News and Events from Loudoun County Public Library

Nurture your little reader from birth

It only takes five easy, daily practices to set your little one up for success as a reader.

That's right! By engaging with books and language every day from birth, you will help your child form the building blocks of early literacy — the skills that come before they start to read and write on their own.

Our new webpage covers everyday ways you can support your young child's language development. If you're not sure where to start, look here for:

Activities to incorporate into common routines
Skill-building programs for babies, toddlers and preschoolers
Popular children's books that make learning fun
Our new YouTube playlist

Ready to dive in? Our librarians are here to help you see the opportunities all around you. Pass this on to a parent/caregiver you know.

Explore the five practices >

NEWS AND REVIEWS

Labor Day holiday closure

All LCPL branches will be closed Monday, Sept. 1, for Labor Day. Regular service resumes Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 9:30 a.m. Our online resources are always available.

New Storytime Schedules

Ashburn, Brambleton, Lovettsville, Purcellville and Rust are updating their Storytime schedules for the fall. Please check the event calendar for changes.

HIGHLIGHTS

Featured programs: End-of-summer fun

We're finishing August with a watercolor tutorial, Civil War stories and foreign language-learning classes.

You can also soak up the last of summer with games, crafts and library fun at these programs for all ages!

Watercolor Workshop

Tuesday, Aug. 19

Online

Civil War history

Thursday, Aug. 21

Cascades Library

Foreign Language programs

Various dates/branches

Teen scene: Friday nights and college essays

After Hours Teen Center (AHTC) continues into the school year with free fun every Friday night from 6-9 p.m. at Cascades Library! New teens should register.

Also, if you're in the throes of applying to college, bring your ideas to the Rust Library Teen Center on Monday, Aug. 25, from 6-7 p.m.!

Ad-free tunes: Music for every mood

Stream unlimited tunes around the clock with no subscription fees or ads. Sign in to Freegal Music+ with your library card to get rolling.

From poolside jams and travel playlists to evening ambiance and study vibes, you'll find 18 million songs to choose from.

Download: Google Play | Apple Store

JOIN US ONLINE

YouTube:

Watercolor Workshop

Create a painting of flowers in a sunlit room with step-by-step instructions from artist Megha Mehra.

For more videos like this, visit our Drawing/Painting Programs playlist.

Meet the Author:

Hannah Nicole Maehrer

Embrace your dark side and join us in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, creator of the New York Times bestselling Assistant to the Villain series.

Upcoming authors

AROUND LOUDOUN

Professional development: The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will offer free, expert-led workshops during Workforce Development Month in September. See the full lineup >

Medicare 101: Get the tools to feel confident navigating Medicare at the Loudoun Area Agency on Aging's virtual workshop on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at noon. Register now >

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