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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.
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!
Congratulations to Sulrei, the winner of our Manga Raffle! 👏 Sulrei won a box set of Tokyo Ghoul. Happy reading!
Visit our Animal Shelter Civic Lab table to learn more about all the services Loudoun County Animal Services offers to the community. Plus, come see a demonstration today at 4 p.m. of how microchips work and can help bring your lost pet home.
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.
Only seven days left to complete your Summer Reading Program 2024 challenge cards! For parents and caregivers with children in grades K - 5, be sure you have filled out your children's challenge cards properly so their school will give credit for their hard work this summer. The winning elementary school gets the trophy!
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.
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.
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
The library is the place to be if you want that book for free!
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.
Friday, July 26, Cascades Library is holding a Summer Carnival for teens! From 6-9 p.m., join After Hours Teen Center for festive games and treats, like potato sack races and face painting. New teens should pre-register: library.loudoun.gov/AHTC.
Sometimes a morning of messy fun at the library is just what the kids need. All the parents & grandparents think, 'Yay - I don't have to clean it up!' 😂
[Photos from Messy Morning program on July 19]
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
During the months of July and August, be sure to stop by the Ashburn Library lobby exhibit cases to see some of the lovely gifts presented to Loudoun County from our Sister Cities. Featured here are a few of the items on display: a plaque from Germany, bracelets from Ghana, and a plate from Turkey.
What is a sister city?
A Sister City relationship is a broad-based, long-term partnership between two communities, usually in two countries. The relationship is officially recognized after the highest elected or appointed officials from both communities sign off on an agreement to become Sister Cities. The purpose of these relationships is to promote economic development, encourage investment and mutually beneficial opportunities, and improve cultural understanding.
Why do we have gifts from our Sister Cities?
The objects in this exhibit were given to the citizens of Loudoun County as gifts from dignitaries representing the residents of our Sister Cities. When members of the Board of Supervisors visit those cities or when their representatives come to Loudoun, gifts are typically exchanged as part of a ceremony or tour of the area. These gifts represent both the economic development of the region and are expressions of the art and culture of the people.
Learn more about Loudoun County’s Sister Cities at loudoun.gov/3026/Sister-Cities
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.
We apologize for the inconvenience but our outdoor book drop is out of service. We hope to have it fixed as soon as possible. You still have access to our two indoor book drops during normal operating hours. If you need to return your library items during hours we are closed, please visit one of our other Loudoun County Public Library branches. But remember - there are no late fees at Loudoun County Public Libraries!
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.
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Ashburn - We Choose You! Wednesday (July 3) at the library showed that kids can't get enough of Pokémon when nearly 300 fans came out to catch all the fun at our Pokémon Party. Gigantamax-size thanks to Continental Cards in Ashburn for their generous donation of Pokémon trading card sets for our prize raffle.
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.
Books + adoptable animals = Paws & Pages! And we all know adoptable = cute.
How's that math for a librarian?
In collaboration with Loudoun County Animal Services, LCPL held the first of three summer book clubs for children at the animal shelter. (Props to our Ashburn Library staff who initiated it!) We had 17 kids participate in a lively discussion, followed by a tour of the shelter.
Two more book clubs are coming up in July and August:
-Saturday, July 13, 10 a.m.: https://loudoun.libnet.info/event/10921007
-Saturday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m.: https://loudoun.libnet.info/event/10921071
Collaborations like this are win-win-win situations for the community, our partners and LCPL. Thanks to LCAS for co-hosting this program!
It was another full evening of fun at the Ashburn Library on Thursday, June 20. The Ashburn Juggling Society shared their skills by teaching teens and adults how to juggle. There was lots of laughter and bonding between parents and their teens, and a few juggling naturals were discovered. In addition to juggling we had a Fandom Fun for Teens: Swift-Tea program. Thank you to Seven Teahouse in Leesburg for teaching the teens about Chinese Tea culture and bringing some refreshing teas to sample, all while enjoying the music of Taylor Swift.
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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
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!"
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
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."
This season, ease up on the stressful shopping race and consider joining the LCPL Winter Read-A-Thon! The event runs Monday, Jan. 1 through Thursday, Feb. 29. For adults. Details forthcoming at library.loudoun.gov/winterread! In the meanwhile, head to the catalog for some cross-training at catalog.library.loudoun.gov. #LoudounLibrary #LoudounCounty Video description: Upbeat music over a background of a hillside trail in blues and greys. The text says, "On your marks! Winter Read-A-Thon. The journey begins Jan. 1."
Become a Science Hero tonight, July 24 at 6:30 p.m. as Talewise presents their action-packed adventure about saving planet Earth through hands-on experiments. #LoudounLibrary #LoudounCounty #LCPLSRP
Journey of a sublimation project: Watch how a staff member used the sublimation printer and heat press at the Brambleton Library Makerspace to create the prize aprons for the Brambleton Bake Off: Pie Edition contest. The Makerspace is open the same hours as the rest of the library and you do not need a card to use the space. Search our event calendar with keywork "makerspace" to see upcoming classes: https://buff.ly/43eM6gZ. #LoudounLibrary #LoudounCounty #LoudounMakerspace #Sublimation
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