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About the Library

Inspiration, Information, Innovation, Inclusion.

Loudoun County Public Library builds community through activities and resources that celebrate the joy of reading and learning.

Indigenous Peoples' Day
Monday, Oct. 14

Election Day
Tuesday, Nov. 5

Veterans Day
Monday, Nov 11

Thanksgiving
Wednesday, Nov. 27 (close at noon)
Thursday, Nov. 28
Friday, Nov. 29

Christmas
Tuesday, Dec. 24
Wednesday, Dec. 25

2025

New Year's
Tuesday, Dec. 31 (close at 5 p.m.)
Wednesday, Jan. 1

Located at:
102 North St, NW, Suite A
Leesburg, VA 20176
703-777-0368 Voice
703-771-5238 Fax
 

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Director
Chang Liu

Deputy Director
Mike Van Campen

Branch Services
Vacant

Collection Management
Jessica West

Communications
Pete O'Brien

Programming and Community Engagement
Susan VanEpps

Technology Services
Dan Bureau

Job Opportunities Library Policies Strategic Plan Facilities Master Plan ADA Accessibility/Language Access Awards

Board of Trustees

Loudoun County Public Library operates under the direction of the Library Board of Trustees. Board members are appointed by the County’s Board of Supervisors. Board members work with the Library Director in the study, evaluation, and development of Library policies and long-range plans. You can email the trustees at LBOT@loudoun.gov.

All meetings are on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at the Rust Library in Leesburg unless noted.


2024

Oct. 16

Nov. 16 (Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 102 North St. NW, Leesburg)

Nov. 20

Dec. 18

Algonkian District Mary Colucci

Ashburn District Kara Chiles

At-Large Kathy Ellen Davis

Little River District Alana Boyajian, Vice Chair

Broad Run District Erika Daly

Catoctin District Kate Gordon

Dulles District Monti Mercer, Chair

Leesburg District Vacant

Sterling District Jennifer Crawford

By-LawsRules of OrderEmail the Trustees

Branches

Branch webpage
43316 Hay Road
Ashburn, VA 20147

Monday - Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: noon - 5 p.m.

Phone: 703-737-8100
Branch Manager: Mary Butler
Facebook

Branch webpage
22850 Brambleton Plaza
Brambleton, VA 20148

Monday - Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: noon - 5 p.m.

Phone: 571-258-3998
Branch Manager: Christine Thompson
Facebook

Branch webpage
21030 Whitfield Place
Potomac Falls, VA 20165

Monday - Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: noon - 5 p.m.

Phone: 571-367-8500
Branch Manager: Belinda Blue
Facebook

Branch webpage
24600 Millstream Drive
Stone Ridge, VA 20105

Monday - Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: noon - 5 p.m.

Phone: 571-258-3838
Branch Manager: Vivy Niotis
Facebook

Branch webpage
18 East Market Street
Leesburg, VA 20176

Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: Closed

Phone: 703-777-0695
Branch Manager: Alice Zent

Branch webpage
12 North Light Street
Lovettsville, VA 20180

Monday - Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Phone: 703-737-8050
Branch Manager: Lillian Newton
Facebook

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 189
Lovettsville, VA 20180

Branch webpage
101 Reed Street
Middleburg, VA 20117

Monday - Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Phone: 540-687-5730
Branch Manager: Dena Henchen
Facebook

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1823
Middleburg, VA 20118

Branch webpage
220 East Main Street
Purcellville, VA 20132

Monday - Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: noon - 5 p.m.

Phone: 703-737-8490
Branch Manager: Tina Reid 
Facebook

Branch webpage
380 Old Waterford Road NW
Leesburg, VA 20176

Monday - Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: noon - 5 p.m.

Phone: 703-777-0323          
Branch Manager: Myisha Fuller
Facebook

Branch webpage
22330 S. Sterling Blvd
Suite A117
Sterling, VA, 20164

Monday - Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: noon - 5 p.m.

Phone: 571-258-3309
Branch Manager: Amanda Jones
Facebook

Databases

EBSCO Read It!: Designed for middle and high school students and adults who have a basic foundation in English grammar and reading but need adapted reading material for a variety of subjects.

HelpNow: An all-in-one suite of tutoring services designed for students of any age, whether it’s tackling a tough homework problem, mastering a particular topic, or writing a paper. HelpNow services include expert academic tutoring and self-study tools to empower users to study at their own pace or collaborate with peers and teachers. A full-service test center offers practice tests for all levels in math, reading, and writing as well as college preparatory tests — including the SAT.  Live tutoring is available seven days a week from 2 to 11 p.m.

