Take part in our annual adult short story writing contest. Follow submission guidelines at library.loudoun.gov/writeon then submit your entry: writeon@library.loudoun.gov by July 31. Winners will be announced at the Write On! Short Story Contest Finale on Saturday, September 29th at the Eat Local Read Local Book Sale and Fair. First Place: $200, Second Place: $100, and Third Place: $50. Winning and honorable mention entries will be published as a free eBook. For ages 19 & up. Sponsored by the Loudoun Library Foundation.

Online resources are available. 

Online resources are available. 

Tackle cool projects with our equipment. For Grades K-8.

Tackle cool projects with our equipment. For Grades K-8. 

Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty 

Help create our Loudoun Library Rocks Pinata. For teens.

Grammy-nominated original rock duo whose interactive and inspiring music encourages kids to be a part of the band. Sponsored by the Loudoun Library Foundation. Space may be limited. For all ages.

Keep your Game of Thrones fever going! Board games will be provided. For Grade 9-adult.

Search and rescue with Jennifer and Grom of Virginia Search and Rescue Dogs. Watch as a search and rescue dog and his handler demonstrate how they find items and people. For all ages.

Get to know Luciana, a science-loving aspiring astronaut who is the 2018 American Girl. See her story from behind the scenes and discover three things that surprised the author the most while writing the books. Learn how astronauts train and what it’s like at Space Camp. Explore a rock and soil sample from a mystery planet. Books will be available for sale and signing (cash or credit card). For Grades 2-5.

Sing, dance and tap out rhythms as you learn a little geography and practice some Spanish words with this Latin Grammy winner. Sponsored by the Loudoun Library Foundation. Space may be limited. For all ages.

Meet Gnomeo! The pony will visit the library to demonstrate the value of therapeutic riding. For all ages.

Join the program that discusses the most critical global issues facing America today. Larry Roeder, recipient of the U.S. Department of State Superior Honor Award, will facilitate.

Are you the best Super Smash Bros Wii U player in Loudoun County? Win this qualifying round to represent Middleburg Library in the finale at the After Hours Teen Center (Cascades Library) on Friday, August 10. For teens

Aerial artistry, fantastic stilt characters, rapid-fire juggling and hilarious clowning with Alfredo Tortellini. Sponsored by the Loudoun Library Foundation. Space may be limited. For all ages.

Online resources are available.