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History with a side of beer in Purcellville

Find out what life was like in the Purcellville area from the 1850s through the aftermath of the Civil War during the next installment of History and Hops at Dragon Hops Brewing. Historian Rich Gillespie will explore events such as John Brown’s Raid, the secession, the arrival of the Army of the Potomac, John Mosby's last battle in Loudoun and more.

Books to celebrate the start of spring

This week marks the official start of spring, making it the perfect time to plan your outdoor excursions. Check out these eBooks about hiking, biking and exploring in Virginia.

Click here to reserve a Virginia State Parks nature backpack.

Discover the stories behind Loudoun's roads

Photojournalist Doug Graham and journalist Danielle Nadler visit Old Ox Brewery to talk about the embedded history and beauty in our country roads and the project to capture and preserve them. Graham will share his award-winning photography and The Long Road Home, a documentary about the project that’s up for an Emmy Award.

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.

Brambleton Library hosts Civil War talk

Explore the history of the 1st Virginia Cavalry — one of the most active and famous units in the Civil War — with historian Michael K. Shaffer, author of In Memory of Self and Comrades. The Conversations in History series is presented by the Mosby Heritage Area Association and NOVA Parks.

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This library is a congressionally designated depository for U.S. Government documents. Public access to the government documents collection is guaranteed by public law (Title 44 United States Code).

Click here for free, digital access to the Basic Collection of Core U.S. Government Resources.

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