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Loudoun County Public Library builds community by nurturing an environment where the joy of reading and learning is celebrated and people and ideas flourish. Visit one of our 10 locations: Ashburn, Brambleton, Cascades, Gum Spring, Law Library (Leesburg), Lovettsville, Middleburg, Purcellville, Rust (Leesburg) and Sterling.
I loved this spooky historical mystery! It was so well-written, and was a perfect fall read. I finished it in less than 24 hours!
Reserve a copy of Long Lost by Jacqueline West through the library catalog: https://bit.ly/lcpl_LongLost
Want a library card? Click on the following link to complete the online borrower registration for Loudoun County Public Library. Your new card provides access to all 10 library branches: https://bit.ly/lcplsignup
Announcing...this year's 1book 1community title! For information about "It Happened on Saturday" by local author Sydney Dunlap and related events, visit library.loudoun.gov/1book.
This timely story revolves around 13-year-old Julia as she navigates the world of dating and its implications for internet safety. Access the eBook instantly on our Libby app through Saturday, Nov. 11, or pick up a free paperback copy at your local branch while supplies last.
Our annual 1book 1community program is designed to promote community understanding through the shared experience of reading the same book. This is made possible by the Irwin Uran Gift Fund. We hope you'll join in the discussion!
Maker Monday, holiday gift edition: When it comes to making your holiday gifts, it is never too early to start! To spark your creativity, here are a few examples of the many different items you can press your designs and photos onto using the sublimation printer. Each of our four makerspaces has a printer, sublimation materials available for purchase, and staff who are happy to show you how simple it is. Of course, staff are also happy to show you the other equipment, as well. Visit library.loudoun.gov/makerspace for more information.
Plan all your Fall DIY activities with Bullet Journaling tonight at 7 p.m. Bring your favorite journaling supplies or use the supplies provided. For Grade 9 - Adult.
Photo by Estée Janssens on Unsplash
For more than 60 years, Barbie has been collected, criticized, analyzed, and loved. This week, hear the story of the doll and her creator, or take the opportunity to code, create, or experience qigong. View the full list of events here: https://buff.ly/46fmWAK.
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Happy New Year to those celebrating Rosh Hashanah! Search our catalog with keywords to find books for the holiday at catalog.library.loudoun.gov.
Shanah Tovah from your friends at the library! Want to learn more about the Jewish New Year? Grab a book from our display or search the library catalog here: https://bit.ly/3rjbmWD
New artist-in-residence: Visit the Brambleton Library Makerspace to watch artist Carolyn EJ Watson (Poppydovedesign) experiment with equipment and found objects to create sculptures that tell a story: https://buff.ly/3PBVEhB.
Residency hours: Mondays 9:30 a.m.-noon, Wednesdays 6-9 p.m., and Saturdays 12-3 p.m.
Programs:
Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 6 p.m. - Create a Wire Sculpture
Saturday, Oct. 21 at 2 p.m. - Create a Paper Sculpture
Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. - Create a Fabric Sculpture
Maker Monday at Gum Spring Library: This custom etched glass was made by patron Jodie to celebrate someone's birthday. Her process? She used the Silhouette Cameo cutter to create a stencil, placed it on the glass, and applied etching cream to work its magic. The cream and stencil were then removed to reveal her personalized design. To find out about our upcoming programs, search the event calendar by keyword "makerspace": https://buff.ly/3RdYxY3.
This week, learn how to perform basic bicycle maintenance, filter your photos and write a children's book. Or hear about the survival story that inspired the Oscar-winning film "The Bridge on the River Kwai." Find our weekly program schedule at library.loudoun.gov/programs or read it here: https://buff.ly/45K5Ivu.
With the incoming crisp air and colorful foliage, fall is the perfect bike riding season! We've got a fun series of programs leading up to our W&OD Spoke'n Word bike trail event on Saturday, Oct. 14. Read on or visit our event calendar for details: https://buff.ly/3P2GDVC.
Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 6 p.m.: Basic Bicycle Maintenance Workshop with Bike Loudoun (Purcellville Library)
Sunday, Sept. 24 at 2 p.m.: History of the W&OD Trail (Purcellville Library)
Sunday, Sept. 24 at 3 p.m.: Basic Bicycle Maintenance Workshop (Sterling Library)
Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m.: Stencil a Tea Towel (Purcellville Library)
Sunday, Oct. 1 at 11 a.m.: Bike into History (Brambleton Library)
Thursday, Oct. 5 at 6:30 p.m.: From Rails to Trails: The Making of America's Active Transportation Network (Old Ox Brewery in Ashburn)
Saturday, Oct. 14 at 10 a.m.: Spoke 'N Word Bike Event (W&OD Trail)
📣 Introducing…our new book vending machine at Douglass Community Center!
