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If it's inspiration you seek, try a sports story

The biggest names in sports have great stories behind them. Chalk full of life lessons and inspiring messages to help keep you motivated, our selection of athlete biographies and memoirs are just the thing to pump up your weekday. Download an eBook or stream an eAudiobook for this week's Commuter ePick.

Inquisitive minds meet cutting-edge concepts

Biologist Dr. Roian Egnor, a senior scientist at Janelia Research Campus, uses machine learning to explore the secret life of mice. Join the library at Old Ox Brewery on Tuesday, March 5 to hear about her work, which focuses on the ultrasonic vocalizations mice make during mating, social reunion, play and territorial defense.

Experience the craft of storytelling

Celebrate the timeless art of storytelling, with truths, folktales, rumors and everything in between in the third installment of our First Sunday Storytelling Series at Rust Library. A nationally renowned storyteller and five time champion of the West Virginia Liars’ Contest, Bil Lepp’s outrageous, humorous tall-tales will delight audiences of all ages.

All's fair in business and in war

Becky Sheetz, a career development expert, will reveal how you can learn from ancient Chinese strategist Sun Tzu to apply the feminine principle in the business world — and win every time. You'll come away from this workshop with new insight into your competitive advantages, and how to use them to catapult your career.

Beer and art make for a perfect pairing

Explore the fascinating world of Greek and Roman mythology and their profound influence on art from the Renaissance and Baroque periods in this program with the Loudoun Arts Council at Old Ox Brewery. Explore the symbols and stories behind masterpieces by Botticelli, Titian, Michelangelo and Bernini.

Get your garden ready for spring

A new planting season is nearly here, and the library has a number of workshops with Master Gardeners to help you get ready. Discover tips for growing great vegetables, draw inspiration from the gardens of Germany or edible landscapes, learn how to identify the invasive spotted lanternfly, or take advantage of container gardening.

Explore Loudoun's many faith groups

Join over a dozen representatives of Loudoun’s congregations in this annual series celebrating the history, music and symbols of our faith communities. A different religion will be featured each week at Cascades and Purcellville libraries.

Annual teen short story competition now open

Submit your 2,500-word tale in the It's All Write Contest by March 1 for a chance to win $200. Prizes will be awarded in both middle- and high-school divisions. Swap ideas and polish your work at one of five teen writing workshops.

Click here for submission requirements.

Upcoming Events

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Teen Writing WorkshopCascades Library

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Adult Book ClubGum Spring Library

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Tween Book ClubAshburn Library

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Adult Yoga: All-LevelsRust Library

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Adult Book ClubBrambleton Library

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Voices of FaithCascades Library

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