The Reading Machine heads to Eat Local Read Local
Zoinks! Have you heard the news? The Reading Machine is on the move! Our new Scooby-Doo inspired outreach van has been turning heads and we want to share it with you.

Stop by Cascades Library this Saturday, Oct. 16, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to see The Reading Machine up close during the Eat Local Read Local Book Sale and Festival. More than 60 local authors will be selling and signing books including Suzi Weinert, whose Garage Sale Mystery Series became a popular Hallmark Channel adaptation, and former NFL kicker Ed Delgado. There'll also be food trucks, live music and children's activities. Bring the whole family (and any meddling kids) for this fun-filled, outdoor community celebration.

If you spot The Reading Machine, be sure to snap a picture and tag #LoudounReadingMachine on social media for the chance to win groovy mystery prizes.
Ballot drop boxes coming to your local library
Loudoun County voters who request ballots through the mail for the Nov. 2 general election can submit completed ballots in drop boxes at LCPL branches beginning Monday, Oct. 18. The boxes are located indoors and are available through Saturday, Oct. 30, during regular library hours. Voters have until Friday, Oct. 22, to request an absentee ballot. Early voting is also underway at the Office of Elections in Leesburg.

Get ready to 'fall' for free digital delights
Autumn is here, which means it's time to grab a sweater and your library card and cozy up with your favorite device. The library has tons of ways to enjoy the season, including spooky streaming movies, Halloween-treat tutorials, holiday eEditions of cooking magazines and instantly available new music. Take an online course in paranormal investigation or escape with a thrilling eBook. Check out the Online Resources page to explore popular options and watch tutorials.
WHAT WE'RE READING

"We don't exist on this planet alone, and the chapters in this book show us, through the eyes of the author, 13 times that she has had an experience with an animal that has changed her life." Find more titles like this >

"Gary Paulsen has always been a top favorite author of mine since I first read Hatchet. ... I am looking forward to learning more about him an how his life events led him to write the books he did." Find more titles like this >
IN THE BRANCHES
English tutor training workshop
You can make a difference by teaching English to our international community. After completing a training session Saturday, Oct. 23, at Sterling Library, you'll be eligible to tutor a student or lead a class. Learn more >
Gum Spring Library hosts used book sale
Stock up on used books, movies and music at rock-bottom prices during the Friends of the Gum Spring Library book sale Friday, Nov. 5-Sunday, Nov. 7. Items can be donated at the library through October. View sale hours >
AROUND LOUDOUN
Loudoun Cares art auction: Local nonprofit Loudoun Cares hosts its annual art auction fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 16, from 5-10 p.m. with opportunities for both in-person and live-streamed bidding. Proceeds benefit Loudoun Cares' mission to connect nonprofits and residents in need with volunteers wanting to give back. Learn more >

Virtual caregiver education series: The Loudoun County Area Agency on Aging is offering an online learning opportunity about navigating the holidays while caring for someone with dementia. The Wednesday, Oct. 20, workshop covers how to cope with changes and family dynamics. To register, email [email protected]. Download a flyer >