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On your couch, get snug, read! Sign up online beginning Thursday, Jan. 1, and track your hours spent reading through Saturday, Feb. 28 (link in comments).
Collect a prize when you reach 30 hours, while supplies last!
#WinterReading #ReadingChallenge #LoudounCounty
Collect a prize when you reach 30 hours, while supplies last!
#WinterReading #ReadingChallenge #LoudounCounty
You asked, we answered! As of Sunday, Jan. 4, seven LCPL branches will open earlier on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. instead of noon, giving you more time to read, relax and ease into your day.
December 22, 2025 at 8:19 PM
You asked, we answered! As of Sunday, Jan. 4, seven LCPL branches will open earlier on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. instead of noon, giving you more time to read, relax and ease into your day.
December 17, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Wield the power of the pen for this year’s LCPL Short Story Contest! Submit one fiction story for a chance to stand among finalists and to see your work published in the Contest Winners eBook.
Submissions will be accepted online from Monday, Dec. 15, through Sunday, Feb. 15.
#WritingCommunity
Submissions will be accepted online from Monday, Dec. 15, through Sunday, Feb. 15.
#WritingCommunity
December 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Wield the power of the pen for this year’s LCPL Short Story Contest! Submit one fiction story for a chance to stand among finalists and to see your work published in the Contest Winners eBook.
Submissions will be accepted online from Monday, Dec. 15, through Sunday, Feb. 15.
#WritingCommunity
Submissions will be accepted online from Monday, Dec. 15, through Sunday, Feb. 15.
#WritingCommunity
On your couch, get snug, read! Sign up online beginning Thursday, Jan. 1, and track your hours spent reading through Saturday, Feb. 28 (link in comments).
Collect a prize when you reach 30 hours, while supplies last!
#WinterReading #ReadingChallenge #LoudounCounty
Collect a prize when you reach 30 hours, while supplies last!
#WinterReading #ReadingChallenge #LoudounCounty
December 15, 2025 at 5:56 PM
On your couch, get snug, read! Sign up online beginning Thursday, Jan. 1, and track your hours spent reading through Saturday, Feb. 28 (link in comments).
Collect a prize when you reach 30 hours, while supplies last!
#WinterReading #ReadingChallenge #LoudounCounty
Collect a prize when you reach 30 hours, while supplies last!
#WinterReading #ReadingChallenge #LoudounCounty
Receive monthly updates from your local branch! Our newsletters share quick, heartfelt stories from staff and patrons while helping you plan for upcoming library events. They're short, sweet, and plug you into your community from wherever you are.
Sign up today at tinyurl.com/LCPLnewsletter
Sign up today at tinyurl.com/LCPLnewsletter
December 5, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Receive monthly updates from your local branch! Our newsletters share quick, heartfelt stories from staff and patrons while helping you plan for upcoming library events. They're short, sweet, and plug you into your community from wherever you are.
Sign up today at tinyurl.com/LCPLnewsletter
Sign up today at tinyurl.com/LCPLnewsletter
Lovettsville Library's very own Katie Smith has been awarded Employee of the Month by Loudoun County Government!
In her nomination, Katie was recognized for her exemplary work during recent outreach events.
In her nomination, Katie was recognized for her exemplary work during recent outreach events.
December 2, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Lovettsville Library's very own Katie Smith has been awarded Employee of the Month by Loudoun County Government!
In her nomination, Katie was recognized for her exemplary work during recent outreach events.
In her nomination, Katie was recognized for her exemplary work during recent outreach events.
Calling all writers: Enter your writing into the LCPL Short Story Contest for 2025-2026! Submissions will be accepted from Monday, Dec. 15, through Sunday, Feb. 15.
See the link below for additional contest details.
library.loudoun.gov/storycontest
#WritingContest #ShortStory #WritingCommunity
See the link below for additional contest details.
library.loudoun.gov/storycontest
#WritingContest #ShortStory #WritingCommunity
December 1, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Calling all writers: Enter your writing into the LCPL Short Story Contest for 2025-2026! Submissions will be accepted from Monday, Dec. 15, through Sunday, Feb. 15.
See the link below for additional contest details.
library.loudoun.gov/storycontest
#WritingContest #ShortStory #WritingCommunity
See the link below for additional contest details.
library.loudoun.gov/storycontest
#WritingContest #ShortStory #WritingCommunity
Purcellville Library is still accepting donations for Toys for Tots! Drop off new, unwrapped items for kids of any age by Sunday, Nov. 30.
November 25, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Purcellville Library is still accepting donations for Toys for Tots! Drop off new, unwrapped items for kids of any age by Sunday, Nov. 30.
A patron recently came to Gum Spring's Makerspace to personalize an apron for her mother-in-law's birthday. She used Inkscape's software to convert all the grandkids' handwritten names into an embroidery file. Then, she used the embroidery machine to finish this unique and meaningful gift.
November 24, 2025 at 6:52 PM
A patron recently came to Gum Spring's Makerspace to personalize an apron for her mother-in-law's birthday. She used Inkscape's software to convert all the grandkids' handwritten names into an embroidery file. Then, she used the embroidery machine to finish this unique and meaningful gift.
