Loudoun County Law Library

Programs for Sept. 23-29: Turn over a new leaf by learning about college essays, molecular imaging, and calming meditations. Happy fall equinox to all: https://library.loudoun.gov/Portals/0/Pdf/Programming/Sept.%2023-29%20Weekly%20Program%20Schedule.pdf?ver=EfeehC1tCRw1BN7Yntrecw%3d%3d

Sept. 21-22: LCPL will be at the Bluemont Fair, Claude Moore Park Fall Fest, and Pueblo Unido Day. Come say y'ellow!

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Old Ox Brewery

Our annual Spoke'n Word bike series is underway! Celebrate the W&OD Trail's 50th birthday with an antique bicycle show, history talk, book club, and, of course, the big trail ride itself on Saturday, Oct. 5. Read on for details...

Full program series: https://buff.ly/3MPdCvT
Bike Trail event: https://buff.ly/3MNnCpB

Loudoun County stops:
Purcellville: Train station at beginning of trail (200 N. 21st St.)
Leesburg: W&OD trailhead at Raflo Park (24 Monroe St. SE)
Ashburn: W&OD parking lot (20694 Ashburn Rd.)
Sterling: W&OD parking lot at Pacific Boulevard (21826 Pacific Blvd.)

Fairfax County and Arlington County stops:
Fairfax: Close to Herndon Fortnightly Library (768 Center St., Herndon)
Arlington: Trailhead near Jennie Dean Park (3630 27th St. S, Arlington)

Friends of the Washington & Old Dominion Trail
BikeLoudoun
Fairfax County Public Library
Arlington VA Public Library

Visit the Law Library in September & October and enjoy the painting of Dipali Rabadiya. She is an oil painter and also teaches a variety of classes for all skill levels. She paints in bold and spontaneous brush marks and uses the "alla prima" technique, which involves wet-on-wet painting usually in one sitting.

Maker Monday at Sterling Library: A patron walks into a makerspace and asks to embroider a music shirt. The staff says, "No treble at all!" If you'd like help with a particular machine, you can make a one-on-one appointment with a trained staff member at Rust and Sterling libraries at https://buff.ly/3HrAbSg. Appointments aren't necessary to use the space!

From Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, enter your original artwork into our fourth annual Novel Expressions art contest! All mediums are accepted. The contest is open to teens and adults in Loudoun County and our reciprocal borrowing districts. For full details and to view last year's submissions, visit library.loudoun.gov/artcontest.

For the list of reciprocal districts, visit library.loudoun.gov/Borrowing.

This contest is presented in collaboration with Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services and the Loudoun Youth Advisory Council.

Programs for Sept. 16-22: This week, go on an interactive musical journey to Latin America with Cantaré Latin American Music, learn how eBirding helps conservation and meet with a law librarian: https://library.loudoun.gov/Portals/0/Pdf/Programming/Sept.%2016-22%20Weekly%20Program%20Schedule.pdf?ver=O9spSX8NvQi1D27k-XMpJg%3d%3d

For the full PDF, visit library.loudoun.gov/programs and scroll to Download & Print.

This Friday, Sept. 13, all branches will be closed for Staff Development Day. Our online resources are always available, and you can still check out books and DVDs from one of our book vending machines thanks to Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services! May Friday the 13th be your lucky day, after all.

Regular service resumes Monday, Sept. 16 at 8 a.m.

Online resources: library.loudoun.gov/online
Book vending machines: library.loudoun.gov/bookvending

Bluemont Community Center
Claude Moore Recreation & Community Center
Douglass Community Center
Lucketts Community Center

Maker Monday at Brambleton Library: Over the summer, string quartet Maestra Ensemble () came to use the Recording Studio! They recorded nine tracks in a few hours as well as some video footage that they plan to edit with the Makerspace's Adobe Premier license.

The staff who assisted them noted, "All members of the ensemble are teachers, so it was great to see them working on their own music after spending the year inspiring others!"