Maker Monday: Calling all cosplayers, Halloween enthusiasts, and costume designers! Check out this work-in-progress happening at the Brambleton Library Makerspace. Learn how you, too, can make your own garb at one of our four Makerspaces: library.loudoun.gov/makerspace.
Practicing self-compassion, building a backyard bird oasis and tailoring your resume are among this week's featured topics. View the complete schedule and learn how to preview art on exhibit at the branches here: https://buff.ly/3L4uUEO.
All Loudoun County Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, Sept. 4, for Labor Day. Regular service will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 5 at 9:30 a.m. Our online resources are always available at library.loudoun.gov/online!
Maker Monday at Sterling Library: Do we have any Terry Pratchett fans out there? Here's an update on the mysterious in-progress sewing project from a couple weeks ago, now looking a bit more finished and functional. Anyone want to update your guesses? Find out more about our makerspaces at library.loudoun.gov/makerspace.
The school year is underway but we bet some of your favorite classes will be at LCPL! This week, sharpen your photography skills and your pencils — for sketching and editing workshops. Check out all our offerings here: https://buff.ly/3svVIaH
Thursday, Aug. 31 is the deadline! Enter your short story for a chance to win a cash prize in our Write On! contest for adults age 18+. For details and the online submission form, go to
library.loudoun.gov/writeon.
Come learn about our local environment from the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy's stunning exhibit as it makes its rounds to all the branches. View professional photographers' images of our local parks accompanied by educational descriptions. See it at your branch in the coming months:
2023
July-August: Ashburn Library
September-October: Rust Library
November-December: Loudoun County Law Library
2024
January-February: Lovettsville Library
March-April: Cascades Library
May-June: Middleburg Library
July-August: Purcellville Library
September-October: Brambleton Library
November-December: Gum Spring Library
Photo credit: Michael Sciortino
Maker Monday: A group of kids got to test-drive the sublimation markers at Rust Library Makerspace the other day! They drew their own designs, printed them out with the sublimation printer, and used a special heat press to apply them to mugs. Know anyone you'd like to make gifts for? Ask a staff at your closest makerspace for details! Find more inspiration at library.loudoun.gov/makerspace.
An art historian, the author of the original Pete the Cat books, and a witness of General MacArthur's farewell address to West Point cadets are among this week's featured presenters. Plus, we've scheduled two new offsite Catch the Bus events at PRCS locations! Get the details here: https://buff.ly/3YHKc87.
UPDATE: All Catch the Bus programs have been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances and will not be rescheduled. You can check with your elementary school to see if they will have buses onsite at their orientations next week. Catch our other programs at library.loudoun.gov/calendar.
Sewing enthusiasts and beginners alike: We have a couple of fun programs coming up next week on Tuesday, Aug. 22 and Saturday, Aug. 26! Search our event calendar by keyword "sewing" to find out when classes are offered: https://buff.ly/45cju9V.
These images are from Brambleton Library's spring 2023 Artist-in-Residence programs with Gretchen Carder, modern quilter.
Maker Monday: A patron of the Gum Spring Library Makerspace has been using 3D design software (such as Tinkercad) to print these cookie cutters. He then passes them to his daughter to use with clay, which she turns into earrings. Talk about a multi-step collaboration! You can see more examples on her Instagram account, Clay on the May, at https://buff.ly/3qu47dY.
This week, practice catching the bus! Or attend a bilingual family concert, hone your writing skills, explore history, and experience a sound bath. Such variety in this week's events: https://buff.ly/3s3uzeV.
Coming to Rust Library tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 8 at 6:30 p.m.: Dean Alan-The Magician will wow and entertain as he leads you through a time-traveling magic show. See our event calendar for details: https://buff.ly/3YsxgTC.
Emergency Alert: All LCPL locations will be closing today, Aug. 7 at 5:30 p.m. due to inclement weather. We will reopen tomorrow, Aug. 8 at 9:30 a.m. Our digital resources are available at library.loudoun.gov/online. Stay safe!
As part of Brambleton Makerspace's five-day skills camp, 21 patrons of various ages showed up to learn Intro to Embroidery. Check out this complex design (with over a dozen thread changes!) that one of our young patrons, Addison, completed. She then drew a rendition of her design for staff. Addison's mom wrote, "We came to the makerspace and had so much fun learning how to use the embroidery machine!" To find out about upcoming programs, search our event calendar with keyword "makerspace": https://buff.ly/3KvrniK.