Just for Kids Streaming Video Collection: This collection from Infobase includes clips from thousands of fun and informative video and audio titles on topics including music and arts, animals, sports and hobbies, math and science, history, reading, plus hundreds of educational interactives—kid-safe, ad-free, and perfect for children's programs.

LOTE4Kids: A new database of over 3,000 digital books in World Languages, that allows kids to enjoy the magic of books in LOTE (Languages Other Than English). Download app: Google Play | App Store

NoveList Plus: Reading recommendations in fiction and nonfiction for all ages, and a great source for author and series information.

Legal Forms: Legal, business and personal forms, including many specific to Virginia residents.

Morningstar Online: Comprehensive reports on stocks and mutual funds and exclusive ratings to help guide investors. 

O'Reilly for Public Libraries (formerly Safari Books Online): Get essential technology eBooks and videos covering topics like certification, enterprise computing, Java, Linux/Unix, Web development, Windows, XML and more. This resource accommodates a limited number of simultaneous users. If you cannot access the database, please try again later.​

Value Line Research Center: Online access to Value Line's leading publications covering stocks, mutual funds, options and convertible securities guides, and much more.

Driving-tests.org: Practice driving tests and manuals for driver’s licenses, motorcycle licenses, and CDL licenses in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and Washington DC.

JobNow: An  all-in-one suite of services is designed for a wide range of career needs: whether it’s tackling a resume, writing a cover letter, developing additional skills, or adjusting to a new career. Users may access live, on-demand assistance from expert Job Coaches for assistance with interview preparation, resume creation, or job searching. A full-service test center offers practice tests for all levels in math, reading, and writing as well as college preparatory tests — including the SAT. Live assistance is available seven days a week, 2 to 11 p.m.

LinkedIn Learning: Over 16,000 online classes to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. Watch a tutorial. 
Download app: Google Play | App Store (Library ID: loudounlibrary) 

Universal Class: An online educational service providing a diverse offering of intellectually stimulating courses for people interested in the lifelong pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons.

VetNow:  An all-in-one suite of services is designed for a wide range of veteran needs: whether it’s updating a resume for civilian life, navigating the VA system, or seeking local resources and support for veterans and their families. Users may access live, on-demand assistance from expert Job Coaches or Veteran Navigators. A full-service test center offers practice tests for all levels in math, reading, and writing as well as college preparatory tests — including the SAT. Live assistance is available Monday through Friday, 2 to 11 p.m.

Consumer Reports Online: Ratings, reviews, recommendations and buying advice for thousands of products and services.

Driving-tests.org: Practice driving tests and manuals for driver’s licenses, motorcycle licenses, and CDL licenses in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and Washington DC.

Legal Forms: Legal, business and personal forms, including many specific to Virginia residents.

Ancestry Library Edition: The world's largest online collection of family records and resources, with a learning center and  tools help you put your research together.  Available only in branches.

Civil War Era by Proquest: Get a fascinating glimpse of the Civil War era with the complete runs of eight regional newspapers covering 1840-1865.

Heritage Quest Online: Discover where your American past begins with this comprehensive collection of genealogical sources, including U.S. census records.

Historical Newspapers: The complete run of The Washington Post from 1851-2001.

EBSCO Read It!:  Designed for middle and high school students and adults who have a basic foundation in English grammar and reading but need adapted reading material for a variety of subjects. It offers resources to help build background knowledge, conduct research and improve study skills.

LOTE Online for Kids: A new database of over 2,000 digital books in World Languages, that allows kids to enjoy the magic of books in LOTE (Languages Other Than English). Each book also comes with English translations to help kids learn languages.

Mango Languages: Basic or complete online instruction in dozens of languages, including English for speakers of other languages.

Transparent Language: For language learners looking to build their vocabulary and practice their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Courses and supplemental resources available in over 110 languages. This service be accessed on almost any device.

Legal Forms: Legal, business and personal forms, including many specific to Virginia residents.

Universal Class: Over 30 courses in basic law and legal studies.

Westlaw access (available in branches): Search federal and state legal research materials, including case law, statutes, court rules, administrative codes, forms, law reviews and journals.  Select your branch location from the list below: 
Ashburn
Brambleton
Cascades
Gum Spring
Law Library
Lovettsville
Middleburg
Purcellville
Rust
Sterling

Westlaw Edge (beta version): Sign up for a free, 7-day trial of Westlaw's new, remote-access service. Select "Library User" when registering to avoid being placed on marketing lists. Click here for complete instructions or call West Technical Support at  1-800-937-8529 if you need assistance.

