now stands as the lone inhabitant of a desert island. However, when her ship flounders, Daphne joins Mau on the island, and the two work towards surviving together. The lessons that follow create a deep bond of understanding between Mau and Daphne, as they synchronously form their own Nation."
Pick up books at the front desk. For adults.

04/17/2019

Hey Teens - want to learn more about how you can stay busy this summer and keep your parents happy? Stop by the Ashburn Library to pick up an application packet for the 2019 Teen Summer Library Volunteer program.

04/16/2019

Vegetable Container Gardening
Tuesday, April 23, 7pm
If you have a small backyard or limited areas with sun, container gardening is a great way to grow veggies. Extension Master Gardeners will share tip and techniques to get your containers off to a successful start. For adults.

04/15/2019

While you and I might snack on fruits, vegetables or chips, only "light" snacks will do for our friends in the plant world. To learn more about Photosynthesis - and why that joke was so goofy - join us on Saturday, April 20. Suitable for grades K - 5.

04/15/2019

Rhyme On! Adult Poetry Writing Contest 2019
Monday, April 1 - Wednesday, May 13.

Take part in our 6th annual poetry writing contest in honor of National Poetry Month. Entries will be accepted from April 1-May 15. Prizes will be awarded to winners in four categories. For ages 18 and older.
Submission Guidelines: library.loudoun.gov/rhymeon
Email your entry: [email protected]
Winners will be announced on Monday, June 4: library.loudoun.gov/rhymeon

04/14/2019

Spring Break is always a good time to pick up a book for fun or spend screen time with the littlest ones. It can be a wonderful learning opportunity when done with a grown up.

04/11/2019

Start Your Business | Mason Enterprise Center Leesburg

Start a Business Workshop
Thursday, April 18, 11 am.
Learn how to navigate the ins and outs of creating a business plan, marketing your new business, and determining the licenses and permits you need. Presented in partnership with George Mason University, Mason Enterprise Center,
Small Business Development Center of Leesburg.
Register at: https://masonenterprisecenterloudoun.com/events/start-your-business-15/

04/10/2019

Teen Paint Night
Wednesday, April 17, 7 pm.
Grab your friends and take home your masterpiece. Local artist Jenny Klug will lead you, step-by-step from bare canvas to a finished painting. You'll be amazed by what you can create.
For Teens

04/10/2019

It's the little "Things" that make Ashburn Library so special during National Library Week

04/10/2019

Jennifer Yu Wins 2019 U.S. Women’s Championship - US Chess

Congratulations to Stone Bridge High School Sophomore Jennifer Yu. Way to go!!!!

https://new.uschess.org/news/yu-2019-womens-champion/

With her decisive win over Anna Zatonskih in Round 10 of the U.S. Women’s Championship, Jennifer Yu has clinched the title of 2019 U.S. Women’s...

04/08/2019

Fifty years ago Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made history as the first humans to set foot on the moon. Join us for this entertaining and educational celebration of that very special day.

04/08/2019

DIY Teens: Japanese Moss Ball Aquarium
On Wednesday, April 10, 5:00 PM at Ashburn Library

Join us to make a Japanese Moss Ball Aquarium for your desk. Make an underwater garden for your strange and charming little plant.
For High School and Middle School students.

04/08/2019

We cannot thank you enough for all of the food we've collected so far for our Food For Fines program. We will be collecting unopened, unexpired nonperishable food April 8-14. For every item you bring in we will take $1 off of your owed fines. We also appreciate all of our patrons who have brought in items to Pay it Forward to others. All proceeds go to Loudoun Hunger Relief.

04/07/2019

Strategy Gaming for Adults.
Come join fellow strategy and Eurogame enthusiasts on Sunday, April 14, 1:00 pm, for an afternoon of friendly competition with games like Settlers of Catan, Carcassonne, Ticket to Ride and more! For adults

04/06/2019

Live Music: Sterling Sound Jazz Ensemble
Saturday, April 13, 3pm.
All are welcome to attend this uniquely American art form. The ensemble will perform jazz tunes that include something old, something new, something borrowed (from rock or pop) and something blues.