This week, look back at the Harlem Renaissance, a World War II turning point, early camera technology and a time-traveling magic show as you get ready to submit your Summer Reading challenge cards. Bon voyage! https://buff.ly/44UHChk
Help us beat our all-time record of over 19,000 participants in our Summer Reading Program! There is still time to register online and earn two tickets to select Washington Nationals games (some with Story Times beforehand!) plus a free book.
Sign up at buff.ly/3id9tkS.
See Story Time dates at Nationals Park: https://buff.ly/44XDn4A.
Enter to win a festive prize basket when you submit your Summer Reading challenge card at library.loudoun.gov/srp by Aug. 14! Each branch has baskets curated for pre-readers, elementary-aged children, teens, and adults. You can also pick up two tickets to a Nationals game and a free book (while supplies last). Thanks for participating!
Personalized pouches for any occasion? Yes, please! This patron and her daughters came to the Gum Spring Library Makerspace to customize birthday gifts for a friend using the Silhouette Cameo cutter and heat press. She said, “You all are so welcoming. Now I feel confident and can do so many projects in this space.” Find out how you can personalize your items at https://library.loudoun.gov/Makerspace.
This week, explore the evolution of Hollywood's sci-fi films, the benefits of vernal pools to wildlife or the possibilities of cool-season vegetable gardening. Or, catch a live performance infused with Latin American rhythms, song-and-dance numbers or puppetry. Come in and cool down: https://buff.ly/47bGcjQ.
📣 Attention parents of little ones. The new storytime schedule starts in August:
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - Toddler (Ages 18-36 months)
Tuesdays, 11 a.m. - Preschool (Ages 3-5)
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - Family (All ages)
Wednesdays, 11 a.m. - Baby (Ages 0 -18 months)
Thursdays, 10 a.m. - Toddler (Ages 18-36 months)
Thursdays, 11 a.m. - Musical (All ages)
Saturdays, 10 a.m. - Family (All ages)
The Librarians over at the Loudoun County Law Library have prepared a special exhibit this week to commemorate the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This U.S. law prohibits discrimination against those with disabilities. The Law Library is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Become a Science Hero this Tuesday, July 25 at 6:30 p.m. as Talewise presents their action-packed adventure about saving planet Earth through hands-on experiments.
You, too, can upgrade your party decorations to this level of fancy. This patron used the Glowforge laser cutter at Rust Library's Makerspace to make a customized wooden sign and magnets for her sister's bachelorette weekend. "They were a huge hit! I love to share the power of the library, and the Makerspace is such a unique aspect." Search our event calendar by keyword "makerspace" to find out about upcoming classes: https://buff.ly/3q0OSsQ.
This week, grown-ups get to go to summer camp, kids can become science heroes, teens have countless opportunities to be creative, and stuffed animals get to sleep over at the library. (Yes, really!) See it all on our Weekly Program Schedule: https://buff.ly/3rIoUus.
Coming to Brambleton Library: Listen to the musical storytelling of Howay The Lasses as they commemorate the notable women of North East England. Hailing from the U.K., they will be performing live at Brambleton Library on Sunday, July 23 at 3 p.m. Check them out on YouTube and get in the spirit!
Event details: https://buff.ly/46UkCAi
Howay the Lasses on YouTube: https://buff.ly/46Wv8aj
To thank you for attending our programs this summer, we are raffling off four pairs of tickets to the Loudoun County Fair! Take our survey at library.loudoun.gov/feedback and your name will be automatically entered. Winners will be drawn on Friday, July 21 and tickets will be delivered to nearby branches for pickup on Saturday, July 22. Tickets are good for July 25-29.
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Summer reading is over, but don't fret, because that just means Fall reading is about the begin! Watch the video below to see our kids' favorite reads.
Summer reading is over, but don't fret, because that just means Fall reading is about the begin! Watch the video below to see our kids' favorite reads.
Summer reading is over, but don't fret, because that just means Fall reading is about to begin! 🥹 Here are some book suggestions by our youngest patrons to keep you reading all season long. 🍂
🐻 Don't forget!! 🐻 We're hosting a Kids Escape Room this week! Based on I Survived...The Attack of the Grizzlies 1967, the room will test your kids’ survival skills and teamwork. Snag a time slot for the event on Tuesday or Wednesday from 2-5 p.m. or on Thursday from 5-8 p.m. by visiting us at the Children's desk or by calling us at 703-777-0323 on the day of the event. Escape room sessions run every 15 minutes. Maximum 8 people per group. For Grades 3-5.
