Ashburn Library

Come to the Ashburn Library during March-April to view the work of Vinton Pickens. These drawings are ink on paper and depict parts of Loudoun County from 1972-1977. Pickens has exhibited her work at the Corcoran Museum, Touchstone, and Franz Bader Galleries in Washington, DC. She was also a political activist in Loudoun County whose actions left an enduring effect. Pickens was also named Loudoun's 1986 Citizen of the Year. These drawings are an important part of the Loudoun County Art Collection, which features over 200 works of art donated by Loudoun artists and art collectors.

Programs for Feb. 24 - March 2: This week, explore the reptiles and amphibians of Loudoun, retrace the careers of women who blazed new trails in architecture, and get ahead of technology's impact on foreign policy. Also, meet our 2023 1book 1community author, Sydney Dunlap, whose newest novel tackles substance abuse in a hopeful, heartfelt way: https://shorturl.at/QfxpV

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

Programs for Feb. 17-23: This week, delve into a dynamic lineup of Black History Month programs, learn Arabic, attract birds to your yard and attend a writing workshop: https://buff.ly/4hBx5hb

For the full PDF, visit https://buff.ly/3KAhVdP and scroll to Download & Print.

All LCPL branches will be closed Monday, Feb. 17, for Presidents Day. Regular service resumes Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 9:30 a.m. Our digital resources are always available at library.loudoun.gov/online.

CUSTOMER ALERT: All branches will close early today, Feb. 11, at 6 p.m. due to inclement weather. Please check our website for updates on building operational hours for Wed., Feb. 12. Our online resources are always available at https://buff.ly/3bmtJh3.

Leesburg Today has named her the "Best Photographer in Loudoun County" for ten years. She is a graduate of the Corcoran College of Art and Design, Washington DC. Her portrait and fine art photography are on exhibit at the Ashburn Library from January through March.

Learn more about Sarah Huntington: https://www.sarahhuntington.com/index.html

Programs for Feb. 10-16: This week, wish Middleburg Library a happy 35th birthday, learn about Hollywood's first power couple, and see the wildlife drawn to a local garden: https://library.loudoun.gov/Portals/0/Pdf/Programming/Feb.%2010-16%20Weekly%20Program%20Schedule.pdf?ver=KRtWHcUJ8-AWEPrgr6GFNQ%3d%3d

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

Programs for Feb. 3-9: This week, learn about the desegregation of Purcellville Library, World Heritage Sites designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, improv skills with actor/director Kate Beckman, and photography for teens: https://buff.ly/3WDWVc8

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

Happy Lunar New Year to those celebrating! See our event calendar to find out when the ever-popular Lion Dance will snake its way around to a branch near you: https://loudoun.libnet.info/events?=undefined&n=30&term=Lunar+New+Year&r=days

Maker Monday at Rust Library: Can you guess how this was made?

While it may seem like a drawing, this is actually an engraving! The patron used the Glowforge laser cutter to imprint a photo of his pet onto a ceramic tile, and then colored it with a permanent marker. He specially edited the photo before engraving, converting it to black and white in order to sharpen the contrast. Got any pet lovers in your life who would love something like this?

Up next on the Makerspace calendar, we're offering an Intro to Ink/Stitch class, Sew for a Cause workshop, and Cameo Cutter tutorial. See our event calendar for dates and locations: https://loudoun.libnet.info/events?=undefined&n=30&term=makerspace&r=days

Programs for Jan. 27-Feb. 2: This week, travel by armchair to Japan, learn about hearing loss and hearing aids, and listen to local author John Rolfe Gardiner read from his newest collection of stories: https://library.loudoun.gov/Portals/0/Pdf/Programming/Jan.%2027-Feb.%202%20Weekly%20Program%20Schedule%20.pdf?ver=009omIBHZ5qBeCZAeiFCOA%3d%3d

Also, be sure to Take Your Child to the Library on Saturday, Feb. 1! See our event calendar for featured activities: https://loudoun.libnet.info/events?n=30&term=take+your&r=days

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

CUSTOMER ALERT: All branches are closed Sunday, Jan. 19, due to inclement weather. LCPL will remain closed Monday, Jan. 20, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Regular service resumes Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 9:30 a.m. Our online resources are always available at https://buff.ly/3bmtJh3.

Please stay safe.

Programs for Jan. 20-26: Button, button, if you've got the button, pass this along to your neighbor or someone! This week, we're diving into button jars, the water supply, and tea samples. May your cup be full: https://library.loudoun.gov/Portals/0/Pdf/Programming/Updated%20Jan.%2020-26%20Weekly%20Program%20Schedule.pdf?ver=gQ9wBoxZck-oORBQTMlMtg%3d%3d

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