Take part in our annual adult short story writing contest. Follow submission guidelines at library.loudoun.gov/writeon. All entries must be received by Sept. 30. Winners will be announced during a virtual awards ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 1 p.m. Prizes: First Place: $200, Second Place: $100, and Third Place: $50. For ages 19 & up. Sponsored by the Loudoun Library Foundation.

Online resources are available.

Online resources are available.

Take your song to the next level in this virtual classical and musical theater singing workshop for adults. Come prepared with a song to sing and receive guidance on technique and style from soprano and voice teacher Dr. Mariana Mihai-Zoeter. Five participants will be given direct instruction and all other attendees will participate interactively, with the ultimate goal of touching hearts and healing through singing. The class will be limited to 20 students on a first-come, first-serve basis. Participants will need wired headphones and a Chrome. browser. Use this link to watch the program. The link will become active beginning at the start time listed for this program. 

Lindsey from Rust Library offers advice on planning and running your first Dungeons & Dragons adventures. Use this link to watch the program. The link will become active beginning at the start time listed for this program.

Join Ms. Liesl from Brambleton Library as she reads I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen. Use this link to watch the program. The link will become active beginning at the start time listed for this program.

Join Liz Dennison from Secret Garden Birds and Bees as she talks about Red-tailed Hawks and Great Horned Owls. The link for this program will be added in the days prior to the event, and will be activated just prior to the program time listed.

Regan Parker, librarian at Purcellville Library, recommends nonfiction books that read like a good novel. Use this link to watch the program. The link will become active beginning at the start time listed for this program.

Catch the attention of a hiring manager with an updated resume. Tips, strategies, resources and best practices offered by Flex Professionals. Following the workshop you will have the option of scheduling a 1-1 resume review with the Flex Professionals recruiting team. Bring your “final draft,” “work in progress” or no resume at all to discuss how to promote your skills, experiences and work preferences in a resume format. Use this link to watch the program. The link will become active beginning at the start time listed for this program. Password (if needed): LCPL

Part 1 | SARS-CoV2 Virology and Immunology: The first talk in this three-part lecture series will cover the biology and molecular virology of the virus to provide insight on how it infects and interacts with its host. This series is offered in partnership with Janelia Research Campus and will be presented by virologist Angela Rasmussen, an Associate Research Scientist at the Center for Infection at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. She is also a member of the World Health Organization’s Ad Hoc Expert Group on Preclinical Models of COVID-19 Disease. She holds a PhD in microbiology from Columbia University, and previously worked as a researcher at the University of Washington.

Join Ms. Jennifer from Brambleton Library for rhymes, songs, tickles and bounces for you to enjoy together with your child sitting in your lap. Use this link to watch the program. The link will become active beginning at the start time listed for this program.

Take a trip with historian and adventure traveler John Daum to Welsh castle country. You will visit some of the monumental castles built by Edward I as part of his Iron Ring. Now considered the peak of Medieval castle building, these castles and their accompanying towns offer a fascinating glimpse into the past. Use this link to watch the program. The link will become active beginning at the start time listed for this program.

Join Bella Ballerina for a storybook dance lesson that encourages your little one to explore dance through imagination, movement and fun! All you need to join in the fun is 6 feet of open space. Optional items to have on hand: shakers, magic wand, a favorite stuffed animal and dress up clothes. The link for this program will be activated just prior to the program time listed. The program will only be viewable during this time.

Join Ms. Monica from Brambleton Library as she reads Again! by Emily Gravett. The link will become active beginning at the start time listed for this program.

Practice your English in this special interactive session focused on civics, elections and voting. Use this link for the program. Password (if needed): LCPL 

Take your song to the next level in this virtual classical and musical theater singing workshop for adults. Come prepared with a song to sing and receive guidance on technique and style from soprano and voice teacher Dr. Mariana Mihai-Zoeter. Five participants will be given direct instruction and all other attendees will participate interactively, with the ultimate goal of touching hearts and healing through singing. The class will be limited to 20 students on a first-come, first-serve basis. Participants will need wired headphones and a Chrome browser. Use this link to participate. The link will become active beginning at the start time listed for this program. 

Learn the art of book-folding by making a "book pet." There will also be take-and-make kits available at the Teen Center on the second floor of Brambleton Library (while supplies last). The link for this program will be added in the days prior to the event, and will be activated just prior to the program time listed. 

Join Ms. Ashley from Gum Spring Library as she reads Sally and the Purple Socks by Lisze Bechtold. The link will become active beginning at the start time listed for this program.

Get ready to laugh out loud at these hilarious renditions of some of the best from the Grimm Brothers’ iconic works. In this (not-so-grim) adventure, performers transform into Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood, Rumpelstiltskin and The Elves and the Shoemaker. The link for this program will be added in the days prior to the event, and will be activated just prior to the program time listed.

Novice and professional photographers will benefit from this program by the U.S. Copyright Office on protections afforded by copyright and how to properly register photography with their Office for maximum benefits under the law.  The link for this program will be added in the days prior to the event, and will be activated just prior to the program time listed.

Part Two of Three: SARS-CoV2 Epidemiology and Transmission. In this second talk, we will discuss the various routes of transmission and the science behind how the virus spreads between hosts. The link for this program will be activated just prior to the program time listed.

Join Ms. Heather from Ashburn Library for a cut and tell story called The Little Orange House by Jean Stangl. The link will become active beginning at the start time listed for this program.

Paint a joyful floral image with step-by-step instructions by artist Kris Loya. The link for this program will be added in the days prior to the event, and will be activated just prior to the program time listed. 

A back-to-school craft with Ms. Christine from Cascades Library. The link for this program will be activated just prior to the program time listed. 

Stretch your way through stories in this movement-themed program. The link will become active beginning at the start time listed for this program.