Rust Library

Friday, July 26, Cascades Library is holding a Summer Carnival for teens! From 6-9 p.m., join After Hours Teen Center for festive games and treats, like potato sack races and face painting. New teens should pre-register: library.loudoun.gov/AHTC.

Programs for July 22-28: We're bringing stories to life through puppet shows, a writing workshop and a rock photography lecture. Which kind of rock, you ask? Find out here: https://library.loudoun.gov/Portals/0/Pdf/Programming/Updated_July%2022-28%20Weekly%20Program%20Schedule.pdf?ver=uFEV-3L-LwlK0DfT9xkaKQ%3d%3d

For the full PDF, visit library.loudoun.gov/programs and scroll to Download & Print.

UPDATE: Watch Ponyo (PG, 103 min.) today at 2 p.m.🍿 There will be no showing at 6 p.m. tonight. 🍿

The raffle will be a custom embroidered tote bag made in our makerspace.

Doors open 30 minutes early for a pre-showing. Door Prizes! Raffle! Free popcorn! Friends! Books!

Sponsored by the Loudoun Library Foundation.

Beat the heat by planning your own movie showing at the library! LCPL has a Public Performance License that allows many films to be displayed publicly in the branch. Here's how:

-Pick your movie: https://www.swank.com/public-libraries/
-Reserve a meeting room: library.loudoun.gov/meeting-rooms
-Contact the branch: library.loudoun.gov/contactus

Did you know that the elementary school with the most Summer Reading signups wins a trophy for their school? 🏆

The current Leesburg rankings show Frances Hazel Reid in the lead with Lucketts following close behind.

There's still time left to sign up and show your school pride! Visit library.loudoun.gov/srp for more details.

Programs for July 15-21: Travel out of this world and back in time with us. Hear from a Beatles historian, a local mapmaker, a former Olympic coach and more: https://library.loudoun.gov/Portals/0/Pdf/Programming/July%2015-21%20Weekly%20Program%20Schedule.pdf?ver=1qJ7v0r_iT873OB7skSO6A%3d%3d

For the full PDF, visit library.loudoun.gov/programs and scroll to Download & Print.

Interested in adding a furry companion to your family? Stop by the Animal Shelter Civic Lab on Tuesday, July 16 between 4 - 5 p.m. to talk to a representative from the Loudoun County Animal Shelter! You will also be able to:

🐾 Learn about the important services the Loudoun County Animal Shelter provides to our community.
🐾 Donate pet supplies to the animal shelter.
🐾 Bring in photos of your rescued pets to display at the Civic Lab table!

As the #1 consumer of Hoopla's Hallmark BingePass in the NATION (thanks to you all), LCPL would be remiss if we didn't wish those who celebrate a very Merry Christmas in July. Get your fix while staying cool indoors: https://buff.ly/3Tv3qgt

If you haven't checked out Hoopla's BingePass feature, here's your nudge! They let you access entire collections with just one borrow: https://buff.ly/3oEgoZJ

Join us tomorrow at the library for a screening of The Boy and the Heron (PG-13).

• 2 p.m.: Dubbed in English
• 6 p.m.: Japanese with English subtitles

Every attendee will receive a special warawara button, and we'll be raffling off a unique Kiriko totem crafted with our 3D printer.

Doors open 30 minutes early for a pre-show. And yes, we'll have popcorn! 🍿

Sponsored by the Loudoun Library Foundation.

Introducing our new horror-themed book club for Adults - Oh, the Horror!

For any reader who enjoys all things spooky and scary, join us for our first meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. to discuss "The Shining" by Stephen King.

Copies of the book are available for pick up at the Rust Library.

WoOoOOooOoOOoo! See you there! WooOoOOoooOooOo! 👻☠️👽

UPDATE Tuesday, July 9, 9:30 a.m.: The Teen Center has reopened!🎉 Please note that the bathrooms are still closed. Thank you for your outpouring of concern and well wishes!

UPDATE Monday, July 8, 2:30 p.m.: The branch has reopened, though the Teen Center will remain closed. All teen programs for Monday, July 8, will be held in the Storytime room.