Call the Brambleton Makerspace to find out about this free resource and get a tour: library.loudoun.gov/Makerspace

Don't miss the end of our Labor Day special! Sign up for a FREE library card during the month of September and get on-demand access to movies, kids' shows, popular magazines, language-learning apps, skill-building resources...all year round, no subscription fees, no ads. Register here or in-branch with proof of address (we won't share your info): catalog.library.loudoun.gov/obr/

Share our borrowing policy with someone you know: library.loudoun.gov/Borrowing

Programs for Sept. 9-15: From pinhole photography to bike maintenance to paint night for Spanish speakers, we've got something for every hobby this week: https://buff.ly/4eedOQZ

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Programs for Sept. 2-8: This week's TREEmendous offerings include a WWII history talk, the making of a comedic film, and the secret to extending your garden harvest: https://library.loudoun.gov/Portals/0/Pdf/Programming/Sept.%202-8%20Weekly%20Program%20Schedule.pdf?ver=TQsg3QHOvy9SYt6F0s_s4w%3d%3d

For the full PDF, visit library.loudoun.gov/programs and scroll to Download & Print.

All LCPL branches will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, for Labor Day. Regular service resumes Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 8 a.m. Browse our catalog for books about the holiday at https://buff.ly/2UDMPro.

This week, LCPL features opportunities to celebrate the female stars of the 50s, learn basic Java, and take a yoga class to enhance your well-being. Check out our weekly calendar here:https://library.loudoun.gov/Portals/0/Pdf/Programming/Aug.%2026-Sept.%201%20Weekly%20Program%20Schedule.pdf

Your library card gives you access to free tutoring! HelpNow is designed for students of any age, whether you're tackling a tough homework problem, writing a paper or taking a practice test. Live tutoring is also available seven days a week from 2 to 11 p.m. Check it out here: https://buff.ly/3A0TwGR

Maker Monday at Rust Library: This festive cake topper was made by a local grandmother using the Glowforge for her granddaughter's birthday. Senior citizens, the LCPL makerspaces are for you, too! Trained staff are happy to help make them accessible. Learn about all the equipment available to you at buff.ly/3HrAbSg.

Programs for Aug. 19-25: As we ease into the school year, practice catching the bus, preserve your summer memories and learn about tech topics like AI and digitization: https://buff.ly/3M53G10

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You've finished your Summer Reading Program challenges, you've picked up your Washington Nationals tickets, now what? Click the link to view their schedule and select an upcoming game - you've earned it! https://fevo-enterprise.com/group/NatsSummerReadingAllStar?tfl=Washington_Nationals-Community-Library_Reading_Program-button-x0-Desktop-Landscape&adobe_mc=MCMID=26559552809209396721365310949793991149&MCORGID=A65F776A5245B01B0A490D44%40AdobeOrg&TS=1717599899

If you haven't signed up for our Summer Reading Program but you HAVE read for 10 hours, attended 10 programs or any combination of challenges, there is still time to participate! Submit your challenge card by Friday, Aug. 16 here: library.loudoun.gov/srp

Thank you for rocking along with us this summer!

Programs for Aug. 12-18: Our music-themed summer wraps up with a jam session and a trio of shows by Grammy-winning duo 123 Andrés! You can also attend info sessions about the GED and college application process or explore positive and negative space in art: https://library.loudoun.gov/Portals/0/Pdf/Programming/Aug.%2012-18%20Weekly%20Program%20Schedule.pdf?ver=g_OUgRiBtGbVBhaju0skNw%3d%3d

For the full PDF, visit library.loudoun.gov/programs and scroll to Download & Print.

Maker Monday at Gum Spring Library: Artwork upon artwork! Here, a local artist made acrylic paintings, took high-quality photos of them and then sublimated them onto mugs for uniquely personal gifts. Who's the artist in your life? (It could be a little kid!)

We have a couple sublimation programs coming up at different makerspaces around LCPL — search the event calendar by keyword "makerspace" for details! https://buff.ly/4cgloK8

Our Summer Reading Program wraps up Friday, Aug. 16! Once you complete all 10 challenges in your online account, you will be automatically entered into the grand-prize raffle. Be sure to pick up your prizes at your local branch, too! You'll get a free book and two tickets to a Washington Nationals game (while supplies last).

-Complete your challenge card: library.loudoun.gov/srp
-Attend a Nats game: https://fevo-enterprise.com/group/NatsSummerReadingAllStar?tfl=Washington_Nationals-Community-Library_Reading_Program-button-x0-Desktop-Landscape&adobe_mc=MCMID=26559552809209396721365310949793991149&MCORGID=A65F776A5245B01B0A490D44%40AdobeOrg&TS=1717599899

Programs for Aug. 5-11: Get jazzed about music and MIDI, experimental photography and public speaking (the horror!). Or march to the beat of your own drum: https://buff.ly/3WtW7FU

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