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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.
Our popular kid's creative writing club, "The Write Stuff," continues to grow! Our next meeting will be this coming Monday, Aug. 19th at 4:30 p.m. If you know a student in grades 3-5 (or rising!) who loves to write and wants to hone their creative abilities, stop on by! We'd love to see you!
Programs for Aug. 19-25: As we ease into the school year, practice catching the bus, preserve your summer memories and learn about tech topics like AI and digitization: https://buff.ly/3M53G10
For the full PDF, visit https://buff.ly/3KAhVdP and scroll to Download & Print.
You've finished your Summer Reading Program challenges, you've picked up your Washington Nationals tickets, now what? Click the link to view their schedule and select an upcoming game - you've earned it! https://fevo-enterprise.com/group/NatsSummerReadingAllStar?tfl=Washington_Nationals-Community-Library_Reading_Program-button-x0-Desktop-Landscape&adobe_mc=MCMID=26559552809209396721365310949793991149&MCORGID=A65F776A5245B01B0A490D44%40AdobeOrg&TS=1717599899
If you haven't signed up for our Summer Reading Program but you HAVE read for 10 hours, attended 10 programs or any combination of challenges, there is still time to participate! Submit your challenge card by Friday, Aug. 16 here: library.loudoun.gov/srp
Thank you for rocking along with us this summer!
Do you like to sing? 🎤
To cap off our Summer Reading Program, we'll be hosting a family sing-along, with live music provided by LCPL staff! Stop by at 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 15 to sing, clap, and dance along to new and familiar songs. For more information, please visit our online calendar: https://tinyurl.com/bdftyenx
As we say adieu to the 2024 Summer Olympics, we dove into LCPL's online database statistics in true librarian spirit. The medals for eResource Usage for Fiscal Year 2024 go to...
GOLD: O'Reilly for Public Libraries - 360,566 tech trainings consumed
SILVER: Value Line Research Center - 221,648 stock items researched
BRONZE: LinkedIn Learning - 130,158 skill tutorials watched
You all certainly stuck the landing! Get your training in for 2026 at library.loudoun.gov/online.
The close of another amazing Summer Reading Program is upon us. 😎 Submit your challenge card online by Friday, Aug. 16. Once all 10 challenges are marked complete, you will be automatically entered into the grand prize drawing, valued at over $200! Below is a sample of what Cascades Library grand prize winners will receive. Everyone who completes their 10 challenges will receive a free book and a voucher for tickets to a Nationals baseball game.
Programs for Aug. 12-18: Our music-themed summer wraps up with a jam session and a trio of shows by Grammy-winning duo 123 Andrés! You can also attend info sessions about the GED and college application process or explore positive and negative space in art: https://library.loudoun.gov/Portals/0/Pdf/Programming/Aug.%2012-18%20Weekly%20Program%20Schedule.pdf?ver=g_OUgRiBtGbVBhaju0skNw%3d%3d
For the full PDF, visit library.loudoun.gov/programs and scroll to Download & Print.
OUR SUMMER READING CELEBRATION IS ALMOST HERE! 🌞 The weather is looking like it will clear up for us on Saturday morning...Hooray! Join us in the back parking lot for games, crafts, ice pops and music as we celebrate this amazing community and another wonderful Summer Reading Program. If the rain decides to stick around, the festivities will be moved indoors. The celebration will take the place of Family Storytime for this weekend. See you on Saturday morning.
https://loudoun.libnet.info/event/10653131
How many books does it take to restock a vending machine? 200-300! LCPL staff visit on a regular basis to keep your options fresh at the following PRCS community centers:
Bluemont Community Center
Claude Moore Recreation & Community Center
Douglass Community Center
Lucketts Community Center
Thanks to our partners at Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services for joining us on our mission to provide all residents with access to library materials! PRCS staff are available to help you register for a library card if you need one.
Learn about each location at library.loudoun.gov/bookvending.
Video description: LCPL staff member documents the journey of a book from the library to the vending machine at a community center.
Who will be the winner - Rock, Paper or Scissors? Join us on Thursday at 3 p.m. as we read the story "The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors" by Drew Daywalt, learn to play the game and then explore our creative side with crafts. For Grades K-5. https://tinyurl.com/mr2swn2v
Maker Monday at Gum Spring Library: Artwork upon artwork! Here, a local artist made acrylic paintings, took high-quality photos of them and then sublimated them onto mugs for uniquely personal gifts. Who's the artist in your life? (It could be a little kid!)
We have a couple sublimation programs coming up at different makerspaces around LCPL — search the event calendar by keyword "makerspace" for details! https://buff.ly/4cgloK8
Our Summer Reading Program wraps up Friday, Aug. 16! Once you complete all 10 challenges in your online account, you will be automatically entered into the grand-prize raffle. Be sure to pick up your prizes at your local branch, too! You'll get a free book and two tickets to a Washington Nationals game (while supplies last).
