Try not to scream at this monstrous mash-up of Halloween crafts! Join us on Friday, Oct. 31, at 2 p.m. in Brambleton Library's Teen Center to create a costume for a duck, unearth a zombie Barbie keychain, make an eyeball flower, feast on candy sushi or conduct an alien autopsy.

Join us for The Art of the Duo — a series of live music shows spotlighting unique duet performances by talented musicians coming together for the very first time! #LiveMusic #LibraryEvent #PublicLibrary #LoudounVA

You are invited to hear from Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai about her memoir, "Finding My Way." Malala reintroduces herself to the world, sharing how she navigated dark moments that threatened to define her narrative—while seeking the freedom to find out who she truly is. #BookSky

We're just one day away from Eat Local Read Local, and some of the children's authors have chosen theme songs for their books! #BookSky

Beginning Monday, Nov. 10, Lovettsville Library will be closed temporarily for building upgrades. The project is expected to last through Tuesday, Dec. 2, however, the branch will reopen as soon as the renovation is finished.

More authors have joined us for another round of fancasts! Get to know these authors and their characters at Eat Local Read Local Book Sale & Festival. The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 18, at Cascades Library from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. #BookSky

In our Art of the Duo live music series, percussionist Tom Teasley invites a different collaborator to each of three performances, exploring the creative potential of two artists in musical dialogue. #LiveMusic

Happy book birthday (or publication day) to "Witchlore," a new YA fantasy novel by Emma Hinds! Our teen volunteer Dhanvita got the opportunity to read an Advance Reader Copy (ARC) of this book ahead of publication, and here's what she had to say 🧵 #BookSky

Which actors would our Eat Local Read Local authors cast as the main characters in their books? Now that you’ve met the characters, meet the authors in person! The Book Sale and Festival will take place on Saturday, Oct. 18, at Cascades Library from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. #BookSale #BookSky

It's never too late to rediscover your love for reading! What adult fiction books would you recommend? Let us know in the comments! #BookSky

Join us online to pick the brain of the New York Times bestselling author Leigh Bardugo as we celebrate the release of "Six of Crows" (The Dregs Edition). Date: Thursday, Oct. 9 Time: 7-8 p.m.

Meet me at the Eat Local Read Local Book Sale and Festival! I'll be selling and signing books at Cascades Library (VA) on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Swing by the rear parking lot to say hi and enjoy the festivities. More info here: library.loudoun.gov/ELRL. @library.loudoun.gov

All branches will be closed Monday, Oct. 13, for Indigenous Peoples Day. Regular service resumes Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 9:30 a.m. Our digital resources are always available at library.loudoun.gov/online (see the "Library Resources" link in our bio). #IndigenousPeoplesDay

I'll be with 70+ local authors at LCPL’s Eat Local Read Local event on Saturday, Oct. 18. Bring the whole family to Cascades Library for books, food trucks and live music. Held outdoors, rain or shine, in the rear parking lot. Visit library.loudoun.gov/ELRL for details. @library.loudoun.gov

Get ready for Friday Night Out at Sterling Library! We’re kicking off this new series for adults and high schoolers with back-to-back weekends of dancing, followed by Halloween festivities, a “Wicked” watch party and a Jane Austen night. #SquareDance #SalsaDanceLessons #LoudounCounty

Get ready for sweater weather, colorful leaves and Eat Local Read Local! This year’s book sale and festival features 70 local authors, food trucks, live music and activities for the whole family to enjoy. #BookSale

We're back for another round of adult fiction read-alikes! What books did you love as a child or teen? Let us know in the comments for a chance to see your read-alikes in Part 3. #BookSky

Find your next page turner at our upcoming book sales! Plenty of opportunities to pick up a pre-loved gem at one of our used book sales, or meet local authors and get your copy signed at our annual Eat Local Read Local Book Sale & Festival. #BookSky #LoudounCounty #BookLovers #BookSale

Fly to new heights at our first ever Storytime at the Airport! Meet our children's librarian in the Leesburg Executive Airport lobby for stories, songs and action rhymes. Date: Monday, Oct. 6 Time: 10-10:30 a.m. Location: 1001 Sycolin Rd, Leesburg, VA 20175

Which of these was your favorite book as a kid? Rekindle the joy of reading by giving these grown-up read-alikes a try. #BookSky

What's the process for becoming a U.S. citizen? In this online information session, you will learn the eligibility requirements, how to apply and tips to prepare for the citizenship interview.

Author incoming! YA author Rebecca Danzenbaker is visiting Brambleton Library this Saturday, Sept. 20, from 2-4 p.m. Come chat with Rebecca about her work while solving a mini escape room based on her novel "Soulmatch." Prizes will be awarded, while supplies last. #BookSky

Today, September 15 through October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month! Let’s celebrate and recognize the incredible impact of Hispanic Americans in our #Loudoun community. #HispanicHeritage

Congratulations to our librarian, Emily Valdez, for earning an achievement award from the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo)! Emily's award highlights her work running the Teen Photography program series at Brambleton Library.

Explore meaningful volunteer opportunities while you connect with nonprofits at Sterling Library’s Volunteer Expo. While there, you can also participate in hands-on projects that will benefit Binky Patrol and the Loudoun County Animal Shelter. Date: Saturday, Sept. 13 Time: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Join Matt Arant, former college admissions rep and athletics liaison, for an insider’s guide to navigating the recruitment process for college. Both high schoolers and parents are invited to attend!