Civil War Era by Proquest: Get a fascinating glimpse of the Civil War era with the complete runs of eight regional newspapers covering 1840-1865.

Gale in Context: Elementary(Formerly Kids InfoBits) Grades K-5. Kid-friendly access to reference sources, newspapers, and magazine articles.

MasterFile Explora: Designed specifically for public libraries, this database provides full-text magazines, reference books and primary source documents. It also includes an extensive image collection containing photos, maps and flags.

Newspapers (Daily): Includes articles from Chicago Tribune (1985 – present), Los Angeles Times 1985 – present), New York Times (1980 – present), New York Times Book Review (1997 – present), New York Times Magazine (1997 – present), The Wall Street Journal (1984 – present), and the Washington Post (1987 – present).

Newspapers (Historical): Search the complete run of the Washington Post (1877-2002)

Wall Street Journal: Complete access to all subscriber content. Click here to create your account, and you can start using wsj.com immediately. Your access will be available for the next 3 days. After 3 days, simply come back and login as an existing user with the same username and password you originally created.

Civil War Era by Proquest: Get a fascinating glimpse of the Civil War era with the complete runs of eight regional newspapers covering 1840-1865.

Gale in Context: Elementary(Formerly Kids InfoBits) Grades K-5. Kid-friendly access to reference sources, newspapers, and magazine articles.

MasterFile Explora: Designed specifically for public libraries, this database provides full-text magazines, reference books and primary source documents. It also includes an extensive image collection containing photos, maps and flags.

Newspapers (Daily): Includes articles from Chicago Tribune (1985 – present), Los Angeles Times 1985 – present), New York Times (1980 – present), New York Times Book Review (1997 – present), New York Times Magazine (1997 – present), The Wall Street Journal (1984 – present), and the Washington Post (1987 – present).

Newspapers (Historical): Search the complete run of the Washington Post (1877-2002)

Wall Street Journal: Complete access to all subscriber content. Click here to create your account, and you can start using wsj.com immediately. Your access will be available for the next 3 days. After 3 days, simply come back and login as an existing user with the same username and password you originally created.

Complete A-Z list

eAudiobooks

OverDrive Hoopla

eMagazines

eMagazines are now available on Libby. The selection features more than 4,000 publications that you can enjoy on your computer or on your mobile device. Start reading now from a web browser or in the Libby app.

eMovies

Kanopy Hoopla

eMusic

Freegal Music offers unlimited streaming service with no commercial interruptions. Users can also download five songs per week and keep them forever.

Hoopla Music offers thousands of the newest and best albums of all time. Download or stream up to six titles per month. Albums can be checked out for one week.

eNewsletter Signup

New Titles General News and Events

Freegal

Download five songs per week and stream unlimited music 24/7. Choose from a collection of more than 15 million titles. Downloads are yours to keep and there’s no digital rights management to worry about. Download the app at Google Play or the iTunes App Store.

Music Audiobooks Videos Help Center

Hoopla

Stream titles instantly through your desktop browser or our mobile app (App StoreGoogle PlayAmazon). If you use our mobile app, you can also download titles to your device for offline playback later. Titles are automatically returned and removed from your device at the end of the lending period.

Audiobooks eBooks Movies Music Comics Television Help Center

Kanopy

This streaming service offers over 30,000 independent films, documentaries and classics on demand, plus over 5,000 Great Courses. Customers get 30 tickets per month. The number of tickets needed for each title varies.  In addition, you get unlimited access to an entire site just for kids. Download the  Google Play and iTunes App Store. Also on Apple TV, Roku, Chromecast, Android TV and Fire TV.

Adults Children Great Courses Help Center

Libby

Thousands of the most popular eBooks and Audiobooks. For the best OverDrive experience, download Libby from the App Store, Google Play or Microsoft.

Audiobooks eBooks eMagazines For Kids For Teens Spanish Hindi Chinese Help Center

Library of Virginia

Deaf Culture Digital Library

Programs

All events are free except where noted within the program listing. To request an accommodation for a disability, call 703-777-0368. Three days' notice is requested. Some programs are offered by independent businesses. LCPL does not endorse their services, nor is it liable for any action taken as a result of attending these programs.

Children's Calendar Teen Calendar Adult Calendar Suggest a ProgramProgram Feedback

Support the Library

Most branches have either an Advisory Board or a Friends Group. Please refer to LCPL's policy for Support Groups (see No. 13) for more information.

Many branches accept donations before their annual book sales. Contact your branch for donation periods. 

Loudoun Library Foundation