-Complete your challenge card: library.loudoun.gov/srp
-Attend a Nats game: https://fevo-enterprise.com/group/NatsSummerReadingAllStar?tfl=Washington_Nationals-Community-Library_Reading_Program-button-x0-Desktop-Landscape&adobe_mc=MCMID=26559552809209396721365310949793991149&MCORGID=A65F776A5245B01B0A490D44%40AdobeOrg&TS=1717599899
Programs for Aug. 5-11: Get jazzed about music and MIDI, experimental photography and public speaking (the horror!). Or march to the beat of your own drum: https://buff.ly/3WtW7FU
For the full PDF, visit library.loudoun.gov/programs and scroll to Download & Print.
Maker Monday at Brambleton Library: These Makerspace customers took digital drawing to the next level with the Silhouette Cameo equipment! Using markers instead of a cutting tool, they transferred images from the computer onto paper. Dr. Ragle herself, who is featured in the drawing, shared, "This opens up a whole world of ideas for my students!"
Learn how to get started on your own project with an upcoming Cameo 101 workshop: https://loudoun.libnet.info/events?&v=list&r=days&n=30&term=Cameo.
LCPL is thrilled to have been named a Favorite Government Service for the third year in a row by Loudoun Now readers! Thank you, it is our pleasure to serve this community.
Find out the other winners here: https://www.loudounnow.com/news/loudoun-s-favorites-2024-the-readers-recommendations/article_15f174b6-4a01-11ef-873f-135da012b1e4.html
Programs for July 29-Aug. 4: Multiple magic shows await, along with music history, a GED information session and job interviewing tips: https://library.loudoun.gov/Portals/0/Pdf/Programming/July%2029-Aug.%204%20Weekly%20Program%20Schedule.pdf?ver=ag6R4nqm0lP0WKkEqcpzVA%3d%3d
For the full PDF, visit library.loudoun.gov/programs and scroll to Download & Print.
Friday, July 26 through Sunday, Aug. 11, channel your Olympic excitement with Transparent Language's summer competition! The top three patrons worldwide who dedicate the most time to learning a language will win a prize. For details, click here: https://blogs.transparent.com/language-news/2024/07/01/compete-in-the-2024-tlolympics/
You can also download the app on or log in here: https://library.transparent.com/lva/game/ng/ #/login?continue=https:~2F~2Flibrary.transparent.com~2Flva~2Fgame~2Fng~2F%23~2Fenroll%3Fcode%3DLoudounCountyPublicLibrary.
Thank you to Rainbow Puppets, for coming out to our library today. Our families had so much fun! If you missed the show, not to worry. They will be making appearances at all the library branches this week. Check our calendar for all the fun, free programs we have coming up. Next week's presenter will be The Wizard of Reading! https://tinyurl.com/266z8bbs
Friday, July 26, join After Hours Teen Center for a special Summer Carnival from 6-9 p.m.! We'll have festive games and treats, like potato sack races and face painting. New teens should pre-register: library.loudoun.gov/AHTC.
Programs for July 22-28: We're bringing stories to life through puppet shows, a writing workshop and a rock photography lecture. Which kind of rock, you ask? Find out here: https://library.loudoun.gov/Portals/0/Pdf/Programming/Updated_July%2022-28%20Weekly%20Program%20Schedule.pdf?ver=uFEV-3L-LwlK0DfT9xkaKQ%3d%3d
For the full PDF, visit library.loudoun.gov/programs and scroll to Download & Print.
Beat the heat by planning a movie showing at the library! LCPL has a Public Performance License that allows many films to be displayed publicly in the branch. Here's how:
-Pick a movie: https://www.swank.com/public-libraries/
-Reserve a meeting room: library.loudoun.gov/meeting-rooms
-Contact the branch: library.loudoun.gov/contactus
Attention aspiring young musicians!
🎹🥁🪘🪇🪈🎷🎺🪗🎸🪕
Please join us this Saturday, July 20th, for a Drop-In Jam Session! You'll have a chance to play with and explore instruments you might recognize from storytime, plus a few other ~surprises!~ The program lasts from noon til 1:30 p.m. so feel free to drop by any time! Visit our online calendar for more information! https://tinyurl.com/5n8byejr
Who is ready to ROCK?... your music trivia skills! Team up with family and friends or play solo. https://loudoun.libnet.info/event/11007365
Programs for July 15-21: Travel out of this world and back in time with us. Hear from a Beatles historian, a local mapmaker, a former Olympic coach and more: https://library.loudoun.gov/Portals/0/Pdf/Programming/July%2015-21%20Weekly%20Program%20Schedule.pdf?ver=1qJ7v0r_iT873OB7skSO6A%3d%3d
For the full PDF, visit library.loudoun.gov/programs and scroll to Download & Print.
