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Index

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.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, Jan. 17

Presidents Day
Monday, Feb. 21

Easter
Sunday, April 17

Memorial Day
Monday, May 30

Juneteenth
Sunday, June 19

Independence Day
Monday, July 4

Labor Day
Monday, Sept. 5

Indigenous Peoples Day
Monday, Oct. 10

Election Day
Tuesday, Nov. 8

Veterans Day
Friday, Nov. 11

Thanksgiving
Wednesday, Nov. 23 (close at noon)
Thursday, Nov. 24
Friday, Nov. 25

Christmas
Friday, Dec. 23 (close at 5 p.m.)
Saturday, Dec. 24
Sunday, Dec. 25

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
Sydney McCoy

Collection Management
Jessica West

Communications
Pete O'Brien

Programming and Community Engagement
Susan VanEpps

Technology Services
Dan Bureau

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.

All meetings are on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. (unless noted). Virtual meeting details will be released in the days prior to each meeting.

Jan. 19

View via WebEx: Click here

Password: LBOT

Listen via telephone: 1-844-992-4726

Access code:  2346 258 9981#

Feb. 16

March 16

April 20

May 18

June 15

July 20

Aug. 17

Sept. 21

Oct. 19

Nov. 16

Dec. 21

Algonkian District
Kush Jenkins
Ashburn District
Christina Olorunda, Chair
At-Large
Priscilla Martínez
Blue Ridge District
Alana Boyajian
Broad Run District
Walter Purnell, Vice Chair
Catoctin District
Sara Pensgard
Dulles District
Monti Mercer
Leesburg District
Christine Newton
Sterling District
Kathleen Kuhn

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: 703-444-3228
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: Myisha Fuller
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: Lillian Newton
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: Aaron Duplissey
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: Maria Sogegian
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: Katie Kalil
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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.

JLG Digital: The Junior Library Guild collection features eBooks for preK-12 students with a focus on non-fiction content, which can be filtered by grade, language (English or Spanish) or product type.

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.

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.​

Peterson's Career Prep: Supports users building resumes, job hunting, or searching for new careers. Explore the user-friendly tools available to discover career paths and craft professional resumes and job application materials.

Reference Solutions: Data on millions of U.S. companies and households for business and consumer research.

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 (formerly Lynda.com): Online learning to help you achieve your personal and professional goals.

Peterson's Career Prep: Supports users building resumes, job hunting, or searching for new careers. Explore the user-friendly tools available to discover career paths and craft professional resumes and job application materials.

Reference Solutions: Over 2 million job and internship postings plus data on millions of U.S. companies and households for business and consumer research.

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.

Consumers' CHECKBOOK: Independent evaluations of local service firms and stores, such as auto repair shops, plumbers, dentists, banks, and insurance companies. Remote access available for a limited time.

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.

Reference Solutions: Data on millions of U.S. companies and households for business and consumer research.

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. 

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.

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

Rocket Languages:  An award-winning interactive online language-learning system. The multi-faceted system allows patrons to learn new languages at their own pace, with downloadable lessons, games and much more.

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 from home: Search federal and state legal research materials, including case law, statutes, court rules, administrative codes, forms, law reviews and journals. To use this resource remotely, customers can click here to email a password request for three-hour, temporary access to westlaw.com. If more time is needed, you may request additional passwords.

Westlaw access from our branches: Select your branch location from the list below: 
Ashburn
Brambleton
Cascades
Gum Spring
Law Library
Lovettsville
Middleburg
Purcellville
Rust
Sterling

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.

EBSCO MasterFile Complete: 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.

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

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)

Gale Virtual Reference Library: Complete text of books in the STEM, STEAM and coding fields for all ages.

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.

LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com): Online learning to help you achieve your personal and professional goals.

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.​

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.

eAudiobooks

eBooks

eMagazines

eMagazines (previously on RBdigital) are now available on OverDrive through the Library of Virginia. This new selection features more than 3,000 publications from around the world that you can read on your computer or on your mobile device using the Libby app. Start reading now from a web browser through the Find It Virginia collection or in the Libby app by adding the Library of Virginia as an additional library. Click here for more information

eMovies

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

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.

Hoopla

Stream titles instantly through your desktop browser or our mobile app (App Store; Google Play; Amazon). 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.

Kanopy

This streaming service offers over 30,000 independent films, documentaries and classics on demand. Borrow up to 10 titles per month with a three-day viewing period for each. In addition, you get unlimited access to an entire site just for kids, plus over 5,000 Great Courses. Download the  Google Play and iTunes App Store. Also on Apple TV, Roku, Chromecast, Android TV and Fire TV.

OverDrive

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

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.

Services

Support the Library

Most branches have either an Advisory Board or a Friends Group. Please refer to the library's Friends of the Library and Advisory Groups Policy for more information.

Customer alert: Loudoun County Public Library is currently not accepting donations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Many branches accept donations before their annual book sales. Contact your branch for donation periods. The Loudoun Library Foundation also accepts donations for its annual Giant Used Book Sale in June.