Ashburn Library

Programs for Nov. 25-Dec. 1: This week is short but sweet, featuring a talk about unique roadside attractions by an award-winning historian and holiday tunes by . Here comes December: https://library.loudoun.gov/Portals/0/Pdf/Programming/Nov.%2025-Dec.%201%20Weekly%20Program%20Schedule%20%20two-page.pdf?ver=CNcAlx5NOmRmJ0JP8BbVlA%3d%3d

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

All LCPL branches will be closed from noon Wednesday, Nov. 27, through Friday, Nov. 29, for Thanksgiving. Regular service resumes Saturday, Nov. 30 at 9:30 a.m. Our digital resources are always available at library.loudoun.gov/online.

Maker Monday at Gum Spring Library: Stop your scrolling and check out these quilts! This art form has stood the test of time as the intersection of creativity and function, and throughout the month of October, the Gum Spring Makerspace was all about it. Here's a local quilter presenting at one of their Wednesday Workshops.

To find out about upcoming classes and themes, search our event calendar by keyword "makerspace." You can filter by branch, too, if desired: https://loudoun.libnet.info/events?=undefined&v=list&r=days&n=30&term=makerspace

POV: You've finished your eBook but need something to read until your next hold is ready. There's a Libby feature for that! Use the "available now" filter to find eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines with no wait time. Start browsing here: https://libbyapp.com/library/lcpl/spotlight-available/page-1

Programs for Nov. 18-24: On tap this week, we have our rescheduled Star Party, decluttering tips, cellular biology, photography, and Brazilian tunes. Wishes do come true! https://library.loudoun.gov/Portals/0/Pdf/Programming/Nov.%2018-24%20Weekly%20Program%20Schedule%20.pdf?ver=xNfxMV9epyR4ffsPiCzceA%3d%3d

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

LCPL's Novel Expressions Art Contest winners were announced at our gala this past Sunday, Nov. 10 at Franklin Park Arts Center! To view this year's submissions, visit library.loudoun.gov/artcontest. Congratulations and thank you to all who participated!

Check out our November-December Art on Exhibit program! These paintings are the work of Areej Alqaysi, an Iraqi-born artist currently residing in Virginia. She has lived in many places throughout her life, which is beautifully captured through her colorful artwork. Check out her website for more info: https://www.areejalqaysi.com/

Maker Monday: Homemade for the Holidays edition! From personalized coasters and one-of-a-kind puzzles to embroidered baby items and carved phone stands, the makerspace is your oyster when it comes to gift-making. The items featured here were made at the Gum Spring, Rust, and Sterling Makerspaces.

Who do you have in mind to give something special to this season? The LCPL Makerspace staff are happy to talk out your project ideas with you: https://library.loudoun.gov/Makerspace

Your library card number enables you to get live help with veterans benefits. Sign on to VetNow to talk to an expert on-demand, get assistance transitioning from military to civilian careers, and connect with resources: https://landing.brainfuse.com/index.asp?u=main.loudouncountypubliclibrary.virginialibrariesvn.va.brainfuse.com

Happy Veterans Day, and thank you to those who have served.

Programs for Nov. 11-17: This week, learn about agricultural history and houseplant care, child and adolescent mental health, and improvisation techniques: https://library.loudoun.gov/Portals/0/Pdf/Programming/Nov.%2011-17%20Weekly%20Program%20Schedule.pdf?ver=ewYYiSyWlUFcoCOSyS7esQ%3d%3d

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

POV: An eBook caught your attention, but you're looking for large print. Or maybe you love audiobooks but find the narration too fast or slow.

Good news: Libby enables you to adjust your settings accordingly! Their accessibility features include...
-Font type and size
-Audio pace
-Contrast
-Line spacing

You can also set Libby to display in your device's language, sync with another device for a comfortable reading experience, and use tags to easily maintain reading lists. Ask a staff member for assistance!

Download the app:
-Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.overdrive.mobile.android.libby&utm_medium=lightning_footer&utm_source=lightning&utm_campaign=libby
-Apple Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/libby-by-overdrive-labs/id1076402606?mt=8&utm_medium=lightning_footer&utm_source=lightning&utm_campaign=libby
-Amazon Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/fd/kcp

Maker Monday at Brambleton Library: Tucked back in the nonfiction section is one of the gems of the Makerspace: A professional-grade Recording Studio! Reservable for free, the studio offers recording and mixing equipment in a sound-proofed space that can be used for a variety of purposes.

Featured here is local indie rock band, Pan 4 Rama, recording and mixing their EP! Audiobook narrators, voice actors, and professional musicians have also booked the space.

Visit https://buff.ly/3HrAbSg to make an appointment: https://loudoun.libnet.info/reserve?l=Brambleton+Library

There is only ONE day a year when you get a whole extra hour to read, and that's TODAY. Happy Daylight Savings! 📚

Find your next good book: catalog.library.loudoun.gov

Prepare yourself for a parade of cuteness from our Trick or Treat at the Library program on Halloween. 🎃

Programs for Nov. 4-10: This week, listen to military history and a live music tribute to veterans, learn about the Waterford National Historic Landmark District, and gaze at the night sky with astronomers: https://library.loudoun.gov/Portals/0/Pdf/Programming/Nov.%204-10%20Weekly%20Program%20Schedule.pdf?ver=vMqqx6po6_CiqLfZRysFew%3d%3d

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

Receive free, confidential memory screenings and educational materials for people with concerns about their memory or who want to check their memory now for future comparison. Mark your calendar for Friday, Nov. 15, 2:30 - 5 p.m. at Ashburn Library!

All LCPL branches will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 5, for Election Day and Monday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day. Regular service resumes Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 9:30 a.m. and Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 9:30 a.m., respectively. Our digital resources are always available at library.loudoun.gov/online.

The annual Ashburn Library Staff Halloween Pumpkin entries are in for 2024. Please help us by voting for your favorite. The entries are: #1- Calcifer from Howl's Moving Castle; #2 - Tasty S'more; and #3 - Eva Wingdale the Owl from Owl Diaries.