We're celebrating 40 years of "The Golden Girls" at Chrysalis Vineyards! Ages 21+ are invited to join us for a night of wine, trivia and golden-girlhood. Saturday, Sept. 13 3-4 p.m. #TriviaNight #Loudoun #LoudounCounty #LoudounCountyVA #LoudounWineries

We're thinking outside the box at Sterling Library's Teen Sewing Club; the lunch box, to be exact! These patrons used Makerspace equipment by sewing their very own, complete with 3D printed clasps. #MakeItAtYourLibrary #Makerspace #LoudounLibrary #Sewing

It doesn't take special equipment to build early literacy skills. The best support you can give your child is through these five simple practices! #BookSky

All LCPL branches will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, for Labor Day. Library cardholders can still check out audiobooks and eBooks using Libby! Download the Libby app for free to find thousands of titles, including books on the history of workers' rights in the U.S. #LaborDay

This fall, turn words into art for the annual LCPL Novel Expressions Art Contest! Create an original work of art inspired by a piece of literature. All artistic mediums are accepted as long as they are inspired by a specific novel, short story, poem, song lyrics, or any other literary work.

This week, middle and high schoolers can find their "third place" at the library! Check out one of our many clubs, Embroidery 101 or the After Hours Teen Center at Cascades, which hosts activities every Friday at 6 p.m.

A patron at Gum Spring Library wanted to commemorate her grandmother's molasses cookie recipe from the early 1920s. With a little Adobe Photoshop magic, we cleaned up the image and used the Glowforge to laser engrave it onto a wooden chopping board. #Makerspace

Three #Loudoun programs have been recognized for excellence by the Virginia Association of Counties. The Financial and Cybercrime Unit, the Loudoun Farm Tour and Teen Photographers programs have received 2025 Achievement Awards. Details: bit.ly/4mJJPol @biz.loudoun.gov @library.loudoun.gov

Every day, items like these get left behind at your local library. But will they be forgotten? #PublicLibraries #LibraryHumor

Today, we are launching the LCPL Early Literacy webpage! This page is a resource for parents, guardians, caretakers, educators and others who want to help promote reading readiness to those from birth to age 5. library.loudoun.gov/EarlyLiteracy

Rumor has it that the library has a Nintendo Switch 2 up for grabs. Don’t miss out on your chance to win it! Check off all ten challenges in the online challenge card by Saturday, Aug. 16, and you’ll be entered into the grand-prize raffle. #SummerReading #Library

This is the final week of our Summer Reading Program! Attend library programs at any of our branches or log your hours of reading to complete your ten challenges. #SummerReading #LoudounCounty #PublicLibrary

Applying to college? Let's improve our essay writing at the Rust Library Teen Center! Bring your ideas or a rough draft and be prepared to write on one or both of the following days: Monday, Aug. 11, from 6-7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, from 6-7 p.m. #WritingCommunity #CollegePrep #PublicLibrary

Ever wonder about the evolution of birds or their cultural significance to humans? Find out as Dr. Jay Falk, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, guides you through the natural history of birds in "The Bird Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Birds." #BookSky

🎵 Western Loudoun Had a Farm 🎵 Meet the farmers of western Loudoun at Lovettsville Library! Make crafts, play games and enter a raffle for a basket of farm goodies while the farmers teach us about the crops they grow, the animals they raise and the tools they use.

You’re invited to a conversation with neurologist Pria Anand to chat about her new book. In "The Electric Mind," Anand reveals what the medical establishment has overlooked regarding the complexity and wonder of brains in health. The virtual discussion will take place Thursday, July 31, at 2 p.m.

A heat advisory is in effect for #Loudoun until 8:00 p.m., tonight, 7/25/25. Some county facilities are serving as cooling centers to provide relief from the heat. Details: loudoun.gov/heat @animals.loudoun.gov @library.loudoun.gov

On Saturday, Aug. 9, the American Revolution will come to Purcellville Library! Meet the 1st Virginia Regiment of the Continental Line — the same reenactors who visit Mt. Vernon — in this live, interactive camp. The action will run 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a break from noon-12:30 p.m.

Can you find where the caption hid his treasure in 20 minutes? This Saturday at Lovettsville Library, race the clock to solve the clues and find the treasure before the ship is reclaimed by the sea. Date: Saturday, July 26 Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Where: Lovettsville Library

REMINDER: Complete and submit your Summer Reading Program challenges to earn prizes! loudoun.knack.com/srp#home/

Recently, a patron at Purcellville Library wrote this kind note for our staff. This note meant the world to our Purcellville staff, who strive to make a difference for our community and library visitors every day!

A heat advisory is in effect for #Loudoun until 8:00 p.m., tonight, 7/17/25, with heat indecx values of 105 degrees possible. Some county facilities are serving as cooling centers to provide relief from the heat. Details: bit.ly/46gfzMU @library.loudoun.gov @animals.loudoun.gov

Today, July 9, 2025, will be another hot and humid day, with thunderstorms expected this afternoon and evening. Heavy rainfall may lead to scattered instances of flash flooding. #Loudoun is currently under a Flood Watch. Remember, turn around, don’t drown!

Let the games begin on Tuesday, July 8, at Rust Library! Play Korean games, made world-famous by the television series "Squid Game." Win prizes, learn about Korean culture, and meet new friends. #Leesburg #LoundounCounty