Bring new hats, mittens, socks, scarves and new (or gently used) coats to Sterling Library! Donate now, or come to our book sale on Saturday, Dec. 13, where you can exchange winter clothing donations for books.
The winter clothing drive and book sale are sponsored by Friends of Sterling Library.
The winter clothing drive and book sale are sponsored by Friends of Sterling Library.
November 21, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Bring new hats, mittens, socks, scarves and new (or gently used) coats to Sterling Library! Donate now, or come to our book sale on Saturday, Dec. 13, where you can exchange winter clothing donations for books.
The winter clothing drive and book sale are sponsored by Friends of Sterling Library.
The winter clothing drive and book sale are sponsored by Friends of Sterling Library.
Join your fiber arts community through the Common Threads program series at Brambleton Library! Bring a project to work on every third Thursday of the month and hang out with fellow artists. The next meet is Thursday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m.
#BrambletonLibrary
#LibraryProgram
#FiberArts
#BrambletonLibrary
#LibraryProgram
#FiberArts
November 17, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Join your fiber arts community through the Common Threads program series at Brambleton Library! Bring a project to work on every third Thursday of the month and hang out with fellow artists. The next meet is Thursday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m.
#BrambletonLibrary
#LibraryProgram
#FiberArts
#BrambletonLibrary
#LibraryProgram
#FiberArts
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OK so this was amazing. I saw this at a library I visited today.
I love this. A gumball machine ... but it is filled with writing prompts. @library.loudoun.gov
Great idea!
#writing #writingcommunity
I love this. A gumball machine ... but it is filled with writing prompts. @library.loudoun.gov
Great idea!
#writing #writingcommunity
November 13, 2025 at 12:00 AM
OK so this was amazing. I saw this at a library I visited today.
I love this. A gumball machine ... but it is filled with writing prompts. @library.loudoun.gov
Great idea!
#writing #writingcommunity
I love this. A gumball machine ... but it is filled with writing prompts. @library.loudoun.gov
Great idea!
#writing #writingcommunity
Join the conversation with acclaimed writer Amanda Peters as we discuss her best-selling novel, "The Berry Pickers," as well as her short-fiction collection. Influenced by Peters’ own Mi’kmaq heritage, "The Berry Pickers" is a riveting exploration of family, grief, and the bonds we share.
#BookSky
#BookSky
November 10, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Join the conversation with acclaimed writer Amanda Peters as we discuss her best-selling novel, "The Berry Pickers," as well as her short-fiction collection. Influenced by Peters’ own Mi’kmaq heritage, "The Berry Pickers" is a riveting exploration of family, grief, and the bonds we share.
#BookSky
#BookSky
In September 2024, our friends at Loudoun Hunger Relief cut the ribbon with us to open a free bookshelf at their location in Leesburg. To date, community members have donated over 6,000 books for distribution!
Thank you to everyone who has donated or taken home a book.
#BookSky
Thank you to everyone who has donated or taken home a book.
#BookSky
November 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
In September 2024, our friends at Loudoun Hunger Relief cut the ribbon with us to open a free bookshelf at their location in Leesburg. To date, community members have donated over 6,000 books for distribution!
Thank you to everyone who has donated or taken home a book.
#BookSky
Thank you to everyone who has donated or taken home a book.
#BookSky
Daylight savings has ended, but you can keep your evenings lit with a candle from our Jane Austen Handicrafts program. For adults and high schoolers at Lovettsville Library.
We'll see you on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 1-4 p.m.
#Handicrafted #CandleMaking #CandleMakers
We'll see you on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 1-4 p.m.
#Handicrafted #CandleMaking #CandleMakers
November 5, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Daylight savings has ended, but you can keep your evenings lit with a candle from our Jane Austen Handicrafts program. For adults and high schoolers at Lovettsville Library.
We'll see you on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 1-4 p.m.
#Handicrafted #CandleMaking #CandleMakers
We'll see you on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 1-4 p.m.
#Handicrafted #CandleMaking #CandleMakers
We know how difficult it can be to take a great portrait. Fortunately, our Teen Photographers program can help!
Professional photographer Frank Stopa will be joining us on Saturday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. at Brambleton Library to help teens use creative lighting to capture incredible portraits.
Professional photographer Frank Stopa will be joining us on Saturday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. at Brambleton Library to help teens use creative lighting to capture incredible portraits.
November 3, 2025 at 6:46 PM
We know how difficult it can be to take a great portrait. Fortunately, our Teen Photographers program can help!
Professional photographer Frank Stopa will be joining us on Saturday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. at Brambleton Library to help teens use creative lighting to capture incredible portraits.
Professional photographer Frank Stopa will be joining us on Saturday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. at Brambleton Library to help teens use creative lighting to capture incredible portraits.
Lovettsville Library is celebrating Jane Austen's 250th birthday with handicrafts! Embroider your initials on a handkerchief, create a teacup candle and arrive in costume to receive a giveaway.