Rust Library is temporarily closed due to a fire. No injuries were sustained. A re-opening date will be forthcoming. In the meantime, please utilize our online resources or another branch:

https://buff.ly/3bmtJh3
https://library.loudoun.gov/contactus

Monday, July 15, 9-10:30 a.m.: Visit the LCPL mobile services van at the Loudoun Workforce Resource Center! Pick up free job-related resources, library cards and giveaways. Share this with someone who needs it: loudoun.gov/1592/Workforce-Resource-Center.

705 E. Market St.
Suite E
Leesburg, VA 20176

COMING SOON!

Saturday, July 13 kicks off our Animal Shelter Civic Lab at Rust Library!

Stop by our Civic Lab table throughout the week to:

🐾 Learn about the important services the Loudoun County Animal Shelter provides to our community.
🐾 Donate pet supplies to the animal shelter.
🐾 Bring in photos of your rescued pets to display at the Civic Lab table!

In the meantime, enjoy some photos of our furry babies and leave photos of yours in the comments! 🐱🐶

Programs for July 8-14: Do you know why fireflies flash? Find out this week, along with other fun and helpful facts, like what makes musicals popular and tips for navigating our country's healthcare system: https://library.loudoun.gov/Portals/0/Pdf/Programming/July%208-14%20Weekly%20Program%20Schedule.pdf?ver=gUbqdHFhHj0%3d.

Also, find out when local legend Rocknoceros is playing near you! https://loudoun.libnet.info/events?&v=list&r=days&n=15&term=Rocknoceros

For the full PDF, visit library.loudoun.gov/programs and scroll to Download & Print.

CUSTOMER ALERT: Friday, July 5, all LCPL branches will serve as designated cooling centers during normal business hours. Please share this information with anyone in need. Our online resources are also always available at library.loudoun.gov/online.

Books + adoptable animals = Paws & Pages! And we all know adoptable = cute.

How's that math for a librarian?

In collaboration with Loudoun County Animal Services, LCPL held the first of three summer book clubs for children at the animal shelter. (Props to Ashburn Library staff!) We had 17 kids participate in a lively discussion, followed by a tour of the shelter.

Two more book clubs are coming up in July and August:
-Saturday, July 13, 10 a.m.: https://loudoun.libnet.info/event/10921007
-Saturday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m.: https://loudoun.libnet.info/event/10921071

Collaborations like this are win-win-win situations for the community, our partners and LCPL. Thanks to LCAS for co-hosting this program!

Watch Kiki’s Delivery Service tomorrow on the big screen! The first 50 people will get a magnet made on our sublimation printer. We will also raffle off 3d-printed Jiji and Lilly! 2 p.m. for screening dubbed in English. 6 p.m. for Japanese with English subtitles. See you there! 🍿

Sponsored by the Loudoun Library Foundation.

What do these four LCPL programs have in common? They all just won Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo)! The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs. Read about them below or click here for the whole news release: https://www.loudoun.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=9166

-Civic Labs: LCPL offers Civic Labs as informal, drop-in events that offer information, interactive elements, takeaway resources and a chance to discuss a topic that affects the community. The program’s purpose is not only educational but is also designed to give the public resources and tangible ways that they can contribute to civic engagement.

-Raising Awareness of the Law Library: Recognizing that public access to legal information is a critical component of open and equal access to the justice system, the Loudoun County Public Library has worked to increase awareness of the Law Library’s services. “Meet the Law Librarian” programs at various branches have highlighted the various resources available at the law library, including legal information for self-represented litigants, legal professionals, the judiciary and other governmental officials.

-Spoke’n Word Bike Event: LCPL has created a Spoke‘n Word Bike Event series that reaches a new audience in a novel way, using the unique local landmark of the Washington & Old Dominion trail as a centerpiece. LCPL partnered with Friends of the W&OD Trail and Bike Loudoun to stage events along the trail, highlighting partnerships as well as offering opportunities to provide information about library services.

-Teen Micro Art Gallery: To supply a need for fine art opportunities for teens, LCPL created a Teen Micro Art Gallery where young artists can create, curate, and display original “micro” artwork. The goal of the program is to inspire teens by encouraging active learning and personal development through the visual arts. The initiative has created an innovative artistic outlet for local youth and partnerships and collaborations with schools, nonprofits and established artists in the community who have provided teen artists with career advice and mentorship.

