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Dig into Summer Reading 2026, Loudoun, because this one's going down in history! Explorers of all ages can register through the link below. Complete your challenges between June 16-Aug. 16 for a chance to win one of our 34 grand prizes. Register (one account per household): library.loudoun.gov/SRP

Summer Reading is back, and this year we're going PREHISTORIC! From June 16 through August 16, read what you love, complete challenges, and win some colossal prizes. All ages. All Loudoun. All summer long. Register today at library.loudoun.gov/srp #SummerReading #SummerReading2026 #LoudounLibrary

The votes are in, the awards are presented, and our Short Story Contest winners have officially been celebrated. Congratulations to the winners: Adults: "Fair Chase Pigtopia" by Joan Kennedy High School: "Blank Slate" by Leia Hatem Middle School: "La Letra" by Kaleb Ricce Carrillo

There's a book sale this weekend at Sterling Library! Donate two unopened travel-size hygiene products for a free book. Otherwise, it's just $2 for hardcover books and $1 for everything else. Presale Day ($15 entry) Friday, May 15 5:30-7 p.m. Book Sale Day Saturday, May 16 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Middleburg Library is partnering with Chrysalis Vineyards for an evening of friendly competition and fine beverages. Adults (21+) are invited to join! No registration required, just show up ready to play. 🍷 #Loudoun #BoardGameNight #MiddleburgVA #ChrysalisVineyards

Donate by Sunday!

Roll all the way to any of our 10 library branches and donate today! This year's food drive will run from May 2 to 10, and all donations will go to Loudoun Hunger Relief for distribution to members of our community. #FoodDrive #Loudoun #LoudounCountyVA #DonationDrive

We have new board games at Lovettsville! Tsuro is a fast paced, 2-8 player strategy game that typically takes 15-20 minutes to declare a winner. Splendor is also fast paced, but this one is for 2-4 players who race to earn 15 points. #BoardGames #LovettsvilleVA #PublicLibrary #GameNight

The end is nigh! With Renaissance April in its final week, don't miss out on your last chance to earn raffle tickets for a chance to win one of this year's prize baskets. #RenaissanceApril #RenaissanceEra #CraftsForAdults #CraftNight #HarlemRenaissance

Happy National Library Week! What brings you joy at the library?

Thank you everyone who joined us for our Murder at the Masquerade program! Patrons at Purcellville, Rust, and Sterling all solved this mystery with a flair for the dramatic arts. 🎭 #MurderMystery #PublicLibrary #Masquerade

The 2026 Food Drive is just around the corner! From May 2-10, donate healthy, shelf-stable foods at any of our 10 branches. Visit the link in our comments for a list of suggested items to donate.

We're halfway through Renaissance April, and our prizes are ready to go home with five lucky winners. Boost your luck by earning a raffle ticket for each program you attend! #RenaissanceApril #PrizeRaffle #PublicLibrary

What are you reading these days? Share your current read in the comments! #BookSky

Who will solve the murder mysteries at Rust and Sterling? Which knight will reign victorious at Purcellville? And who is this Shakespeare fellow? Find out at this week's programs for Renaissance April, a month of themed library programs for adults. #TriviaNight #Shakespeare #MurderMystery #Loudoun

Now accepting submissions for the 2026 LCPL Poetry Contest! library.loudoun.gov/poetrycontest

See you at Renaissance Trivia Night at Brambleton Library on Thursday, April 16! Costumes are encouraged but not required. Also, all participants will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of five gift baskets during the grand-prize drawing at the end of the month. #Renaissance

Congratulations to Greg Bowman and the Lovettsville Library staff, whose "Messy Monday" program series just won the Outstanding Program for Children award from the Virginia Public Library Directors Association!

Our special themed month of library programs for adults is here! Create, spectate, and celebrate the first week of Renaissance April at a branch near you. #RenaissanceApril #LoudounLibrary #Loudoun #LoudounCounty #LoveLoudoun

The LCPL Poetry Contest is back! Submit your poem for a chance to win $100. Finalists also have a chance to get published in our annual anthology. Submissions will be accepted online from Wednesday, April 1-Sunday, May 17. library.loudoun.gov/poetrycontest #LoudounCounty #PoetryCommunity

Experience the sights and sounds of the Renaissance at Purcellville Library—complete with hands‑on activities, music, games, and even live combat demonstrations! This program is a part of Renaissance April, a month of themed library programs for adults. #RenaissanceApril #Loudoun

Curious about all the unexpected items you can borrow from your county library—beyond books? Join us for our upcoming info sessions and tell us what you’d like to take home next! See details in the replies.