We're hosting a Kids Escape Room next week! Based on I Survived...The Attack of the Grizzlies 1967, the room will test your kids’ survival skills and teamwork. Snag a time slot for the event on Tuesday or Wednesday from 2-5 p.m. or on Thursday from 5-8 p.m. by visiting us at the Children's desk or by calling us at 703-777-0323 on the day of the event. Escape room sessions run every 15 minutes. Maximum 8 people per group. For Grades 3-5.
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
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
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.
Need a last-minute gift for Valentine's? Stop by the Children's area to pick up a super cute Valentine's Day Card craft kit! Craft kits are great for developing fine motor skills, inspiring creativity, and promoting self-expression.
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.”
The traveling exhibit, We Demand: Women’s Suffrage in Virginia, is here at the Rust Library! Trace the history of the women's suffrage movement in Virginia from 1902 to 1920, thanks to the Equal Suffrage League of Virginia, the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage, and the Library of Virginia. The free exhibit features historical text, images, and newsreel videos. Can't make it to the library? Visit the exibit virtually: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMBxwRsuTIggc7zI4Ea5mztBqG_3v35_M
From all of us, to all of you: Merry Christmas! 🎁 Thank you for continuing to use the library. You are our greatest gift.
As we get ready to welcome a new year, here's a look back at Loudoun County's most-borrowed books of 2021. 🎉
Spread kindness in the Teen Center to support your peers during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. To sign up for the 'We're All Human' 5k Color Run or to join the Fortitude Teen Meetups, please check out this website: https://www.ryanbartelfoundation.org/ The Ryan Bartel Foundation
We're expanding our storytime selections for September! The fun begins at 10:30 a.m. We hope to see you there!! 🐣Baby Storytime ~ Wednesdays 🐥Toddler Storytime ~ Thursdays 💗Family Storytime ~ Saturdays
COMING SOON: Get ready to go wild for the Loudoun County Public Library Summer Reading Program! Sign up the whole family at library.loudoun.gov/SRP starting Wednesday, June 16. All ages are welcome — from babies through adults.
🚀 Mr. Peter is ready for blast off and hopes you are too. He has created a bunch of Film Canister Rocket kits for you to take home and experiment with OUTSIDE. :D This project is for Teens and Tweens. 🥽
Summer Reading is back!! Ms. Lauren and Mr. Peter are busy busy BUSY transforming the library because they are Wild About Reading (and aren't we all, really?). Check our page here or at library.loudoun.gov/srp for more details in the coming weeks. Oh! Now I need to organize my To Be Read List... so many books....not enough time...
Help create a Community Storybook for Loudoun County with children's musician Jim Gill! 📚♥️ Watch this video to find out how it works, then download a "May There Always Be..." drawing template for your kids at library.loudoun.gov/CHILDREN.
These 5 true stories will keep you on the edge of your seat 📚
Have the need for speed? 📶 Optimize your home's WiFi with simple, cost-effective solutions from our resident expert. Also: Free WiFi is available 24/7 from all Loudoun County Public Library parking lots.
Ready for a distance-learning craft break? ✏️ Ms. Jennifer is here with a fun project to help organize your student's work space.
Get ready to play a game of I Spy in the Library with Ms. Christine! 🔎
Looking to diversify your reading list? 📚 Here are a few titles to check out.
Can you believe it’s already the last week of our Summer Reading Program? Don’t forget to submit your challenge card by Sunday, Aug. 23 to claim your prizes: 📖 Free book ⚾️ Ticket to a Washington Nationals game 🏆 Entry into the grand-prize drawings Go to library.loudoun.gov/SRP to submit your card.
Discover three great teen books worth waiting for and three read-alikes that you can download right now from the library’s eBook collection, with Deby from Gum Spring Library.
Let's get creative! ✍️ Deby from Gum Spring Library is back with a tutorial on designing characters for comic books or manga.
With everything going on, germs are getting a bad rap these days. But some germs are good -- and some are even cute! In this family-friendly art project, Shanna from Purcellville Library shows you how to create "germs" on paper using watercolors, straws and googly eyes.
Got 20 minutes to get healthy? 💪 Aaron Duplissy, assistant manager of Brambleton Library, proves you don't need a gym to stay fit with this upper-body resistance-training routine focused on form and injury prevention.
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