Sterling Library

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.

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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?

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.

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The tenth annual Eat Local Read Local is just around the corner. To celebrate, we're hosting over 70 local authors selling their latest titles, including 30 books published this year!

Swing by Cascades Library on Saturday, Oct. 17, to meet the authors, buy books, and grab a bite to eat from Cupcake Mafia, Two Smooth Guys, and King of Pop.

Visit the link below to learn more.

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This week, discover the secret lives of the Colosseum's gladiators, and hear a mix of regional music from the hollers of Appalachia to the southern countryside.

Also, Deputy General Counsel Phil Rosenfelt of the U.S. Department of Education will join us to reflect on his career, the agency's history, and current challenges in education.

Featured programs: https://buff.ly/HTih0yE

Borrow audiobooks for free with your library card! Whether you're commuting for work, taking a walk, or just enjoy listening from home, Libby is the choice app to finish your next chapter. Visit the links below to download today.

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Google Play: https://buff.ly/oAVttOE

This week, become a more intentional photographer, take a detailed look at U.S. submarines, and participate in a word jar activity to create a story.

Also, Nitza Medina Peralta from LAWS Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services leads a discussion on how to recognize a victim, how to be supportive, and where to find help.

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Thanks again to everyone who participated in Summer Reading. As we plan for next year, please share your thoughts in the survey linked below. Your input guides what we expand, rethink, or improve!

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/Xyys9HUcih

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and we're releasing three new designs to celebrate! These cards reflect Loudoun's natural beauty, represent our love for reading, and call back to our traditional tree logo and vibrant orange. We also have a fourth design in collaboration with Laufey Book Club!

Don't have a card yet? Stop by any LCPL branch — it's free and only takes a few minutes. Already a member? Ask about updating to a new design.

All LCPL branches will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, for Labor Day.

You can still use your library card while we're closed! Download the Libby app (link in comments) for free to find thousands of audiobook and eBook titles.