Purcellville Library

10/13/2026

Explore the trailblazing history behind Purcellville's railroad and other landmarks with Paul McCray for Purcellville Parks and Recreation!

10/10/2026

Join Maeghan Jo Kimball from Feral Writers Club to craft a three-act plot worksheet for your next novel!

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

10/04/2026

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

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.

09/25/2026

This week, take a detailed look at three architects who set the stage for modern architecture, identify birds of prey, and jam to a blend of string and percussion instruments at a live music show.

Also, was the Civil War a second American Revolution? A local historian walks us through key events and political dynamics that led to the Civil War.

Featured programs: https://buff.ly/Fh2LOyN

09/21/2026

County is hosting public information sessions about a new street lighting program designed to assist communities that would like streetlights to be installed where none currently exist. Anyone interested in learning more about the program is encouraged to attend one of the sessions, either October 19 in Sterling or October 27 in Purcellville. Details here: https://bit.ly/4AuN0be