Loudoun County Public Library

Explore the cosmos from wherever you are

This week’s Commuter ePick, courtesy of Loudoun County Commuter Services, highlights the mind-bending, curiosity-tickling works of Neil deGrasse Tyson. Get caught up in the mysteries of outer space with the world’s coolest astrophysicist, as you travel from the Big Bang to a black hole.

New program combines local history, local beer

The library is teaming up with Purcellville's Dragon Hops Brewing on a new discussion group for adults 21 and older. The History and Hops program kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. with a look at how the Union Army's stay in Loudoun influenced the Battle of Gettysburg.

Get a taste of local authors, food sources

The free Eat Local, Read Local Festival & Book Sale features food trucks, live music, children's storytimes, face-painting and raffles, plus 75 local authors selling and signing books. Bring the whole family and support the writers, businesses and artists in our community:
Saturday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
at Cascades Library (rain or shine)

Journey around the globe with Lulu Delacre

The award-winning bilingual children's author and illustrator brings to life the namesake game from her book How Far Do You Love Me? in this memorable, interactive program for the whole family celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Join the adventure at Ashburn Library or Cascades Library on Saturday, Sept. 22.

The library spends the day at One Loudoun

Meet your friendly local librarians at Barnes & Noble Ashburn for storytime programs, crafts, giveaways and a live cello performance of So Sleepy Story and Lemony Snicket's The Composer is Dead. A percentage of the store's sales will be donated to the Loudoun Library Foundation, but no purchase is necessary.

In branches: A library card that truly rocks

In celebration of our Summer Reading Program theme, Loudoun Library Rocks, we're introducing a card that does just that with this literary tribute to Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon. Current card-holders can exchange their existing card for a new one by asking a librarian at any branch. New borrowers can sign up here.