Tune in Thursday evening for an exclusive virtual discussion with Alan Gratz, author of Loudoun County Public Library's 2021 1book 1community pick, Refugee.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE: To watch this live Webex event, simply click here shortly before 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 28. (Password, if need: LCPL.) If you're using a mobile device, please download the Webex app for either Android or Apple.
READ THE BOOK: LCPL customers can instantly access the eBook and audiobook editions of Refugee on OverDrive or the Libby app through Sunday, Oct. 31.
ABOUT THE BOOK: Refugee is a powerful story revolving around three main characters from three different eras — Nazi Germany, 1990s Cuba and modern-day Syria — all looking for a place to live in peace.
Identify energy savings with a thermal camera
The temperatures are dropping and these chilly mornings remind us that winter is just around the corner. Get a head start on seasonal maintenance by borrowing a thermal camera from the library. These smartphone attachments for Apple and Android devices use infrared sensors to help you identify insulation, heating and water issues around your home, which can translate to big savings on energy bills.
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IN THE BRANCHES
November closures
All LCPL branches will be closed for the following holidays:
• Tuesday, Nov. 2 (Election Day)
• Thursday, Nov. 11 (Veterans Day)
• Noon Wednesday, Nov. 24 through Friday, Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving)
Halloween fun for all ages
Put on your costumes and head to the library this week for spooky-good times. The Ashburn, Cascades, Gum Spring and Middleburg branches host trick-or-treating (check times here), plus we have several fun events just for teens. View the calendar >
AROUND LOUDOUN
Blood donors needed: Inova Health System is experiencing a severe blood shortage in our community and urges healthy individuals to donate. All blood types are needed, but especially Type O and Type B blood. To schedule a blood donation appointment, call 1-866-BLOODSAVES (1-866-256-6372) or go to inovablood.org >
Coat drive seeks donations: Give the gift of warmth by donating new or gently used coats, scarves, winter hats and gloves or mittens to local residents in need. Items can be donated at Loudoun County fire stations through Nov. 7. All items will be given to Mobile Hope Loudoun. View drop-off locations and additional details >
Free microchip clinic for pets: Loudoun County Animal Services is hosting a free microchip clinic for dogs and cats Saturday, Oct. 30, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Shenandoah Shopping Center (old Walmart location) in Leesburg. Learn more >