Like our library cats, you too are curious, sophisticated, and well-suited for Renaissance April! Join us for a month of mini ren faires, live murder mysteries, crafts, and many more events made just for adults. #RenaissanceApril #RenFaire #LibraryCats #RenaissanceFaire #LoudounLibrary

There are plenty of ways to get ready for kindergarten during playtime at home! For more everyday tips to help your young learner grow, visit our Early Literacy webpage: library.loudoun.gov/earlyliteracy #KindergartenReady #PreKindergarten #TipsForParents

This spring, we will revive our month of adult programs with Renaissance April. Rejoice at a mini ren faire, solve a mystery at a masquerade, and explore more than 30 other festivities happening in our community. See the link in our comments to learn more. #RenFaire #RenFair #LoudounCounty

Come see us at #AwesomeCon March 13-15! We have a full lineup of activities using equipment from our very own Makerspaces. We will also provide demos of some of our free online resources, including LinkedIn Learning, Mango Languages, and Comics Plus. Check the comments for our full schedule.

The madness is here! Visit a branch to vote for your preferred books and advance them to the next round.

March is Women’s History Month. Join us in recognizing the extraordinary women who have shaped our history and celebrating their invaluable contributions to the #Loudoun community. #WomensHistoryMonth

Save over $100/year on a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) subscription! Use the exact URL on the LCPL website to create your login under the library's subscription and access full subscriber content for free (link in comments).

Race against the clock to finish a 500-piece puzzle. Teams of one to four are welcome, and prizes are awarded to the fastest team! Where: Purcellville Library When: Saturday, March 7, from 2-4 p.m. #Purcellville #PurcellvilleVA

Our annual Literary Madness contest is back! Stop by the library each week in March to vote in your branch's book battles and find out which titles make it to the next round. The contest will run from March 3-29. May the best books win! #LoudounVA

We're celebrating the timeless adventures of Nancy Drew at Lovettsville Library! The display includes classic books from the series and a vintage board game among other nostalgic memorabilia. Come see the display at Lovettsville this week or at Cascades Library starting March 1 through April.

Reading doesn't start with your ABC's. Before kindergarten, children can develop a love for books and basic skills that will get them ready to read. Visit our Early Literacy webpage to learn more: library.loudoun.gov/earlyliteracy #LibraryLove #LittleReaders #Literacy #Storytime

Experience Radiohead like never before! Join us for the Radiohead Jazz Project — a live quintet reimagining iconic tracks through bold jazz arrangements and improvisational flair. Date: Sunday, Feb 22 Time: 2-3:30 p.m. Location: Rust Library #LiveMusic #FreeEvent #LoudounCounty

Log your reading hours to win a specially designed mug for this year's Winter Reading Challenge! The goal is 30 hours by Saturday, Feb 28, and all kinds of reading counts. library.loudoun.gov/winterread #WinterReading #ReadingChallenge #Loudoun

We're swiping right on all of our online databases. Whether you're researching your family tree or skilling up for your career, free help is available through the library. Find them at library.loudoun.gov/adults#resou...

We all know that’s what he was thinking. 💭 #LibraryLove #HighSchool #PublicLibrary #Loudoun

These books have received “starred reviews” by their publications. Do teens agree? Here’s what our teen volunteers had to say! 🧵 #BookSky

It's our first book birthday celebration of 2026! Today we’re saying happy publication day to “A Wild Radiance” a new YA fantasy dystopian novel by Maria Ingrande Mora (@mariawrites.bsky.social). One of our stellar teen reviewers, Aqsa, had the chance to read an Advance Reader Copy (ARC) 🧵 #BookSky

When they aren't busy with their millions and billions, Loudoun's high schoolers can find their home away from home at the library. #libraryfun #publiclibrary #loudoun

Join us for "A Very Merry Unbirthday Party" at Lovettsville Library! Celebrate with a tea party, crafts, and a scavenger hunt that will drive you as mad as the hatter. All ages are welcome! Saturday, Jan. 17 1-3 p.m. #Lovettsville #LoudounCounty #LoudounEvents #LoudounLibrary

The Law Library staff recently hosted students from Harmony Middle School's 8th Grade Honors Civics class for a Courthouse Tour. Everyone had a (civil) blast, as students got to witness live court proceedings, perform their own mock trial, and ask questions to real judges and lawyers.

Didn't have Bsky when this was posted, but hey, better late than never! Thank you to the LCPL judges + guest speaker @hollykarapetkova.bsky.social

You asked, we answered! As of Sunday, Jan. 4, seven LCPL branches will open earlier on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. instead of noon, giving you more time to read, relax and ease into your day.

When in doubt, your Children's Librarian probably has it. #ChildrensLibrarian #LibraryLife

Wield the power of the pen for this year’s LCPL Short Story Contest! Submit one fiction story for a chance to stand among finalists and to see your work published in the Contest Winners eBook. Submissions will be accepted online from Monday, Dec. 15, through Sunday, Feb. 15. #WritingCommunity

On your couch, get snug, read! Sign up online beginning Thursday, Jan. 1, and track your hours spent reading through Saturday, Feb. 28 (link in comments). Collect a prize when you reach 30 hours, while supplies last! #WinterReading #ReadingChallenge #LoudounCounty

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Lovettsville Library's very own Katie Smith has been awarded Employee of the Month by Loudoun County Government! In her nomination, Katie was recognized for her exemplary work during recent outreach events.