Brambleton Library

10/14/2026

Whether you're a seasoned artist or trying something new, an LCPL art workshop is the place for you! Learn from professional artists Brett Wilson and Brian Kirk while they're still with us this fall.

Brett's next workshop: Mixed Media Collages
Saturday, Oct. 24, at 11 a.m.
Brambleton Library

Brian's next workshop: Collagraph Prints
Friday, Oct. 30, at 11 a.m.
Rust Library



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Video description: Artwork includes a sunset landscape painting overlaid with acorns, twigs, and leaves, as well as a painting of a robotic octopus with an encased circuit card. It also includes a collagraph print made with corrugated cardboard, featuring two stacked geometric radial designs.

10/14/2026

We have another book sale this weekend! Visit the Gum Spring Library on Saturday and Sunday to find pre-loved books for all ages. Dates and times for the sale:

Saturday, Oct. 17
9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 18
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Thank you to Friends of the Gum Spring Library for running this sale and for your continuous support. 📚

10/09/2026

This week, explore the memorials and monuments of the National Mall, hear stories from former USAID employees, and jam to live music.

Also, meet nearly 70 authors and enjoy local food at the 10th annual Eat Local Read Local Book Sale & Festival.

Featured programs: https://buff.ly/dIHUTbg

10/08/2026

Join us for a talk and live music by award-winning thriller author and songwriter Henry Rivers (the pen name of Jamie Potter). He discusses his latest romance thriller "A Summer for Moths." See our online calendar for information about all of our programs at library.loudoun.gov/calendar.

10/04/2026

All branches will be closed Monday, Oct. 12, for Indigenous Peoples Day. Regular service resumes Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 9:30 a.m.

Our digital resources are always available at library.loudoun.gov/online.

10/02/2026

This week, a photographer shares stories from his Antarctic expedition, a U.S. Navy veteran connects his ancestor's story with the broader Chesapeake struggle for independence, and author Derek Baxter tells the global story of the American Revolution.

Also, guitarist Osvaldo Gold comes to the Cascades Library for a performance that blends melodies and rhythms from across Latin America.

Featured programs: https://buff.ly/TyCUyjU

10/02/2026

Thank you to everyone who submitted work for this year's Novel Expressions Art Contest. We received a record 193 total submissions. Next, our judges will begin evaluating work across all three divisions, and we will notify finalists by Wednesday, Oct. 14.

Everyone is invited to celebrate the finalists' artwork at the Novel Expressions Art Contest Gala on Saturday, Nov. 7! See the link below for details.

https://buff.ly/9B8MUhX

Celebrate the artists of the 2026 Novel Expressions Art Contest.. Event starts at November 7, 2026 1:00 PM EST

10/01/2026

Spooky Season has arrived! With it comes crunchy leaves, pumpkin spice, and scary stories. A scarecrow, witch, and ghost all await you at Old MacSpooky's farm, but don't worry - they're friendly! Sing along to "Here a Creak, There a Shriek" by Kelly Conroy and find other Halloween books at catalog.library.loudoun.gov.

09/30/2026

Characters are coming to life here at Brambleton Library! Thank you to Artist-in-Residence Brett Wilson for leading a fantastic workshop on drawing cartoon characters.

Don't miss your next chance to learn from Brett at his upcoming workshop. See details and event link below.

Topic: Mixed Media Collages
Saturday, Oct. 24
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Link: https://buff.ly/uAGL6vR

09/30/2026

As a parent or guardian, it's not easy to decide when the time is right to introduce your kids to the online world. No matter when that time comes, know that the library is the perfect place to start! With an LCPL card, you'll get access to education and entertainment platforms with age-appropriate content, including:

- Freegal: A music streaming app with a children's genre.
- Hoopla and Kanopy: Turn on Kids Mode to find movies, TV shows, and much more.
- Just for Kids Streaming Video Collection
- Libby: The juvenile selection is loaded with audiobooks and eBooks for ages 0-12.
- LOTE4Kids: Storytimes in over 200 languages.

Find your safe place online today at https://buff.ly/UXvgJmT.