Date: Saturday, Nov. 8
Time: 1-4 p.m.
#JaneAusten #JaneAustenFan #Embroidery #RegencyFashion
Date: Saturday, Nov. 8
Time: 1-4 p.m.
#JaneAusten #JaneAustenFan #Embroidery #RegencyFashion
October 31, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Lovettsville Library is celebrating Jane Austen's 250th birthday with handicrafts! Embroider your initials on a handkerchief, create a teacup candle and arrive in costume to receive a giveaway.
Date: Saturday, Nov. 8
Time: 1-4 p.m.
#JaneAusten #JaneAustenFan #Embroidery #RegencyFashion
Date: Saturday, Nov. 8
Time: 1-4 p.m.
#JaneAusten #JaneAustenFan #Embroidery #RegencyFashion
Let the wind take you all the way to Middleburg Library’s Fall Festival!
Join us Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., as we’ll have plenty of activities for patrons of all ages to enjoy, including storytime, a community art project and live Appalachian and Celtic music.
Join us Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., as we’ll have plenty of activities for patrons of all ages to enjoy, including storytime, a community art project and live Appalachian and Celtic music.
October 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Let the wind take you all the way to Middleburg Library’s Fall Festival!
Join us Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., as we’ll have plenty of activities for patrons of all ages to enjoy, including storytime, a community art project and live Appalachian and Celtic music.
Join us Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., as we’ll have plenty of activities for patrons of all ages to enjoy, including storytime, a community art project and live Appalachian and Celtic music.
Grab some popcorn, take a seat and get ready for a showing of Hayao Miyazaki's "Porco Russo" (PG) at Rust Library!
Date: Sunday, Nov. 9
Time: 1:30-4 p.m.
#StudioGhibli #MovieNight #LoudounCountyVA
Date: Sunday, Nov. 9
Time: 1:30-4 p.m.
#StudioGhibli #MovieNight #LoudounCountyVA
October 27, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Grab some popcorn, take a seat and get ready for a showing of Hayao Miyazaki's "Porco Russo" (PG) at Rust Library!
Date: Sunday, Nov. 9
Time: 1:30-4 p.m.
#StudioGhibli #MovieNight #LoudounCountyVA
Date: Sunday, Nov. 9
Time: 1:30-4 p.m.
#StudioGhibli #MovieNight #LoudounCountyVA
Try not to scream at this monstrous mash-up of Halloween crafts! Join us on Friday, Oct. 31, at 2 p.m. in Brambleton Library's Teen Center to create a costume for a duck, unearth a zombie Barbie keychain, make an eyeball flower, feast on candy sushi or conduct an alien autopsy.
October 22, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Try not to scream at this monstrous mash-up of Halloween crafts! Join us on Friday, Oct. 31, at 2 p.m. in Brambleton Library's Teen Center to create a costume for a duck, unearth a zombie Barbie keychain, make an eyeball flower, feast on candy sushi or conduct an alien autopsy.
Join us for The Art of the Duo — a series of live music shows spotlighting unique duet performances by talented musicians coming together for the very first time!
#LiveMusic #LibraryEvent #PublicLibrary #LoudounVA
#LiveMusic #LibraryEvent #PublicLibrary #LoudounVA
October 21, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Join us for The Art of the Duo — a series of live music shows spotlighting unique duet performances by talented musicians coming together for the very first time!
#LiveMusic #LibraryEvent #PublicLibrary #LoudounVA
#LiveMusic #LibraryEvent #PublicLibrary #LoudounVA
You are invited to hear from Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai about her memoir, "Finding My Way." Malala reintroduces herself to the world, sharing how she navigated dark moments that threatened to define her narrative—while seeking the freedom to find out who she truly is.
#BookSky
#BookSky
October 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
You are invited to hear from Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai about her memoir, "Finding My Way." Malala reintroduces herself to the world, sharing how she navigated dark moments that threatened to define her narrative—while seeking the freedom to find out who she truly is.
#BookSky
#BookSky
Beginning Monday, Nov. 10, Lovettsville Library will be closed temporarily for building upgrades. The project is expected to last through Tuesday, Dec. 2, however, the branch will reopen as soon as the renovation is finished.
October 16, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Beginning Monday, Nov. 10, Lovettsville Library will be closed temporarily for building upgrades. The project is expected to last through Tuesday, Dec. 2, however, the branch will reopen as soon as the renovation is finished.
More authors have joined us for another round of fancasts!
Get to know these authors and their characters at Eat Local Read Local Book Sale & Festival. The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 18, at Cascades Library from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
#BookSky
Get to know these authors and their characters at Eat Local Read Local Book Sale & Festival. The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 18, at Cascades Library from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
#BookSky
October 15, 2025 at 7:37 PM
More authors have joined us for another round of fancasts!
Get to know these authors and their characters at Eat Local Read Local Book Sale & Festival. The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 18, at Cascades Library from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
#BookSky
Get to know these authors and their characters at Eat Local Read Local Book Sale & Festival. The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 18, at Cascades Library from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
#BookSky