Do as I say, not as a digeridoo? Too corny? Well regardless, After Hours Teen Center was pretty musical this past Friday. Join us this coming Friday for more music a la Karaoke Night!
For more information on After Hours Teen Center, visit our webpage at www.library.loudoun.gov/ahtc.
🎵 Jennnny, we've changed our number🎵
Now it is ready to go!
Jenny, please note our number:
Three six seven eight five oh ohhhh
Three six seven eight five oh ohhhh
(571) 367-8500
Thanks for your patience while we make a necessary upgrade to our phone system! You can still find us at library.loudoun.gov/cascades.
As the #1 consumer of Hoopla's Hallmark BingePass in the NATION (thanks to you all), LCPL would be remiss if we didn't wish those who celebrate a very Merry Christmas in July. Get your fix while staying cool indoors: https://buff.ly/3Tv3qgt
If you haven't checked out Hoopla's BingePass feature, here's your nudge! They let you access entire collections with just one borrow: https://buff.ly/3oEgoZJ
Monday, July 15, 9-10:30 a.m.: Visit the LCPL mobile services van at the Loudoun Workforce Resource Center! Pick up free job-related resources, library cards and giveaways. Share this with someone who needs it: loudoun.gov/1592/Workforce-Resource-Center.
705 E. Market St.
Suite E
Leesburg, VA 20176
Programs for July 8-14: Do you know why fireflies flash? Find out this week, along with other fun and helpful facts, like what makes musicals popular and tips for navigating our country's healthcare system: https://library.loudoun.gov/Portals/0/Pdf/Programming/July%208-14%20Weekly%20Program%20Schedule.pdf?ver=gUbqdHFhHj0%3d.
Also, find out when local legend Rocknoceros is playing near you! https://loudoun.libnet.info/events?&v=list&r=days&n=15&term=Rocknoceros
For the full PDF, visit library.loudoun.gov/programs and scroll to Download & Print.
CUSTOMER ALERT: Friday, July 5, all LCPL branches will serve as designated cooling centers during normal business hours. Please share this information with anyone in need. Our online resources are also always available at library.loudoun.gov/online.
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20165
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As we say adieu to the 2024 Summer Olympics, we dove into LCPL's online database statistics in true librarian spirit. The medals for eResource Usage for Fiscal Year 2024 go to... GOLD: O'Reilly for Public Libraries - 360,566 tech trainings consumed SILVER: Value Line Research Center - 221,648 stock items researched BRONZE: LinkedIn Learning - 130,158 skill tutorials watched You all certainly stuck the landing! Get your training in for 2026 at library.loudoun.gov/online. #LoudounLibrary #LoudounCounty
How many books does it take to restock a vending machine? 200-300! LCPL staff visit on a regular basis to keep your options fresh at the following PRCS community centers: Bluemont Community Center Claude Moore Recreation & Community Center Douglass Community Center Lucketts Community Center Thanks to our partners at Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services for joining us on our mission to provide all residents with access to library materials! PRCS staff are available to help you register for a library card if you need one. Learn about each location at library.loudoun.gov/bookvending. Video description: LCPL staff member documents the journey of a book from the library to the vending machine at a community center. #LoudounLibrary #LoudounCounty #YourPRCS
Friday, July 26 through Sunday, Aug. 11, channel your Olympic excitement with Transparent Language's summer competition! The top three patrons worldwide who dedicate the most time to learning a language will win a prize. For details, click here: https://blogs.transparent.com/language-news/2024/07/01/compete-in-the-2024-tlolympics/ You can also download the app on or log in here: https://library.transparent.com/lva/game/ng/#/login?continue=https:~2F~2Flibrary.transparent.com~2Flva~2Fgame~2Fng~2F%23~2Fenroll%3Fcode%3DLoudounCountyPublicLibrary. #LoudounLibrary #LoudounCounty #LanguageLearning #LanguageLearner
Our teen volunteers are getting trained and will be ready to assist families with registering for the Summer Reading Program starting on Saturday, June 15. 🎵📚 We still have space for teen volunteers for the second block of the summer (July 13-Aug. 16). If you have a teen who is interested in volunteering and will be 12 years old by June 15, please visit the library to sign up!
Get ready to ROCK at the library with the 2024 Summer Reading Program! Starting Saturday, June 15, create your account online and track your progress as you spend the summer reading great books, completing music-themed challenges, attending programs, and exploring your community. For details, visit library.loudoun.gov/srp. To watch the video in Spanish, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2nwB_QIAoE&t=7s #LoudounLibrary #LoudounCounty #LCPLSRP
Catalog tip: Start building your summer reading list in your account! Log in with your library card, search for your title, and click Add to List to save it for later at catalog.library.loudoun.gov. #LoudounLibrary #LoudounCounty
This is where our online resources live on the LCPL website! From eBooks and music to learning and language apps, your library card has you covered for FREE. #LoudounLibrary #LoudounCounty Video description: Screen recording that shows how to navigate the LCPL website to access the library's online resources.
