LCPL News and Events: Loudoun County Public Library

Help us top 25,000 registrations for Summer Reading Program

We're three weeks into our Summer Reading Program and have reached a record high of over 20,000 participants! Register now to get in on the fun and help us reach 25,000 by the end of summer. Thanks to all who've joined so far — read on for upcoming events.

We'd also like to congratulate the over 2,100 readers who have already finished their 10 challenges! Be sure to update your challenge card online throughout the summer for a chance to win an ultimate grand prize like a Nintendo Switch 2.

Up next, catch these performances at a venue near you:

Puppet shows by Rainbow Puppets and Lorenzo & Friends
Family concerts by Rocknoceros and Grammy-winners 123 Andrés

Update your challenge card >

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Featured programs this month

Mark your calendar for animated Studio Ghibli films, English tutor training, professional tips and live music.

You can also find book clubs, craft groups and a variety of workshops and lectures on our event calendar.

Studio Ghibli series

Rust Library

Thursdays,

2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

English Practice Facilitator Training

Rust Library

Tuesday, July 15

AI's Role in Job Searching

Ashburn Library

Thursday, July 17

Music: Jeff Cosgrove Quintet Rust Library

Nate Scheible Cascades Library

Loudoun's First Farmers traveling exhibit

Get a glimpse into the daily lives of Loudoun's earliest farmers. See indigenous artifacts collected from the Potomac River bank, including pottery and stone tools.

Purcellville Library: July-August
Middleburg Library: August-September
Cascades Library: September-October
Lovettsville Library: October-November
Rust Library: December
Ashburn Library: January
Gum Spring Library: February

JOIN US ONLINE

YouTube online program recording: Poetry Contest Awards Ceremony

YouTube: Poetry Contest Awards Ceremony

Find out the winners of this year's Poetry Contest, announced by keynote speaker Holly Karapetkova, English professor at Marymount University and Poet Laureate Emerita of Arlington County.

To view more online programs by topic, check out our playlists page.

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Find us on Instagram: @LoudounCountyPublicLibrary

Instagram: Purcellville Cannons' favorite books

In case you missed it: Our friends on the Purcellville Cannons baseball team offered their reading recommendations ahead of All Star Readers’ Night!

If you're on Instagram, follow us at @LoudounCountyPublicLibrary for more book highlights.

AROUND LOUDOUN

Achievement Awards: Loudoun County has been recognized with seven Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), five of which were appointed to LCPL: Ashburn Senior Memoir Group, Makerspace for English Learners Program, Project Find US and Teen Photographers. Read about them >

Transit on-demand: Loudoun County Transit has launched an on-demand service that enables members of the public to request free rides within the Town of Leesburg. Available weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Book a ride >

Sticker design contest: The Loudoun County Office of Elections is hosting an “I Voted” Sticker Design Contest through Thursday, July 31. See guidelines >

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