Programs for July 1-7: Didgeridoo or didgeridon't, that is the question. Of quartz, you can always rock at the library's geology programs instead if you prefer. We're here all summer (don't take it for granite): https://library.loudoun.gov/Portals/0/Pdf/Programming/July%201-7%20Weekly%20Program%20Schedule.pdf?ver=LARmN_UOI6EPsJ0HSV0Kbw%3d%3d

Didgeridoo Down Under

For the full PDF, visit library.loudoun.gov/programs and scroll to Download & Print.

Tons of teens kicked off Summer Reading in the Rust Teen Center with a build your own boba tea and K-pop music party! 🧋 Coming up soon: catch a Studio Ghibli movie or participate in the Nailed It!: Music Challenge on July 8 at 2 p.m.

All LCPL branches will be closed Thursday, July 4, for Independence Day. Regular service resumes Friday, July 5 at 9:30 a.m. Check out our catalog for books about the holiday at catalog.library.loudoun.gov.

Maker Monday at Brambleton Library: This young customer is heading off to middle school and wanted to thank her favorite teachers with one-of-a-kind mugs. Now that the mugs have been gifted, we can finally feature them! She used the ever-popular sublimation printer to add custom designs. Find out more about our makerspaces at library.loudoun.gov/Makerspace.

Grab your furry friend and enjoy this story from Loudoun County Law Library. You never know where inspiration will strike!

"A few years ago, we started giving out dog treats during Dog Walking Month, along with brochures that highlighted laws about dog ownership in Virginia. One of the dogs that loved stopping by, JoJo, belonged to a man who was between jobs. He got the idea to write a children’s book about the things he learned while walking around town with JoJo.

Fast forward to today: He has published his book, in which the Law Library received a very nice dedication. Thanks to JoJo and his human!"

CUSTOMER ALERT: Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23, LCPL branches will serve as designated cooling centers during normal business hours. Please share this information with anyone in need. Click here to read the county news release: https://buff.ly/3VSvxHr

Programs for June 24-30: Science Heroes, unite! Go on a jungle adventure or see live snakes and owls. For the history buffs, learn about a famous Tuskegee Airman/Olympic gold medalist and Cold War military technology. Click here for details and more: https://buff.ly/3xp0HNb.

For the full PDF, visit buff.ly/3KAhVdP and scroll to Download & Print.

What book(s) are you excited to read this summer?

LCPL is thrilled to announce that Brambleton Library's Teen Micro Art Gallery made it into the Top 5 in Loudoun Times-Mirror's annual Best of Loudoun contest! Thank you to all who voted and especially to the staff and teens who have made this gallery what it is over the last three years.

To find out the other winners, click here: https://buff.ly/3wjxJ0A.

Don't miss out on the premiere of our Summer of Ghibli series at Rust Library starting Thursday, June 20! We will be kicking off the summer with two screenings of "Spirited Away."

Be one of the first 50 people and get a 3D-printed bath token and a chance to win a full-size, 3D-printed No Face mask! Free popcorn and giveaways will also be available.

☀Matinee screening plays at 2 p.m. and will be dubbed in English (Doors open at 1:30 p.m.)

🌙Evening screening plays at 6 p.m. and will have Japanese audio with English subtitles (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.)

Events sponsored by the Loudoun Library Foundation.

Maker Monday at Sterling Library: Lots of people come into the LCPL makerspaces asking, "What can I do in here?" All you can imagine and beyond! This customer experimented with sublimating designs onto unusual materials. In the end, it looked like it had been painted! Read on to hear about their process or find out about upcoming sublimation workshops at https://buff.ly/4cgloK8.

From the maker: "First, I laid butcher paper down in the heat press. Next, I placed a wooden laser-cut word on the paper, and covered the word with leftover film from the laminator. I used the heat press to laminate on the wood, and then I pressed the design on top of the laminate. Finally, I used an X-acto knife to cut off the excess. Voila! The staff was very helpful as we figured this out. Will be back with more projects!"