Get ready for MAYhem all month long...
Ramadan mubarak to those who are celebrating! Find books about the holiday at https://buff.ly/2UDMPro. #LoudounLibrary #LoudounCounty
Access magazines on Libby for free, no holds or wait time! Find popular titles like National Geographic, The New Yorker, Us Weekly, County Living, and Better Homes and Gardens. You can even subscribe to get notified when new issues of your favorite magazine are added. Click here to browse the latest issues: https://buff.ly/4bRpoRI. #LoudounLibrary #LoudounCounty
Happy Lunar New Year to those who are celebrating! Browse our recommended reads and full list of programs, including the ever popular lion dance. Books: https://buff.ly/2UDMPro Events: https://buff.ly/3SxvOMT #LoudounLibrary #LoudounCounty #LunarNewYear Video description: A dragon parade overlaid with the text, "Happy Lunar New Year to those who are celebrating!"
Stop by our Blind Date With A Book display and perhaps you will find your literary soul mate. ❤️ When you return your “rate your date” form, you will be entered into a prize drawing!
Subscribe to our YouTube channel and view our online programs anytime, anywhere! Click here to follow us: https://buff.ly/4brcPfL Loudoun County Public Library Online Programs @loudouncountypubliclibrary4910 #LoudounLibrary #LoudounCounty Video description: A woman holding a tablet with the YouTube logo. Video shows a cursor clicking a red button to subscribe and a grey bell to turn on notifications.
Here is your one-stop shop for LCPL's Black History Month programs and resources! Programs: https://buff.ly/3w37Txt Book recs on NoveList: https://buff.ly/3pCat5A Music on Freegal: https://buff.ly/3uaBx3l Movies and shows on Kanopy: https://buff.ly/3UqOdOi Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) tutorials on LinkedIn Learning: https://buff.ly/489CHtS Video description: A Black woman and a Black child reading together happily in a library. The text says "Black History Month programs and resources" with the LCPL logo in the bottom right corner. #LoudounLibrary #LoudounCounty #BlackHistoryMonth
Maker Monday at Brambleton Library: The Recording Studio hosted its first Musician's Meet-up last weekend! Learn how you can produce all kinds of professional recordings for free—from podcasts to music to audiobooks—at the next open jam on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 1 p.m. Or, drop by the Makerspace to ask about this unique resource! See event details: https://buff.ly/42kFz5S Book the studio: https://buff.ly/3RRVKUl Video description: Three musicians playing an open jam session on guitar and keyboard. #LoudounLibrary #LoudounCounty #LoudounMakerspace #MakeItAtYourLibrary #RecordingStudio
Live music: See who's playing around the branches in the coming weeks! https://buff.ly/4b9u8BV In the meanwhile, here's a taste of the Zoe Jorgenson Trio playing jazz at Rust Library. #LoudounLibrary #LoudounCounty #MusicAtTheLibrary
On your marks, get set, READ! Today, Jan. 1, kicks off the great Winter Read-A-Thon for adults. Each hour spent reading or listening to a book through Thursday, Feb. 29 counts as one mile. Log your time, discover book recommendations, and earn prizes along the way at library.loudoun.gov/winterread. #LoudounLibrary #LoudounCounty #WinterReads
All LCPL branches will be closed Dec. 24-26, for Christmas, and Jan. 1, for the New Year. Regular service resumes Wednesday, Dec. 27 at 9:30 a.m. and Tuesday, Jan. 2 at 9:30 a.m., respectively. Dec. 22-23: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (all branches) Dec. 24-26: Closed Jan. 1: Closed Our online resources are always available at library.loudoun.gov/online. #LoudounLibrary #LoudounCounty
The Cascades family would like to extend our warmest wishes to everyone for a happy and healthy holiday season! See you at the library!
Are you read-y for our Winter Read-A-Thon starting Monday, Jan. 1? Get set for race day with librarian-recommended titles at library.loudoun.gov/winterread. For adults. #LoudounLibrary #LoudounCounty #ReadMoreBooks Video description: Upbeat music over a background of a hillside trail in blues and greys, with a megaphone exclaiming "Get set!" Two book stacks fall from the sky and the rest of the text says, "Are you ready? Winter Read-A-Thon. The journey begins Jan. 1."
Friends of the Cascades Library - Sterling, V
Whitfield Place
Friends of the Cascades Library - Sterling, V
Whitfield Place
