Sterling Library

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

10/01/2026

Start your weekend with a reset of deep, restorative rest. Join Cynthia Davidson, Certified Master Sound Practitioner, on Friday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m., for Harmony Hour—a soothing soundscape designed to help you reconnect with your center and create space to simply breathe, rest, and reset.

To help you get comfortable, we encourage you to bring along your yoga mat, a pillow, and/or a blanket. For more information and the full list of recommended items to bring, please see the Event Calendar by clicking the link in the comments.

Please note, this session involves strong sound frequencies and prior consultation with your medical team is recommended for those with pacemakers, insulin pumps or other medical issues, or who are pregnant.

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.

09/29/2026

Get out of your reading rut with a book tasting! Join us this Sunday, Oct. 4, at 2 p.m. for Book Tasting: Fall Reads with live music by Guitarist Brian Slaymaker. Sample custom book menus from the library's most popular genres. All books discussed will be available for checkout. To view all of our upcoming programs, visit library.loudoun.gov/calendar.

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

Sterling Library is hosting an escape room on Friday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m.! You'll join a team of investigative reporters to chase down a mysterious tip that leads to one of the foremost dinosaur revival labs in the world. Will you be able to uncover the lab's secrets and reveal their plans to the world or will life be returning to the Jurassic Period?

09/18/2026

This week, Dr. An Di Yim reveals how forensic experts use skeletal remains to identify bodies, gauge the time since death, and assess injuries to solve real-world cases.

Also, author Richard Bell shares a sweeping story about the global actors and international stakes of the American Revolution.

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